Horimiya

A romantic comedy by Aka Akasaka. It depicts a psychological battle between two people who are mutually in love but try to make the other confess first. Praised for its original humor and intricate plotting, it spawned anime, film, and live-action adaptations, achieving massive popularity among young audiences.

A school romantic comedy by Robiko depicting the relationship between a reserved honor student and a frightening-looking school truant. The narrative warmly portrays young people overcoming prejudice and preconceptions. Characterized by careful character development and simple, beautiful romantic portrayal. The anime adaptation expanded its fanbase and achieved significant critical acclaim.

A romantic comedy manga by Aka Akasaka. Two geniuses engage in a psychological warfare to make the other confess their love first. Its original humor, intricate mind games, and character development offer a sophisticated take on modern romance. Award-winning bestseller with extensive media adaptations.

A school romance-comedy manga by HERO. It portrays the daily life of a high school couple whose appearances contrast sharply with their true personalities. Known for its deep character development and warm interpersonal dynamics, it skillfully blends romance comedy with coming-of-age themes, earning widespread popularity.

A school romance-comedy manga by Watari. A solitary boy joins a volunteer club and experiences youth while solving school members' issues. Notable for complex human relationships, psychological depth, and refined humor, it exemplifies successful light novel manga adaptations.

A romantic comedy manga by Soichiro Yamamoto. Centered on the teasing relationship between a middle school boy and girl, it achieves excellence as dialogue-driven comedy with sophisticated psychological insight. Its anime and live-action adaptations demonstrate its broad appeal, making it a model for contemporary romantic comedy.

A comedy-romance manga by Bisco Hatori. A poor girl accidentally joins the elite host club of a boys' school. Combining witty humor, commentary on gender and class, and diverse characterization, it transcended the shojo genre and achieved global popularity.