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Top 20 Josei manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)
- 19. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
- 18. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
- 17. Cheating Men Must Die
- 16. Donghwa Sog Ag-yeog-eui Wanbyeoghan Ending Plan
- 15. My Mom Got a Contract Marriage
- 14. The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway
- 13. Beorimbatgo Jeulgineun Sobakan Doksinui Sam
- 12. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda
- 11. Hwangjewa Hamkke Tarakagetseumnida
- 10. How to Hide the Emperor's Child
- 9. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo
- 8. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
- 7. Neoui Aiga Aniya
- 6. My Beloved Oppressor
- 5. A Business Proposal
- 4. Insanely Radiant
- 3. I Can't Keep Up With My Stallion Duke
- 2. Saranameun Wangnyeoui Useum Dwieneun
- 1. Jeonnampyeonui Michingaereul Gildeuryeotda
20. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)
Helmut was a child who had been abandoned in the Demonic Beast Forest at birth.
Raised by Demonic Beasts, the first human that he met was the Sword Saint Darien.
Little did Helmut know that the chance encounter would soon shake the foundation of his fate…
“Grow stronger If you want to get out of here.”
The boy who’d lived like a beast was thrown into the human world!
He possessed overwhelming swordsmanship, outstanding looks and sharp intelligence, but there was one thing he lacked: humanity.
I am no longer a prey. I am now a predator!
Helmut (Kim Nan Sae) is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Helmut (Honyo), Helmut: The Forsaken Child
19. 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
18. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
“A useless thing like you has no value in our family. Take this money and leave immediately!” “Yes! Goodbye!” She became the incompetent villainess who commits wrongdoings in order to earn the love of her fiance, the male lead. Her reputation was already at rock bottom and the main characters, who can’t live without each other, are having an affair. “Getting kicked out and receiving money is good enough!” So after she was kicked out, she set up a stationery store in front of a school. She reminisces of snacks, beer candy, and even bubbles! Just you wait, kids! But… somehow her young customers are a little weird? “I’ll find you a handsome and modest man, and not someone who has an affair like my brother!” “Ha, then what about my brother, the crown prince?” The great magic swordsman, the next crown prince, the villainous tower master, and finally, the hidden villain...
The Villainess's Stationery Shop is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Please Don't Come to the Evil Lady's Stationery Store!, Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Store!, A papelaria da vilã, Cửa hàng văn phòng phẩm của ác nữ, Jangan kunjungi toko alat tulis wanita jahat!, Kötü kadının sevimli mağazası!, La papeterie de la méchante, Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Shop!, Por favor, não venha para a papelaria da vilã!, Đừng đến văn phòng phẩm của ác nữ!, Не приходьте в канцелярський магазин лиходійки!!, อย่ามาร้านเครื่องเขียนของนางร้ายกันเลยนะ!, 悪女の駄菓子屋へようこそ, 請勿進入惡女文具店！, 请不要来恶女的文具店!
17. Cheating Men Must Die
One moment oppressing scum yields a moment of satisfaction. Continuously oppressing scum yields continuous satisfaction. Our female main lead, Su Lüxia is bound to the Second Female Lead Counterattack System and transmigrates to several small worlds. Using elaborate means, she beats up countless cheating bastards and bitches. Su Lüxia: "Only a cheating bastard's tears of remorse, and the pained moans of a bitch unable to get what she wants bring me solace." System: "Has my host tapped into her humanity today? Nope."
Cheating Men Must Die is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Cheating Men Must Die
16. Donghwa Sog Ag-yeog-eui Wanbyeoghan Ending Plan
[There was a pitiful girl who cried tears of diamond and lived while being abused by her family. But a prince appeared and killed off the entirety of the evil family. And so, the girl lived happily ever after with the prince.] ...is the fairy tale, but I reincarnated as the evil sister, 'Marcia Blick'?! This damned household! I have to escape from this house now, at least! But if I run away, what about my sister who will be left behind? I've made my decision! We're going to run away together !'Larisa. Let's go find that prince who will make you happy! But... Prince, why are you proposing to me? Your partner isn't me, but my sister! This sister of yours will make you a 'perfect ending plan'!
Source: MU
The Perfect Ending for the Villainess of a Fairy Tale has finished publishing and it has 118 Chapters. It is also Known as: Fairy Tale Villain's Perfect Ending Plan, Perfect Ending Plan of a Fairy Tale Villainess, 童话里反派的完美结局
15. My Mom Got a Contract Marriage
Lilyca is a poor girl who used to spend every day with her alcoholic mother.
However, one day...
"Kyaa, it's hot! No!"
Her mother woke up screaming and nonsensically asked, "Lily, you're alive! Have you gotten younger?"
"What's the date?"
She'd lost her mind!
"This can't be... I've come back!"
She started spouting more puzzling things, even going so far as to say, "We need to go to the Imperial Ball and meet the Emperor!"
Lilyca began to worry that something had gone wrong with her Mother's head...
My Mom Got a Contract Marriage is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: My Mother Gets Married Again, My Mother Got Married By Contract
14. The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway
When six-year-old Inés laid eyes on the handsome heir to House Escalante, she promptly made the boy her fiancé. Since noble men are all the same, she figured she might as well choose a pretty one. But Lord Cárcel isn't ready for this sort of commitment just yet, and he spends the next decade and a half avoiding the marriage at all costs! Luckily, that's no trouble for Inés, as this marriage failing is exactly what she wants. In fact, he has her blessing to sow his wild oats as long as he stays out of her business. Unfortunately, being a playboy isn't as fun when your fiancée gives you permission. And doesn't this mean she's cheating on him too? Now, Cárcel is determined to change Inés' mind about him and prove he can be the husband she's always wanted.
The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: El Anillo Roto: Este matrimonio fracasará de todos modos, This Marriage Is Bound to Sink Anyway, 反正这段婚姻注定失败
13. Beorimbatgo Jeulgineun Sobakan Doksinui Sam
Catherine Panya thought she could live a happy life after leaving her terrible family. She was lucky enough to find a huge manor for dirt cheap, but only because the land attracts demons! And the only one powerful enough to vanquish those demons is Grand Duke Chezare Christopher, the Great Sorcerer. Although the reason is unclear, he offers Catherine a key that can summon him whenever she needs him. Is this Catherine's literal key to happiness? Or will it unlock a door to even more trouble?
Catherine's Key to a Happy Life is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Rejected Lady Enjoying a Modest Life, The Abandoned Bachelorette Enjoys Her Simple Life, ชีวิตสันโดษสำราญใจที่เรียบง่ายหลังถูกทิ้ง
12. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda
Transmigrating into the main character of your favorite book sounds like a dream come true, but knowing Viola Vellatoux grows to be disappointed in her ending, Arin Han sets out to rewrite the story. However, her adoptive family will not hesitate to assassinate one another in their fight for control. The new Viola needs to use her wits to convince everyone that she has what it takes while remaining true to her goal. Further complicating her schemes, the male lead looks eerily familiar and has a strange effect on her when she gets too close.
The Unintentionally Ideal Adopted Daughter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Played the Role of the Adopted Daughter Too Well, 過度稱職的養女, 完美演绎养女角色, 过分扮演了领养女儿的角色, ฉันเล่นบทลูกสาวบุญธรรมได้ดีเกินไปซะแล้ว
11. Hwangjewa Hamkke Tarakagetseumnida
“You, too, will be corrupted. Then I will make it all come true.”
If I had only joined hands with him and agreed to become his mistress then, could I have lived a little longer?
At least I would not have know the pain of my eyes being gouged out. But instead I shouted: “I refuse. I will not betray my country”, not realizing that my country, my family, had betrayed me long ago.
Sacrificed, used, abandoned, and finally executed by my own family... I only realized after returning to 10 years in the past that the reason why you wanted me to stand by your side is because you and I were so much alike.
Let us fall together this time.
I Will Fall With the Emperor is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Впасти разом з імператором, お求め頂いた暴君陛下の悪女です
10. How to Hide the Emperor's Child
Astelle, the empire's one-day empress brought with her a secret when she left the palace after the divorce: she was pregnant with Emperor Kaizen's child. Six years later, Astelle is living a peaceful life in the countryside with their son until the imperial guards come knocking. Kaizen requires Astelle's consent to receive the key territory of Meilen. With the empire still in turmoil from a rebellion, will Astelle be able to hide her son's identity from these threatening forces, and more importantly, from his father, the emperor?
How to Hide the Emperor's Child is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: วิธีซ่อนทายาทของจักรพรรดิ, 如何藏匿皇帝的孩子, Comment Cacher le Fils de l'Empereur, 皇帝の子供を隠す方法, Astelle und der geheime Sohn des Kaisers, Como Esconder o Filho do Imperador, Como ocultar al hijo del emperador
9. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo
Do-Hee lived as a pushover, died miserably, and was reborn in a novel as a notorious villainess. But it turns out that her new life is not without its perks, as Deborah Seymour is also the richest villain alive. Now, all that's left for her to do is lay low and enjoy her carefree lifestyle... if not for the fact that Deborah is fated to be sent to a monastery! Will this ex-doormat find a way to avoid yet another tragic ending, or will the challenges of being a villainess be too much for her?
The Perks of Being a Villainess is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: What's Wrong with Being the Villainess?, Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?, 當個惡女輕鬆又愉快, เป็นนางร้ายก็สบายดีนะคะ, What's Wrong With Being the Villainess?, 因为是恶女所以很舒服, 当恶女很舒服很好啊？, Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?
8. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
Not all villains are evil. When Sun-A Choi reincarnates as Edith Rigelhof, the villain from her favorite novel, she is determined to change Edith’s life around and treats everyone with kindness. Although she marries the handsome Killian Rudwick, he is madly in love with the original protagonist of the book and mistrusts Edith because she is from a rival family. Will her marriage survive the whirlwind of family feuds, love triangles, and more? Will Edith find her happy ending?
Note: Includes 15 extra chapters.
Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story has finished publishing and it has 115 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Thought It Was a Common Isekai Story, I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration
7. Neoui Aiga Aniya
Kalia is a war hero, and commander that put an end to the past war, but one day, she finds out that she's... pregnant?! Of all people, the father of the baby is Simon Terroan, her best friend and archmage, whom she spent a single passionate night with. Believing that Simon doesn't want the baby, Kalia hides the truth of her pregnancy, then retires from her job and disappears while Simon is away in order to have her baby. The truth is that Simon has loved Kalia, more than anyone else, and so, the frantic search for her begins.
Source: MU
The Baby Isn't Yours is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: It's Not Your Child, 这不是你的孩子
6. My Beloved Oppressor
Annette Rosenberg is a descendant of the Padanian royal family and the only daughter of a military captain. After two years of dating, she married her father's faithful servant, Heiner Valdemar. Everything was perfect—until her husband's betrayal led to the downfall of her family. "You'll be unhappy with me for the rest of your life." Annette suddenly realized that this man's revenge had just begun.
Note: Includes eight extra chapters.
My Beloved Oppressor has finished publishing and it has 84 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Dear Oppressor, To My Beloved Oppressor
5. A Business Proposal
Ha-ri made a deal—go on one blind date for her BFF and pretend to be a super-vixen to end all of her unwanted marriage set-ups! Unfortunately, instead of easy money, Ha-ri’s got a headache. Her date is Taemu, her company’s hot new CEO, and he’s got his own plans to get his family to back off by marrying whoever shows up on the date. Should Ha-ri accept his proposal to keep playing pretend? Nothing could go wrong with lying about your real identity while dating the boss... right??
A Business Proposal has finished publishing and it has 124 Chapters. It is also Known as: お見合い相手はうちのボス, Love Is Misfortune, 我和总裁相了个亲, I Got a Date with the President, The Office Blind Date
4. Insanely Radiant
Radiana didn't want to die. Offered as a sacrifice to the sun prince in place of her scheming halfsister, she decided to do whatever it takes to survive...but never dreamed it would be in the bed of the sun prince!
Oratio is sick and tired of receiving human sacrifices. A disillusioned sun prince with the ability to read minds, Oratio involuntarily rescues Radiana from the burning altar...and is shocked to see that she can meet his eyes without bursting into flames. His interest piqued, Oratio offers to let Radiana live...by spending a passionate night in his arms, but Radiana would rather die than go to his bed willingly.
Unbeknownst to them, however, there are forces that will stop at nothing to break them apart. Will Oratio and Radiana realize they're meant to be together...before their enemies come to break them apart?
Insanely Radiant is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Insanely Bright, Insanely Brilliant, Intensément radieux, 狂おしいほど煌びやかに
3. I Can't Keep Up With My Stallion Duke
Not a single soul in Olivia Florence's life, including her own husband, provided the warmth that she craved, and she lived her life alone, growing strong.
Waking up two decades earlier right after her regretful arranged marriage to the Duke, Lord James Parnell, she plans to live a different life.
She hatches a plan to anull her marriage remarry the Duke, Ian Tyrone, infamous for being ""IMPOTENT"" for never showing any interest in the ladies.
Maybe his disinterest in women would allow Olivia to comfortably live as his wife, unburdened by childbirth and free of any other pressures in life.
But wait, the Duke who seemingly ""couldn't get it up"" turns out to be a complete stud at in the bedroom. What has Olivia gotten herself into?"
I Can't Keep Up With My Stallion Duke is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 第二任老公太强了，好烦！, My Second Husband Is Desperate and Depressed
2. Saranameun Wangnyeoui Useum Dwieneun
"Very good. I shall give you my beloved sister, whom I cherish dearly."
Eric Chladnie, who led the long war to victory against the Shidate Principality, received the mandate to marry a foolish princess as a reward for his triumph. After the wedding ceremony, Eric returned to the mansion with the newlywed princess. Amidst the princess's eccentric behavior, his father attempts to kill her and his mother advises him to not give his heart. Only he, treating her like a child, respects and cherishes her as his wife. However, who is this woman who, in front of the king, impersonates deeds that she has never done and acts piously?
Behind Her Highness’s Smile is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Behind the Laughter of the Surviving Princess, Beneath the Surviving Princess Joyful Facade, Beneath the Surviving Princess Joyful Façade, เบื้องหลังรอยยิ้มของเจ้าหญิง, 倖存王女的微笑之謎, 幸存王女的微笑背后, 活下来的王女的笑容背后
1. Jeonnampyeonui Michingaereul Gildeuryeotda
"Father, please allow me to end Mikael Alanquez."
From the moment she had foreseen her death, Reinhardt continued to repeat her final wish. When she came to her senses, she found herself at her father's funeral fifteen years earlier. Back to when she had been divorced by Crown Prince Mikael Alanquez, the reason why her father lost his life. As revenge, Reinhardt stabbed the Crown Prince’s leg. And as a consequence, she was exiled to a faraway territory. While she was on the rough journey, she encountered someone unexpected… The dirty, pitiful kid she picked up, in the previous timeline, was not only a war hero but the emperor's illegitimate child — the "mad dog" whom her ex-husband had tamed.
Jeonnampyeonui Michingaereul Gildeuryeotda has finished publishing and it has 112 Chapters. It is also Known as: Eu Domei o Cachorro Raivoso do meu Ex-marido, I Tamed My Ex-Husband's Crazy Dog, 驯服了前夫的疯狗
