Manga Like Inari no Kekkon

Set in the late Victorian period, the narrative centers on the existence of beastkin—humans born with animal ears and tails. These individuals are raised under strict government oversight and trained to serve human masters. Mel, a clumsy and timid beastkin, aspires to find a master but struggles to achieve this goal due to her shortcomings. Mel is eventually assigned to a reclusive young writer living in a large mansion, along with the household maid, Colette. Initially indifferent to his new servant, the master gradually develops a fondness for Mel as they come to understand each other, eventually forming a close, almost family-like bond over time.

In "Konohana Kitan," Yuzu begins working as a new apprentice together with other fox-eared girls at the Konohatei hot spring inn. The inn's staff follows a single principle: every guest, no matter who they are, is treated as a god. This open-hearted approach, shown through Yuzu and her coworkers, is meant to refresh tired spirits with their careful and kind hospitality.

Sun Jing has a major crush on Qiu Tong, a graceful and charming blonde girl she first notices at a bus stop. Even though Qiu Tong embodies everything Sun Jing admires, the tomboyish and energetic Sun Jing finds it hard to speak up around her. Eventually, Sun Jing works up the courage to introduce herself, and the two become close friends. While they are only friends for now, Sun Jing is ready to do anything to make Qiu Tong happy, and her genuine feelings may eventually win Qiu Tong over.

In Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Kobayashi's everyday life consists of ordinary routines, frequently concluding with late-night drinks alongside her coworkers to unwind. Yet, her unremarkable existence takes a drastic turn when she finds an enormous dragon's face outside her door one morning. This dragon, who identifies herself as Tooru, shapeshifts into a human maid. It is revealed that Tooru encountered the intoxicated Kobayashi in the mountains the previous night and accepted her offer to reside with her as a personal maid. The narrative follows Kobayashi, Tooru, and other dragons as they work through their differences and develop a stronger bond through their daily interactions.

Hiraku dies from a serious illness, but God resurrects him, restoring his health and youth before sending him to a fantasy world of his choosing. To help him make the most of this second chance, God grants him the ultimate farming implement. Follow Hiraku as he digs, chops, and plows his way through another world in this easygoing agricultural adventure!

Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi suddenly awakens one day as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favorite otome game, Revolution. Being surrounded by handsome men all competing for her attention would be any maiden's dream—but that is not the case for Rae! Not a single one of them can compare to the villainess, Claire François, whose blonde, drill-shaped curls only amplify her haughty and irresistible charm. In the original story, Claire torments and bullies the heroine, which pushes the latter closer to the male love interests. Yet Rae has no desire to pursue any of the men; her heart is fixed on Claire herself! Unaccustomed to being on the receiving end of affection, Claire is left defenseless against Rae's endless teasing. With the power of true love, can Rae successfully convey her heartfelt feelings to the villainess?

In Amberground, an artificial sun shines only over the capital city of Akatsuki, while the rest of the land remains locked in perpetual darkness. The farther one travels from Akatsuki, the more perilous and shadowy the world becomes. In the regions of Yuusari and Yodaka, giant, armored insect-like creatures known as Gaichuu threaten humans by feeding on their emotions. Despite these dangers, a special group of mail carriers called Letter Bees bravely delivers messages across Amberground, confronting the Gaichuu directly. At twelve years old, Lag Seeing dreams of becoming a Letter Bee, inspired by Gauche Suede, who deeply affected Lag's life five years earlier. Gauche once delivered Lag as a "letter" from their missing mother. Driven by a desire to find Gauche again and uncover the truth behind their mother's disappearance, Lag sets out on a journey to become a Letter Bee.

The narrative spans thirteen years, focusing on Hana, a nineteen-year-old university student, who begins a fairy-tale relationship with a man who is also a wolf. After they marry, Hana gives birth to two half-wolf children: Yuki, her first daughter, born during a heavy snow, and Ame, her younger son, born on a rainy day. To hide the children's true nature, the family lives quietly in a secluded part of the city. When the wolf father suddenly dies, tragedy forces Hana to relocate the family to a far-off rural town, leaving their urban life behind.

At the top of her middle school class in both academics and sports, Ayaka Sakurai ends up at a less desirable high school because she can't handle pressure. Her homeroom teacher, Michiko Egawa, notices Ayaka's struggles and offers an unusual deal: if Ayaka can get her classmate Sora Honda, who often skips classes, to come to school regularly, Egawa will give Ayaka a recommendation letter for her preferred school. After their first meeting with Sora, Ayaka updates Egawa, but Sora overhears the plan. With Ayaka's intentions exposed, Sora agrees to attend school on one condition—Ayaka must do a daily request from Sora. As part of their agreement, Sora's first request is for a kiss.

Following her father's job transfer overseas, Konatsu Amano moves to Iyo-Nagahama to live with her aunt. On her way there, she is drawn into her new high school's aquarium club open house event, where she meets Koyuki Honami, an attractive senior. Through coincidental encounters, the two form a deep connection. Hoping to grow closer to Koyuki, Konatsu joins the aquarium club, which had previously been Koyuki's alone. Both Konatsu and Koyuki share a profound sense of solitude, kindness, and consideration. However, their reserved and stubborn nature prevents them from openly expressing their emotions, straining their relationship. To move forward, they must understand their significance to one another and learn to manage their feelings. Can Konatsu and Koyuki overcome their reluctance and face their true selves and each other, or will isolation remain their only companion?

In the opening moments of class, the casual mention of Sheena Totsuki's roommate's death barely disrupts the school routine. At this orphanage, which trains children as soldiers, death is a common occurrence. The country is mired in an endless war, and daily, the orphanage sends its young charges to die on the battlefield. Unlike her peers, Sheena is deeply affected by the ongoing conflict and yearns for peace. On the night her roommate passed away, Sheena met a blood-covered but cheerful girl. The next day, this girl appears as a new transfer student, introducing herself as Mimi Kagari. Previously known only as a campus legend—reputedly the orphanage’s secret weapon, an immortal girl—Mimi is now assigned as Sheena’s roommate, expressing her wish to form a friendship and experience normal school life. Despite her carefree attitude toward the war, which troubles Sheena, an unusual bond forms between them amidst the harsh realities of their environment.

Fumi and Akira used to be close childhood friends, with Akira frequently watching over the sensitive Fumi. Their connection ended when Fumi's family moved away. Years later, after Fumi's family returned, chance brought them back together on their way to school. Their friendship picked up naturally, slipping back into its old, easy rhythm. Not long after, Fumi started a relationship with an older, fashionable student who was connected to Akira's prestigious Fujigaya Girls' Academy.

In the rural area of Aomori Prefecture, located in northern Japan, the novice witch Makoto Kowata relocates to live with her distant relatives in order to continue her training and attain the rank of a full-fledged witch. Accompanied by her black cat familiar, she collects her belongings and sets off for her new residence.

In a world where humans have become nearly extinct and strange creatures roam freely, a solitary Golem discovers a small, chained human child deep in the forest. The child, named Somali, has no memory of her parents. The Golem takes her in and develops a bond with Somali similar to that of a father and daughter. He abandons his role as the Guardian of the Forest to search for any remaining humans, including Somali's parents. However, Somali feels safe with the Golem and sees him as the only parent she needs. The story of Somali and the Forest Spirit unfolds as they travel together in search of other survivors, always careful to hide Somali's true identity to protect her from harm.

Office worker Hinako Uno constantly feels societal pressure to find love, pushing her to embody the ideal of a "perfect young woman." Despite her best efforts, Hinako cannot reciprocate romantic feelings, which makes her believe she is flawed and unworthy of love. Her attempts to accept confessions from others repeatedly fail. Asahi Satou, Hinako's senior colleague, unexpectedly becomes the legal guardian of her younger sister after their last relative dies. Asahi dedicates herself entirely to supporting her sister, dismissing romance as irrelevant. One evening, Asahi finds Hinako crying on a park bench and offers her a bag of doughnuts for comfort. This gesture allows both women to drop their defenses and confide in each other about their inner struggles, potentially forging a bond that could change them both.

Ten years have passed since Momo "Maki" Makimura's first romance with Midori Oonishi came to an end, but Maki has never been able to move past her feelings for Midori, who broke off their relationship by saying they were "too old" to keep dating. When fate brings them together again, Midori invites Maki to her home, where Maki discovers that Midori is both engaged to someone else and expecting a child. Though Maki wants to offer her congratulations, she notices something feels off. As Midori talks more about her fiancé, Maki picks up on several troubling signs. That night, Maki urges Midori to run away with her instead. Kakeochi Girl explores Maki's efforts to help Midori while navigating their lingering feelings for each other.

Princess Anisphia cannot use magic, but that didn't stop her from creating "magicology," a one-of-a-kind theory drawn from her recollections of a former life. While trying out her freshly crafted flying broom, she stumbles upon Euphyllia, a prodigy of magic, whose engagement is being unfairly and openly dissolved. Spotting the tears in Euphyllia's eyes, Anisphia chooses the only logical move—abducting the young lady for herself.

In "Mr. Villain's Day Off," the General, an extraterrestrial agent of a hostile organization with a mission to conquer Earth and eliminate humanity, chooses to step away from their wicked schemes. Although the Rangers, a group formed to stop the General and their other villains, try to interfere, the General successfully enjoys a calm day off doing ordinary things like watching pandas at the zoo and eating ice cream from a nearby convenience store, all while avoiding the watchful Rangers.

In this fantasy isekai, a regular office worker summoned to another world chooses to live off the land instead of chasing adventure—and winds up with a mermaid for a wife. Granted the extraordinary ability "Supreme Wielder," which remains completely hidden from the people who called him there, he is deemed useless and dismissed. He simply asks for a small parcel of land to work. With this power, he can draw out the full potential of any implement, from fishing rods and cooking utensils to construction gear. After he hauls in a mermaid who insists he become her bridegroom, wins over a young dragon with his tasty meals, and sparks the interest of an undead king through his rare skill, can his peaceful rural life possibly endure?

Adachi and Shimamura are two high school friends who are always together, spending time playing table tennis and discussing TV shows, content in their friendship. However, their relationship shifts when Adachi starts feeling romantically attracted to Shimamura, causing small changes in how they act around each other.

Skipping class for their own reasons, Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura happened to meet on the second floor of the school gymnasium. That accidental encounter quickly leads to a lively friendship—one without awkward formalities or suffocating expectations. As they wander through life's whims together, the two grow increasingly close; however, the blossom of unrestrained feelings soon blurs the real nature of their bond. As the monotonous passage of adolescence approaches its end, Adachi and Shimamura traverse the complex yet sincere emotions they share, gradually discovering splashes of color that illuminate a once bleak future.

Yuu Sonoda and Haruka Takayama have been best friends ever since middle school. They attend Misato West High School as classmates, but their seats are far apart. When the school announces it will close down in three years, they vow to make the most of their time together and create lasting memories. A misunderstanding causes Haruka to grow jealous and run off, but Yuu follows her and offers an apology. They then kiss, moving their relationship beyond platonic friendship into a more intimate one.

In an industrial company, Shimizu Makoto works as a team leader, enjoying a fulfilling and well-paying career. However, she secretly pursues a hobby she fears her coworkers would judge: creating and selling girls' love doujinshi at conventions. Shimizu's secret is accidentally discovered by her colleague Akane Maekawa when they unexpectedly meet at a doujin event. To Shimizu's surprise, Maekawa shows interest and even visits Shimizu's apartment to borrow some DVDs. As their relationship grows, Shimizu learns the value of sharing her passions with others and struggles with her changing feelings towards Maekawa.

Deep within a secluded forest, a lonely monster lives in isolation, shunned by others because of her frightening appearance. She longs for companionship. Her solitude ends when she meets Lily Blind, a blind girl who wanders near the abandoned house the monster calls home. Unaware of the monster's looks, Lily shows her unexpected kindness. To nurture their growing bond, the monster, nicknamed "Heath" by Lily, decides to conceal her true identity. As misunderstandings pile up, Heath struggles with guilt over her deception. Fearing that Lily might leave, Heath gathers the courage to confess her feelings and reveal the truth about herself before they part ways. Bocchi Kaibutsu to Moumoku Shoujo explores the rapidly deepening romance between two girls who have both struggled to find acceptance. Note: This entry pertains to the print edition only.