What is this genre all about? Since college/university students are typically at least eighteen years old, with stories covering mature everyday life topics, you will find the college setting quite often in seinen and josei anime.
Topics that can now be covered - as compared to High School settings - are higher education (i.e. coping with higher intellectual stress), the more adult party life (i.e. alcohol, smoking, sex), the issues of daily life vs. studying - especially when having to work to pay for bills, and finally the possible friction between those in and out of college.
We present you the list of University manga you should read right now.
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Top 15 University manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 15. Sachaewangui Cheonjaesonja
- 14. Kanojo, Okarishimasu
- 13. Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai!
- 12. Yane no Shita no Artemis
- 11. Incoming Mr High Energy
- 10. Grand Blue
- 9. Dasei 67 Percent
- 8. Asumi-chan wa Les Fuuzoku ni Kyoumi ga Arimasu!
- 7. Ex-Love Review
- 6. Ige Wen Tteok
- 5. Cheese in the Trap
- 4. Shinderera Kurozetto
- 3. Sketch
- 2. All's Nice!
- 1. Oyasumi Fumi-san
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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!
12. Yane no Shita no Artemis
A prodigy of science and a solitary genius—yet terrible at so many things!?
When the poor university student Sanosuke Saraki started at a new part-time job at his old high school, he unexpectedly reunites with Koharu Kobachi, a classmate that he admired as a brilliant genius. However, this supposed genius is now a "5th year high school student" who must repeat her senior year for the second time…! Saraki's mission is to "help Koharu graduate by the end of the year." A coming-of-age story about starting over with a 20-year-old high school student!
Artemis Under the Same Roof is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 屋根の下のアルテミス, Artemis Under the Roof
11. Incoming Mr High Energy
After a catastrophe, the biggest trouble facing humans is energy shortage! A brand new profession was thus born, controlling various elements such as iron, copper, phosphorus, gold, silicon, and carbon, they are the strongest combat power in the world. Restarting a powerful system, the youth began to be accompanied by compulsive tasks again and again! Challenging missions full of danger time and time again, he gradually became stronger, and went further and further on the road to a great demon
Incoming Mr High Energy is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 高能襲来, Kounou Shuurai, 흙수저, 시스템에게 선택받다, High Energy Strikes, Gao Neng Strikes, High-Energy Strikes
10. 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
9. Dasei 67 Percent
This comedy manga takes place in the room of a college girl named Yoshizawa. Her friends, Itou, Kitahara, and Nishida often stop by, and they run into funny adult-level problems. For instance, there is the day when her friends drop by while Yoshizawa's hungover in bed, and she suddenly realizes that she doesn't have on any underwear under the covers. Yoshizawa also has unusual problems, like her need for advice on drawing realistic penises in her manga, since she's never encountered one in real life before. There are a lot of quirky things that can happen in a college girl's home!
67% Inertia has finished publishing and it has 96 Chapters. It is also Known as: 惰性67パーセント, Inertia 67%, Inertia 67 Percent, 67 Percent Inertia
8. 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!
7. 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
6. Ige Wen Tteok
One day, Gong Siru, who was losing interest in college life, had a pleasant campus life with the appearance of Seol Gibaek, a returning student. Shocked by Kibaek's ideal type, Siru takes her anger out with a drink and kisses someone present while drinking... A jumbled campus love story between Gong Siru who has a crush on Seol Kibaek, and Jo Chung, who becomes strangely connected to Gong Siru.
My Lucky Strike is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: What Kind of Rice Cake Is This
5. Cheese in the Trap
Having returned to college after a year long break, Hong Sul, a hard-working over-achiever, inadvertently got on the wrong side of a suspiciously perfect senior named Yoo Jung. From then on her life took a turn for the worse and Sul was almost certain it was all Yoo Jung's doing. So why is he suddenly acting so friendly a year later?
Cheese in the Trap has finished publishing and it has 46 Chapters. It is also Known as: チーズ・イン・ザ・トラップ, Cheese in the Trap
4. Shinderera Kurozetto
Haruka came to Tokyo for college, longing for the exciting city life. But lacking fashion sense and inexperienced in love, she didn't have the self-confidence to confess to Kurotaki-senpai. Until she ran into the mysterious beauty Hikaru, who will help make-over the ugly-duckling Haruka.
Cinderella Closet has finished publishing and it has 32 Chapters. It is also Known as: シンデレラクロゼット, Cinderella Closet - Debut into the New World, 신데렐라 클로젯
3. 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
2. 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!
1. Oyasumi Fumi-san
Rinta, who moved to the city from the countryside and enrolled in a university in the heart of the city, meets Fumi-san, rumored to be the most beautiful girl on campus, in the literature club he joined. After attending a drinking party together, he ends up walking her home. He safely escorts her to her house and is about to head back when suddenly... Fumi-san transforms and forcefully invites him to her bed—!?
"I wonder how long you can keep being a good person, Rinta-kun...?" Fumi-san pushes Rinta to his limits, testing his self-control until it shatters.
Good Night Fumi-san is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: おやすみ ふみさん, Oyasumi Fumi-san
