What is this genre all about? Relating to gangs such as the Italian Mob or Japanese Yakuza.
We present you the list of Mafia manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Mafia manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 19. Kagurabachi
- 18. Shinjuku Swan
- 17. The Fable
- 16. The Mafia Nanny
- 15. Lord of the Mysteries
- 14. Gangsta.
- 13. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Vento Aureo
- 12. Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
- 11. Coffin Jackson
- 10. Ninkyou Tensei: Isekai no Yakuza-hime
- 9. Osoroshii Koroshi-ya no Hanashi
- 8. Batuque
- 7. When a Yakuza Falls in Love
- 6. My Girlfriend is a Villain
- 5. Lord of the Mysteries
- 4. My Home Hero
- 3. Boss in School
- 2. Castle 2: Maninjisang
- 1. Nigero Darling
19. Kagurabachi
Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son--they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge.
Kagurabachi is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: カグラバチ, 神樂鉢, KGB, คากุระบาจิ
18. Shinjuku Swan
Shiratori Tatsuhiko works as a scout for Burst, a talent agency in Kabukicho, Shinjuku's red light district. In a business where money means everything Tatsuhiko finds himself in a constant struggle between rival talent scouts and the yakuza.
Shinjuku Swan has finished publishing and it has 392 Chapters. It is also Known as: 新宿スワン, Shin Yado Suwan, Neo-Constellation Swan, The Swan of the New Outcasts
17. The Fable
A fabled genius at killing resides somewhere hidden in Osaka. Taught since childhood to obey the orders of his boss, he is ordered to live in Osaka as a normal person for one year in order for the boss to lay low.
The Fable has finished publishing and it has 240 Chapters. It is also Known as: ザ・ファブル, The Fable
16. The Mafia Nanny
Being an Elite Nanny is simple: protect the charge, obey the principle, and don’t get emotionally attached. Easier said than done when Davina’s first client is a dangerously compelling Venetian underboss who’s determined to get under her skin. What he wants from her, she can’t imagine, but Gabriel Angelini drags her back into the glittering world of organized crime she thought she’d left behind forever. She might get answers about her past if she digs deep enough, but can she protect Mikey from his father’s ambitions and keep her heart from getting tangled up in their treacherous web?
The Mafia Nanny is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Mafia Nanny
15. Lord of the Mysteries
Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts… The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Lord of the Mysteries has finished publishing and it has 65 Chapters. It is also Known as: Lord of the Mysteries
14. Gangsta.
In the city of Ergastulum, a shady ville filled with made men and petty thieves, whores on the make and cops on the take, there are some deeds too dirty for even its jaded inhabitants to touch. Enter the "Handymen," Nic and Worick, who take care of the jobs no one else will handle. Until the day when a cop they know on the force requests their help in taking down a new gang muscling in on the territory of a top Mafia family. It seems like business (and mayhem) as usual, but the Handymen are about to find that this job is a lot more than they bargained for.
Gangsta. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: GANGSTA., Gangsta.
13. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Vento Aureo
Golden Wind is the fifth story arc in the manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
It stars Giorno Giovana. Giorno is determined to rise to the top of organized crime and become a head gangster in order to help people and make the world a better place. So he joins Passione, an organized crime group that employs many Stand users...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Vento Aureo has finished publishing and it has 155 Chapters. It is also Known as: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze, ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 黄金の風, Le Bizzarre Avventure Di GioGio Parte 5: Vento Aureo, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, Dai 5 Bu Giorno Giovana: Ougon naru Isan, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5, Vento Aureo
12. Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
Yoshino grew up as the yakuza princess of the Osaka Somei crime family. Everyone left her alone due to her sharp gaze and mobster ties. But when her grandfather signs a truce with the Tokyo-based Miyama crime family, she’s offered for betrothal to the Miyama leader’s grandson, Kirishima. At first, Kirishima seems amiable and polite–but when he shows his dark side, he proves to be more disturbing than any gangster Yoshino has ever met. This engagement is sure to be a wild ride for a tough yakuza princess and her twisted yakuza prince!
Yakuza Fiancé is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 来世は他人がいい, Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
11. Coffin Jackson
Roman Piotrowski is no ordinary undertaker: he's on the payroll of a vicious gangster, disposing of his victims' bodies — no questions asked. He's always treading a fine line, but a sudden betrayal, an unexpected new partnership and the acquisition of a lifetime may bring him closer to death than he's ever been before.
Coffin Jackson has finished publishing and it has 41 Chapters. It is also Known as: ジャクソンの棺, Chongtak 총탁
10. Ninkyou Tensei: Isekai no Yakuza-hime
Ryu may be getting on in years, but this aging yakuza boss is still tough enough to take on the punks trying to edge in on his turf. However, when the young toughs ambush him, it looks like it’s lights out for old Ryu. But instead of dying, Ryu wakes up in a fantasy world in the body of a beautiful princess! Is he the one that the ancient prophecy spoke of? Ryu might be out of place in this fantasy realm, but he may be the only one who can save it!
Yakuza Reincarnation - Yakuza Princess of Another World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 任侠転生 -異世界のヤクザ姫, Yakuza Reincarnation, Chivalrous Reincarnation, Героизм перерожденного, Ninkyou Tensei, Yakuza Isekai, Ninkyou Tensei: Isekai no Yakuza Hime
9. Osoroshii Koroshi-ya no Hanashi
A homeless girl is rescued and brought home by a Hitman. He then helps her out and gives her a place to live.
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The Terrifying Hitman and The Little Girl He Took in has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: 恐ろしい殺し屋と拾われた少女, The Terrifying Hitman's Story, The Story of a Terrifying Hitman and a Little Girl, История об ужасном убийце и маленькой девочке, 恐ろしい殺し屋と暮らすことになった少女の話, 恐ろしい殺し屋の話
8. Batuque
The story of a middle school girl trying to find herself in the confusion of adolescence. Skateboard-loving Ichiri Sanjou, nicknamed "Icchi," may look like a normal energetic kid, but whenever she sees the full moon, she is hit with a wave of emotion she cannot comprehend. The series revolves around her learning the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira.
Batuque has finished publishing and it has 157 Chapters. It is also Known as: バトゥーキ, 巴突克戰舞, Drumming
7. When a Yakuza Falls in Love
Minjun came to Japan to study, dreaming of a great gay life. As soon as he was ready to die after being swindled by his ex-boyfriend for six months, a group of black Mercedes-Benz surrounded Minjun. Out of nowhere a little boy named Toma came out of one of the cars and ran towards Minjun calling him “Mama!”. Minjun, who was taken to the Yakuza den because of a Toma that didn’t want to let go of him, decides to die after being crushed once by the cruel and deadly Daiki.
When a Yakuza Falls in Love is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: When a Yakuza Falls in Love
6. My Girlfriend is a Villain
Zhang Nan, the young master of the declining Fu Long Clan just wants to be a normal person, but he is sent to an aristocratic training school by his grandfather. He is accidentally assigned to a female class by the teacher, and is tormented by his female peers to the point where he wants to leave school...
My Girlfriend is a Villain is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: My Villain Girlfriend, My Mobster Girlfriend
5. Lord of the Mysteries
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?
Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts…
The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Like the corresponding tarot card, The Fool, which is numbered 0—a number of unlimited potential—this is the legend of “The Fool”.
Lord of the Mysteries has finished publishing and it has 1430 Chapters. It is also Known as: LotM, 诡秘之主
4. My Home Hero
Tetsuo Tosu is a typical father whose biggest worries are his job and his rebellious daughter, Reika. That is, until he finds a bruise on her face. His worst fears come true when he finds out she has a secret boyfriend...and he's part of a crime ring that's using her to steal her grandparent's wealth. If that wasn't bad enough, the thug catches Tetsuo snooping around and threatens to kill Reika as soon as she gets home. Fueled by fatherly instincts, Tetsuo murders the man...only for his wife to walk in and witness what he's done. Now with a corpse to hide and a crime ring hot on his tail, Tetsuo must resort to his love of detective novels and his wits to stay one step ahead of a grim fate...
My Home Hero has finished publishing and it has 224 Chapters. It is also Known as: マイホームヒーロー, My Home Hero
3. Boss in School
Seth Kwon was a born fighter. But due to his promise with his mother, he decides to stop fighting, even in self-defense... Everything changes when his father dies and leaves him with a single message: "stop getting your ass kicked".
Boss in School has finished publishing and it has 118 Chapters. It is also Known as: Boss in School
2. Castle 2: Maninjisang
Shin Kim is a special killer who gathered men from all over the country and made the organization "Baek-Yi" to destroy the absolute power "'Castle" of the underworld. Through a negotiation, he got inside Castle and started working with the enemy... Will Shin be able to take down Castle and complete his revenge as he hoped?
Castle 2: Pinnacle is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Castle 2: Maninjisang
1. Nigero Darling
Darling is a carefree, cheerful, romantic, and flirtatious gentleman. The moment he appears, the fate of the underworld is set into rapid motion...! A fact its residents know, fear, and dread! Get captivated by this brilliant action-drama starring the underworld's top escape artist!
Darling’s Vanishing Act is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: にげろダーリン, Runaway Darling