What is this genre all about? Shoujo Ai means girls love, and thus explores what happens when two girls (or women) fall in love. This is not to be mistaken for Yuri which is (or, at least, how this term is often used by the western audience) used in adult works. This is not; that means there is no graphical sex.
The male version is Shounen Ai.
We present you the list of Shoujo Ai manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Shoujo Ai manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
- 19. Bai Yueguang Nü Zhu Zong Xiang Duzhan Wo
- 18. Gal Maid to Akuyaku Reijou: Ojousama no Happy End shika Katan!
- 17. Qing Qifu Wo Ba, Eyi Xiaojie!
- 16. Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou.
- 15. Amayo no Tsuki
- 14. Dang E Yi Yu Dao Bing Jiao
- 13. Aru Hi Kareshi ga Onnanoko ni Natte Shimatta Couple no Nichijou
- 12. Shuangjing
- 11. What are the Chances
- 10. Renjian Baili Jin
- 9. Tsukiatte agete mo ii ka na
- 8. Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau
- 7. Satou-kun no Juunan Seikatsu
- 6. Hana ni Arashi
- 5. Watashi wo Tabetai, Hitodenashi
- 4. Kimi ga Hoeru Tame no Uta wo,
- 3. Lonely Girl ni Sakaraenai
- 2. Can't Fall in Love!
- 1. Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai
20. Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta depicts the love story between a high school girl and her classmate who she mistakes as a guy outside of school. They eventually bond over their shared taste in rock music.
Note: Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta began as a web comic released on the author's Twitter account since April 10, 2022, and published in print by Kadokawa since April 19, 2023.
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy At All is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 気になってる人が男じゃなかった, The Person She Fell For Wasn't A Boy, Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta, Kinninaru Hito ga Otoko Jyanakatta, Green Yuri
19. Bai Yueguang Nü Zhu Zong Xiang Duzhan Wo
Ji Xiao accidentally transmigrates into a novel and becomes the Alpha villain of the same name. To save herself from the bad end, she treats the Omega heroine with kindness to stay on her good side. The heroine, Wei Qingyu, starts feeling differently towards her sworn enemy after Ji Xiao's abrupt change of character. She might even be gradually starting to like this “enemy”? The perfect heroine keeps trying to possess the female villain for herself, but when will she realize that the villainess has already had a change of heart?
Omega Heroine Wants Her Alpha Villainess has finished publishing and it has 152 Chapters. It is also Known as: Bái Yuèguāng Nǚ Zhǔ Zǒng Xiǎng Dúzhàn Wǒ, Perfect Heroine Wants to Possess Me, White Moonlight Female Host Always Wants to Monopolize Me
18. Gal Maid to Akuyaku Reijou: Ojousama no Happy End shika Katan!
A gyaru named Serina is reincarnated into the world of an otome game as a background character who is sold off by her family and now works as the exclusive maid of the game's villainess Almelia. Yuri romcom hijinks ensue.
Gal Maid & Villainess: Only Milady's Happy End Will Win! has finished publishing and it has 15 Chapters. It is also Known as: ギャルメイドと悪役令嬢 ～おじょーさまのハッピーエンドしか勝たん！～, Gyaru Maid to Akuyaku Reijou: Ojoo-sama no Happy End shika Katan!, Gal Maid & Villainess, Gyaru Maid and Villainess, Gal Maid to Akuyaku Reijou: Ojoo-sama no Happy End shika Katan!
17. Qing Qifu Wo Ba, Eyi Xiaojie!
Yifang found herself transported into the body of a villainess in an otome game. As the villainess, her role is supposed to be despised by the readers, bully the FMC, and help the main characters find romance. But there seems to be something wrong with this game's main character Aisha! Hey, I told you not to come so close! Aisha: "Oh, Xiao-Yi, how would you like to bully me today..."
Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Please Bully Me, Villainess!, Please Tease Me, Villainess!, Qǐng Qīfù Wǒ Ba, È Yì Xiǎojiě!
16. Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou.
Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her delight, the first person to greet her is also her favorite character, Claire Francois–the main antagonist of the story! Now, Rei is determined to romance Claire instead of the game’s male leads. But how will her villainous lady love react to this new courtship?!
I'm in Love With the Villainess is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 私の推しは悪役令嬢。, I Favor the Villainess, WataOshi
15. Amayo no Tsuki
One day, while rushing to a piano lesson, a girl named Saki collides with someone on the street. As Saki collects herself, the stranger picks up the sheet music Saki dropped, hands it to Saki together with a band-aid, and continues on her way—all without saying a word. Saki is left wondering about the identity of the tall, lovely stranger, only to discover the next day that she is one of her classmates at her new high school. The girl’s name is Kanon, and though she is hearing impaired, she refuses any kind of support or “special treatment” from her teachers or classmates. Over the course of the year, Saki slowly grows closer to Kanon and begins to chip away at her cold exterior.
The Moon on a Rainy Night is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 雨夜の月, La luna en una noche de lluvia, 雨夜之月, Der Mond in einer Regennacht
14. Dang E Yi Yu Dao Bing Jiao
Yandere commoner × Villainess noble girl. Miss Hesha is jealous of the commoner girl Qiao Lin. The arrogant young lady Hesha was robbed of her first kiss by coquettish Qiao Lin as she was messing with her. At first everything started as a prank to get revenge on Qiao Lin, but later, Hesha desperately found excuses to attract Qiao Lin's attention... When the villainess met the yandere, she repeatedly suffered and did more unreasonable things in return. The more she suffered, the more obsessed the other girl became.
Dang E Yi Yu Dao Bing Jiao is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Dāng È Yì Yù Dào Bìng Jiāo, When the Villain Meets the Yandere, When the Villainess Meets the Crazy Heroine, When the Villainess Meets the Yandere
13. Aru Hi Kareshi ga Onnanoko ni Natte Shimatta Couple no Nichijou
A couple's daily life as they adjust to the boyfriend turning into a girl.
Daily Life of a Couple in Which the Boyfriend Became a Girl One Day is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ある日彼氏が女の子になってしまったカップルの日常, Aru Hi Kareshi ga Onnanoko ni Natte Shimatta Couple no Nichijou
12. Shuangjing
In the Republic of China, famous Shanghainese author Xu Youyi has everything anyone could want-- until the day an anonymous letter arrives, revealing the truth behind her perfect life. Betrayed by both her best friend and her husband, she meets Yan Wei, the outwardly cold but inwardly warm owner of a photography studio. They click instantly, both independent yet in harmony with one another. Growing closer in the turbulent dangers that surround them, the two different women soothe the scars within each other's heart. Will they be able to save each other?
Source: MU
Couple of Mirrors has finished publishing and it has 57 Chapters. It is also Known as: 雙鏡
11. What are the Chances
Tricia believes that love is overrated. But when Elise walked in on the family bookshop she's working at, things began to change. After the encounter, she began seeing memories from her previous life and dreams about Elise every night. Who was Tricia in Elise's life before? She feels like the universe keeps playing a game with her. Witness this unlikely journey of friendship, acceptance, love and of life and death.
What are the Chances is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: What are the Chances
10. Renjian Baili Jin
Baili Jin, a fairy who was living in heaven, eating and drinking without a care, broke her Majesty’s colourful, stained-glass plate at her birthday and got banished to the mortal realm. Now she has to begin her adventures in the mortal realm with all of her spiritual powers gone! In order to survive, the former fairy has to deliver take-out.... An endearingly silly fairy, a gentle restaurant manager, a reserved top student and a hard to resist yandere onee-san (kind on the outside, dark/possessive on the inside) , let the story of their beautiful friendship and youthful days begin!
Source: Bilibili Comics
Baili Jin Among Mortals is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Renjian Baili Jin
9. Tsukiatte agete mo ii ka na
For as long as she’s known, Miwa’s been into women - and now she’s at university, it might finally be time for her to come out of her straight-passing shell. Of course, that takes a lot of confidence, and coming out is never easy - but could Saeko, her trashy popular weirdo of a friend, give her the help she needs - or just maybe, could the two of them be more alike than Miwa realises…?!
This series is a reimagining of tmfly’s earlier work of the same name.
How Do We Relationship? has finished publishing and it has 133 Chapters. It is also Known as: 付き合ってあげてもいいかな, So, Do You Wanna Go Out, Or?
8. Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau
Himari fell in love with the band and Sakura at the new student welcome party when the band performedl.
Himari talked to Sakura, and she fell in love with her smile.
Whisper Me a Love Song is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ささやくように恋を唄う, Прошепчу тебе песню о любви, Whispering Love Song, I love you like whispering, Whispering You a Love Song
7. Satou-kun no Juunan Seikatsu
17-year-old Satou is part demon/part human boy with a facial expression set in stone. Enjoy his misadventures in the Makkai (the demon world) private high school as the only transfer student from Human world. On the first day of school Satou leaves a lasting impression on future monster classmates, and manages to tick off resident hot shot Grimreaper (aka talking bones), who's now dead set on seeking revenge for his humiliation - except when it comes to Satou things never go as planned...
Satou-kun no Juunan Seikatsu has finished publishing and it has 49 Chapters. It is also Known as: 佐藤君の柔軟生活, Satou-kun no Juunan Seikatsu
6. Hana ni Arashi
Nanoha and Chidori are students at an all-girls school who are dating but trying to keep this a secret from all of their classmates.
Rainbows After Storms has finished publishing and it has 162 Chapters. It is also Known as: はなにあらし, Nanoha to Chidori, A Storm of Flowers
5. Watashi wo Tabetai, Hitodenashi
High school girl Hinako is living a quiet life in a seaside town, but she feels somewhat detached from her friends during the summer months when she is reminded of when her family died years ago. One day, she meets Shiori, a mysterious girl who reminds her of the ocean, especially when it comes to her translucent blue eyes, but Shiori soon reveals that she is actually a mermaid who has been looking for Hinako for a long time.
Source: MU
A Monster Wants to Eat Me is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 私を喰べたい、ひとでなし, WataTabe
4. Kimi ga Hoeru Tame no Uta wo,
A girl who is troubled by her voice that doesn't match her appearance, and a girl who feels she has reached her limits in songwriting. The story of two young musicians.
Howling Song for Husky Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キミが吠えるための歌を、, Kimihoe, キミ吠え
3. Lonely Girl ni Sakaraenai
Ayaka Sakurai is an excellent student, but she gets nervous at exams, so she had to settle for a lesser high school than she expected. However, her teacher offered Ayaka a recommendation letter to the school of her choice if she could convince the delinquent girl Sora Honda to come to school. When Ayaka visited Sora at her home, Sora was quite willing to go back to school, if Ayaka would agree to do one thing...
Note: Chapter count includes one side chapter and four volume-bonus chapters.
I can't refuse Lonely Girl's request. has finished publishing and it has 37 Chapters. It is also Known as: ロンリーガールに逆らえない, Can't Defy the Lonely Girl, Не могу отказать одинокой девушке, 无法拒绝孤独的她, Ronriigaaru ni sakaraenai
2. Can't Fall in Love!
Jeong-hyun often acts before thinking, leaving her unemployed after fighting with the store manager for her part-time job. However, she signs up as a talent manager when introduced by her older brother. There, she falls in love with an actress, Hee-ra! “It was like…love at first sight!” but it turns out that Hee-ra acts quite differently from her expectations. Though she shouldn’t be swept away in the moment, looking at Hee-ra’s face makes her go through all sorts of emotions. Will Jeong-hyun finally be able to control her outbursts?
Can't Fall in Love! has finished publishing and it has 31 Chapters. It is also Known as: Don't Fall in Love!, No, Don't Fall in Love!, Banhamyeon An Dwae!
1. Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai
At the mysterious orphanage where Sheena lives, death is nothing new to its residents—girls who no longer have families of their own, who are raised as weapons of war, taught to kill and take the lives of others without batting an eye. Everyone, that is, except Sheena, who wishes for nothing more than the growing conflict around her to end. On the night of her roommate's death, Sheena meets a strange girl covered in blood, who smiles despite the turmoil surrounding them. The next day, the girl appears as a new student in Sheena's class and introduces herself as Mimi. Initially thought to be a school myth, there are now whispers in the orphanage's halls that Mimi is their secret weapon—an immortal who cannot die. When Mimi is later assigned as Sheena's new roommate, Sheena's world grows even more complicated when she begins living with someone who loves and welcomes death, when all Sheena wants to do is stop it…
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい, My Wish is To Fall in Love Until You Die, Love you till you die, I Want to Love You Until You Die, 네가 죽을 때까지 사랑하고 싶어, 與妳相戀到生命盡頭, เพียงได้รักตราบสิ้นลมหายใจ
