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Top 20 Shoujo manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 20. Villains Are Destined to Die
- 19. I Stole the Number One Ranker's Soul
- 18. Juingongui Guwonjaga Doel Unmyeongimnida
- 17. Sihanburaseo Heungmagui Myeoneuriga Doeeonneunde
- 16. The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion
- 15. The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass
- 14. Wo Chu Qian Ni Chu Ming, Wo Lia Yiqi Shenjingbing
- 13. Binguijareul Wihan Teukye
- 12. Akatsuki no Yona
- 11. Fortune-Telling Lady
- 10. Odd Girl Out
- 9. The Antagonist's Pet
- 8. Finding Camellia
- 7. I'm Being Raised by Villains
- 6. Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 ~Watashi wa UraBoss desuga Maou dewa Arimasen~
- 5. Gwijong Yeongaeui Bangguseong Raipeu
- 4. I Adopted the Male Lead from the Shelter
- 3. Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san
- 2. Eoltteolgyeore Namju Dongsaengeul Guhae Beoryeotda
- 1. Shiganai Tensei Reijou wa Heion ni Kurashitai
20. 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
19. 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
18. 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
17. 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
16. 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
15. 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
14. Wo Chu Qian Ni Chu Ming, Wo Lia Yiqi Shenjingbing
I, Luo Yinyou, am a three-year-old cute baby who fell from the sky. I have lived two ridiculous lives (the second life can be ignored). In the third life, a vicious seal was placed in me; I would not survive for three years unless it was undone. But luckily I have a system, and I also found a “dad” who seems to be very powerful. A great, lively (chaotic, messy) life has begun!
I'll Pay For Your Life, Let's Both Go Crazy Together! has finished publishing and it has 292 Chapters. It is also Known as: Wǒ Chū Qián Nǐ Chū Mìng, Wǒ Liǎ Yīqǐ Shénjīngbìng
13. 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
12. 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
11. 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
10. Odd Girl Out
Nari who just wants to blend in ends up forming a squad with the three prettiest girls on her first day of high school.
Odd Girl Out is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Girl's World, 少女的世界
9. The Antagonist's Pet
Blessed with the face of an angel, young Sasha Tartt knows a life-altering secret: in this romance novel where she’s just a side character, she’s the only one who knows the true ending! When the antagonist of the story takes a particular liking to her, she must make a decision: help the clever and beautiful Rebecca find a happy ending, or side with the sweet-natured protagonist to ensure her own survival? On top of that, Sasha has to juggle the affections of her bespectacled love interest and tame a dragon boy! Can Sasha learn new tricks to win the hearts of these main characters? Based on the hit novel.
The Antagonist's Pet has finished publishing and it has 117 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Pet of the Villainess, 悪女のペット, La Favorite de l'Héritière, 毒皇妃也有可爱闺蜜？
8. Finding Camellia
Camellia was just 12 when she was taken away from her mother in the slums and forced to live as the son of an aristocratic family. But under the layers of secrets and lies, she never forgets. She continues to struggle to be her true self again, to reclaim the life of Camellia.
Source: Manta Comics
Finding Camellia is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Please Be Patient, Grand Duke
7. 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
6. Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 ~Watashi wa UraBoss desuga Maou dewa Arimasen~
I reincarnated into the "Villainess Eumiella" from an RPG Otome game. In the main story, Eumiella is merely a side character, but after the ending, she re-enters the story as the Hidden Boss, a character on par to the Heroes with her high stats!!
Lighting a fire in my gamer's soul, and taking advantage of being left on my own in my parent's territory, I train! Train! And at the end of my training... By the time I entered the academy, I managed to reach level 99.
Though I had planned to live out my days as inconspicuously and peacefully as possible, soon after entering the school, I'm suspected by the Heroine and Love Interests of being the "Demon Lord"...?
A popular Web novel of seeking a peaceful life, a fantasy story of the strongest villainess!
Villainess Level 99 ~I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord~ is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 悪役令嬢レベル99～私は裏ボスですが魔王ではありません～, Akuyaku Reijou Level 99, Villainess Level 99, Akuyaku Reijou Reberu 99 ~Watashi wa UraBOSU desuga Maou de wa arimasen~, Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa UraBoss desu ga Maou de wa Arimasen
5. Gwijong Yeongaeui Bangguseong Raipeu
After waking up to find herself as the extraverted side character in the failed novel she co-wrote with a friend, introverted Adelyn is not looking to get involved in anything, including the characters' story. In fact, she plans to stay home and out of everything for as long as she can. But something about the story feels off and won't let her be! With the characters acting out of character and the plot taking twists and turns, will Adelyn be able to get back to her homebody life?
Lady Adelyn the Homebody has finished publishing and it has 53 Chapters. It is also Known as: A Noble Lady's Chamber Life, A Noble Lady's Hideout Life, Leben im Gemach einer edlen Dame, 伯爵令嬢は引きこもりたいです！
4. I Adopted the Male Lead from the Shelter
In a universe ripped from the pages of a story, Siena Robert, a self-aware villainess, strives to rewrite her fate. Daughter of a man running a therianthrope shelter, she discovers Ivan Levdilin, the captivating male lead, detained within. Aware of her scripted demise when Ivan's father arrives for his rescue, Siena defies her villainous destiny. She showers Ivan with kindness, a stark contrast to the original Siena's cruel persona. Her actions shield Ivan from her father's cruelty and forge an unscripted bond between them that changes their destiny in an unforeseen direction.
I Adopted the Male Lead from the Shelter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Adopted a Male Lead From a Prisoner Shelter, I Adopted a Male Lead From a Prison Shelter, I Adopted the Male Lead from the Prisoner Shelter, เสือดาวกร้าวใจ
3. Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san
There exists an evil organisation that intends to invade planet Earth.
The man called "General" fights everyday against the Earth's Defence Force, the "Rangers"!
However, today is his day off.
Mr. Villain's Day Off is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 休日のわるものさん, Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san
2. Eoltteolgyeore Namju Dongsaengeul Guhae Beoryeotda
I woke up in the body of Charlotte Rania, an extra that was not even mentioned in the novel I had read. Because of that, I had thought that the cut-throat social world and politics were the worst I would have to deal with, but then I accidentally met a small child in the forest and saved him. Turns out the little boy is Theo, the younger brother of the Male Lead! When the little kid made a fuss that he wouldn’t go home, the male lead Carlyle Heinst, who was originally supposed to be in a contract marriage turned true love with the female lead, offers Charlotte this exact contract marriage… Can I kiss my peaceful life as an extra good-bye now?!
I Accidentally Saved the Male Lead's Brother is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Eoltteolgyeore Namju Dongsaengeul Guhae Beoryeotda
1. Shiganai Tensei Reijou wa Heion ni Kurashitai
Aria is a former high school girl who has been reborn as an ordinary aristocratic daughter. She is matched for an arranged marriage with Eugene, a prince who is rumored to be eccentric. He suddenly told her that he is the reincarnation of Nobunaga Oda! She realized that this is the reason why he couldn't find a suitable marriage partner. Eugene is intrigued by her acceptance of his crazy story...
"I can't let him know that I also have a previous life!"
The days of intense courtship by the strongest prince who can win a kingdom is about to begin!
Shiganai Tensei Reijou wa Heion ni Kurashitai has finished publishing and it has 12 Chapters. It is also Known as: しがない転生令嬢は平穏に暮らしたい, Shiganai Tensei Reijou wa Heion ni Kurashitai
