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 19 Slapstick manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 19. Horimiya
- 18. City
- 17. Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!
- 16. Fruits Basket
- 15. Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
- 14. Anan-san wa Deatte 3-byou de Gattai Shitai!
- 13. Geomeunmeori Hwangnyeonim
- 12. Shimeji Simulation
- 11. Akuma de Fukei!
- 10. Emo x Tianshi Buneng Youhao Xiangchu
- 9. Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan
- 8. Nick to Lever
- 7. Kore ga Mahoutsukai no Kirifuda
- 6. Senpai! Waza to ja Nain desu!
- 5. Monmusu Go! - Honnyaku Skill de Saikyou Monmusume to Isekai Seikatsu
- 4. Ano Toki Tasuketa Karasu ga Doji Sugite Komaru
- 3. Kill Me Baby
- 2. Konna Elf ni You wa Nai!
- 1. Miyuki
19. 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
18. City
The new slapstick comedy manga centers on Nagumo, a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people.
Note: Originally finished on 2021-02-24 with 13 volumes. Additional serialization was resumed on 2024-12-11, in support of the upcoming anime.
City is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: CITY, City
17. 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!
16. 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
15. Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
This unusual duo brings the hidden truth into the light! Ron Kamonohashi, a private investigator with serious issues, and Totomaru Ishiki, a pure-hearted but dim police detective, team up to solve the most baffling mysteries! A thrilling detective story for a new generation from Akira Amano, creator of "Reborn!" and "Ēldlive"!
Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 鴨乃橋ロンの禁断推理, Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
14. Anan-san wa Deatte 3-byou de Gattai Shitai!
Anami, an OL with no romantic experience, tries to win over her boss, Mr. Kitazono, the man of her dreams, by using techniques she learned from watching porn, but she fails at every attempt. As it turns out, Kitazono is also a virgin with zero experience at love... This is the start of a delusional AV romantic comedy!
Anan-san wa Deatte 3-byou de Gattai Shitai! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 阿南さんは出会って3秒で合体したい!, Anan-san Wants to Combine within 3 Seconds of Meeting!
13. Geomeunmeori Hwangnyeonim
Caruel and Euricienne have a lot in common: they're both 16 years old, belong to royal families, and absolutely hate the idea of a political marriage! Both are determined to make the other beg for divorce. But enemies on the sidelines are also scheming to tear them apart and even threaten their lives! As Caruel and Euricienne overcome various obstacles together, perhaps they're more drawn to each other than they initially thought… Will they follow through with the original plans to end their arranged marriage? Or does fate have something else in store for the reluctant couple?
Source: TappyToon
A Royal Princess with Black Hair is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Black Haired Princess
12. 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
11. 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! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: アクマでふけい！, Akuma de Fukei!
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. Kore ga Mahoutsukai no Kirifuda
Riks, a skilled swordsman, is deeply disgusted with the bloody battlefield and fakes his death in battle to retire. In an attempt to change his life, he enrolls in a magic academy, but his aptitude for magic is zero.
However, Riks outshines the wizards with his skills as a swordsman! He unintentionally breaks the common sense of the academy one after another. But this time, his fighting prowess catches the attention of the Princess...
I'm not aiming to be the strongest, I'm aiming for a “peaceful and joyful life”!
Kore ga Mahoutsukai no Kirifuda is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: これが魔法使いの切り札, Kore ga Mahō Tsukai no Kirifuda, Kore ga Mahōtsukai no Kirifuda, This Is the Sorcerer's Trump Card, This Is Wizard's Last Card.
6. Senpai! Waza to ja Nain desu!
Sachi, a high school girl, confessed her love to Jun, a senior a year above her, and they are finally going out! However, ever since then, Sachi has had a tendency for lucky-pervert moments...!? Like when Sachi tried to hold his hand for the first time, she accidentally put her hand in his pants and ends up grabbing on to something else instead. It's a cute love-comedy between an innocent but ecchi couple!
Senpai! I didn't do it on purpose! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: センパイ！ わざとじゃないんです！, Senpai! Waza to ja Nai n desu!
5. 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〜 is currently publishing and has 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
4. Ano Toki Tasuketa Karasu ga Doji Sugite Komaru
One day, a high school girl suddenly came to my door and said she wanted to return a favor! When I asked her why, she told me that she was the crow that I had saved before. I let her in, still wondering about what was going on, but she turned out to be so clumsy that I had to save her again...!? A slapstick love comedy that began with a favor that must be repaid!!!
The crow I saved that one time, is just too clumsy for me is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: あの時助けたカラスがドジすぎて困る, Ano Toki Tasuketa Karasu ga Doji Sugite Komaru
3. Kill Me Baby
Kill Me Baby is a 4-panel style manga that follows the comedic life of a typical school girl Yasuna and her assassin classmate Sonya. Sonya’s attempt to fit in often fails when her natural assassin instincts kick in and Yasuna’s attempt to be more friendly with Sonya often gets her hurt or intimidated. Kill Me Baby’s cute sense of humor will keep you wanting more.
Kill Me Baby is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キルミーベイベー, Baby, Please Kill Me, Kirumi Baby, Kirumii Beibii, Kirumii Beibee
2. 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!
1. Miyuki
Wakamatsu Masato lives with his step-sister, Miyuki, whom he does not have blood relationship with. Their father is always working oversea (in fact, he has not appeared in the manga at all...) and left the two of them living by themselves in Toukyou. Miyuki is cute, nice, sensitive and very popular among guys around Masato. Masato has a girlfriend at school whose name is Kajima Miyuki, who is pretty and gentle, the ideal dream of every high school boy. It took years for Masato and his sister to realize whom they love and care most after a lot of events. The manga is very nicely written, with excellent layout, interesting story and character developments, refreshing art style and filled with youth and emotion. It also shows the dramatic improvement of the author's skill.
Miyuki has finished publishing and it has 95 Chapters. It is also Known as: みゆき, Miyuki
