Mangas & Manhwas reading list 2025

MoMo -the blood taker

Akira Sugito · 2022

Tokyo is plagued by a string of murders where the victims are drained of blood. While the city whispers about vampires, detective Mikogami Keigo seeks to avenge his murdered lover. As he stalks "The Man With Two Faces," Mikogami catches the attention of a mysterious silver-haired girl.

Ibitsu

Haruto Ryo · 2018

<p>There's an urban legend that says late at night, sometimes a young girl dressed in gothic lolita clothing will appear by garbage dumps to ask a question. Any who answer will, without fail, die a twisted death. And tonight, another young boy will find himself enveloped by this horror...<br><br></p>

Rainbows After Storms

Luka Kobachi · 2024

For Nanoha and Chidori, best friends turned lovers, normal situations for close friends turn into electrifying moments through the lens of love. Between sharing furtive looks and promise bracelets, the pair spend their hectic school days flirting in secret and hiding their relationship from their friends. -- VIZ Media

Princess Knight: New Omnibus Edition

Osamu Tezuka · 2022

HAVE AT YOU!<br/><br/>Filled with narrow escapes, treacherous courtiers, dashing pirates, meddlesome witches, magical transformations, and cinema-worthy displays of derring-do, this early shojo (girls’ comics) masterpiece by the “Godfather of Manga” is a fast-paced tale of a heroic princess who can best any man at fencing, yet is delicate and graceful enough to catch the eye of Prince Charming. Its winning art style and canny infusion of gender politics into classic fantasy storytelling have continued to intrigue and delight readers of all ages.<br/><br/>A mischief-making angel’s prank goes too far when the newborn princess of Silverland ends up with two hearts—one male and one female. Since the laws of the realm only allow a male heir to ascend the throne, Princess Sapphire is raised as a prince. Will the avaricious Duke Duralumin discover her secret and snatch the crown for his own son?<br/><br/>Available for the first time stateside as a single-volume omnibus!

Phantom Thief Jeanne

Arina Tanemura · 2014

The beloved magical-girl fantasy by the creator of Full Moon and The Gentlemen’s Alliance +!<br/><br/>High school student Maron Kusakabe has a secret: she’s Phantom Thief Jeanne. She sneaks into private art collections to steal paintings in which demons reside. Jeanne’s task is to seal the demons before they can devour human hearts. So far she’s been able to evade the police on her midnight outings, but now another thief has come onto the scene—Phantom Thief Sinbad—and he’s trying to take the paintings before she does!<br/><br/>Maron has been betrayed by someone she loves and can no longer transform into Phantom Thief Jeanne. Rejecting the offer to join forces with the Demon Lord, Maron is sent back to the fifteenth century to save the source of her power—Jeanne d’Arc!

Magical Girl Incident

Zero Akabane · 2023

Every child has a dream job, and for Hiromi Sakura, it was being a hero like his favorite color-coded defenders of justice. Unfortunately, not all wishes come true, and now he’s forever stuck with a miserable desk job―until one evening, when he steps up to save a little girl’s life. With his newfound courage and strength to fight evil, Hiromi transforms…into a magical girl?!

No Longer Human (Junji Ito)

Junji Ito · 2019

No Longer Human

Osamu Dazai · 1973

<p> Mine has been a life of much shame. I can't even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being. </p><p>Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. His attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness.</p><p>Still one of the ten bestselling books in Japan, No Longer Human is an important and unforgettable modern classic: "The struggle of the individual to fit into a normalizing society remains just as relevant today as it was at the time of writing." (The Japan Times)</p>

Uncanny: The Origins of Fear (Junji Ito)

Junji Ito · 2024

For the first time since his debut 35 years ago, horror master Junji Ito reveals exactly how he creates his unique worlds.<br/><br/>Why are we drawn to fear?<br/><br/>Horror manga legend Junji Ito has fascinated the world with his beautiful and strange tales, starting with his debut story “Tomie,” and followed by Uzumaki, Gyo, and many other famous works.<br/><br/>In this memoir/horror manga analysis, he tells all and digs into dark recesses—reflections on influences from his childhood, thoughts on manga, next-level idea generation techniques, character design, craftmanship, and more. Chock-full of never-before-told insider anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, this is a must-have book for fans to immerse themselves completely in the world of Junji Ito.

After God

Sumi Eno · 2025

Beetle Hands

Herhumanist · 2024

The full-color webtoon/comic released on Naver’s WEBTOON platform is now in print! This thrilling English-original horror tale follows two friends fighting for survival in a realm where their worst nightmares come to life.<br/><br/>Welcome to the Heartland, a nightmarish realm where your memories literally come back to haunt you—and hunt you down. Dragged into the Heartland by the terrifying Beast that lives inside it, Matthew must survive long enough to free himself and his best friend Kenma before the Beast consumes them both. Better run fast, Matthew, before the Beast can catch you.

The Veiled Kingdom (The Veiled Kingdom Series)

Holly Renee · 2024

From USA Today Bestselling Author Holly Renee, author of the Stars and Shadows series, comes a scorching new fantasy romance that ignites the pages with relentless danger, forbidden passion, and the intoxicating allure of enemies to lovers.<br/>Fleeing my father's cruelty, the wicked king who robbed me of a future, I face death in the streets, caught between a rebellion and a tyrant's reign.<br/>Captured by those sworn to kill me, the rebels remain blind to my true identity—the missing daughter of the despised king. Faced with an impossible choice, I stand before them: join the rebels or face their blades.<br/>Yet, Dacre, the son of the ruthless rebellion commander, becomes torn between suspicion and a desire that mirrors my own. He allows no one to touch me, tries to protect me, yet threatens me at every turn.<br/>As secrets are weaved beyond our hidden realm, a fierce battle unfolds within me. As I get closer to the rebels, and their cause, my loyalty to my kingdom clashes with my undeniable devotion to Dacre and the burning connection between us.<br/>In a world where love and hate are two edges of the same blade, I find myself caught in a delicate dance between forbidden desire and my looming destiny.

A Dark and Drowning Tide: A Novel

Allison Saft · 2024

A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor’s murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic.<br/><br/>Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a fabled spring. The magical spring promises untold power, which the king wants to harness in order to secure his reign over the embattled country of Brunnestaad. Lorelei is determined to use this opportunity to prove herself and make her wildest, most impossible dream come true: to become a naturalist, able to travel freely to lands she’s only read about.<br/><br/>The expedition gets off to a harrowing start when its leader—Lorelei’s beloved mentor—is murdered in her quarters aboard their ship. The suspects are the five remaining expedition mates, each with their own motive. The only person Lorelei knows must be innocent is her longtime academic rival, the insufferably gallant and maddeningly beautiful Sylvia von Wolff. Now in charge of the expedition, Lorelei must find the spring before the murderer strikes again—and a coup begins in earnest.<br/><br/>But there are other dangers lurking in the dark: forests that rearrange themselves at night, rivers with slumbering dragons hiding beneath the water, and shapeshifting beasts out for blood.<br/><br/>As Lorelei and Sylvia grudgingly work together to uncover the truth—and resist their growing feelings for each other—they discover that their leader had secrets of her own. Secrets that make Lorelei question whether justice is worth pursuing, and if this kingdom is worth saving at all.

Immortal

Sue Lynn Tan · 2025

North Is the Night: Deluxe Limited Edition (Tuonela Duet)

Emily Rath · 2024

***DELUXE LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped fabric hardcover, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers, and a reversible foil dust jacket!*** Only while supplies last.<br/><br/>Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this darkly mythical, Finnish folklore-inspired fantasy duology for readers of T. Kingfisher's Nettle & Bone, Danielle L. Jensen, Thea Guanzon, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.<br/><br/>In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests. For Siiri and Aina, summer’s fading light is a harbinger of unwelcome change. Land-hungry Swedes venture north, threatening the peace; a zealous Christian priest denounces the old ways; and young women have begun to disappear.<br/><br/>Siiri vows to protect Aina from danger. But even Siiri cannot stop a death goddess from dragging her friend to Tuonela, the mythical underworld. Determined to save Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north to seek the greatest shaman of legend, the only person to venture to the realm of death and return alive.<br/><br/>In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina’s every waking moment into a living nightmare. But armed with compassion and cleverness, Aina learns the truth of her capture: the king of the underworld himself has plans for her. To return home, Aina must bargain her heart—as Siiri plots a daring rescue of the woman she loves the most.

Fall In Love, You False Angels

Coco Uzuki · 2025

<b>The Japanese hit manga rom-com comes to print! The sweet smiles across the faces of the "perfect" student council duo hide secret, tough-as-nails personalities. These two-faced angels vie for dominance while keeping up their flawless act...but how long will it take for contention to give way to attraction?<br> <br> This modern spin for fans of classics like <i>Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances</i> and <i>Kaguya-sama: Love Is War</i> is already a best-seller in Japan!</b><br> <br> All sugar, no spice, and everything nice...that's the impression the beautiful first-year high schooler and class president Otogi gives to those around her. One look from the school's "heartthrob angel" is all it takes to sweep countless admirers off their feet. But the real Otogi Katsura is no angel: She's calculating, ruthless, and sharp-tongued. When Otogi slips up and exposes her inner baddie in front of the class's other paragon, Toki, he counters by revealing an unexpected side of his own and declaring her his "partner in crime." With cupid's arrow at her back, can the "heartthrob angel" maintain her perfect act and regain the upper hand, or will she be the one swept off her feet by a fellow false angel?!

Everyone's Darling Has a Secret

AMANEKASHIKO · 2025

"There's an honest-to-goodness idol in my class! Hizashi Hiruno, a first-year at a super-elite high school, has just finished his first academic proficiency test of the year. Though he's terrified of what his strict mom will say if he gets less than a ninety, he figures he can't have done too badly...until he gets put in after-school study hall thanks to one mistake! At least he's not alone--his study hall comrade is Rei Kuromiya, genius pop idol loved by everyone she knows. But as Hizashistarts helping the girl of his dreams with her homework in secret, he realizes she isn't exactly a genius...and maybe she's even cuter that way."--Back cover.

The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince

An Ogura · 2024

This enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny. Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother's life. But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own: "I'll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then... I'll defeat the man who killed my father."

Can You Just Die, My Darling? 1

The Art of Junji Ito: Twisted Visions

Junji Ito · 2020