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Top 20 Shoujo manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Imo Kusa Reijou desu ga Akuyaku Reisoku wo Tasuketara Kiniira Remashita
- 19. Villains Are Destined to Die
- 18. Bei Xiaohua Fenshou Hou, Wo Zhijie Wudao Tong Shen
- 17. Binguijareul Wihan Teukye
- 16. Fortune-Telling Lady
- 15. Sihanburaseo Heungmagui Myeoneuriga Doeeonneunde
- 14. The Villainess Is Shy in Receiving Affection
- 13. Akatsuki no Yona
- 12. I'm Being Raised by Villains
- 11. I Became the Level 999 Demon King
- 10. I Swear We're Just Friends
- 9. Tonari no Stella
- 8. Akdang Gajogi Dongnibeul Bandaehanda
- 7. Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
- 6. The Archduke's Adopted Saint
- 5. I Became the Villainess's Favorite
- 4. Kkocheul Piuneun Agi Gajunim
- 3. Juingongui Guwonjaga Doel Unmyeongimnida
- 2. Munou na Mamahaha desu ga, Kazoku no Dekiai ga Tomarimasen!
- 1. Pokgun Nampyeongwa Ihonhagetseumnida
20. Imo Kusa Reijou desu ga Akuyaku Reisoku wo Tasuketara Kiniira Remashita
Agnes, who was ridiculed in the social circles for being an unfashionable noble, happened to help Nazelbert, the duke's son, who had been betrothed to the Princess.
However, the Princess saw this and ordered Nazelbert to marry Agnes as punishment.
Isn't it terrible to marry me as a punishment? Look, he seems to hate it too. Wait, he doesn't?
This is a story about an unfashionable noble and a duke's son, who grow closer to each other.
Imo Kusa Reijou desu ga Akuyaku Reisoku wo Tasuketara Kiniira Remashita has finished publishing and it has 35 Chapters. It is also Known as: 芋くさ令嬢ですが悪役令息を助けたら気に入られました, Imokusa Reijou desu ga Akuyaku Reisoku wo Tasuketara Kiniiraremashita, I'm an Uncouth Lady, but I Helped the Villainous Young Lord but He Ended up Liking Me, I'm an Unfashionable Lady, but When I Helped a Villainous Young Lord He Ended up Liking Me, Imo Kusa Reijou desu ga Akuyaku Reisoku wo Tasuketara Kiniiraremashita
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. Bei Xiaohua Fenshou Hou, Wo Zhijie Wudao Tong Shen
Fang Yi, transmigrated to this world, has just been dumped by his beautiful schoolmate girlfriend. He initially thought this would be the start of a modern romance, but then the system alerts him that a spiritual energy resurgence will begin in one year, leading to drastic changes in the world and the apocalypse. “With a system, what the hell am I afraid of?”
Bei Xiaohua Fenshou Hou, Wo Zhijie Wudao Tong Shen is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: After Being Dumped by the School Beauty, I Directly Achieved Godhood Through Martial Arts, After Breaking Up With the School Beauty, I Became a Martial Arts Master, After the School Belle Dumped Me, I Became a Martial Arts God, Bèi Xiàohuā Fēnshǒu Hòu, Wǒ Zhíjiē Wǔdào Tōng Shén, Dumped by My Girlfriend, I Turned to Martial Arts
17. 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
16. 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
15. Sihanburaseo Heungmagui Myeoneuriga Doeeonneunde
After losing her parents, Laria Losstree is saddled with a mountain of bills. Enter the archvillain, Duke Icardes, who agrees to pay off her debt, but only if she’ll marry his son, Evan. Cool and distant, he’s not exactly ideal husband material, but that’s okay, since Laria plans to secretly stash his money, then bounce! But when the duke starts acting suspiciously nice to her, Laria begins to wonder if he's on to her plan, and a battle of wits between archvillain and daughter-in-law begins!
The Archvillain's Daughter-In-Law is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: My Time Was Limited So I Became the Villain's Daughter in Law, ฉันกลายเป็นลูกสะใภ้จำกัดเวลาของตัวร้าย, Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain’s Daughter-in-law, 短命媳婦的逃跑計畫
14. The Villainess Is Shy in Receiving Affection
My wicked mother brought a girl one day, the Duke's lost daughter, Loretta - the heroine of a novel called The Duke's Four Children. And I am Melody, the villainess in said novel who was punished alongside my mother for harassing the Duke's precious little girl. I didn’t want to die like that, so I decided to treat her well. I fed Loretta, put her to sleep, and played with her. And then her response was…?
"I hope Melody marries Loretta!"
Through her endless affection, I ended up coming back with her to the Duke's mansion, where she said "I'll stick close to Melody!"
Has there ever been anyone who is such a 'fool for Melody?!' Why am I being loved when I've only been kind to be able to live peacefully…!
The Villainess Is Shy in Receiving Affection is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 反派少女被爱意围绕, 悪役なのに愛されすぎています
13. 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 has finished publishing and it has 277 Chapters. It is also Known as: 暁のヨナ, Yona: The Girl Standing in the Blush of Dawn
12. 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
11. 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
10. I Swear We're Just Friends
When Rienne transfers to the elite Alena Academy, she never expects Karcion, the most popular mage in school, to recruit her into his club... and she definitely doesn't think he'll fall for her! But the grumpy Karcion soon makes it clear how much he adores her, and she starts finding him too cute to ignore. Still, he's a future duke and she's a commoner, so Rienne knows his feelings won't last. Can Karcion magic his way out of the friendzone? Or will Rienne prove they're just friends after all?
I Swear We're Just Friends is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Chingukkiri Ireoneun Geo Aniya, Friends Don't Act Like This, Friends Don’t Do Things Like This, Friends Shouldn't Act This Way, I Swear We’re Just Friends, I'm Not Doing This With a Friend, Tôi Thề Chúng Ta Chỉ Là Bạn, 朋友之間不應該這樣, 朋友之间不应该这样, 私たち友達でしょ？
9. Tonari no Stella
Chiaki and Subaru have been the closest since they were kids. Chiaki has always liked him but as Subaru walks further into the world of entertainment, Chiaki decides the time has come to move past her one-sided feelings and find new love. Does she have enough resolve to meet someone better, or will she find herself shaken by her long-time love?
A close, yet distant love story between a normal girl and her actor childhood friend!
Stella Next To Me is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 隣のステラ, Tonari no Stella
8. Akdang Gajogi Dongnibeul Bandaehanda
A distant echo from a life long-forgotten; shattered shards of an ominous future. When her late mother’s heirloom pendant is broken, Elodie Perdia regains the memories of Ga-Eul Yun, a girl from our world who realizes she’s landed in the body of a villainess from a fantasy novel. In the story, Elodie serves as the dark foil to the virtuous heroine and is destined for an early grave – a dark fate that can perhaps be avoided with Ga-Eul’s knowledge of future events!
My Villainous Family Won't Let Me Be is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: La familia de los villanos se opone a la independencia, Ma famille scélérate est contre ma indépendance, My Villainous Family Is Against My Independence, The Villainous Family Is Against Independence, Семья злодеев против моей независимости, ครอบครัวตัวร้ายปล่อยฉันไปเถอะ, 反派家族反对独立, 恶棍家族反对独立, 惡棍家族反對我獨立
7. Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
From failed idol to hailed idol!
Flop idol Yongmin dies an unfortunate death but is given a second chance at life in the body of Ian, a super hot rich kid with a voice to match. At his side, he finds Jin, a mysterious soul tasked with guiding Ian to becoming a certified star. But is it really all smooth sailing from here?
My Second Life as an Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
6. The Archduke's Adopted Saint
I was forced to live in captivity for the rest of my life because I happened to be aware of the fact that I was a saint. I was truly a ‘real’ saint, but that didn’t matter, because there was already a designated saint in the temple.
When I died from all the abuse I endured, I was sent back to a time before all those previous events in my life had happened. After 15 regressions, I was exhausted. I prayed, “I don’t want anything to do with this, so please just let me die,”
And at that moment when I could finally be able to die, someone said, “How about being my daughter?”
…. That monstrous duke had adopted me.
The Archduke's Adopted Saint is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Saint Who Was Adopted by the Grand Duke, นักบุญหญิงผู้ถูกตระกูลแกรนด์ดยุกรับเลี้ยง
5. I Became the Villainess's Favorite
I’ve been reincarnated as Lariette, a lowly sidekick destined to be the female lead’s errand girl. Tired of being a doormat, I decide to switch sides and suck up to the empire’s most powerful villainess, Evangeline.
But the “vicious” villainess is actually a total sweetheart! Not only is she showering me with gifts, she’s now insisting I marry her brother so we can be family forever.
There’s just one problem: her brother is the original male lead, a man supposed to be obsessed with the original heroine. I’ve tried my best to keep my distance, but he won’t stop pursuing me.
“What makes you think I’m not interested in you, My Lady?”
I Became the Villainess's Favorite is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess's Favorite, 악녀님의 최애로 간택된 사정
4. Kkocheul Piuneun Agi Gajunim
Gloriosa Elvador can bloom flowers that produce harmless flames, but her evil brother, Magnus, deems her power worthless and feeds her to the sacred tree. Although she's resigned to die, she reawakens in the past as her 13-year-old self with a second chance at life. Now, she must find her cursed betrothed, Arvid Yultecia. Only he can save her from dying again, and only she can lift his curse. Will their blooming love be enough to save them both, or will Magnus trample their budding romance?
The Blooming Baby Boss Lady is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Baby Master Blooms the Flowers, Flowering Baby Gardener, La bebe maestra de las flores, The Baby Master of Flowers, The Little Lady Who Makes Flowers Bloom, The Little Lord Who Makes Flowers Bloom, 开花的宝宝家主, 开花的宝贝家主, 花を咲かせる愛しい当主様
3. 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
2. Munou na Mamahaha desu ga, Kazoku no Dekiai ga Tomarimasen!
"A cold Grand Duke will learn from a clumsy noblewoman how to be a father!"
Treated as a nuisance by her family and the laughingstock of her kingdom, Ersha marries the Grand Duke of the neighboring kingdom on the Emperor's orders. But she had no idea that the man known as The War Maniac has two adopted children and she will now be their mother! Suspecting that Ersha may be a spy for the Emperor, “Do not expect my affection,” he declares. Will this cold Grand Duke and a clumsy noblewoman be able to take care of two children and live together?!
Munou na Mamahaha desu ga, Kazoku no Dekiai ga Tomarimasen! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Madrasta Sem Dons é o Coração da Família, I'm a Worthless Stepmother, But I Love My Family Madly!, Munou na Keibo desu ga, Kazoku no Dekiai ga Tomarimasen!, The Beloved Incompetent Stepmom, Tuy Là Một Người Mẹ Kế Vô Dụng, Nhưng Tôi Yêu Gia Đình Của Mình Rất Nhiều, 无能继母备受家族宠爱!, 无能继母备受家族宠爱！, 無能な継母ですが、家族の溺愛が止まりません!, 無能な継母ですが、家族の溺愛が止まりません！
1. Pokgun Nampyeongwa Ihonhagetseumnida
Im Jeong-A used to be an ordinary grad student living in South Korea. After reading the novel “The Flower From Another World,” late into the night, she wakes up as Empress Robellia Le Castilla, the wife of the tyrant Alexandros the second. Though Jeong-A had felt sorry for Robellia while reading the novel, she never wanted to become her. Alas, Jeong-A must accept her new reality and find a way to divorce her husband. At first, she thinks this will be easy, as the emperor is always cold toward Robellia and only expresses affection to his consort in the novel. However, every act of trying to get Alexandros to agree to a divorce piques his curiosity instead. Will Jeong-A succeed at getting the happy, solo life she wished for Robellia to have?
Divorcing My Tyrant Husband has finished publishing and it has 103 Chapters. It is also Known as: Aku Mau Cerai!, I Will Divorce My Tyrant Husband, I'll Divorce My Tyrant Husband, I'm Divorcing My Tyrant Husband, 我要和暴君丈夫离婚, 暴君皇帝と離婚します
