What is this genre all about? Major Theme of the show is family life or the importance of family (whether traditional or not)
We present you the list of Family manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Family manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. SPY×FAMILY
- 19. Yotsubato!
- 18. Pipyemul Namjuui Eommaga Doeeotda
- 17. Horimiya
- 16. I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
- 15. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
- 14. Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S Rank ni Natteta
- 13. As the Heart Led
- 12. My Daughter Is the Final Boss
- 11. Juingongdeurui Airo Taeeonatda
- 10. Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otouto Sodatemasu @COMIC
- 9. Harapeko Oyako to Motokare Yanushi
- 8. Isekai Yururi Kikou: Kosodateshinagara Boukensha Shimasu
- 7. Gyeolhon Jangsa
- 6. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
- 5. Kumicho Musume to Sewagakari
- 4. The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini
- 3. Megami no Café Terrace
- 2. Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
- 1. 3-gatsu no Lion
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. 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!
18. Pipyemul Namjuui Eommaga Doeeotda
When I opened my eyes, I became Sheriel, the mother of the male protagonist in the novel, A Wasteland Without Blood or Tears. In the original novel, the male lead, Cardicel, was famous for being cruel, so I looked at him with trepidation, thinking he would be different from the beginning, but what was this? My son, who will soon become the lead male protagonist, is so cute.
“We can’t let such a cute child grow up to be a person who imprisons and harms the female lead!”
I Became the Mother of the Bloody Male Lead has finished publishing and it has 80 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Became the Mother of the Tragic Male Lead
17. 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
16. 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
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. 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
13. 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
12. 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 165 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Daughter Is the Final Boss
11. Juingongdeurui Airo Taeeonatda
One day, young Emiliette, who was bullied by her servants, suddenly recalls memories of her past life.
She had been reincarnated into a book she had read in her previous life, as a child of the main characters. Three years after the ending of the novel, her mother died while giving birth to Emiliette, leaving her father unattended with only his daughter left.
"I can’t keep living like this!"
After the news of my father’s return came out, I decided to change the situation, but…
“Why is that thing in front of my eyes?”
– The first meeting I was looking forward to, ends with only a cold glare.
"…but I can’t give up!"
1. Frequent encounters.
“Hewwo Papa! Papa, where are you gwoing?”
2. Attacking with presents.
“Papa~ I’ll give you this. It’s a gift. Let’s be close friends from now on. I’ll come every day!”
3. Compliments!
“Ah! It’s so bright~ I can’t get close to Papa because he’s shining.”
But something’s wrong.
Even though he replies to everything I ask, his answers are…
“The office.”
“You’ve brought something useless again.”
– Yet you kept the useless thing.
“…shut up.”
He’s especially shy about compliments. Does he really hate me?
I am the Male Lead's Child is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Juingongdeurui Airo Taeeonatda
10. Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otouto Sodatemasu @COMIC
In a world where Western and Asian cultures mix together, the only son of Count Kikunoi from the Kiryuu Empire, is Houchou. His life was already over at the age of 5.
He, who was born in a corner of the country, has zero allies or useful skills in addition to being overweight.
What’s more, it seems that his brother Regulus, who suddenly appeared on his life and was presented for the Count as his brother, will kill him in the future for his right to succeed….
His only weapons, are the abilities of “cooking and sewing”, that he suddenly acquired along with the memories of his previous life as sprouted Japanese.
In the midst of all this, Houchou ends up raising his younger brother, but – “My brother is super cute, mmmh?”
–And now he’s acting like an idiot!
Handmade educational toys for his cute little brother and delicious chawanmushi (steamed egg custard)
“With the help of my previous life’s skills and my power as a housekeeper, I’ve been able to improve the rough life of the people living in my territory!”
“Just a small step, and we’ll lead our people and even the country to a better life.”
A fantasy of two young brothers managing their territory!
Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otouto Sodatemasu @COMIC is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 白豚貴族ですが前世の記憶が生えたのでひよこな弟育てます @COMIC, Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otouto Sodatemasu @COMIC
9. Harapeko Oyako to Motokare Yanushi
36-year-old Takaharu lives alone. After graduating from Art College, he has been living a quiet life while painting pictures. One day, his ex-girlfriend Kyou, whom he broke up with 17 years ago, comes to him with her daughter Minori and asks him to let them stay at his place. As in their college days, Kyou is attracted by the delicious food, and so the three of them begin to live together.
A Hungry Mother and Daughter and Her Ex-boyfriend Landlord is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: はらぺこ母娘と元カレ家主, Hara peko Oyako to Motokare Yanushi
8. 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
7. 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
6. It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family?
Kittia, an orphaned kitten. The world is too scary for a kitten to be alone! Using her tricks, Kittia heads into wolf territory. "Hello? I'm Kittia, and I'm a brave wolf even though I look a bit young!" “…That's definitely a wolf."
It's a Cat, Adopted by a Wolf Family? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: You're a Cat, But You've Been Adopted by a Wolf Family?, 猫なのにオオカミ一家の養子になりました
5. Kumicho Musume to Sewagakari
Kirishima Tooru is the right-hand man of the Sakuragi crime family. For him, the job is a perfect excuse to let his violent instincts run wild, earning him the nickname “the Demon of Sakuragi”. It seems like nothing will stand in the way of his vicious nature. But then one day, he receives an assignment like never before from the boss—babysitting his daughter! This is the heartwarming (or is it bloodcurdling?) story of a little girl and her yakuza caretaker!
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 組長娘と世話係, 組長女兒與照料專員, The Mob Boss’s Daughter and Her Caretaker, Kiedy yakuza zostaje niańką
4. 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
3. Megami no Café Terrace
Kasukabe Hayato has been accepted to Tokyo U on his first try. Receiving news of his grandmother's death, he returns to his childhood home, Cafe Terrace Familia, for the first time in three years to find five strange girls there who claim to be "Grandma's Family"! Hayato's unexpected life in a seaside town with these five girls of fate begins here!
Source: MU
The Goddess's Cafe Terrace has finished publishing and it has 217 Chapters. It is also Known as: 女神のカフェテラス, Megami no Kafeterasu, The Cafe Terrace of the Goddesses
2. 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
1. 3-gatsu no Lion
A youth named Kiriyama Rei, who lost his family as a child, endures loneliness to become a professional shogi player. Then, through a chance meeting, he develops a relationship with the three Kawamoto sisters, who hail from a working-class district of the city, and little by little his frozen heart begins to thaw.
March Comes in Like a Lion is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 3月のライオン, Sangatsu no Lion, March Comes in Like a Lion, Lion of March
