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Top 20 Josei manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 20. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
- 19. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo
- 18. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
- 17. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
- 16. Hwangjewa Hamkke Tarakagetseumnida
- 15. Cheating Men Must Die
- 14. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)
- 13. The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway
- 12. Age of Arrogance
- 11. Bugbu Gongjagnim-eul Yuhoghagessseubnida
- 10. My Mom Got a Contract Marriage
- 9. Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
- 8. Yeobo, Na Paeopalgeyo
- 7. Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina
- 6. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda
- 5. A Business Proposal
- 4. Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya
- 3. The Legendary Beasts Animal Hospital
- 2. Tricked into Becoming the Heroine's Stepmother
- 1. I Became the Tyrant's Servant
20. 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 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Accidentally Heavenly Match, Match Made in Heaven by Chance
19. 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?
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...
Source: NU
Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Store! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Please Don't Come to the Evil Lady's Stationery Store!
17. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
Of course it would be like this, I’m not the main character in my new life either. Even though I knew that I was just the Villainess in this cliche story who dies at the hands of her husband at the end, I thought I could make it work as a new opportunity to live a new life after having an unjust death before, ¡Or at least that was until I realized that I might can’t get out of the flow of the original storyline!. But if I’m going to die just like the original Villainess, ¡Then I’ll at least give a kiss to my extremely handsome husband!.He’s going to learn how to treat me right despite being the “Flower like snake woman of the Rigelhof family that he thinks I am”, And who knows? Since I’m the one in this body… maybe the plot of the story could actually change?
Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Thought It Was a Common Isekai Story, I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration
16. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. Age of Arrogance
The lord of Pervaz, who led the 28-year war to victory, Asha Pervaz.
For Pervaz, who was devastated by the long war, Asha heads to the imperial family to receive the victory reward promised by the emperor. However, the only reward that came back was the "right to choose a marriage partner."
As the best choice, Asha pointed out the Duke of Carlisle Haven, the first prince who had recently been deprived of the title of crown prince. If she was refused, she intended to receive compensation from the emperor...
"Marquise Perbaz. I will accept your marriage proposal."
Contrary to expectations, the Duke of Carlisle accepted Asha's choice. Promising tremendous support for Pervaz...!
Age of Arrogance is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: City of Arrogance, The Age of Arrogance, The Era of Pride, अहङ्कारको युग, ยุคแห่งความโอหัง, 傲慢的时代
11. Bugbu Gongjagnim-eul Yuhoghagessseubnida
Selena, the top star that had the entire world’s attention, was suddenly warped to Northern Duke’s land during an accident while filming. Kalcion, the Northern Duke that saved her from the infernal beasts, offers Selena a chance to go back home in return for collecting information in various social circles by pretending to be his lover. Selena quickly accepts Kalcion’s offer, but… “Why in the world can’t you do this!?” “Don’t you think that the answer to that should be obvious to you, the actress, not to me, the duke?” There was a critical problem. The Northern Duke’s acting skills are horrible! “…Let’s change the plan. I’ll seduce you instead.”
Source: NU
Charming the Duke of the North is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Seduced the Northern Duke, I Will Seduce the Northern Duke, I'll Seduce the Northern Duke, Je vais séduire le Duc du Nord, Kế Hoạch Là Quyến Rũ Công Tước Phương Bắc, Seducire al duque del norte, Я соблазню северного герцога, Я спокусила північного герцога, 北部公爵を誘惑します, 诱惑北部公爵
10. 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
9. Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
In a world where animal people and humans cohabit with each other, Chief Constable Alice Sherlock is just a cowardly police officer. But one day, a strange turn event roped her into a robbery that is far more complex than it first seemed.
Published as a digital doujin manga.
Alice Sherlock: The Rubious Nebula has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: アリス・シャーロック：ルビー色の星雲, Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
8. Yeobo, Na Paeopalgeyo
Although Baroness Cassia is on her deathbed, she’s relieved that it means she’s finally free from her loveless marriage to her mercenary husband, Zester. Oh, how she regrets her tireless efforts to keep his territory afloat! If only she had taken more time for herself. Her wish becomes reality when Cassia wakes up to find herself ten years back in the past. With this second chance, she’s determined to live a stress-free life. But can Cassia find the courage to rebel against Zester? Or is she doomed to repeat her nightmare of a past life?
Baroness Goes on Strike is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Honey, I'm Going on Strike, あなた！私、ストライキします, Anata! Watashi, Strike Shimasu, ที่รักคะ ชาตินี้ฉันจะไม่ทำงาน
7. Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina
Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight...and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits. But how much can she trust Azure? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...?
Nina the Starry Bride is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 星降る王国のニナ, Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina
6. 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
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. Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya
Her fiance, her sister, and her parents. Ariadne returns 14 years from the past, the day she was cast aside by everyone. "Shit! I am trying to court you right now!" From her fiance, who acted much different than he did in the past, "Don't cry, Ariadne. Don't you know how pretty you are to me?" to the kind Prince, who fell for her at first sight. This time, she will get revenge on everyone and become Queen.
Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sister, I Am the Queen in This Life, Nesta Vida, eu serei a Rainha, In This Life, I’ve Become The Queen
3. The Legendary Beasts Animal Hospital
Paris-flying veterinarian named after new recruits! Kim A-young, head of the animal hospital who is struggling with loans. One day you get a phone call. "Do you see reptiles there?" I'm doing reptile therapy, which is not my major for a living. It's a reptile for use, isn't it? A blue dragon is here to see a doctor! Ahyoung Animal Hospital, where word of mouth went out when she treated him after a faint blast. New patients line up. Looking at the animals in a state of unimaginable identity, Ah-yeong was briefly taken into consideration for their generous medical expenses. "Monster? Blue Dragon? I don't know! Money is the best!" The veterinarian's new medical device. Will Ahyoung be able to treat special patients safely and return to a peaceful daily life?
The Legendary Beasts Animal Hospital is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: An Animal Hospital in the Border Area, An Animal Hospital Near The Border Area
2. Tricked into Becoming the Heroine's Stepmother
I woke up in the body of mob character Civilian 1 in the "tragic novel" I wrote with my friends for fun. And since Duke Henstone, the father of the female protagonist, starts a revolution in order to change his daughter's unhappy future, many lives are in danger if I leave it like this. "I will protect the female lead!" That's how I started to live with the daughter of the stupid duke. But for some reason, the small female lead is a bit strange. "Why do you keep trying to hook me up with your dad?"
Source: MU
Tricked into Becoming the Heroine's Stepmother has finished publishing and it has 117 Chapters. It is also Known as: Éminence Grise Female Lead Is Trying to Make Me Her Stepmom
1. I Became the Tyrant's Servant
A former call center employee finds herself transported into a fantasy novel, where she becomes the "servant" of the male protagonist, a cruel tyrant who kills anyone he doesn't like and lives in lust.
She doesn't want to die like the original character, so she plans to escape before the tyrant finds the female protagonist, who is the only one capable of changing his heart. To do this, she begins to do business, buy ships and train concubines for the tyrant. However, her plans are thwarted when the tyrant begins to take an interest in her and pursues her relentlessly.
Will she be able to escape her fate or will she fall in love with the man she was supposed to hate?
I Became the Tyrant's Servant is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 成为暴君的奸臣
