Top 18 Motorsport manga you should read right now. [2025 List]

18. Initial D

Only the fearless survive in the white-hot world of street racing, as teams take on dangerous roads in the shadow of Mt. Akina. Behind the wheel of the mysterious "Ghost of Akina" is Takumi, on his way to becoming the greatest racer ever.

Initial D has finished publishing and it has 719 Chapters. It is also Known as: 頭文字D, Kashiramoji D

17. Hikari to Tomo ni...: Jiheishouji wo Kakaete

Born during the sunrise—an auspicious beginning—the Azumas' newborn son is named Hikaru, which means "light." But during one play date, his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children. In this alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale, a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her child's autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together. This is a story that resonates not only for those whose families have been affected by autism, but also for all past, present, and future parents.



Included one-shots:
Volume 15: Thank You Sensei!, Haru no Manazashi

With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child has finished publishing and it has 92 Chapters. It is also Known as: 光とともに… ～自閉症児を抱えて～, Thank You Sensei!, Haru no Manazashi

16. MF Ghost

The series will take place in the 2020s, when self-driving cars are ubiquitous in Japan. It will feature a genius driver who goes back to Japan after graduating top of his class at a racing school in England.

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

15. Tenshi no Su

A woman named Natsu finds Ken, her husband, with another woman when she comes home from work one day. Ken confesses that he is in love with the girl, mi, and asks Natsu for a divorce. Natsu doesn't really feel shocked OR sad, for some strange reason. All she can think of is what she has learned from her five years with Ken, and how she can move forward. Then, one sleepless night, she sees an angel sitting on her balcony... and soon after, the angel begins living with her.
Included in this volume are three more short manga stories: God Knows Everything, Tea Time and Dispensation of Heaven.
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Angel Nest is currently publishing and has 7 Chapters. It is also Known as: 天使の巣, God Knows Everything, Tea Time, Dispensation of Heaven, God Only Knows

14. Mars no Kiss

Yukari is a "bad girl." She rebels against her controlling mother by dyeing her hair, polishing her nails and having an older boyfriend, with whom she has an intimate relationship. In fact, as she notes, that's kind of all they have right now. He never takes her anywhere; they just go to a karaoke box, sing a bit, and have sex.
Miki is a "good girl." She's tall, and has classic Japanese beauty. She's quiet and bookish and smart. And a bit aloof.
The two are forced to share a double desk at the beginning of the term which annoys Yukari to no end. Like most bad girls, her initial reaction is disdain and derision for the good girl's behavior. But, one day, after school, she sees Miki in the Art Room, gently kissing a statue of Mars and her heart starts to race. When someone comes up from behind, both Miki and Yukari know that they've been seen, and everything changes between them.
For fans who want a little more, the novelization of this story appears in the short story anthology Confession, along with, presumably, other stories of love confessions. :-)

Mars no Kiss has finished publishing and it has 4 Chapters. It is also Known as: マルスのキス, Kiss of Mars, Kissing Mars

13. Sono Rokudenashi ni You ga Aru

While attending a friends wedding,Yuzu meets a drunk pervert who just so happens to be the same popular delinquent who helped her out in her school days. Having not known his name or anything much about him at the time, she had held a certain image of him in her mind. But as the years have gone by and changed, so have they both, and she can't help feeling disappointed at finally meeting him again.
The delinquent, Naomi Senzaki, on the other hand, has feelings far from disappointment, as the two of them keep "accidentally" meeting and he remembers little details about her previous years, and how she slapped him back then.
But what's this? Yuzu already has a boyfriend? How will things develop for Naomi and Yuzu?
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Fukigen na Rain
Volume 2: Suki Dato Itte Tsukamaete

Sono Rokudenashi ni You ga Aru has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: そのろくでなしに用がある, I have some business with that good-for-nothing, Sono Roku de Nashi ni You ga Aru, Fukigen na Rain, Suki Dato Itte Tsukamaete

12. 14-sai no Koi

A story about two unusually mature young people. They are both smart, very together and they are in love. But, as grown-up as they act, they are still just 14 and their feelings for each other are captured with tenderness and lack of nostalgia, but very cutely.

Love at Fourteen has finished publishing and it has 143 Chapters. It is also Known as: 14歳の恋, 14-sai no Koi

11. Kanojo no Carrera

A manga about general car appreciation, or "Car Life" as it is known to auto enthusiasts.
The main character's father passes away. On the will states that each of the three siblings receives a portion of the father's wealth. The main character receives a Porsche Carrera. She doesn't know what a Porsche Carrera looks like, didn't know the car company Porsche, can't drive a manual and had absolutely no interest in cars, at the time. You can follow along and find out what some car enthusiast do.

Her Carrera has finished publishing and it has 272 Chapters. It is also Known as: 彼女のカレラ, Her Carrera

10. 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

9. Sakamichi no Apollon: Bonus Track

Once again, we join Sentarou, Kaoru and their friends in a short jam session of friendship, music and love.

Kids on the Slope: Bonus Track has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 坂道のアポロン BONUS TRACK, Kids on the Slope: Bonus Track

8. 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

7. Chou yo Hana yo

Choko Kuze is the sensible daughter of a venerable family who went bankrupt. She joins a real estate company as an entry-level office worker, but her eccentric boss is harder on her than anyone else in the company! After hearing him inadvertently call her "milady", she realizes he was the young servant boy she knew as a child. At work he's a tyrant, but after hours he insists on treating her like a lady of the nobility. Is romance even possible for a couple locked in such a crazy role reversal?

Butterflies, Flowers has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: 蝶よ花よ, O Butterfly O Flower

6. 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

5. Itaitashii Love

Collection of 23 stories about love in the everyday life of the Japanese.
1. His Scent
2. Heavy and Pop (♂)
3. Painfully from the Heart
4. Holiday
5. Heavy and Pop (♀)
6. A Place One Likes to Return To
7-8. The Silent Radiance
9. Small and Lovely
10. At the Park
11-12. The Truth Behind Things
13. Almost a Weding Proposal
14. The End of a Friendship
15. My Life: First Example - Chikada
16. Kyoko
17. That Afternoon
18. My Life: Second Example - Sawa
19. My Life: Third Example - She
20. Holiday Part 2
21. Sweet
22. Painful Love III
23. The First Time

Itaitashii Love has finished publishing and it has 23 Chapters. It is also Known as: 痛々しいラヴ, Painful Love, His Scent, Heavy and Pop (♂), Painfully from the Heart, Holiday, Heavy and Pop (♀), A Place One Likes to Return To, The Silent Radiance, Small and Lovely, At the Park, The Truth Behind Things, The End of a Friendship, My Life, Kyoko

4. Sennen Mannen Ringo no Ko

Sennen Mannen Ringo no Ko has finished publishing and it has 13 Chapters. It is also Known as: 千年万年りんごの子, Apple Children of Aeon

3. Sekai wa Bokura no Tame ni!

Ogawa Maho is a young, fresh teacher who just arrived in Tokyo to take on a new teaching position at a high school there. Things don’t go as she planned, however, when she breaks up with her boyfriend whom she had been dating for 6 years. Distraught over her breakup, Maho has a one-night stand with a guy she meets on the street. The encounter was memorable and manages to cheer Maho up enough that she can face her new job and move on with her life. Of course she is shocked when she discovers that the random guy she spent the night with happens to be one of the students in her new class!

Sekai wa Bokura no Tame ni! is currently publishing and has 11 Chapters. It is also Known as: 世界はボクらのために!, The World is Just for Us!, The World is Ours, Sekai wa Bokura no Tameni!, Koi ni Shizumu Tochuu, Currently Indulging In Love, Uchi ni Oide yo!, Come Over To My House, Kuchibiru de Uso ni Saware, Touching Lies With Lips, Koyoi Anata wo Nemurasenai

2. Rockman Battle & Chase

When Shadow Man's house breaks, he enters a racing competition to earn money.

Rockman Battle & Chase is currently publishing and has 8 Chapters. It is also Known as: 洛克人大賽車, Rockman: Battle & Chase, Mega Man: Battle & Chase, Rockman Great Car Racing, Rockman Grand Prix

1. 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