Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

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 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 romantic comedy martial arts manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The innovative gender-switching premise gained immense popularity in Europe, particularly France.

A hugely popular manga by Takahashi Rumiko that began in 1987. It follows martial artist Ranma, cursed to randomly transform into a girl, navigating everyday comedic romance situations. Its innovative premise and compelling characters made it a hit in both manga and anime form, becoming Takahashi's most recognized work internationally.

A psychological thriller manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. A high school student acquires a notebook that kills when he writes names in it, attempting to become a god. Featuring intricate strategy and psychological tension, it inspired anime and live-action film adaptations achieving international acclaim. It established new methods of depicting psychological warfare in shonen manga.

A manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday by Rumiko Takahashi. A romantic comedy centered on Ranma Saotome, a martial artist cursed to transform into a woman, and the chaos he creates. Its creative premise, character charm, and comedic sensibility have made it a beloved classic.

A masterpiece shojo manga by Takaya Natsuki, beginning in 2001. It depicts a family cursed with the zodiac animals. Known for its warm tone and complex human drama, it transcends the shojo manga category with universal appeal.