Top 20 Motorsport manga you should read right now. [2026 List]

20. Yowamushi Pedal

Otaku Sakamichi Onoda has just entered high school and plans to join the anime club. In middle school, Onoda didn’t have any friends with whom he could talk about anime, games, Akihabara and other otaku things, and he is hoping he can make such friends in the anime club, but he finds out it's been disbanded. In order to reestablish the club he tries to find 4 other people who would like to join.
Since he was a little boy, Onoda has ridden his mamachari–a bulky bicycle with a step-through frame mainly used for short rides, such as for casual fun or to pick up groceries–to go to Akihabara every week to check out or buy otaku things. Fellow freshman Shunsuke Imaizumi and bicyclist, while training, notices a boy (Onoda) riding his mamchari up a steep road.
Freshman and road racing cyclist, Shokichi Naruko visits Akihabara to get some Gundam plastic models for his younger brothers and meets Onoda who catches his attention because of the his cycling skill on the mamachari and later find out they go to the same school. Later on, both Naruko and Imaizumi try to convince him to join the bicycle racing club, but will he?

is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 弱虫ペダル, Weak Pedals

19. Paradise Kiss

Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-styled fashionistas calling themselves "Paradise Kiss." Yukari suddenly finds herself flung into the roller-coaster life of the fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire. In a glamorous makeover of body, mind and soul, she is turned from a hapless bookworm into her friends 22 own exclusive clothing model.

Paradise Kiss has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: パラダイス・キス, ParaKiss

18. Countach

The day after he finds himself dumped by his girlfriend, Sorayama Shun recieves a letter... from himself? The letter was from Shun 25 years ago for his future self. The letter reminds him of the time when he dreamed of owning a Countach and being a successful professional racer. With loads of luck and his ambition to make his childhood dream come true, he finds himself as a new owner of an LP400 Countach.

Countach has finished publishing and it has 316 Chapters. It is also Known as: カウンタック, Countershock

17. MF Ghost

In a near future where cars have mostly switched over to sustainable power, combustion engine racing is a rarity. The MFG is the last major race for this dying breed, and half-Japanese Kanata Rivington has come back to try his luck. But that's not all he's come to Japan to do...he's searching for his father, too. Can even the ambitious Kanata accomplish all he's set out to do?

MF Ghost has finished publishing and it has 275 Chapters. It is also Known as: MFゴースト, MF Ghost

16. River's Edge

Haruna Wakakusa and Yamada become friends after she saves him several times from her boyfriend's constant bullying. Through him she gets to know Kozue Yoshikawa, a fellow student who also models professionally. The three emotionally stunted teens' lives briefly yet intensely intertwine for one semester before splintering from the aftereffects of one disastrous night. For both Wakakusa and Yamada, their emotional awakening fosters an unlikely friendship between the two battered souls.

River's Edge has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: リバーズ・エッジ, River's Edge

15. Zone-00

In a world where humans and demons coexist under a fragile peace, change is coming...A mysterious drug, known only as "Zone-00," seems to be causing demons all over Tokyo to lose control and revert to their old, violent ways. Enter two young students who stand on opposite sides of an ageless conflict. One a demon, the other an exorcist, they must now join forces to uncover the secret of "Zone-00" before it's too late!

has finished publishing and it has 93 Chapters. It is also Known as: ZONE-00, Zone-00

14. Gokusen

Fresh out of college, Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi becomes a math teacher at an all-boys high school. Unfortunately for her, she's assigned by the school board as the homeroom teacher for class 3-D, which happens to be the class of delinquent students. When the class attempts to make a living hell out of Yankumi's career, they fail as her persistence and aggression gain her respect. However, little does anyone in the school know that Yankumi is actually heir to the Kuroda Ikka - one of Tokyo's most powerful yakuza clans.

Gokusen has finished publishing and it has 159 Chapters. It is also Known as: ごくせん, Gangster Teacher

13. Petshop of Horrors

A smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren't your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature.

Pet Shop of Horrors has finished publishing and it has 41 Chapters. It is also Known as: Petshop of Horrors (ペットショップ オブ ホラーズ), Petshop of Horrors

12. Mizutama Puzzle

The romance story follows a young man who works at a restaurant and a career woman who works at a hotel. The man has taken an interest in the woman after always seeing on the same train together, and suddenly calls out to her.

Mizutama Puzzle has finished publishing and it has 2 Chapters. It is also Known as: 水玉パズル, Mizutama Puzzle

11. Arcana - Henka☆Gijinka

The Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series features themed oneshots from various mangaka that publish in Ichijinsha's Zero-Sum and Ward magazines. Volume 9 theme: Transformation and Personification.
1. The Wolf and the 7 Baby Goats by Minekura Kazuya
2. A Ramen Academy That Can Make a Line! (Temporary) by Kinoshita Sakura
3. Mushroom and Kappa - Personification Chapter by Magami Guriko
4. Engi Maker by D. Kissan
5. The Fox Cub’s First Love Transformation Technique! by Gunjou
6. The Cat’s Turn by Saeki Yashiro
7. Little Heart by Ninagawa Tomo
8. A Nameless Quality by Tokitoh Kanade
9. The Chosen One and Their Power by Mikawa Verno
10. Thanks Dogs Day by Aoto Takane
11. A Sprinkling of First Love by Sekka
12. Super Human Console by Shindo Arashi
13. Private Solar System Academy by Sakuramaro
14. My Blue Bicycle by Zekkyou
15. Tique-tique by Mitsu Nanae
16. The Raven and Pomegranate by Yoshizawa Tomoya
17. Humanoid Début by Kana Sanaka

Arcana - Henka☆Gijinka has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: ゼロサムオリジナルアンソロジーシリーズ Arcana (9) [変化☆擬人化], Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series Arcana 9 - Henka Gijinka, Arcana - Transformation and Personification, The Wolf and the 7 Baby Goats, Little Heart, A Nameless Quality, Thanks Dogs Day, Super Human Console, Private Solar System Academy, My Blue Bicycle

10. Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

A hapless young man is released from prison with nothing to his name, but he knows exactly what he wants: to train in the art of rakugo comedic storytelling. After seeing an unforgettable performance from one of Japan’s greatest masters, Yakumo Yurakutei VIII, during his time in jail, he will settle for nothing less than to become apprentice to the best. Yakumo, notorious for taking no students, is persuaded to take him on, and nicknames him Yotaro—the fool. Yotaro has no formal training or elegance, but something about his charisma reminds Yakumo of someone from his past.

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju has finished publishing and it has 31 Chapters. It is also Known as: 昭和元禄落語心中, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

9. Kimi wa Pet

Fed-up with a life of being under-appreciated and disrespected, Sumire Iwaya decides to change things when she picks up a young boy off the street and brings him into her house. Despite being total opposites, the two seem to complement one another as they try to carve out an ordinary life for themselves.

Tramps Like Us has finished publishing and it has 82 Chapters. It is also Known as: きみはペット, My Pet Momo, You are my Pet

8. Ane no Kekkon

Iwatani Yori is a 39-year-old woman who leads a quiet life while working at the library. She thinks things like love and marriage are too troublesome. A handsome, but suspicious man approaches her, claiming to be an old childhood friend. Maki has cared for Yori since he was a boy, but now he’s a married man–married to a woman who looks exactly like Yori. This apparently doesn’t stop him from chasing down Yori who desperately tries to push him away. What kind of future could this love (?) have?

Ane no Kekkon has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: 姉の結婚, Ane no Kekkon

7. 7 Seeds

Scientists had predicted this disaster, and in response, the leaders of every country met to develop a plan for human survival before the meteor hit. The Seven Seeds project was developed out of this meeting. Each country froze a number of young healthy people, which allowed them to survive the meteor. After the computer determined that Earth was once again safe for human life, it released them into the world.

The Japanese government created five groups of survivors: Winter group, Spring group, Summer group A, Summer group B, and Fall group. Each group consisted of seven members and one guide. The guide carried small tubes of poison on their necks to allow them to end their lives if their situation became unbearable. The Japanese government prepared seven "Fuji" as refuges for the groups. In each Fuji, the group would find seeds and numerous books instructing them on survival in the wilderness.

7 Seeds has finished publishing and it has 177 Chapters. It is also Known as: 7SEEDS, Seven Seeds

6. Saiunkoku Monogatari

The story, which takes place in the fictional medieval empire of Saiunkoku, follows the adventures of Shuurei Kou, a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times. Her father serves as librarian in the Imperial palace, a post which offers prestige and respect but little compensation. Shuurei teaches in the temple school and works odd jobs to make ends meet, but her dream is to pass the imperial examinations and take a post in government, a path forbidden to women. Shuurei's plans come to an abrupt halt when the Emperor's Grand Advisor makes a startling offer: join the imperial household for six months as the young Emperor's consort, and teach the Emperor to be a responsible ruler. If she succeeds, the financial reward will be great. The story details Shuurei's growing relationships with the Emperor and other members of the court, the intrigues that surround imperial politics, and Shuurei's commitment to better herself and her country.

The Story of Saiunkoku has finished publishing and it has 42 Chapters. It is also Known as: 彩雲国物語, Colour Cloud Palace, Tale of the Land of Colored Clouds, The Story of Saiun Country, Tale of Saiunkoku, Tale of the Land of Many-Coloured Clouds

5. Over Rev!

Ryoko's life used to revolve around track but due to an injury she can no longer follow the path she hoped to. One day while out with her friends, she witnesses two cars racing and gets caught up in the excitement, especially after realizing the one driver is a young woman like herself! When a chance arrives for her to try drifting, she dives right in, even though she's never driven a car before. Suddenly, she has a new passion... and a lot to learn.

Over Rev! has finished publishing and it has 349 Chapters. It is also Known as: オーバーレブ！, Over Rev!

4. Kami no Kodomo

The latest work by the Nishioka siblings depicts the gruesome life story of a ruthless and brilliant serial killer as he grows up from a sociopathic child to a messiah-like figure.

God's Child has finished publishing and it has 11 Chapters. It is also Known as: 神の子供, God's Child

3. Water.

Collection of short stories.
1. Color Color
Story about two girls who question if it's right to be together.
2. Heartless Bitch
Two girls are talking about one of them playing with a younger man.
3. Ikazu Onna (Cool Lady)
A man sets out to search the identity of a kinky dream woman from a drawing he drew of her.
4. Kisses
Story about a young woman who leaves her boyfriend and moves to her best friend apartment not knowing that her friend loves her.
5. Painful Love
A girl, who has just broken up with her boyfriend, is thinking about him.
Painful Love and Heartless Bitch are also featured in Secret Comic Japan.

Water. has finished publishing and it has 19 Chapters. It is also Known as: Flower, Color, Ikasu Onna, Cool Lady, Drip Words, Heartless Bitch and Painful Love, Yoru to Haru to Love, Deja Vu, Flame, Aoiro ga Nokoshita Mono e, Kuchizuke, Kisses, Kusare, Paint in Watercolor, Sugar, Itaitashii Love II, Sake Jock, Secret Comics Japan

2. Kabocha to Mayonnaise

Ten stories about the everyday life of Sei, an idealistic songwriter, and Miho, the young woman who struggles to support the both of them.
Summary from Baka-Updates Manga

Kabocha to Mayonnaise has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: 南瓜とマヨネーズ, Pumpkin and Mayonnaise

1. Love, Hate, Love.

Love, Hate, Love. has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: Love, Hate