Best Comedy Manga of 2021

After being aggressively rejected, Momo Ayase finds herself sulking when she stumbles across a boy being bullied. Saved by her rash kindness, the occult-obsessed boy attempts to speak to her about supernatural interests he believes they share. Rejecting his claims, Ayase proclaimed that she instead is a believer in ghosts, starting an argument between the two over which is real. In a bet to determine who is correct, the two decide to separately visit locations associated with both the occult and the supernatural—Ayase visiting the former and the boy visiting the latter. When the two reach their respective places, it turns out that neither was wrong and that both the occult and ghosts do exist. This marks the beginning of Ayase and the boy's adventure, as they attempt to fix the surreal, supernatural, and occult elements around them to return to a normal life.

There is no bigger scum of the earth than Lloyd Frontera. He is the eldest son, yet all he does is drink and intimidate others, depleting what little is left of his family's wealth. The Fronteras' knight, Javier Asrahan, is destined to become a renowned swordmaster, and Lloyd's family will face pitiful deaths as their entire land falls to ruin under insurmountable debt. Though at some point Kim Suho was an average civil engineering student in Korea, he suddenly wakes up on a dirt road as none other than Lloyd, an ungrateful hooligan from the beginning of a book following Javier, the protagonist. While a sassy status window offers some clarity about his new identity, Suho is rather worried about his imminent downfall. To avoid becoming a beggar—and ultimately lead a sweet and comfortable life—Suho decides to fix Lloyd's scumbag image. With his engineering expertise and magical construction skills boost, Suho introduces modern innovations and city developments to this medieval-like world, drastically improving the people's quality of life—all for a nice sum of money.

Mona is the cutest girl in school, and she knows it. In fact, she's worked hard to make her high school debut successful. But no matter what she does, she can't seem to catch the eye of stone-cold stoic Medaka Kuroiwa—but she's not about to give up that easy. Medaka, on the other hand, has been raised at a temple and was told to never become close to women. Who will win in this heated battle of wills?

In sixth grade, childhood friends Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura created a game with the objective to embarrass the other person by taking turns saying "I love you." Four years later, even as they are entering high school, the two are still trying to one-up the other and claim victory. However, as tender feelings begin to bloom in their hearts, the simple phrase has taken on new meaning beyond the rules of their game. With the passing of each day, the urge to become more than childhood friends grows—but both Yukiya and Miku resist making the first move, hesitant about what is in store once the game finally ends.

Next to Miyu Suzuki, a trendy and bubbly high school girl, sits Yuusuke Tani, a quiet and frank boy. Their interactions are brief, limited to Suzuki's unprompted random questions and Tani's succinct answers. Yet, beneath these simple exchanges, feelings of love are quietly blossoming. Suzuki sees Tani for who he is: a straightforward boy who respects everyone equally, completely unconcerned about fitting in. Unlike Tani, she is too hung up on what everyone else thinks, desperate to keep her crush a secret. However, a slight misunderstanding leads to Suzuki confessing her feelings—and to her delight, Tani feels the same. Jittery with excitement, the young couple starts dating, embarking on a wonderful journey of friendship and love.

A comedy about two ordinary high school boys.

After spending a majority of his life in an orphanage, aspiring doctor Uryuu Kamihate has finally found a place willing to take him in—the Amagami Shrine. There is only one problem: he is an ardent atheist. Arriving at the shrine, Uryuu discovers that he will not be alone. Living with him are three shrine maidens: the childlike eldest sister Yae; the confrontational middle sister Yuna; and the mischievous youngest sister Asahi, all members of the Amagami household. While Yae and Asahi welcome his company, Yuna refuses to accept his presence and repeatedly clashes with him over their contrasting beliefs. However, Asahi soon unravels the reason behind his lack of faith. Just as things are beginning to settle, Chidori Amagami, grandfather of the three sisters, suddenly reveals the condition for Uryuu's stay: he must marry one of the sisters and inherit the shrine.

Morihito, a boy with the strength of an ogre, is about to start living together with his childhood friend Nico, who is training to be a witch. Nico's magic leads to all sorts of unpredictable trouble, and with two teens under one roof... Let the fantastical antics begin! Magical comedy series by Kenta Shinohara creator of SKET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space. *Notes \- Ranked 2nd place for the Next Manga Award in the Print Category in 2022.*

When Hayato's grandmother passed, he planned to sell her rundown café on the shore—not realizing that it was also home to five young women who call themselves her family?! Their desperation to keep the café open convinces Hayato to give it a shot...but even their best intentions might not be enough to make it work! And can he even work with these five unruly women? No matter what, he's got his work cut out for him!

Smart, refined, and strikingly gorgeous, half-Russian half-Japanese Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou is considered the idol of her school. With her long silver hair, mesmerizing blue eyes, and exceptionally fair skin, she has captured the hearts of countless male students while being highly admired by all others. Even so, due to her seemingly unapproachable persona, everyone remains wary around the near-flawless girl. One of the few exceptions is Alisa's benchmate Masachika Kuze, a relatively average boy who spends his days watching anime and playing gacha games. Despite his nonchalant demeanor, Masachika is the sole student to receive Alisa's attention. Unable to be fully honest, Alisa is frequently harsh on Masachika and only expresses her affection in Russian. Unbeknownst to her, however, Masachika actually understands the language yet simply pretends otherwise for his own amusement. As the odd pair continues to exchange witty and playful remarks, their relationship gradually grows more romantic and delightful—and Alisa might finally learn to freely convey her true feelings.

As the son of the late legendary actress Subaru Ayase, Yuu has had many expectations placed upon him after he transferred to Saika Academy, a highly prestigious school where students can hone their personal talents. However, in contrast to his mother, Yuu is completely talentless. Being seen as completely mediocre, he would have no chance of standing side by side with the three emperors of Saika Academy: the Mikadono sisters, Miwa, Niko, and Kazuki, who are each prodigies in shogi, martial arts, and performing arts, respectively. With Subaru's friend agreeing to take her son in, Yuu aims to fulfill his mother's last wish to him, which is to build a happy family, after never being able to form a proper mother-son relationship due to their difference in talent. As it turns out, his mother's friend is actually the father of the Mikadono sisters! Keeping his mother's wish in mind, Yuu aims to build familial bonds with the siblings. However, due to their extreme focus on their respective specializations, they show little interest in opening themselves up not only to him, but to each other as well. Nonetheless, Yuu strives to continuously support the three prodigies, as his kindness and care restores the bond between the sisters.

Meet Takuya Seo, an otaku who sits behind the popular gals in class, Ijichi and Amane. Since they're people from different "castes," you wouldn't expect them to have much in common. But when their worlds collide over a borrowed eraser, Takuya slips up about his favorite anime, and Amane...is rather quick to correct him. She says she's not a fan, but her familiarity with the series suggests otherwise. Could she be...a fellow geek?!

Archenemies Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane are notorious across their high school for their bitter rivalry. Every day is a new battleground, filled with constant bickering and fiery clashes. But everything changes when Saito’s domineering grandfather delivers a shocking ultimatum: marry his rival, or lose the family business to the dog! Reluctantly, Saito agrees, and to his surprise—so does Akane. Now, the two must navigate life as an unlikely couple, sharing a house, meals, and even a bed…without tearing each other apart! Can they keep their embarrassing marriage a secret from their classmates? And what could have possibly motivated Akane to agree to this arrangement in the first place?

Momose has always longed for a peaceful high school life. She wants nothing to do with hoodlums, delinquents, or troublemakers. When she meets Ichikura, an inconspicuous black-haired boy with glasses, he looks like a normal, nice guy. But it turns out that back in junior high he was a nefarious delinquent! He keeps assuring her that he’s changed his ways, but he still has a knack for picking fights! Has Ichikura really turned over a new leaf? And will Momose keep the secret about his rowdy past?

It’s the start of a new semester, and high school junior Kuroki finds himself seated beside the girl everyone whispers about: Mai Chihara. With her gothic fashion, jet-black hair, and intense stare, Chihara is said to be a “landmine” girl or jirai-kei, the hyper-feminine, dark aesthetic often associated with yandere tendencies and unstable personalities. But when Kuroki accidentally draws Chihara’s attention, he discovers she isn’t nearly as unstable as people claim. Beneath the intimidating aura is a surprisingly sweet girl… if a little weird. Hesitantly, Kuroki begins to learn more about Chihara and her strange quirks. Is there more to her than her volatile reputation? Or is all the dark clothing just a red flag in disguise? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, License Announcement*

Na Kang Lim, a high school student who enjoys reading webtoons, experiences a strange event one day when the female lead from his favorite webtoon appears before him. Even more surprising, the same incidents that put her in danger in the webtoon start happening in real life. The problem is, there's no protagonist in the real world to save her! Ultimately, Na Kang Lim takes on the role of the protagonist, looping through time to save her.

Idol group F/ACE has recently risen in popularity all thanks to Tamon Fukuhara—its handsome, wild, and talented leader. Seventeen-year-old Utage Kinoshita is one of the vocal fans who greatly admires F/ACE. As her life revolves around worshiping Tamon, Utage works at a housecleaning company to earn money and continue supporting him. When her coworker gets sick, Utage is assigned to a new client with the same name as Tamon. She believes it is merely a coincidence—until she comes face to face with the real celebrity! Her surprise only grows when she discovers that, unlike the extroverted superstar known to the public, Tamon is actually a gloomy guy with no friends or self-confidence. Given that Utage's adoration for Tamon knows no bounds, she vows to keep his secret and stay by his side—but dealing with Tamon's contrasting behaviors in and out of work might be the toughest job out there.

Youki died in a traffic accident and was reborn in a fantasy world! However, instead of being the hero of legends, he ended up reincarnating into an overpowered demon. Having no desire to become the Demon Lord, he sits around in the Demon Lord's castle as a random low rank guardian. One day, the Hero's party comes to attack and on a whim he knocks out the entire hero party. Healing up the Hero party and then preparing to send them back to town, he notices the female priest and falls in love at first sight!

The story is set about one year after the ending to The Fable. Akira and Youko are forced to abort their latest mission due to the Covid-19 pandemic and return to Osaka to continue their quiet life as regular civilians, but the peace is not to last.

Notebook? Shirt!? Gym clothes!?! What do you need? Hajime-kun is a listless boy, but his classmate Mitsuishi-san takes good care of him. How did the cold honor student Mitsuishi become a doting girlfriend within one year?

A poor high school boy, Itsuki Tomonari, got caught up in a kidnapping attempt on Hinako Konohana, a young lady from one of Japan's largest conglomerates. On the surface, Hinako appears to be a brilliant and beautiful young woman, but in reality, she is a lazy girl with no life skills. However, due to family reasons, Hinako has to play the role of the "perfect young lady" at school. Wanting to protect her, Itsuki took on the job of caring for her. Eventually, Hinako began to spoil Itsuki with all her might -- "I don't want...... Itsuki to leave my side right now." This is a love story that begins beyond the master-servant relationship featuring a princess with a beautiful facade.

Just days before Christmas, college sophomore Hasegawa Yuuta gets the worst kind of holiday surprise: his girlfriend’s been cheating on him. Depressed and dodging couples on every corner, he stumbles into Shinohara Mayu—an irresistibly bold underclassman dressed like Santa and full of mischief. She’s sweet, she’s sassy, and she’s suddenly everywhere Yuuta goes, delighting in teasing him back to life. But is this just playful fun… or the beginning of something more?

Plain, boring, and friendless Kazuhiko Nukumizu has witnessed something completely baffling: popular girl Anna Yanami was friend-zoned by her childhood friend and crush! In fact, all the popular girls around him are getting similarly rejected by the boys they like. Without realizing it, Kazuhiko becomes entangled in the relationship drama where all the leading heroines are losing out on love! Can he keep their spirits up and help them find happiness?

College student Tokiwa gets invited to a mixer by his female classmate Suo. But when he arrives with his friends, they’re greeted by three dazzlingly handsome men?!

Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her delight, the first person to greet her is also her favorite character, Claire Francois—the main antagonist of the story! Now, Rei is determined to romance Claire instead of the game's male leads. But how will her villainous ladylove react to this new courtship?!

Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she’s captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she’ll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand…in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren’t as barbaric as she was led to believe?

Himari Inuzuka, a cheerful girl who's never been in love, and Yuu Natsume, a flower-loving boy, became friends by chance. Two years later, the two are still best friends. But when Yuu is reunited with his former crush, the relationship between Himari and Yuu began to change......?

Every family has its own "secrets"... Meet our protagonist, Shota Minamoto, a junior-high school student who also happens to be an orphan in a children's home. One day, he was adopted by a family living in a luxurious, Japanese-style estate. Welcomed warmly by them all, Shota started letting his guard down but this family had a "secret" that the world could never know. A new work from the creator of "The Cuckoo's Fiance" showcasing a different kind of "family." Thus begins a cozy, bloody love comedy!

Ririka Kaguhara is a plain, friendless, and often overlooked first-year girl in high school. However, she has one hobby in particular that she can never tell a soul about; that being her dedication to her fetish and recording her observations of how it manifests itself in all sorts of unique ways amongst her classmates.

Alina thought "Guild Receptionist" would be an ideal easy job. But things aren't working out, as Alina has to work overtime because her adventurers can't clear the dungeon! Her patience exhausted, Alina will take up her trusty warhammer and set out to defeat the dungeon boss herself!

The love story between a yakuza and a detective who both can't be honest with their feelings.

Yuuki took in Nono, a succubus who failed at job hunting, and decided to let her stay at his house. Nono is not good at sex even though she is a succubus. But that is why the two have a pure relationship. A chaste pure-love comic that will make you smile! *Note: Originally self-published on Twitter, the series was collected for commercial publication with first volume released on 2021-02-27.*

If you become a hero and defeat the Demon King, a life of idleness awaits you...! This is what the young man Jirei believed, and he worked hard day and night to achieve his goal. However, when he found out that the heroes who defeated the Demon King were the ones who were doing all the hard work, he ran away. But the girls that Jirei had been saving on his journeys before he knew it came pouring in one after another to win his heart and body...?

As a child, Hayato promised to marry his first love, Seraphy. Fifteen years later, he has become one of the world’s greatest spies, all while never falling for the temptations of enemy agents. A mission to expose rival operatives turns chaotic when Hayato reunites with Seraphy, and each realizes the other is a spy. Now the pair must live together, torn between love and duty. The question is…who will break first?

Starting his second year of high school, Ren Tabata was determined to get over his loner past and make some new friends. The first person he approached was the girl next to him, Touko Sasaki, who seemed gloomy and a little intimidating at first, but he couldn't seem to take his eyes off her. A romantic comedy between two shy but cute people who don't want to be alone anymore!

With how far she’s out of his league, Kosuke Shimizu never expected his senpai at work, Natsuna Shirahama, to go on a date with him…much less marry him! But with a wife so perfect, it’s no surprise that the timid and indecisive Kosuke feels inadequate…and not just in bed. The truth is, they both have their fair share of flaws (especially when it comes to expressing their love), but working through them together will only strengthen their marriage…right?

In this book of Spy x Family original prose stories, Anya attempts to make friends with her target Damian during an Eden Academy camping trip, Yuri spends his day off babysitting his niece, and Franky seeks Loid's help in winning the heart of a blind opera singer. Then, when the family sits for a portrait painting, Yor is terrified that her secret identity will be blown. And in the final story, the family is scrutinized by a pair of unseen observers... There's never been a family quite like this one!

A tale of a husband who works non-stop at an exploitative company, and his adorable, white-haired wife who heals his daily fatigue when he comes home from work.

Yoshida is the chairman of the class and she is always worried. Her biggest worry these days is that Yano, who is in her class, comes to school every day with a serious injury. She can't take her eyes off Yano, who is injured in every possible way! She can't wait to help him! A love comedy about a boy who is covered in injuries and a girl who worries too much!

His colleagues at work see him as handsome, cool, and distant...but the moment he's back home, this frosty-looking salaryman shows his true colors as a doting father and husband. Playing silly games with his young daughter, showering kisses on his beloved wife–what a gap between his appearance and behavior! This sweet, full-color manga about a wholesome family is sure to warm your heart.

I, Maehara Maki, someone who couldn't make any acquaintances or friends in high school, finally had someone to hang out with outside of school. A girl. Her name was Asanagi-san. The boys in my class called her "the class' second cutest girl" behind her back. On Fridays, she would refuse her best friend, Amami, "the cutest girl in class" invitation just to hang out in my house with me. Together, we played games, watched some movies, read some manga while eating junk foods like pizza and hamburgers, and chugging cola without a care in the world. To others, we may seem sloppy, but it was a precious, secret time together for Asanagi-san and myself.

It is my cursed destiny to be reborn endlessly. A king, an archmage, a slave, a saint, a witch... I’ve done it all in my thousand years of life, and frankly, I need a break! My goal now is simple: to live like an absolute sloth. Unfortunately, I am Rubia, the daughter of a grand duke with a demanding family and a fiancé to boot. To live my dream sloth life, I’m running away from it all... except no matter where I go, nobody will leave me be! I just want to nap, but being lazy is hard work!

A man is the target of a certain kunoichi's mission, and a lot of blood was spilled to learn this. However, it's said that a kunoichi takes some "liberties" with the mission... Or are those part of the mission too?

D-rank beast-tamer Lint takes all the worst jobs just trying to scrape by and survive–but all that changes for the better when a hot S-rank catgirl named Birena begs him to tame her! Birena believes submitting to Lint will help her evolve into an even more amazing warrior–is she right? Is she horny? Is she…both?? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, License Announcement*

Riri is a transfer student with a unique fascination—she wants the school delinquent, Atsuko, to say adorable things! Despite her fearful reputation, Atsuko goes along with it, thinking Riri is just a harmless weirdo. However, she soon finds herself getting increasingly flustered every time she reads one of Riri's lists of cute words. And she's not the only one whose heart races after each interaction! Will this game bring them closer together and lead to an entirely new relationship?

A killer must be prepared to put on the perfect act for their assassination to be successful. They must be exceptionally meticulous when erasing any trace of evidence, and they must absolutely never be caught. These are some of the simple rules that Joo Taeman has followed for 14 years, never allowing his emotions to interfere. Meanwhile, the famous actor Kang Dahyeok, nicknamed the "Heart Assassin" due to his attractive looks and dreamy eyes, is a huge fan of gritty film noirs. He has always dreamt of starring in something with an edge, but he keeps getting stuck with swoony romantic dramas. After witnessing Taeman's ability to effortlessly switch from a scowl to a smile, Dahyeok is determined to befriend him and learn the trick. However, Taeman falls for Dahyeok at first sight, facing a dangerous challenge: how to separate his high-risk profession and this deadly, killer crush!

Akiyama and Nakamura-san are polar opposites. As an easily flustered otaku, Akiyama can’t even imagine a world where an outgoing, flashy gal like Nakamura wants anything to do with him. But after she saves his life, she demands something unbelievable—to live with him! Proud, bold, and unafraid to show off her body, Nakamura is the perfect image of a gyaru. Except, the moment she’s apart from Akiyama, she becomes a flustered, blushing mess. Discover what sweetness lies beneath the surface in this odd couple rom-com!

*“Listen up, right now, there's a super important and urgent question! ...Am I cute?”* Chiba and Sheina, a pair of single, otaku males in their 30s that met during a highschool reunion! Shortly after hitting it off with each other, they're thrown into one misfortune after another, and before they know it... They got reincarnated in an Isekai as pretty babes!

Sumire wants to experience romance...but will she get the chance, when her new seat-mate is a 20-year-old with swirling rumors surrounding him? A dangerous new romance from the author of *Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight*, *Kira-kun Today*, and *Love's Reach*!

Toma was transmigrated into another world due to an accident caused by a female circle crusher (someone who ruins relationships in small communities or university circles/clubs). He made friends in the new world and rebuilt his life as an adventurer. However, a new girl joins his party... Will his life collapse once again because of another circle crusher who also exists in this new world?!

For some reason, Mahiru is able to see people’s past life. In her own past life, she was a seal born in the Arctic, in which she ended up savagely eaten by a polar bear. The occasional nightmares about her past life still trouble her until this day. Then one day, the said polar bear from her past life suddenly appeared before her in the form of a handsome man!

When the infamy of the Demon King echoes to the ocean's depths, Yuria, the king of the sea, decides to venture onto land and challenge them. However, the very act of gaining two legs robs her of all her power, transforming her into a helpless child. Now faced with this unexpected twist of fate, can Yuria rise above this setback and defeat the Demon King to claim her place as the most powerful being in the world?

Massage therapist Naoe Tomoatsu certainly has his hands full. Not only does he have his job at the Smiley Boar clinic, but he’s inadvertently become the go-to health expert for all sorts of bodacious fantasy babes, especially fry-loving elf, Elfuda! Now that she’s back under his roof and rounder than when she arrived, will Naoe-kun be able to help Elfuda keep the weight off for good this time?

**A sexy supernatural manga about one mischievous prankster and his special ability to awaken elves!** Playful prankster Hashibami Yoake was born with a natural talent for mischief. One night, he discovers that his naughty antics can awaken the “Queen’s Blood” in one of four alluring elf sisters. To ensure all the girls have a fair shot, their guardian grants Yoake permission to prank them every night. What wild and sexy shenanigans will ensue? All of them! *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

A young Kalego Naberius' school days at Babyls Demon School do not begin as planned, as he is immediately targeted by several students who mistake him for the infamous "top dog" of Babyls. Despite having hospitalized several students, little is known about the top dog's identity aside from the fact they have dark curly hair, sport two horns, and wear a combination of the boys' and girls' uniforms—all of which also apply to Kalego. Desiring a more peaceful school life, Kalego and his friend Baramu "Balam" Shichirou resolve to uncover the true identity of this mysterious troublemaker and put an end to their reign of chaos.

Roost, an alchemist who specialized in basic research, found out that the guild's bureaucrats didn't understand his work and cut his budget to zero (!) for the next fiscal year. Realizing that there was no future for him at the Alchemist Guild, he decided to resign. However, Roost was in fact the world's top alchemist, and the materials he produced were at an extremely high level that no one else can recreate. After Roost's resignation, the guild fell into turmoil, but it was too late. Freed from the confines of his former workplace, Roost will begin a slow life on the frontier, developing new alchemy at his leisure!

*"Then, go ahead and die."* Capsodia the Death Scorpion (Level 1) was called the "weakest" and was chased out of his position as one of the Four Heavenly Monarchs in the Demon Lord's Army. He was planning to hide out in the Human's Territory until things die down a bit, but he became idolized by Pafimia, an animal-eared Heroine, and Sharon, a pint-sized Saint... Introducing an astounding fantasy story chock full of excitement!!

Ken Kanashiro is one of the top lieutenants in the feared yakuza outfit the Washio Clan. He lives his life by the code of the Japanese underworld, where nothing is more important than loyalty, and ties between soldiers and their aniki are sacred bonds. Ken’s never had time for hobbies... until the boss’s only daughter Megumi drags him to a K-pop concert, and he sees the glittering, charismatic Jun for the first time. Smitten like a new recruit on his first job, Ken plunges into fandom with the solemnity and passion only a true man who walks the way of the yakuza could muster.

Eiko Kagehara truly loves one thing in this world: the MMO she's played with her friends for the last 15 years, in which she leads a fantasy life as a sought-after blacksmith. But when her friends start leaving to, of all things, get married, have kids, find new jobs...she's thrown for a loop. So much so, in fact, that she drunkenly shares her gamer ID with her super-hot new colleague...who just happens to have been helped by her in-game in the past, and who wants to repay her by teaching her how to love?!

Yusuke Taguchi, a third-year high school student, was free to pass the university entrance exam by recommendation. His class teacher asks him to tutor a girl who is trying to get into college, but what awaits Yusuke is a gyaru six years older than him. The gyaru is kind and friendly, but she seems like she has a secret. This is the beginning of an exciting and wacky love comedy about a gyaru who wants to get into college!