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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. Fortune-Telling Lady
- 16. Binguijareul Wihan Teukye
- 15. The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion
- 14. Adopted by a Murderous Duke Family
- 13. Akatsuki no Yona
- 12. Miss Not-So Sidekick
- 11. Who Made Me a Princess
- 10. Munou na Mamahaha desu ga, Kazoku no Dekiai ga Tomarimasen!
- 9. I'm Being Raised by Villains
- 8. Another Typical Fantasy Romance
- 7. Mou Tian Chengwei Jipin Gongzhu
- 6. Heungmak Beomgorae Aginim
- 5. Lamia Orphe Is Dead
- 4. The S-Class Baby Princess Is So Strong
- 3. Hotaru no Yomeiri
- 2. Childcare Diaries
- 1. Mahou Shoujo Dandelion
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. 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
16. 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
15. 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
14. Adopted by a Murderous Duke Family
After ten years of being exploited by Duke Gerwehr for her healing powers, Agnes meets her death in a dungeon. When she wakes up, she finds herself in her uncle's house before she was sold to Duke Gerwehr in the slave market. Desperate for her past life not to repeat itself, she lets Duke Rodwick adopt her and starts her new life with a new name, Tuariche Rodwick. Will she be able to keep her healing powers secret in this notorious family of assassins and find true happiness and love in her new life?
Adopted by a Murderous Duke Family is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Became the Adopted Daughter of a Family of Assassins
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. Miss Not-So Sidekick
Hyejung loved to read to escape her daily stress. But that’s before she woke up inside the bizarre world of her favorite novel! Instead of the main heroine who courts three eligible men, she is now Latte Ectrie – a minor villain that everyone hates?! One way or another, it’s a chance to live out her most beloved storyline, with popcorn in hand to watch all the drama! Taking charge of the narrative takes on a whole new meaning!
Miss Not-So Sidekick is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Miss Not-So Sidekick
11. Who Made Me a Princess
The story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father—or does it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the novel The Lovely Princess. But now, a modern woman who read the book has just woken up as baby Athanasia herself, filled with her own memories and knowledge of the story she’s stuck in! Determined to survive her doomed fate, infant Athanasia embarks on this new life with a plan: avoid attention and hoard valuables to fund her escape. When her plan goes awry, she suddenly needs to charm her way into the good graces of her father, the beautiful tyrant emperor, so he doesn’t kill her again!
Note: Includes 10 extra chapters.
Who Made Me a Princess has finished publishing and it has 135 Chapters. It is also Known as: Suddenly Became A Princess One Day, One Day I Became a Princess, 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
10. 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！
9. 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
8. Another Typical Fantasy Romance
After the gods dropped her in the world of her favorite fantasy romance novel, Lithera was quick to realize that happily-ever-afters were never easy to get. Given another shot at happiness, she is now determined to avoid the mistakes of her previous life, starting by meeting the sweet and caring Grand Duke she spent years exchanging letters with… Another typical female lead, with another typical Duke, promised to Wed. Will this story go the typical path we all expect?
Source: Pocket Comics
Another Typical Fantasy Romance is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Another Typical Fantasy Romance
7. Mou Tian Chengwei Jipin Gongzhu
Unknowingly swapped upon birth, Princess Brianna lost her identity as a princess and became a vagrant orphan. One day, her Imperial Father suddenly sought her back, reinstating her back to her rightful identity as the nation's princess. However, what awaited her was not a family reunion nor was it an extravagant life, but instead, she was to become a sacrifice for the god.
Reincarnated into the body of Princess Brianna, our main character only wants to change her fate of death, yet realises that the best way to do so is to become the sacrifice. The only way she can live is by becoming the sacrifice, as hidden scheming along with its causes and effects, slowly unravel in front of her eyes.
Sacrifice Princess is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Became the Sacrificial Princess
6. Heungmak Beomgorae Aginim
At age 3, Calypso Aquasiadel is the most outstanding genius her family's ever seen, and no wonder... She's actually a modern girl who's been reborn into the same novel thrice! This time around, Calypso's determined to harness the powers of the mysterious dragon duke and send herself back home. The only problem is, she'll first need to earn the respect of her hardened family to survive until then! Can Calypso win their approval and even their hearts? Or is this life doomed for another do-over?
'Cause Calypso Can is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Villainous Baby Killer Whale, The Mastermind Orca Baby, The Éminence Grise Orca Baby, Black Killer Whale Baby
5. Lamia Orphe Is Dead
Lamia Orphe is to become the future successor of the Orphe dukedom but at 22 years of age, she suddenly decides to give up her own title. On the other hand, the 2nd Prince, Aquila Theodore Benzer, has powers that transcend beyond that of a normal human. Notorious for being cruel and merciless as the son of the "desert witch," he competes against his brother, the 1st Prince Ethan Tayler Benzer, to succeed the throne. What lies in store for Aquila and Lamia? How are their fates intertwined with the legendary dragon?
Lamia Orphe Is Dead has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: Lamia Orphe está muerta
4. The S-Class Baby Princess Is So Strong
I was an S-class hunter, but I reincarnated as a princess?
***
‘I did it, I killed the demon!’
However, the world was not saved. It was still in chaos, and I was already on the verge of dying.
‘Am I going to die like this…?’
My eyes were getting blurry.
But then,
‘A reward at this time? You damn system!’
[The reward is…]
‘What?’
What came out of my mouth when I tried to scream was a babble instead.
“Eubu.”
[Consciousness has successfully been loaded!] [You have been reincarnated! Congratulations!]
“Agatata!” (Reincarnation, great!)
However, I wasn’t alone this time, because I had a family now.
‘My father and brothers, why are they so strange?’
“I have separation anxiety.”
“I don’t need anything but Risha!”
Also, the enemy of my past life suddenly appeared.
“My savior and benefactor, Princess Anatrisha.”
I only saved him. Why was he like this?
‘Will I be able to be happy this time?’
The S-Class Baby Princess Is So Strong is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The S-Class Baby Princess Is So Strong
3. 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 has finished publishing and it has 79 Chapters. It is also Known as: ホタルの嫁入り, Hotaru no Yomeiri
2. Childcare Diaries
Marie is reincarnated as the nanny from a seedy fantasy novel. She has to take care of Brielle, a baby who is the villain destined to destroy the world, but all she wants is a normal, peaceful life. Marie meets Brielle's uncle, a cold and ruthless knight who is the king's right-hand man. He neither despises nor worships her, but protects her with his sword and his heart. They will have to face enemies, intrigue and sacrifices on their journey to change destiny.
Childcare Diaries is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Childcare Diary With the Villain, 和反派的育儿日记
1. Mahou Shoujo Dandelion
The story follows a magical girl named Tanpopo Ohanami who teams up with the shadow monster Shade, who should be her enemy, to fight for the ones they love.
Dandelion & Shade is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法少女ダンデライオン, Mahorai, まほライ, MGD
