What is this genre all about? Slapstick humour is generally recognized by lots of physical abuse, horseplay and practical jokes. Also often seen are impossible situations, using sounds to illustrate impossible stunts that aren't shown on-screen and to create tension for audience anticipation.
We present you the list of Slapstick manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Slapstick manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Horimiya
- 19. Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!
- 18. Shimeji Simulation
- 17. Akuma de Fukei!
- 16. Nick to Lever
- 15. City
- 14. Emo x Tianshi Buneng Youhao Xiangchu
- 13. Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai shinai Taikutsu na Sekai: Manmaru-hen
- 12. Neko ga Gotoku
- 11. Milk-shibori Hunter no Isekai Sakunyuuki ~Nouka no Saenai Otoko ga Arayuru Shuzoku no Chiku-B o Moteasobi-toriko ni Suru~
- 10. Ukkari Osananajimi to Kekkon no Yakusoku wo Shiteshimatteta Kekka
- 9. Konna Elf ni You wa Nai!
- 8. Fruits Basket
- 7. Monmusu Go! - Honnyaku Skill de Saikyou Monmusume to Isekai Seikatsu
- 6. Dorabase: Doraemon Super Baseball Gaiden
- 5. Obake no Q-tarou
- 4. Sunabouzu
- 3. Sse Sse Sse
- 2. Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan
- 1. Ueki no Housoku Plus
20. Horimiya
At school, Kyouko Hori is known for being smart, attractive, and popular. On the other hand, her classmate, the boring, gloomy Izumi Miyamura tends to get painted as a "loser fanboy." But when a liberally pierced and tattooed (not to mention downright gorgeous) Miyamura appears unexpectedly on the doorstep of secretly plain-Jane homebody Hori, these two similarly dissimilar teenagers discover that there are multiple sides to every story...and person!
Notes:
-Includes 20 extra chapters.
-The 17th volume got released on July 18, 2023. This was 2 years after its original ending. This new volume included 10 extra chapters.
Note: Chapter count includes 20 extra chapters.
Horimiya has finished publishing and it has 152 Chapters. It is also Known as: ホリミヤ, Horimiya
19. Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!
The members of this student council are a bit strange. Some are dumb, some are scary, some are grumpy, and some are just plain weird. But that somehow makes them seem a little bit cuter, as everyday life becomes a little bit more extraordinary. The subtle genius Muchimaro presents the world's cutest slice-of-life four-koma story!
Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 生徒会にも穴はある!, There's also a Hole in the Student Council, Even The Student Council Has Holes!
18. Shimeji Simulation
After locking herself inside her closet for two years, Shijima Tsukishima finally comes out of isolation to attend high school. However, when she looks at herself in the mirror, she discovers two shimeji mushrooms growing on the top of her head. This odd occurrence, combined with a lack of social ability and being bullied in middle school, leads Shijima to keep to herself when she arrives at school.
While reading alone, Shijima is approached by her classmate, Majime Yamashita, an eccentric girl with a fried egg on her head. Majime pesters Shijima to be her friend, giving her the nickname "Shimeji" upon seeing the mushrooms growing on her head. After enough insistence on friendship, Shimeji gives in and decides to keep Majime company. Shimeji tries to get through a less-than-normal high school life as she explores the mysteries and wonders of this strange world with her new tenacious companion.
Shimeji Simulation has finished publishing and it has 49 Chapters. It is also Known as: シメジシミュレーション, Shimeji Simulation
17. Akuma de Fukei!
In her desire to find the perfect evil man to be her slave, the devil Eclair travelled all the way from the netherworld to a local country town's police station. And she set her sights on the evil looking cop, Kuwahara Daichi.
Eclair wants to do everything to tame Daichi, and Daichi wants to drive her back to hell.
What a romantic battle... or that's what it looks like. Actually Eclair is completely useless and Daichi can't let her be alone.
Akuma de Fukei! has finished publishing and it has 35 Chapters. It is also Known as: アクマでふけい！, Akuma de Fukei!
16. Nick to Lever
HOT&CRAZY foreign duo hits the scene! COOL is going to happen!
This is a comedy manga focusing on a duo of Americans living in Japan.
Nick to Lever has finished publishing and it has 162 Chapters. It is also Known as: ニックとレバー, Nikku to Rebaa, Nick & Lever, nick and lever
15. City
CITY manga features story and art by Keiichi Arawi the creator of Nichijou.
Midori is in a bit of a bind. She is in debt, and her landlady is trying to shake her down for unpaid rent. Her best friend refuses to loan her cash since she’s wised up to her tricks. Maybe some bullying would help. Or a bit of petty theft? Neither is sustainable. Maybe getting a job would settle things … But working means less time for fun adventures in the big city...
Note: Originally finished on 2021-02-24 with 13 volumes. Additional serialization was resumed on 2024-12-11, in support of the upcoming anime. The new publication was completed on October 15, 2025, with 23 chapters and two new volumes. The chapter count includes chapters 23.5, 49.5, and 53.5.
City has finished publishing and it has 212 Chapters. It is also Known as: CITY, City
14. Emo x Tianshi Buneng Youhao Xiangchu
Demons and angels are two opposite races. As the times change, they are tired of fighting. In order to coexist peacefully, they decided to start a marriage plan! The plan has a one-year observation period. If the devil and angel still cannot get along well, the marriage will be cancelled. As a result, Jiacheng (devil) and Yu Shanshan (angel) were "luckily" selected by lottery as marriage partners, and started a "happy" cohabitation life with the destination of divorce.
Source: MU
Demon x Angel, Can't Get Along is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Emo x Tianshi Buneng Youhao Xiangchu
13. Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai shinai Taikutsu na Sekai: Manmaru-hen
16 years after the "Law for Public Order and Morals in Healthy Child-Raising" banned coarse language in the country, Tanukichi Okuma enrolls in the country's leading elite public morals school and is soon invited into the Anti-Societal Organization (SOX) by its founder, Ayame Kajou. As a member blackmailed into joining by Ayame, Tanukichi ends up taking part in obscene acts of terrorism against the talented student council president Anna (for whom Tanukichi has a crush on).
Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai shinai Taikutsu na Sekai: Manmaru-hen has finished publishing and it has 23 Chapters. It is also Known as: 下ネタという概念が存在しない退屈な世界 マン●篇, A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Does Not Exist, ShimoSeka, A Boring World Where the Concept of "Dirty Jokes" Does Not Exist
12. Neko ga Gotoku
The Yakuza boss is a… cat!? Oyaji is the boss of the "Chatoragumi" gang. The new guy Yanagi and his fellow yakuza are busy dealing with their boss's whims every day... but it's not so bad. A nyan-chivalrous comedy begins!
Neko ga Gotoku is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 猫が如く, Neko ga Gotoku
11. Milk-shibori Hunter no Isekai Sakunyuuki ~Nouka no Saenai Otoko ga Arayuru Shuzoku no Chiku-B o Moteasobi-toriko ni Suru~
Kakeru Endo, a farmer from Hokkaido, is suddenly transported to another world while taking a bath one day! In this new world, the breast milk of magical beasts is a powerful energy source used for all kinds of tools and weapons, sustaining the lives of the common folk. These warriors who gather the magical beast milk are called "Milk Hunters." However, the number of Milk Hunters is few, and the supply of milk is running dry in every country. To help alleviate this milk crisis, Kakeru is summoned from his world as a Milk Hunter.
Using the milking skills he learned on his farm with cows, he must arouse magical beasts to collect fresh milk and save the world from its dire situation!
Milk-shibori Hunter no Isekai Sakunyuuki ~Nouka no Saenai Otoko ga Arayuru Shuzoku no Chiku-B o Moteasobi-toriko ni Suru~ is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ミルク搾りハンターの異世界搾乳記～農家の冴えない男があらゆる種族の地区Bを弄び虜にする～, Milk-shibori Hunter no Isekai Sakunyuuki ~Nouka no Saenai Otoko ga Arayuru Shuzoku no Chiku-B wo Moteasobi-toriko ni Suru~, The Milk-Squeezing Hunter's Otherworld Milking Chronicles ~A Dull Male Farmer Toys With The Captive Nipstricts Of Every Species~
10. Ukkari Osananajimi to Kekkon no Yakusoku wo Shiteshimatteta Kekka
Childhood promises are often taken light-heartedly, but what happens if an innocent little girl mistakes a dismissive comment from her tender years as a commitment tor marriage? That's exactly what happens when Yuka asks Ryo to keep his promise to marry her -- even though it was 10 years ago! But the kind-hearted Ryo just can't find it in him to give it to her straight, and so ensues a wacky comedy of silly cover-ups and failed attempts to set the record straight!
Promise to Marry Me When I'm Older! has finished publishing and it has 19 Chapters. It is also Known as: うっかり幼馴染と結婚の約束をしてしまってた結果, Ukkari Osananajimi to Kekkon no Yakusoku wo Shiteshimatteta Kekka
9. Konna Elf ni You wa Nai!
In the world of Eluveitie, elves and dark elves have been warring since ancient times. The one thing that could tip the balance for either side is a half-elf child born from the nameless Earthling main character's seed. This is a tale of the drama and tragedy of the battle for one generic harem lead's baby batter.
Konna Elf ni You wa Nai! has finished publishing and it has 7 Chapters. It is also Known as: こんなエルフに用はない！, You Ain't Qualified Elf As I Need..., I Have No Use For Elves Like These!
8. Fruits Basket
Tohru Honda is a high school freshman who is having a serious bout of misfortune. Not only was she recently orphaned with the tragedy of her mother's death, but she also has no where to live and is currently residing in a tent! However, when her luck to seems to be at its worse, she meets the Sohma family - and is invited to stay with them in exchange for taking care of the household chores.
But it isn't long before Tohru discovers the Sohmas have deep a secret. The family is cursed by the spirits of the Chinese Zodiac, and some of the children born into the Sohma family are possessed by these spirits. When possessed, they cannot be "huggled" by the opposite sex, or they transform into their respective Zodiac animal!
However, this doesn't phase Tohru, who promises to keep their secret. She continues living with them, and her grave humbleness and thankfulness never wanes. As a result, they come to be very important people in her life, and the Sohmas begin to realize how very lucky they are to have her.
Fruits Basket has finished publishing and it has 136 Chapters. It is also Known as: フルーツバスケット, Furuba
7. Monmusu Go! - Honnyaku Skill de Saikyou Monmusume to Isekai Seikatsu
Amakawa Keisuke, a hapless corporate slave who suddenly dies, wakes up in a different world! He tries his best to enjoy life in another world, but he has only been given the bottom-tier skill "Translation" and on top of that, the most powerful monster was in front of him...!
MONMUSUGO! 〜Living in Another World with the Strongest Monster Girls with Translation Skills〜 has finished publishing and it has 15 Chapters. It is also Known as: モンむすご！～翻訳スキルで最強モン娘と異世界生活～, Monmusugo!, モンむすご！, Monmusugo! Honnyaku Skill de Saikyou Monmusu to Isekai Seikatsu
6. Dorabase: Doraemon Super Baseball Gaiden
This comic follows the story of other robotic cats that form a baseball club. Though it shows Doraemon in the beginning, it doesn't focus on Doraemon itself (because Doraemon must go back to the past to help Nobita). The group is led by Kuroemon, a cat that looks like Doraemon, only it has ears and black fur. It features a lot of imaginary ability, and in the baseball game, is allowed to use up to 3 gadgets.
Dorabase: Doraemon Super Baseball Gaiden has finished publishing and it has 134 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドラベース ドラえもん超野球〈スーパーベースボール〉外伝, Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden
5. Obake no Q-tarou
A Japanese manga about an obake, Qtarō (Sometimes also spelled as Q-tarō) who lives with the Ōhara family. Qtarō, also known as Q-chan or Oba-Q, is a mischief-maker who likes to fly around scaring people and stealing food, though he is deathly afraid of dogs.
Obake no Q-tarou has finished publishing and it has 90 Chapters. It is also Known as: オバケのQ太郎, Obake no Q-tarou
4. Sunabouzu
In the future, Japan is a wasteland. In the Great Kantou Desert, scattered humans eke out a living in the hot sand. Among them, a short-statured man they call "Sunabouzu" makes a living as a bounty hunter. Like a demon of the sand, he seems unbeatable. Yet, like all men, he has a particular weakness for the opposite sex...
Desert Punk has finished publishing and it has 139 Chapters. It is also Known as: 砂ぼうず, Sunabozu, Sand Boy
3. Sse Sse Sse
A playful but lovely first love. Gomyung and Minhan are dating but it's not your typical relationship. They may look uninterested with each other but with a little bit of spice along their way, their relationship slowly starts to develop.
Source: MU
Ooh La La has finished publishing and it has 49 Chapters. It is also Known as: Chirp, Awesome
2. Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan
Torako thought she had successfully buried a wild past to become a normal high school honors student, with none of her classmates aware of her delinquent roots. But that all changes when she discovers Nokotan, a new transfer student with antlers, tangled up in power lines and being attacked by birds! Is Nokotan an elk, a girl, or something in-between? Whatever she is, Torako may regret helping her, since Nokotan can smell the former delinquent on her. Now a punky past and a monster girl have crashed into Torako’s life in this hilarious (and chaotic) high school comedy!
My Deer Friend Nokotan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: しかのこのこのここしたんたん, 鹿乃子乃子虎視眈眈
1. Ueki no Housoku Plus
Two years after the tournament of the next god, Kosuke Ueki is now a 3rd year student in Hinokuni High School. For some reason, everyone in the real world has lost their memory of their most important person, including his friends, who participated in the tournament two years ago. Ueki, being the only person left in the world unaffected, is fighting in order to restore everyone's memories. Ueki follows a little sheep named U-lu to another world called Hankagai. There, he meets new companions and gains new powers.
Ueki no Housoku Plus has finished publishing and it has 46 Chapters. It is also Known as: うえきの法則プラス, The Law of Ueki Plus
