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Top 20 Shoujo manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass
- 19. Villains Are Destined to Die
- 18. I'm Being Raised by Villains
- 17. The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion
- 16. Lily
- 15. Fortune-Telling Lady
- 14. Behold the True Villainess
- 13. I Became the Level 999 Demon King
- 12. Binguijareul Wihan Teukye
- 11. Akdang Appareul Ibyanghaetda
- 10. Akatsuki no Yona
- 9. Hotaru no Yomeiri
- 8. How to Survive as a Maid in a Horror Game
- 7. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru
- 6. Juingongui Guwonjaga Doel Unmyeongimnida
- 5. I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
- 4. Du Beonjjae Ttalro Taeeonatseumnida
- 3. Who Made Me a Princess
- 2. Skip Beat!
- 1. Doneuro Yakonjareul Kiwotseumnida
20. The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass
With the marriage of her prostitute mother to the Count, Aria’s status in society skyrocketed immediately. After leading a life of luxury, Aria unfairly meets death because of her sister Mielle’s schemes. And right before she dies, she sees an hourglass fall as if it were a fantasy. And just like that, she was miraculously brought back to the past. “I want to become a very elegant person, just like my sister, Mielle.” In order to face the villainess, she must become an even more wicked villainess. This was the new path Aria chose to take revenge on Mielle who murdered both her and her mother.
The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass has finished publishing and it has 125 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Villainess turns the Hourglass, Agnyeo'neun Moraesi'gye'reul Dwedollinda
19. Villains Are Destined to Die
Penelope Eckart reincarnated as the adopted daughter of Duke Eckart and the villainess of a reverse harem dating sim. The problem is, she entered the game at its hardest difficulty, and no matter what she does, death awaits her at every ending! Before the "real daughter" of Duke Eckart appears, she must choose one of the male leads and reach a happy ending in order to survive. But the two brothers always pick a fight with her over every little thing, as well as a crazy crown prince, whose routes all lead to death. There's even a magician who's enamoured with the female lead, and a loyal slave knight! But somehow, the favourability meters of the male leads increase the more she crosses the line with them!
This is Penelope’s survival story, who’s been dropped in an insane reverse harem dating sim!
Villains Are Destined to Die is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 悪役のエンディングは死のみ, The Villain's Ending Is Death, Death Is The Only Ending For The Villain, Kết thúc của nhân vật phản diện là cái chết, Agyeok-ui Ending Jugeum-ppun, 恶役只有死亡结局, Agyeogui Ending-eun Jugeumppun, Death Is The Only Ending For The Villainess, Ag'yeog'eui Ending'eun Jug'eumbbun, Для лиходійки лиш одна кінцівка – смерть, Конец злодейки - смерть, Смерть - единственный конец для злодейки
18. I'm Being Raised by Villains
I thought I was an illegitimate child… but it turns out that I was a complete stranger?!
A year after transmigrating as an extra, I found out that I was on the verge of being kicked out.
I said I’d rather leave the house on my own.
“Actually, this child is my daughter. Right, daughter?”
Did I catch the attention of the psychopathic duke?
‘I heard that the money he gave after playing with someone was enough to buy an island?’
I got along with him as his daughter because I thought I could get his fortune later on. And a few months later, I would leave his house with a thick bank account.
“Stay by my side until I tell you to leave.”
However, my dad, who regarded me as a toy, came looking for me and held me back.
***
After returning home due to dad’s persuasion, the families and my dad fought to adopt me. My uncles and aunts gathered to protect me, and future psychos began to have strange obsessions over me.
“Happy Birthday, Ayrin. You’re the head as of today.”
On top of that, the duke’s position was my birthday present.
Everything is going just as I expected.
[Hey, how long are you going to sleep? Grandma told you to take your retainer off!]
[Cha Miso, you’re going to die!]
What is that voice?
Will I be okay like this?
I'm Being Raised by Villains is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I'm Being Raised by Villains
17. The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion
Poisoned to death by her own betrothed?! Eunha didn’t wake up in a novel’s story just to get killed off again as an unfortunate extra! To change her story she needs a cover… 6 months pretending to be the fake fiancée of the novel's male protagonist, Duke Noah Wynknight. But will this cold-hearted, angel-faced demon of a man really help her avoid another ill-fated ending?!
The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion has finished publishing and it has 158 Chapters. It is also Known as: 彼女が公爵邸に行った理由, Why She Had to Go to the Duke, Kanojo ga Kōshakutei ni Itta Riyū, The Duke's Fiancee, The Duke's Fiancée
16. Lily
Yilin bumps into the tomboy Rouxi, sparking an interest between each other that slowly blooms.
Lily is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Lily (Yy)
15. Fortune-Telling Lady
Top actress Lee Sia has the ability to see ghosts. After an accident, she wakes up in the body of "Camilla Sorfel." The problem is that—"Oh, father! Help me!"—she is fated to die no matter what! Prolonging her life is the priority, so she might as well converse with the ghosts first, right?
Hey, why are all these people who should want to kill me suddenly so interested in me?!
Fortune-Telling Lady is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Fortune-Telling Princess, A Princess Who Reads Fortune, Fortune Telling Princess, The Fortune-Telling Lady, The Noble Fortune-Telling Lady, เลดี้ผู้ทำนายโชคชะตา, 公女様は未来を見通す, 卜卦公女, 通靈千金
14. Behold the True Villainess
A girl from the modern world slips into the body of Niveia Aerber, the main character of the fantasy novel she was reading. To survive in Erathil, a world full of betrayal and monsters where she was destined to meet an early death, the new Niveia embarks on an adventure to escape from her fate.
The old Niveia was set to become the next Priestess to serve the Grand Temple, but not the new Niveia. Instead, she runs away from the temple, from her archrival, Rosanna, and her fiancé, Duke Aetius Timothero. Along the way she enlists the help of Prince Caeles, who is also on a mission of his own: to find out which noble families are planning an uprising against his kingdom, including Niveia's family.
In this Chaotic turmoil of love, loyalty, and treason, can Niveia create a better future for herself, and more importantly, can she ever return to the real world?
Behold the True Villainess is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Anyone Can Be an Evil Lady, Anyone Can Become a Villainess, Not Just Anybody Can Become a Villainess, Not Just Anyone Can Become a Villainess
13. I Became the Level 999 Demon King
I was reincarnated into the otome game, “In This World, With The Power of Love” not as the heroine, but as the Lv. 999 Demon King. I was cast out by my family and sent to the freezing north, but I wonder if I could just melt the snow with my magic? I’m trying to find a way to create a farm here and live a carefree life, but… the capture targets keep coming at me one after the other. Umm, I don’t really care about you guys, so won’t you please disappear already?
I Became the Level 999 Demon King is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Became a Level 999 Mastermind Demon King, レベル999黒幕公女になりました
12. Binguijareul Wihan Teukye
On the outside, Ailette Rodeline is an adorable child prodigy. Cooking, brewing tea, alchemy; you name it, she can do it. But this little girl has a big secret: Ailette is a transmigrator! After dying prematurely in her past life, she becomes a character whose world is destined for destruction. With all odds stacked against her, Ailette must figure out how to survive before her life is ripped from her again. Fortunately for her, she finds her salvation in… an insurance package?
The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Spirit's Special Treatment, A Transmigrator's Privilege, El Privilegio de una Transmigrante, Keuntungan bagi Sang Perasuk, O Privilégio de uma Transmigrante, Preference for the Possessor, Preferential Treatment for the Possessed Person, Privilegios de los poseedores, สิทธิพิเศษของผู้สวมร่าง, 憑依者の特典, 穿越者的專屬特權, 穿越者的幸运礼
11. Akdang Appareul Ibyanghaetda
One day I woke up and I was six years old. I had transmigrated into the main character of a tragic novel, Saint Priscilla, who walks through all sorts of thorny paths! Since I’m here, I need to avoid the scheduled special misfortune and live happily with my favorite character. The final boss of the story and the villain, Melchizedek, the tyrant of the Rehel Empire, who has no blood or tears! A happy life of adopting my father and becoming a princess, with my favorite character. I also saved the male protagonist, in order to remove my father’s death flag. “If you approach my daughter, you will die.” Why does my father keep putting up death flags? Moreover… “If you tamed me, you have to take responsibility.” Why is the male lead so obsessed with me? What’s going on?
I Adopted a Villainous Dad is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Akdang Appareul Ibyanghaetda
10. Akatsuki no Yona
Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family!
Yona of the Dawn is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 暁のヨナ, Yona: The Girl Standing in the Blush of Dawn
9. Hotaru no Yomeiri
It is the Meiji era. Satoko is born of a prestigious family and blessed with great beauty, but she is sickly and is said to have a limited life expectancy, so her only dream is… a convenient marriage to benefit her family. But suddenly, she is targeted by a mysterious assassin...!? Trying to survive, Satoko makes a desperate "proposal" to the killer...!?
A high-class lady and an assassin... A suspenseful love story about a contract marriage between two people who never should've met!
Firefly Wedding is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ホタルの嫁入り, Hotaru no Yomeiri
8. How to Survive as a Maid in a Horror Game
"How did you know? I hid it well so that no one would find out."
Adrian Caesar von de Paltzgraf, the successor to the Paltzgraf Family. He is hailed as an angel in this world, but only I knew that the serial murders and murder attempts happening in the area which everyone was talking about were all committed by a young, good-looking gentleman.
[Adrian's murderous intent has increased.]
[Convince Adrian to lower his murderous intent. If not, you die.]
[Adrian's murderous intent is at 92%.]
I am the only one who knows. I was the only one who transmigrated into the world of this ridiculous horror game.
How to Survive as a Maid in a Horror Game is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: No Exit Horror, Surviving as a Maid in a Horror Game
7. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru
Recently dumped, Akane is just about to quit the game she used to play with her boyfriend, when she meets Yamada in the same RPG. Yamada in real life turns out to be somewhat of a legend. The only problem is - he is ONLY interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 山田くんとLv999の恋をする, My Lv999 Love for Yamada-kun, Loving Yamada at LV999!
6. Juingongui Guwonjaga Doel Unmyeongimnida
I remember the memory of my previous life when I was abused by my father for the experiment. Then I realized. According to my previous life, this is the world of fantasy fiction I’ve read. That she was born with a minor role and died before the novel even started. Ariadne thought calmly, ‘I am screwed.’
She was also screwed on a global basis, this novel has a bad ending. The end of this 10-volume Munchkin (overpowered) fantasy novel is it was the failure of the protagonist and the destruction of the world.
Juingongui Guwonjaga Doel Unmyeongimnida is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: It's My Destiny to Be the Hero's Savior, Destined to Be the Savior of the Protagonist, Hidupku Tentram dengan Pai, I'm Destined to Be the Savior of the Male Lead, It's My Destiny to Be the Hero's Saviour, Takdirku Adalah Menjadi Penyelamat Tokoh Utama, Vị cứu tinh của nhân vật chính, Гол дүрийн аврагч болох нь миний хувь тавилан, Моя доля — стати рятівницею головного героя, 我注定成為主角的救星, 注定成為主角的救世主, 注定要成为主人公的救世主
5. I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
Son Moa, an ordinary citizen who got swept up in a dungeon in the middle of the night. Hungry, she tried to eat grass inside a cave but awoken as a collecting hunter. Somehow, she managed to escape from the dungeon. She came to work determined to never enter one ever again, but got caught up in another dungeon. ‘No, why?! Twice in this s*upid dungeon!’ Fortunately though, the world’s number one ranking hunter came to help this time. But turns out that number one ranking guy came here to solo raid the boss? It doesn’t seem like he cares about rescuing citizens, so I’ll take care of my own life. This time, I successfully survived! But… I became inseparable from the number one ranker. This number one ranker, he’s trying to make me stronger. Is this the power of personal connections?! However, a sweet reward requires a price. [As far as you can go, promise me you’ll kill the boss of every dungeon in the world.] What?
Source: NU
I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
4. Du Beonjjae Ttalro Taeeonatseumnida
I was born as the first daughter and died at the age of 5 in my first life, but I was reborn again. My mother passed away when I was 7 years old. I set out on a journey searching for my mother's keepsake after reading a note she left behind. In that journey, I met a man with pink hair similar to mine.
Are you my dad? You're the emperor? I have three older siblings? Mom… Will I be able to get along with my new family?
- MU
I Was Born as the Second Daughter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Du Beonjjae Ttalro Taeeonatseumnida
3. Who Made Me a Princess
The beautiful Athanasia was killed at the hands of her own biological father, Claude de Alger Obelia, the cold-blooded emperor! It’s just a silly bedtime story… until one woman wakes up to suddenly find she’s become that unfortunate princess! She needs a plan to survive her doomed fate, and time is running out. Will she go with Plan A, live as quietly as possible without being noticed by the infamous emperor? Plan B, collect enough money to escape the palace? Or will she be stuck with plan C, sweet-talking her way into her father’s good graces?!
Who Made Me a Princess has finished publishing and it has 125 Chapters. It is also Known as: Suddenly Became A Princess One Day, One Day I Became a Princess, Eoneu Nal Gongjuga Doeeobeoryeotda, Dites-Moi, Princesse!, One Day, I Became a Princess, Suddenly, I Became a Princess, WMMAP, ある日、お姫様になってしまった件について, Однажды я стала принцессой, อยู่ๆ ฉันก็กลายเป็นเจ้าหญิง, Plötzlich Prinzessin, Un dia me converti en una princesa, Princesa Encantadora, ¿Cómo Me Convertí En Princesa?, 某天成为公主, 某天成為公主
2. Skip Beat!
Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!
Kyoko’s broken heart and creepy rage keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice. The eccentric president of the agency decides to give her a second chance, but it requires her to wear a bright pink uniform, put up with spoiled stars, and try to live up to the name of her new position—The Love Me Section! Can Kyoko stand the indignity long enough to find her vengeance?
Skip Beat! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: スキップ・ビート！, Skip Beat!
1. Doneuro Yakonjareul Kiwotseumnida
Money can’t buy her love, but it can help her get sweet, sweet revenge. Take a seat at Lady Ilya Bloden’s table and watch Ilya charm her way out of a loveless engagement, help the “Bloodthirsty Butcher of the Battlefield’' find the courage to speak to the manager, and single-handedly destroy one of the most influential families in the Ishtar Empire. Tea and crumpets will be served!
Raising My Fiancé with Money is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: CRIE A MI MARIDO CON DINERO, I Raised My Fiancé With Money, RMFWM, Виховання нареченого за власні кошти, ฉันเลี้ยงดูคู่หมั้นด้วยเงินค่ะ, お金で婚約者を育てました, 砸钱养个未婚夫, 花錢談場假戀愛, 돈으로 약혼자를 키웠습
