Top 16 University manga you should read right now. [2026 List]

16. 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?

15. Kanojo, Okarishimasu

Kinoshita Kazuya is a regular college student who was just dumped by his girlfriend for another guy. Feeling down in the dumps, he decides to use an app called Diamond to hire Mizuhara Chizuru, a rental girlfriend, to make himself feel better. From their first meeting, she seems to be the perfect girl for him, but is there more to her than meets the eye? And how will their not quite typical relationship develop?

Rent-A-Girlfriend is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 彼女、お借りします, I'd like to Borrow a Girlfriend

14. Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai!

Sakurai Shinichi’s one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana–his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman–has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship!

Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 宇崎ちゃんは遊びたい!, Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, Uzaki-chan Wants to Play!

13. Ex-Love Review

Gi-Ju is highly competent, but when it comes to love, she always seems to choose the wrong guy. This time, she thought things would be different. But again her faith is betrayed, and during a heated argument, she ends up falling down a flight of stairs. When she awakens in the hospital, she starts seeing suspicious ‘relationship reviews’ of others! ‘Love reviews written by their former exes…?’ Could this strange phenomenon be able to save Gi-Ju’s love life?

Ex-Love Review is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Love Review, รีวิวที รักนี้กี่คะแนน?, 恋爱评分, Relationship Review

12. Sachaewangui Cheonjaesonja

Kim Mu-hyuk, the Grandson of the Loan Shark King Cheon Tae-san, whom even the wealthy elites of South Korea bowed to, strives to be recognized as a member of the Cheon Family. Despite his efforts, Mu-Hyuk is betrayed and killed by his uncles in a vicious struggle over his grandfather’s inheritance. However, instead of dying, he wakes up in the 1990’s, with a second chance to rewrite his fate. Determined to prevent the death of his grandmother, who raised him, and reclaim the legacy of the Cheon family, Mu-hyuk sets out to preserve his severed friendships and take brutal revenge on his uncles and anyone else who stands in his way. Though once a troublemaker, Mu-hyuk quickly rises to the top both academically and socially, earning his grandfather’s trust. As he solidifies his place in the family, Mu-hyuk begins manipulating the underworld, gaining control over criminal organizations and influential figures in politics and business. Gradually, he paves his path to fulfill his ambitions and exact his revenge, one step at a time.

Genius Grandson of the Loan Shark King is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sachaewangui Cheonjaesonja

11. Grand Blue

A new life begins for Kitahara Iori as he begins his college career near the ocean in Izu city, full of excitement for his new life. He will be moving into his Uncle's diving store "Grand Blue." There he finds the beautiful ocean, beautiful women, and men that love diving and alcohol. Will Iori be able to live his dream college life?

Grand Blue Dreaming is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ぐらんぶる, Grand Blue

10. Waka-chan wa Kyou mo Azatoi

Tomoya is a college freshman on a mission to finally get his first ever girlfriend, but with one small problem: he's still a virgin! While he's gotten close with the beautiful and charming girl Waka Sakuraba in his club at school, he can't wrack up the courage to take the first step and ask her out. One day, Tomoya stumbles upon a hidden side to his crush Waka...

From the creator of "Class Maid" comes a new love story about an unlucky college student and his crush!



Note: Includes 8 extra chapters

A Hidden Side to my Crush has finished publishing and it has 222 Chapters. It is also Known as: 和歌ちゃんは今日もあざとい, Waka-chan is Pushy Again, วากะจัง สาวแอ๊บใสหัวใจมีรัก, Waka-chan is Flirty Again, A Hidden Side to my Crush

9. Osananajimi ni Najimitai

Fujimino Daisuke was often pushed around by his tomboy childhood friend Hino Matsuri when they were children but several years later, they meet each other again in college where Daisuke discovers that Matsuri has developed into quite a lovely young woman. But despite that, much to Daisuke's dismay, she has also retained much of the tomboy personality that made her a little difficult to get along with in the past.

Osananajimi ni Najimitai has finished publishing and it has 24 Chapters. It is also Known as: 幼なじみになじみたい, 两小复无猜

8. Kono Koi wo Hoshi ni wa Negawanai

A beautiful and delicate love story in which different kinds of "love" intersect.

Kono Koi wo Hoshi ni wa Negawanai is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: この恋を星には願わない, Kono Koi wo Hoshi ni wa Negawanai

7. Happiness Rides a Broomstick

Dan-Jo is a freshman in a university and lives a monotonous life. On orientation day she goes to the warehouse on an errand for her senior and witnesses a broom that transforms into a human. From that day on, the Broom Ghost persistently asks for help from Dan-Jo, who she has never met, saying she has nowhere to go. In the end, Dan-Jo accidentally gives the Broom Ghost, the name 'Eundohae', and they live together in a small gosiwon. In return the Broom Ghost promises to make Danjo happy.

Happiness Rides a Broomstick is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Happiness Rides a Broomstick

6. Dore ga Koi ka ga Wakaranai

I Don't Know Which One Is Love is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: どれが恋かがわからない, I Don't Know Which One Is in Love

5. Hidamari ga Kikoeru

Because of a hearing disability, Kohei is often misunderstood and has trouble integrating into life on campus, so he learns to keep his distance. That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi’s words cut through Kohei’s usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.



Note: the series is composed of
Hidamari ga Kikoeru (completed, 6 chapters/1 volume)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Koufuku Hen (completed, 7chapters/1 volume)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Limit (completed, 19 chapters/3 volumes)
Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Shunkashuutou (ongoing)

I Hear the Sunspot is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ひだまりが聴こえる, Theory of Happiness, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Koufuku Hen, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Limit, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Shunkashuutou, ひだまりが聴こえる -春夏秋冬-, ひだまりが聴こえる－リミット－, ひだまりが聴こえる－幸福論－, Hidamari ga Kikoeru - Theory of Happiness

4. Sketch

Art student Lee Kyung-Eun is seeking a place to breathe from a suffocating, chaotic drinking party. He falls in love at first sight with Joo-Bin who even when exhaling cigarette smoke, creates a picturesque image shrouded in a strange atmosphere.

On the other hand, Joo-Bin sees ghosts of his past in Kyung-Eun. He recalls a friend in his painful memories but...

As Kyung-Eun starts to work as a model for Joo-Bin's photography, the two start to grow close, beginning to understand each other as time passes. Where will their relationship lead to?

Sketch has finished publishing and it has 103 Chapters. It is also Known as: Sketch

3. Asumi-chan wa Les Fuuzoku ni Kyoumi ga Arimasu!

The story focuses on the erotic experiences that Asumi-chan, our protagonist, has in a lesbian focused sex establishment.

Asumi-chan is Interested in Lesbian Brothel! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 彩純ちゃんはレズ風俗に興味があります！, Asumi-chan wa Lesbian Fuuzoku ni Kyoumi ga Arimasu!, Asumi-chan wa Rezu Fuuzoku ni Kyoumi ga Arimasu!, Asumi-chan is interested in lesbian sex!

2. Sotsugyou Album no Kanojotachi

"A love that was supposed to be just a memory starts moving all at once!!"

Movie otaku Meguru Kanae had potential love interests in elementary, junior high, and high school, but he never made a move due to his lack of experience in love. Disillusioned by his past experience, he vows to devote all his energy to the Movie Club at university and forgo romance altogether. However, his resolution is short-lived, as he falls in love with Sora Ootsuka as soon as he walks into Movie Club. This is the start of a romantic comedy that will sweep all the love flags away!

The Heroines in my Graduation Albums is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 卒業アルバムの彼女たち, Sotsugyou Album no Kanojotachi

1. All's Nice!

Da Seulgi is a timid female college student who becomes a [libertine/philanderer] when she drinks alcohol. She heard a rumor that you’d have to participate in company dinners to get good grades in a compulsory liberal art class with the College of Physical Education.

To maintain her top rank, Seulgi was forced to go to the drinking party and kept silent in her seat amidst the noisy environment, catching the eye of ‘Oh Bora’, a popular student from the college of physical education. Bora asks her why she didn’t touch her glass and she quickly answers in surprise.

“Ah, I’m a lightweight!”
“What? Did you say ‘nice’? Awe~some! You should’ve said so before!”

She misunderstood, getting caught in the atmosphere of the college students. She got drunk and… seduced Bora who was helping her in her drunken state!

A give & take love comedy between an introverted timid nerd, Seulgi and a confident extrovert, Bora.

All's Nice! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: All's Nice!