What is this genre all about? Major Theme of the show is family life or the importance of family (whether traditional or not)
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Top 20 Family manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. SPY×FAMILY
- 19. I Become a Fool When It Comes to My Daughter
- 18. My Daughter Is the Final Boss
- 17. Peerless Dad
- 16. Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon Suru Koto ni Natta
- 15. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
- 14. Horimiya
- 13. Mal-Suk-ireul Butakae
- 12. Yotsubato!
- 11. Tanaka-ke, Tensei suru.
- 10. Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S Rank ni Natteta
- 9. Gyeolhon Jangsa
- 8. The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini
- 7. Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
- 6. I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
- 5. Gimai Seikatsu
- 4. Yuusha to Yobareta Ato ni: Soshite Musou Otoko wa Kazoku wo Tsukuru
- 3. Isekai Yururi Kikou: Kosodateshinagara Boukensha Shimasu
- 2. Du Beonjjae Ttalro Taeeonatseumnida
- 1. As the Heart Led
20. SPY×FAMILY
The master spy codenamed has spent his days on undercover missions, all for the dream of a better world. But one day, he receives a particularly difficult new order from command. For his mission, he must form a temporary family and start a new life?! A Spy/Action/Comedy about a one-of-a-kind family!
Note: Nominated for the 12th Manga Taishou Award in 2019, also nominated for the 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and the Best Shounen Manga of the 44th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2020.
SPY x FAMILY is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: SxF, 스파이 패밀리, SPY×FAMILY: WJ Special Extra Mission!!, 间谍过家家, CASUS×AİLE, Spy Family, SZPIEG X RODZINA, ŠNIPO ŠEIMA, ŠNIPO׊EIMA, Špión x Rodina, Семья шпиона, Сім'я × шпигуна, Сім'я шпигуна, ТАГНУУЛУ × ГЭР БҮЛ, جاسوس × خانواده, जासूस X परिवार, जासूस×परिवार, スパイファミリー, 間諜家家酒, 間諜過家家, 间谍过家家
19. I Become a Fool When It Comes to My Daughter
25 years old unemployed Lee Juwon. One day, he became a dad. "Dad...?" But... his daughter is too cute.
I Become a Fool When It Comes to My Daughter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Become a Doting Father, I'm a Dotting Father, I Love my Daughter Too Much I'll do anything for her
18. My Daughter Is the Final Boss
My daughter destroyed the world. At the end of the divergence, I died helplessly. When I opened my eyes again, my five-year-old daughter was in front of me.
Stop Seol-ah Lee’s five misfortunes. (0/5)
Chance given once again
If raised incorrectly, the world will perish.
My Daughter Is the Final Boss has finished publishing and it has 152 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Daughter Is the Final Boss
17. Peerless Dad
Ga-Jang No is a strong, dedicated, and humble man, with much respect for the martial arts. After the death of his lovely wife, this muscle-for-hire just wants an easy job that allows him to be a good father to his three little babies. He’s even happy to pull guard duty and fend off amateur fighters if it means he can return home safely each night. But when a creepy cult starts stealing children from the city, Ga-Jang must step up to the challenge and discover his true warrior potential.
Peerless Dad has finished publishing and it has 296 Chapters. It is also Known as: Matchless Dad, Abyssinian
16. Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon Suru Koto ni Natta
High school student Saito Houjo has married his classmate, Akane Sakuramori, the girl who is his biggest rival at school. The two can't seem to get along with each other, but their heart-pounding newlywed life is about to begin!
I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: クラスの大嫌いな女子と結婚することになった, Kurasu no Daikiraina Joshi to Kekkon Suru Koto ni Natta
15. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
‘How long have I been laying down at home…?’ Han Jia, who is turning 32 this year (she’s a freelancer who still doesn’t have a full-time job/jobless), suffers because of the pressure given by people around her that keep telling her to get married. Around the same time, Jin Mincheol, her childhood friend who came to Jia’s hometown for holiday, is having the same problem. Then, the two people got married just like that. Now that they have married….. ‘Huh? We match each other more than i thought?’
Source: MU
Maybe Meant to Be has finished publishing and it has 132 Chapters. It is also Known as: Accidentally Heavenly Match, Match Made in Heaven by Chance
14. Horimiya
At school, Kyouko Hori is known for being smart, attractive, and popular. On the other hand, her classmate, the boring, gloomy Izumi Miyamura tends to get painted as a "loser fanboy." But when a liberally pierced and tattooed (not to mention downright gorgeous) Miyamura appears unexpectedly on the doorstep of secretly plain-Jane homebody Hori, these two similarly dissimilar teenagers discover that there are multiple sides to every story...and person!
Notes:
-Includes 20 extra chapters.
-The 17th volume got released on July 18, 2023. This was 2 years after its original ending. This new volume included 10 extra chapters.
Note: Chapter count includes 20 extra chapters.
Horimiya has finished publishing and it has 152 Chapters. It is also Known as: ホリミヤ, Horimiya
13. Mal-Suk-ireul Butakae
After their parents' sudden passing, Gyeon-U finds himself in the role of caregiver to his younger sister, who harbors a startling secret—she's the Demon Lord with plans for world domination! Undeterred, Gyeon-U is committed to nurturing his sister with love and guidance. Join them in this unique tale as they navigate everyday life amid their extraordinary circumstances.
My Little Sister is the Demon Lord! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Mal-Suk-ireul Butakae
12. Yotsubato!
Yotsuba's daily life is full of adventure. She is energetic, curious, and a bit odd—odd enough to be called strange by her father as well as ignorant of many things that even a five-year-old should know. Because of this, the most ordinary experience can become an adventure for her. As the days progress, she makes new friends and shows those around her that every day can be enjoyable.
Yotsuba&! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: よつばと!, Yotsubato!
11. Tanaka-ke, Tensei suru.
An ordinary family that loves cats. One day, the whole Tanaka family died during a major earthquake. When they woke up, they were reincarnated as the Stuart family, a noble family from another world.
Though everyone is dressed in the Western style, they have memories of their previous Japanese lives. Even though they’re confused, they've gotten used to living in another world.
The Tanaka Family Reincarnates is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 田中家、転生する。, Tanaka-ke, Tensei suru.
10. Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S Rank ni Natteta
The life of an adventurer isn’t always a glamorous one. Belgrieve finds this out the hard way when a deadly encounter robs him of his leg and the ability to pursue his dreams not long after setting off for fame and fortune. But fate isn’t finished with this retired adventurer! While gathering herbs in the wilderness, he discovers an abandoned baby girl and names her Angeline after deciding to raise her as his own. Angeline grows up to become a top-tier adventurer in her own right, yet after venturing out into the world and making a name for herself, fame, fortune, and power hold no allure for the accomplished S-rank adventurer: her heartfelt wish is for nothing more than to see her father again.
My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 冒険者になりたいと都に出て行った娘がＳランクになってた, Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S Rank ni Natteta
9. Gyeolhon Jangsa
Bianca de Arno was a ruthless countess in the Kingdom of Sevran, infamous for being a wicked and selfish wife. While her husband, Count Zachary de Arno, bravely risked his life out on the battlefield, she sat at home and spent his money. It wasn’t until her final day that Bianca realized the error of her ways. Before she dies, Bianca prays for a second chance, swearing she will do better, and wakes up in her 19-year-old body. With her second chance, Bianca starts to see everything in a new light… starting with her husband.
Note: chapter count includes 46 side stories.
Gyeolhon Jangsa has finished publishing and it has 141 Chapters. It is also Known as: Marriage of Convenience, The Marriage Business
8. The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini
The Rebirth of Paganini, Joo-won Moon. He was once a gifted violinist, but due to an injury, he gradually distanced himself from music and lived the life of a regular high school student. “I don’t pursue music.” However, perhaps the irony of fate… Joo-won Moon accidentally transferred to the music class of an arts high school, he picked up the violin… Will Joo-won Moon be able to overcome his psychological trauma? And is there a chance for him to be reborn as a true violinist?
The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: High School Musical Genius Is Paganini Reincarnated, El Genio Musical del Instituto es Paganini reencarnado
7. Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full. Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right?
Batman: Wayne Family Adventures is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
6. I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
Son Moa, an ordinary citizen who got swept up in a dungeon in the middle of the night. Hungry, she tried to eat grass inside a cave but awoken as a collecting hunter. Somehow, she managed to escape from the dungeon. She came to work determined to never enter one ever again, but got caught up in another dungeon. ‘No, why?! Twice in this s*upid dungeon!’ Fortunately though, the world’s number one ranking hunter came to help this time. But turns out that number one ranking guy came here to solo raid the boss? It doesn’t seem like he cares about rescuing citizens, so I’ll take care of my own life. This time, I successfully survived! But… I became inseparable from the number one ranker. This number one ranker, he’s trying to make me stronger. Is this the power of personal connections?! However, a sweet reward requires a price. [As far as you can go, promise me you’ll kill the boss of every dungeon in the world.] What?
Source: NU
I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul has finished publishing and it has 100 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
5. Gimai Seikatsu
From classmates to brother and sister, living under the same roof.
After his father's remarriage, Asamura Yuuta ends up getting a new stepsister, coincidentally the number one beauty of the school year, Ayase Saki. Having learned important values when it comes to man-woman relationships through the previous ones of their parents, they promise each other not to be too close, not to be too opposing, and to merely keep a vague and comfortable distance.
On one hand, Saki, who has worked in solitude for the sake of her family, doesn't know how to properly rely on others, whereas Yuta is unsure of how to really treat her. Standing on fairly equal ground, these two slowly learn the comfortable sensation of living together.
Their relationship slowly evolves from being strangers the more the days pass. Eventually, this could end up in a story about love for all we know.
Days with my Step Sister is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 義妹生活, Gimai Seikatsu
4. Yuusha to Yobareta Ato ni: Soshite Musou Otoko wa Kazoku wo Tsukuru
In a world where humans and demons clash—the one who decimated the Demon Lord's army was a lone hero named Lloyd. Possessing power so immense that he was said by the Demon Lord to be near godlike, after the war, Lloyd was appointed by the king to be the lord of a remote territory and was sent far away. Furthermore, he was tasked with subduing the Emperor Dragon residing in that land, which he quickly defeated. However, the defeated dragon transformed into a beautiful woman and chose to become Lloyd's companion!? This is the story of a man, hailed as the strongest, yet unable to recognize his own worth, finding a "family."
Yuusha to Yobareta Ato ni: Soshite Musou Otoko wa Kazoku wo Tsukuru is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 勇者と呼ばれた後に ―そして無双男は家族を創る―, Yuusha to Yobareta Nochi ni: Soshite Musou Otoko wa Kazoku wo Tsukuru, Yuusha to Yobareta Nochi ni - Soshite Musou Otoko wa Kazoku wo Tsukuru
3. Isekai Yururi Kikou: Kosodateshinagara Boukensha Shimasu
『I'm terribly sorry』
A god was suddenly prostrating in front of Kayano Takumi. He was apparently killed by mistake. Moreover, he can’t be reborn again. However, he is able to live in a different world? Then, let’s do that, please. The god made a mistake again and transferred me into a dangerous forest. Seriously, what’s going on? Besides, there are children here. I can’t leave them here, I will take care of them.
A Journey Through Another World ~Raising Kids While Adventuring~ is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 異世界ゆるり紀行 ～子育てしながら冒険者します～, Isekai Yururi Kikou: Kosodateshinagara Boukensha Shimasu
2. Du Beonjjae Ttalro Taeeonatseumnida
I was born as the first daughter and died at the age of 5 in my first life, but I was reborn again. My mother passed away when I was 7 years old. I set out on a journey searching for my mother's keepsake after reading a note she left behind. In that journey, I met a man with pink hair similar to mine.
Are you my dad? You're the emperor? I have three older siblings? Mom… Will I be able to get along with my new family?
- MU
I Was Born as the Second Daughter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Du Beonjjae Ttalro Taeeonatseumnida
1. As the Heart Led
Yi-jae, who has been reincarnated as Hailey, the daughter of a noble family who threw herself into the river just before the royal marriage, now sees restless spirits that should never be seen behind the king! Days are spent struggling to exorcise the restless spirits that crowd around King Roderick. As Roderick spends time with Yi-jae, he starts to notice strange changes in his mental clarity and physical condition…
As the Heart Led is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: As Your Heart Leads You, Follow Your Heart (Tildakim), Where the Heart Leads, Where Your Heart Leads You
