What is this genre all about? A caricature style often seen in anime when the character shows extreme emotions, like fear, anger, happiness, surprise, or shame. Seen as cute, as part of humorous comedy. The character's face suddenly turns into a simplified version, the body will usually also deform into that of a small child (oversized head, short limbs, extra-large tears).
We present you the list of Super Deformed manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Super Deformed manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 19. Shimeji Simulation
- 18. Pop Team Epic
- 17. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!: Shadow Gaiden
- 16. Hakase no Kimagure Homunculus
- 15. Anne Happy♪
- 14. Usagi-moku Shachiku-ka
- 13. Kouya no Harapeko Youjinbou
- 12. Kill Me Baby
- 11. Naze da Naitou
- 10. Kani ni Sasowarete
- 9. Green & Blue
- 8. Hataraku Saibou Baby
- 7. Cyborg Kuro-chan
- 6. Nana to Kaoru: Pink Pure
- 5. Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku Pupupu Fantasy
- 4. Petit Adonis
- 3. Anne Happy♪ Anthology Comic Kichi
- 2. Hoshi no Kirby: KiraKira★Pupupu World
- 1. Zettai ni Kowarenai Tomodachi wo Kudasai.
19. 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
18. Pop Team Epic
Popuko and Pipimi are a pair of foul-mouthed girls ready to take on every pop culture reference ever made. Pop Team Epic follows the pair through a series of surreal skits and short stories full of internet, movie, video game, and self-referential based comedy.
Pop Team Epic is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポプテピピック, Poputepipikku, Poputepipikku Second Season
17. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!: Shadow Gaiden
Cid is a boy who reincarnated in another world, and decided to enjoy a scenario of being "the eminence in shadow, someone who meddles with the story from the shadows, and exhibits his true power in secrecy." Thus unfolds the story of him and the secret organization he leads—Shadow Garden—as well their their pleasant friends! An easy-going 4-koma manga starts right here and now!
The Eminence in Shadow: Shadow Side Story. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 陰の実力者になりたくて! しゃどーがいでん, The Eminence in Shadow: Shadow Gaiden, Chibikage, The Eminence in Shadow - Shadow Side Story, Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Shadow Gaiden
16. Hakase no Kimagure Homunculus
A certain scientist uses alchemy to create a little homunculus called Ryuuchin and leaves the task of raising her with his assistant Akai...
Professor's Whimsical Homunculus has finished publishing and it has 46 Chapters. It is also Known as: ハカセの気まぐれホムンクルス, Hakase no Kimagure Homunculus
15. Anne Happy♪
The story centers around class 1-7 of Tennomifune Academy, where all the students with "bad karma" or misfortune seem to have been gathered. Hibari, a student in this class, meets the unlucky Hanako and the perennially unhealthy Botan on her first day of school, and together they try to find a way to turn their school life into a happy one.
Anne Happy: Unhappy Go Lucky! has finished publishing and it has 71 Chapters. It is also Known as: あんハピ♪, Unhappy♪, Unhappy Go Lucky!
14. Usagi-moku Shachiku-ka
Fuwami, a mysterious rabbit from the Moon who had just lost her job due to a restructuring in the company she used to work in, flew into the room where Shinjirou, an employee of a black company, lives.
Department of Corporate Slave Rabbits has finished publishing and it has 70 Chapters. It is also Known as: ウサギ目社畜科, Usagi-moku Shachiku-ka
13. Kouya no Harapeko Youjinbou
If you thought Kenshiro was cool, imagine if he had a love child with Chun-Li, and that girl worked as a bouncer. Find out what that would be like in this 62 page one-shot action comedy!
The Hungry Yojimbo from the Wild has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: 荒野の腹ぺこ用心棒, Kouya no Harapeko Youjinbou
12. 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
11. Naze da Naitou
"I love you! Let's get married!"That is how Itou's first encounter with Naitou went on their first day of school. Since then, Naitou has been relentless; proposing to Itou at every opportunity and singing his love for her. But Itou is no obedient goodie-goodie to just sit back and let Naitou do as he pleases. Firing back with her own diatribes, she is determined to fight this out till the end.A comedic tale of two twisted idiots and a boy's neverending pursuit to get his girl... even if that girl absolutely hates him.
Why Naitou has finished publishing and it has 34 Chapters. It is also Known as: なぜだ内藤, Nazeda Naitou
10. Kani ni Sasowarete
If you are ever fortunate enough to see a crab strolling through your neighborhood, please follow its lead. By slowing down to a crab's pace and looking around and about in this world, you too may discover life's many mysteries that are hidden in plain sight.
An Invitation by a Crab has finished publishing and it has 18 Chapters. It is also Known as: 蟹に誘われて, Kani ni Sasowarete
9. Green & Blue
Lighthearted stories of stick figures (until the plot kicks in).
Green & Blue is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Green and Blue, Lil' Green & Lil' Blue, Lil' Green and Lil' Blue
8. Hataraku Saibou Baby
A spin-off of Hataraku Saibou centered on cells inside the body of a baby 40 weeks since conception and nearing delivery, with all the cells knowing nothing.
Cells at Work! Baby is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: はたらく細胞BABY, Hataraku Saibou Baby
7. Cyborg Kuro-chan
His name is Kuro and he's a cat. His owners are an old couple who live a simple, easygoing life. But because they have money, thieves often try to raid their home. Each time, however, Kuro manages to fight them off. Kuro is a great watch cat.
One day, however, Kuro is shot through with an arrow and whisked away by Doctor Go, an evil scientist. Doctor Go turns Kuro into a cyborg to assist him on his mission to conquer the world.
Doctor Go tries to control Kuro, but Kuro manages to escape. This infuriates the doctor. He feels that Kuro is ungrateful to him. With the help of Mi, another cyborg cat, he thinks of all sorts of ways to capture and kill Kuro.
Kuro has a new, invincible cyborg body, complete with the latest hi-tech weapons. But he also has a warm heart, which is partly what makes this story so loveable.
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Cyborg Kuro-chan has finished publishing and it has 56 Chapters. It is also Known as: サイボーグクロちゃん, Cyborg Kuro-chan
6. Nana to Kaoru: Pink Pure
4koma side stories of Nana to Kaoru
Nana and Kaoru: Pink Pure has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: ナナとカオルぴんくぴゅあ, NanaKao Pink Pure, Nana & Kaoru "Pink Pure"
5. Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku Pupupu Fantasy
Pink, round, and always hungry creature, Kirby lives in the previously peaceful kingdom of Dream Land. However, because of his insatiable appetite, Kirby ends up plunging his home nation into chaos in this new manga series penned by Ibuki Takeuchi.
Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku Pupupu Fantasy was released as part of the Kirby franchise's 25th anniversary celebration.
Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku Pupupu Fantasy is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 星のカービィ 〜まんぷくプププファンタジー〜, Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku Pupupu Fantasy
4. Petit Adonis
Ianna Roberstein's new 4-cut adventure finally begins! Follow chibi Ianna's fun, mini journey as she makes slightly different choices along the way! Ianna, Arhad, Aeiji, Herace, Taro... and even Lebony transform into small, cute chibis. Check out Petit Adonis' new story!
Petit Adonis has finished publishing and it has 31 Chapters. It is also Known as: Petit Adonis
3. Anne Happy♪ Anthology Comic Kichi
Comic anthology of Kotoji's Anne Happy.
Anne Happy♪ Anthology Comic Kichi has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: あんハピ♪アンソロジーコミック 吉, Anne Happy Anthology Comic: Good Luck
2. Hoshi no Kirby: KiraKira★Pupupu World
Hoshi no Kirby: KiraKira★Pupupu World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 星のカービィ キラキラ★プププワールド, Hoshi no Kirby: KiraKira★Pupupu World
1. Zettai ni Kowarenai Tomodachi wo Kudasai.
Zettai ni Kowarenai Tomodachi wo Kudasai. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 絶対に壊れない友だちをください。, I would like an unbreakable friend, please.