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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. Bei Xiaohua Fenshou Hou, Wo Zhijie Wudao Tong Shen
- 18. Villains Are Destined to Die
- 17. I'm Being Raised by Villains
- 16. Binguijareul Wihan Teukye
- 15. Who Made Me a Princess
- 14. Akatsuki no Yona
- 13. Everything Was a Mistake
- 12. Neoui Aiga Aniya
- 11. Adopted by a Murderous Duke Family
- 10. Agi Sinsuro Hwansaenghaetseumnida
- 9. Gajjareul Wihan Jangsoneun Eopda
- 8. Oneulbuteo Gongjakganeun Naega Jeopsuhanda
- 7. Another Typical Fantasy Romance
- 6. Angnyeoui Matseonnami Neomu Wanbyeokada
- 5. Fortune-Telling Lady
- 4. Heungmak Beomgorae Aginim
- 3. Surviving as a Tyrant's Daughter
- 2. Behold the True Villainess
- 1. Oshi no Shuuchakushin wo Namete Ita
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. 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
18. 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
17. 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
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. 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
14. 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
13. Everything Was a Mistake
Duroa Valrose reincarnated as villainess in the book. In order to avoid the fate of being burned at the stake, she approaches the hero, Nocton Edgar. It hurts every time she gets closer to him. Nevertheless, for her survival, she does everything he wants her to do. The mysterious Nocton unexpectedly sought her out every day. Then one day, her friend for 10 years says something unknown to her. He is not the hero, but the villain? As soon as she realized that she had misinterpreted the role, she decided to get away from Nocton. But the villain’s reaction was strange... She was suspicious of his sudden change of attitude. Will she able to get rid of Nocton safely?
Everything Was a Mistake has finished publishing and it has 130 Chapters. It is also Known as: Everything Was a Misunderstanding, Modeun Ge Chakgagieotda
12. Neoui Aiga Aniya
Kalia is a war hero, and commander that put an end to the past war, but one day, she finds out that she's... pregnant?! Of all people, the father of the baby is Simon Terroan, her best friend and archmage, whom she spent a single passionate night with. Believing that Simon doesn't want the baby, Kalia hides the truth of her pregnancy, then retires from her job and disappears while Simon is away in order to have her baby. The truth is that Simon has loved Kalia, more than anyone else, and so, the frantic search for her begins.
Source: MU
The Baby Isn't Yours is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: It's Not Your Child, 这不是你的孩子
11. 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
10. Agi Sinsuro Hwansaenghaetseumnida
With a warm family that showered her with love, Iyanelle’s life was a bed of roses. That is, until the day she found herself bleeding out on the ground beside her dead father. The culprit? Her beloved brother, Crown Prince Agris de Roahim. Heartbroken and betrayed, Iyanelle could only accept her impending death. However, it seems fate has other plans for her… Next thing she knows, she’s been reborn as a divine fox! In her new form, will she be able to bring her ex-brother’s conspiracy to light?
The Baby Divine Beast is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Was Reincarnated as a Baby Fox God, I Was Reincarnated as a Baby God, I Was Reincarnated as a Divine Baby Fox God, I Was Reincarnated as a Divine Beast God, Reincarnated as a Baby Shinsu, Réincarnée en bête divine, 転生したら神獣でした, 轉生成了神獸寶寶, 重生为神兽宝宝
9. Gajjareul Wihan Jangsoneun Eopda
After finding a mysterious book in the imperial garden, Princess Philomel not only discovers that the book's villain shares her name, but that other events in the story are coming true too. Now, she believes that she's an imposter and that the real princess will take her rightful place, leading to the execution of Philomel the Fake! So to avoid a tragic death, she has to make sure the rest of the book doesn't come true. Can this fake princess change what's already been written?
Philomel the Fake is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: No Place for the Fake Princess, เป็นตัวปลอมก็ย่อมไร้ที่ยืน, 虚假的皇女, 冒牌皇女的生存之道
8. Oneulbuteo Gongjakganeun Naega Jeopsuhanda
"I was a noble this whole time?!"
Hilde, a commoner who works at a restaurant in the village, is suddenly notified by a handsome man named Logan that she is a family member of one of the empire's four duchies and hears that her mother 'Lucia Arpeggio' was a powerful mage in the past.
Duke Arpeggio offers to make her an official member of the family if she can prove that she has strong magical powers, and Hilde accepts in order to escape from her oppressed commoner livelihood and enjoy a comfortable life.
However, her excitement doesn't last long… Culture, magic, history, literature, etc. The number of things nobles needed to learn were endless! In addition, forget about welcoming Hilde, her family members only sent her cold looks and even put her life in danger…
"You've left me with no choice. I, a former commoner, will be taking over this duchy!"
Hilde Takes House Arpeggio is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I'll Take the Dukedom From Today, I'll be Taking Over this Duchy, 从今天起, 公爵府由我接管, 公爵家は今日から私が引き受けます
7. 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
6. Angnyeoui Matseonnami Neomu Wanbyeokada
An overworked girl strikes gold, waking up as wealthy noblewoman Yvonne Argentrose in a novel. Once a jealous villainess one-sidedly obsessed with the crown prince, now all she wants is a peaceful and opulent life. Still unconvinced of her transformation, her family tries to set her up with the empire's perfect man, Duke Ehels. But when the once uninterested crown prince catches wind of this, he becomes jealous, and drama ensues! Can Yvonne escape the drama and enjoy her new life in peace?
The Villainess's Blind Date Is Too Perfect is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Devil's Match Is Too Perfect, The Villain Match Is Too Perfect, The Villain's Match Is Too Perfect, The Villainess' Match Is Too Perfect, The Villainess's Boyfriend Is So Perfect, The Villainess's Date Is Perfect, The Villainess's Match Is Too Perfect, The Witch's Mate is Too Perfect, 恶女的相亲对象太完美了, 悪女のお見合い相手が完璧すぎる
5. 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
4. 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
3. Surviving as a Tyrant's Daughter
Yeyul is the youngest princess who is unloved and neglected. She lives in fear of getting killed by her father, the tyrant emperor. However, she is about to turn her fate around as she is actually a reincarnated soul, with the knowledge of how the story would unfold. Withstanding mean siblings and untrustworthy servants, Yeyul must now strive to survive on her own within the tyrant’s palace.
Surviving as a Tyrant's Daughter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Hard To Dismantle, Cannon Fodder Girl's Way to Survive, Survival Methods of the Cannon Fodder Daughter, Survival Mode of the Cannon Fodder Maiden, The Survival Strategies of the Cannon Fodder Girl, 暴君の嫌われ皇女として生き延びる方法, 폭군의 딸로 살아남기
2. 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
1. Oshi no Shuuchakushin wo Namete Ita
Estefania worked herself to the bone for her family’s sake, while they took her for granted. One day, Estefania realized that, reincarnated in the world of her favorite novel, she was a supporting character who didn’t have much time left to live. She closed the book on her days of living in her family’s shadow, and set out to meet her oshi, the Grand Mage Synil Crown. However, as Synil is cold-hearted and ruthless, she had thought to be satisfied with just seeing him once, but before she knew it, she became the target of his attachment―!?
“S- Synil-sama, isn’t this a bit too close…?”
“In what way?”
I Underestimated My Oshi's Attachment is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 推しの執着心を舐めていた, Oshi no Shuuchakushin wo Namete Ita
