2020年のベストコメディマンガ

Tarou Sakamoto was considered the greatest hitman of all time. Feared by many, he stood at the top of the underground world until he met and fell in love with a woman. As a result, Sakamoto abandoned his life of crime and now works as a convenience store clerk. Leaving his shady past behind proves more difficult than Sakamoto initially imagined. Many of his former rivals and partners do not believe that he has truly left the business and show up in hopes of taking him out. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store, and the small town he resides in.

To everyone else in his magic-dominated world, the young and powerless Mash Burnedead is a threat to the gene pool and must be purged. Living secretly in the forest, he spends every day training his body, building muscles strong enough to compete with magic itself! However, upon having his identity exposed and his peaceful life threatened, Mash begins his journey to becoming a Divine Visionary, a role so powerful that society would have no choice but to accept his existence. And so, in order to maintain his peaceful life, the magicless Mash enrolls in the prestigious Easton Magic Academy, competing against the children of some of the most powerful and elite in the realm. Lacking the very skill needed to survive at Easton, magic, Mash appears to already be at a disadvantage to his fellow classmates. In order to achieve his goals, Mash will have to fight his way through every trial using his fists alone, overcoming magic with muscles, all for the illustrious title of Divine Visionary!

The story of a reincarnated gamer pursuing her villainous lady love at a fantasy girls’ academy! Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei has just woken up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite girls’ otome game, Revolution. To her delight, the first person to greet her is her favorite character, Claire Francois–who just so happens to be the main antagonist of the story. Now, Rei is determined to do what the game never allowed: romance Claire instead of one of the male leads. But how will her villainous lady love react to that?!

University student Umi Asagi generously receives both presents and confessions from Kamibukuro-kun—a stranger who always wears a paper bag over his head. Despite his overly timid demeanor, he endlessly pursues the woman he loves most, following her anywhere she goes. However, her best friend views Kamibukuro-kun as a nuisance and his love as a stalking obsession. Ultimately, her companion strikes terror into Kamibukuro-kun, threatening him never to go near Umi again. Like Umi's friend had hoped, Kamibukuro-kun vanishes into thin air. But all this time, Umi never believed that his acts caused her trouble; in truth, she looks forward to seeing his presence every day. When Umi backs herself into a corner, will Kamibukuro-kun come to her rescue?

Unlike most villainesses, Melissa Foddebrat is not destined for the gallows or a life of misery. She is a beautiful but sharp-tongued young woman whose childish attitude is merely an annoyance to those around her. However, for a modern Korean woman who has been reincarnated in Melissa's body, none of that matters. She is inside the world of a novel she once read, reliving the life of a wealthy duke's daughter. Melissa rejects the idea of continuing down the path of villainy. Instead, she strives toward a life of leisure, and to achieve this, she must first end her engagement with the womanizing and simple-minded crown prince. But severing her ties to an undesirable future is more challenging than expected, as the prince proves to be a stubborn opponent. Melissa must rely on her resilience from her former life to shake off the troubles of her new one and instead pursue what—and who—she truly wants.

The neighborhood cock of the walk is more than just an ordinary rooster—he’s humanity’s greatest defender! His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry—cock-a-doodle-doo!

Kenshirou Midou is a popular student who harbors a secret: despite being a boy, he has always loved the art of cosmetics. Because of his efforts to keep this low profile, only his sisters and Hiura Mihate, a childhood friend, know his hidden obsession. Apart from his siblings, Hiura is Kenshirou's only hope at realizing his potential. Kenshirou begs Hiura to let him practice applying makeup on him, and when Hiura finally succumbs to his request, the drastic transformation shocks Kenshirou. From the appearance of a dull, slender boy to a charming petite girl, Hiura's new look evokes something in Kenshirou. On the other hand, Hiura has had feelings for Kenshirou long before his dramatic change. Often watching from the sidelines, Hiura thinks that a romantic relationship with him is beyond his reach. But with the revelation of Kenshirou's unusual hobby, Hiura remains optimistic and decides to devote himself to his friend's passion. As their affection for one another intensifies, the pair slowly develops an unbreakable bond.

Renako Amaori is leaving her awkward and lonely junior high school life behind, determined to become a normal girl with normal friends in high school. Glamorous, confident Mai Ouzuka is Renako’s total opposite: wealthy, outgoing, and a literal fashion model. Against the odds, the two girls form an immediate connection. Renako thinks she may have found the best friend of her dreams…until Mai’s romantic confession sends her into a tailspin. Renako wants to prove to Mai that being BFFs is better than being girlfriends, but Mai is dead set on convincing Renako that they’re destined to be lovers. Let the love games begin!

Princess Anisphia may not be able to use magic, but she didn’t let that stop her from developing “magicology,” a unique theory based on memories from her past life. While testing out her new flying broom, she happens across Euphyllia, a magical genius, having her engagement unjustly and publicly broken off. Seeing the tears in Euphyllia’s eyes, Anisphia takes the obvious course of action—kidnapping the girl for herself!

Ichirou Kuga has a lot on his hands beyond his pen. Ever since his father's recent passing, he has been the sole provider for his younger siblings Machi and Fumio, as well as taking on the duties of being a landlord. All of this is on top of managing his shoujo manga career, for which he just barely received recent success in spite of constant deadlines and a lack of assistants. But Ichirou is still determined to pull through for the sake of his siblings' future, until one day his editor gives him a call with some promising news. Racing outside to find his new assistant, Ichirou meets 19-year-old Shiori Goshiki, who soon reveals herself to be a beautiful young woman with talent through some quick inking. With this being her very first job in the industry and having gotten into manga only recently, Shiori seems out of this world—in more ways than one as Ichirou learns after a mid-work nap when he dazedly assumes a pointy pen is sticking out of her body and reaches out to save her. But when she wakes up and immediately tells him that touching her stinger essentially renders them betrothed, Ichirou doesn't know what to think!

The hero's son and the ghost of the Demon King are the master and pupil!? Eirth, the son of the hero who defeated the Great Demon King, is troubled. Always expected to achieve great things, but unable to meet those expectations. No matter the effort he puts in, and the results he obtains, it's never enough for them. "I'm a disappointment compared to my father" or "Don't you know you're the son of the hero!!" Living every day like this, Eirth meets his destiny in the room containing the sword of his father, the hero. "Interesting. I will train you. I have only free time now." Eirth receives special personal training from the Demon King just to get back at his parents and the world. In the coming days, his parents, the heroes of the past, his first love, the princess childhood friend, the geniuses of the era, and the world will tremble before him.

Shiina, a freshman in college, is enjoying a cozy life in Niigata Prefecture dating her coppersmith boyfriend, Shuu. She’s grown used to the rhythmic sound of his hammer, inwardly dubbing him the “smithing nut” for his obsession with hunkering down in the workshop, even on his days off. What she’s not ready for is a sudden proposal out of nowhere! Barely out of high school, is she ready for the next step? And more importantly, can she really hack marrying into a prestigious smithing family?

“Screw all your lip service! I'll go down in history as a villainess!” Me, the same girl who hates all those prim and proper heroines, got reincarnated as the villainess in the world of my favorite fantasy dating sim! It's my dream come true, so I'm going to leave my mark on history by becoming the world's greatest villainess! But to do that, I'll need to get a lot stronger and smarter. Just one problem—the harder I try to be evil, the harder the prince falls for me! At this rate, will I ever get to earn my place in history?!

What would you do if you were reborn as a character from your favorite romance novel? For Peony, an avid fan of "The Song of Askar," the answer is simple: Marry her favorite character, of course! Reincarnated as the princess of the Kingdom of Garten, Peony is determined to marry Richt, the second male lead of "The Song of Askar" and former prince of the Fairspren Empire, who was banished to an inhospitable land after the novel's happy ending (which didn't end so well for him). Amidst trials and tribulations, can Peony and Richt make the most of their second chance at life and love?

“Indulging in the **naughty,** you see…is **terribly fun.**” Allen, a powerful sorcerer feared as the “Demon Lord” by all in town, wants nothing more than to enjoy his solitary existence deep in the forest—that is, until the day he discovers a young woman lying unconscious in his neck of the woods and saves her from a band of knights. He soon learns the girl, Charlotte, once betrothed to the prince of the neighboring kingdom, was framed by her fiancé for vicious crimes and forced to flee her home. Moved by her pitiful plight, Allen stakes his own life on a promise: to give Charlotte a crash course in all that is naughty, and make her the happiest woman in the world! *Source: Kodansha USA, Vol. 1*

The straitlaced and serious police inspector Isshiki has earned the respect of everyone around her, but lately, she hasn’t quite been herself at work. Whenever her coworker Rokutanda is around, she gets flustered and slips up! Having no experience with such complicated feelings, Isshiki decides to enter a pseudo-relationship with Rokutanda and figure out what this love thing is all about!

52-year-old serious civil servant Kenzaburo Tondenbayashi finds himself in a bizarre situation after a traffic accident. He awakens to discover he’s been reincarnated as the haughty daughter of the Auvergne family, Grace, in an otome game set in a magical academy! This promising new series placed 4th in the Next Manga Awards 2020 comic category. Prepare for a hilarious and unpredictable journey! *Source: Emaqi, Vol. 1*

A story about a happy couple.

In an attempt to win her homeroom teacher's heart, Itsumi Toudou purchased a shady love potion, and tested it out on her stuck-up student committee president, Yomotsuka. Now, she has an uncharacteristically affectionate girl to deal with, and she's not even a lesbian! Right? *Note: Began serialization in @vitamin on February 3, 2020.*

Angela is mortified when her cringey fanfic about the dethroned Prince Rayburn is published behind her back and becomes a wildly popular bestseller. Not only is it super embarrassing, but the book gets her in trouble with the current imperial family, who now want her head for treason! Luckily, Rayburn's sister Hoya offers to protect her-- but in exchange, she must write a sequel that will improve Rayburn's tarnished reputation. But that's easier said than done, when the scary prince already hates her for writing the first novel. Will Angela be able to chip away at Rayburn's cold exterior and gather enough inspiration for her next book?

Cleo is a mercenary looking to live a self-sufficient life, but the job that would have been his last was much more than he bargained for. While attempting to escape he runs across a strange demi-human named Amber, who for unknown reasons has made it her mission to protect him.

Hashimoto is your average office worker—young, and prone to being pushed around by his demon boss, Shirase. His only escape is his favorite online game, and the friends he's made within. But when he plans an office meetup for his party, he gets the surprise of his life...! *Note: Originally self-published on Twitter and Pixiv, was then licensed by Ichijinsha for commercial release. *

Hoshi-sensei, a Japanese language teacher at an all-girls school, is at the mercy of his students and colleagues. Students challenge him to their shiritori word games illustrated in their daily notes, convince him to bring a dog into the classroom, and seek his advice on becoming a manga artist, while colleagues drag him along on their rounds to the pub. Matter-of-fact interactions between a cast of unique characters make for an offbeat comedy.

As Christmas Eve approaches Academy City, an array of decorative festivities adorn the streets. While the rest of the city is getting into the merry mood, it seems gloom is all that Touma Kamijou experiences. After suffering from one misfortune after another, he encounters Mikoto Misaka escaping from the watchful eyes of Tokiwadai Middle School in an attempt to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. The two agree on making the most out of this dreadful holiday; however, unbeknownst to them, a mysterious third party observes their every move. Elsewhere, the newly instated Academy City Board Chairman initiates his first operation—a plan that will turn the entire city's framework upside down. Naturally, as he seeks to leave every stone unturned, previously hidden enemies begin to reveal themselves along with their malicious intents...

The main character, Yuuya Yoshizumi, was being pressured into paying off the debt left by his parents who had fled abroad. It was his classmate, Kaede Hitotsuba, chosen as the cutest schoolgirl in Japan, who saved him from this crisis of life and death. However, there was a catch. The condition required to fulfill in return for taking over his debt was—"In return for the loan, you have to live with me." "Why did that happen?!" Yuuya's daily life collapsed on this day. "Yuuya-kun. Let's take a bath together. Yuuya-kun, please be my hug pillow." "That's enough, Hitotsuba-san!" The slapstick love comedy between the beautiful, but easy-going Kaede Hitotsuba and the serious and hard-headed Yuuya Yoshizumi, starts now!

Enjouji may look like a scary and fierce gal on the outside, but she's a pure girl on the inside. The only one who would dare tease and argue with her is their school's disciplinary committee chairman, Fujii. And there's also one problem, his perverted attitude is too much for her to handle!!

Despite her supposed ineptitude with regular magic, Princess Anisphia defies the aristocracy's expectations by developing "magicology," a unique magical theory based on memories from her past life. One day, she witnesses the brilliant noblewoman Euphyllia unjustly stripped of her title as the kingdom's next monarch. That's when Anisphia concocts a plan to help Euphyllia regain her good name-which somehow involves them living together and researching magic! Little do these two ladies know, however, that their chance encounter will alter not only their own futures, but those of the kingdom...and the entire world!

Taichi was reincarnated as Isaac, an apprentice gardener in the world of an otome game. But, looking back, Isaac wasn't even part of the game... This is the story of the interweaving lives of the Duke's daughter, Lydia, and a boy who isn't even an NPC.

The wacky story of Nick and Lever, two foreign men living in Japan.

"For the past three days, there have been two Rio Futabas." After successfully breaking the time loop that he and Koga were trapped in, Sakuta's threshold for what qualifies as "odd" was higher than most. So seeing his friend Futaba in a net café late at night should have been downright unremarkable—if he wasn't already on the phone with another Futaba...The ever-logical second-year has a doppelgänger, and neither one can (or will) explain what's caused this sudden case of Adolescence Syndrome. With one of the Futabas staying at his place, Sakuta will have to work fast in order to solve this. After all, who knows what could happen if the two doppelgängers meet?"

Ex-idol trainee Gi-Yu has lived his whole life adored by everyone for his good looks. But he dreams of ordinary high school life, so when he puts on glasses to blend in with his peers, he finds that making friends is a lot harder when you don’t have your looks to fall back on. Not to mention he’s also socially awkward, his new seatmate has a permanent scowl on her face, and his fans have tracked him down at his new school.

Renako Amaori is leaving her awkward and lonely junior high school life behind, determined to become a normal girl with normal friends in high school. Glamorous, confident Mai Ouzuka is Renako's total opposite: wealthy, outgoing, and a literal fashion model. Against the odds, the two girls form an immediate connection. Renako thinks she may have found the best friend of her dreams...until Mai's romantic confession sends her into a tailspin. Renako wants to prove to Mai that being BFFs is better than being girlfriends, but Mai is dead set on convincing Renako that they're destined to be lovers. Let the love games begin!

Edamura Makoto may be young, but he’s already one of Japan’s best conmen. However, he meets his match when he gets tangled up with Laurent Thierry, a French con artist with big plans. Soon, Makoto is in LA, working (begrudgingly) with Laurent to swindle a big-time movie producer/drug dealer. Laurent’s plan is a good one, but can Makoto trust him?

New employee Shiho Satoko has a special skill. Rather than being able to read the mood, it would be better to say she can "see" it. With this special skill, what kind of hidden side can she see behind her senior's unfriendly exterior? *Note: Sixteenth place of Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Web Manga Category.*

Shizuki is a hedonistic playboy who plays the baritone saxophone in the local council's brass band and he openly dislikes the band's popular and prince-like flutist, Yano. At a glance, it seems like they barely associate with each other during practice. However, due to a shared interest, they now have secret meetings in hotels afterwards...

Kanata Aldezia is a peerless genius, and everyone is waiting with bated breath for her to be blessed with the opportunity to be a Saint, the rarest and most honorable of professions. Little do they know that Kanata’s got other plans—for her, it’s Beast Tamer or bust! Illness kept her bedridden in her previous life, and she could only admire animals from the other side of a screen. This time, she’s been reborn as a healthy and spry young girl…so nothing’s going to stop her from petting all the fluffy critters she can!

An ordinary family that loves cats. One day, the whole Tanaka family died during a major earthquake. When they woke up, they were reincarnated as the Stuart family, a noble family from another world. Though everyone is dressed in the Western style, they have memories of their previous Japanese lives. Even though they’re confused, they’ve gotten used to living in another world.

**A homebody’s worst nightmare!** Three years into her life as a shut-in, vampire Terakomari Gandesblood (Komari for short) awakens to find she’s been appointed as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army! The thing is, her new unit consists solely of belligerent ruffians who revolt against their superiors at the slightest hint of weakness. Although Komari hails from a line of vampires as powerful as they are prestigious, her refusal to drink blood has made her the picture of mediocrity-scrawny, un-coordinated, and inept at magic. With the odds stacked against her, will the help of her trusty (and slightly infatuated) maid Vill be enough for this recluse to blunder her way to success? Or will Komari rue the day she ever left the safety of her room? *Source: Yen Press*

Satomi Oka moves from Osaka to Tokyo when he enters university. On his way home from a New Year's party, he stops by a family restaurant and starts a part-time job...

An anthology of stories centered around Disney's Twisted-Wonderland game.

Having been chubby as a child, Cha Siwon suffered cruel rejection from his first love, and it completely crushed him. For years, he has studied, worked out, and taught himself to exude confidence and be the most popular guy wherever he goes. Now in college, Siwon is ready to conquer another social scene, until he meets a man he can only describe as a natural charmer—Hyung Daun. Daun effortlessly outshines everyone else, and his self-awareness and ego match Siwon's. He comes from a wealthy family, his beauty is blinding, and everyone is remarkably drawn to him. So, Siwon just cannot quite understand why someone who has everything would be so clingy and refuse to leave his side. But even though Siwon insists he has no interest in Daun, it soon becomes difficult to ignore his enchanting presence.

Miya is the illegitimate child of a prominent family. When her mother dies and her father’s estate agrees to take her in, she’s convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being…sweet?! A hilarious and heartfelt comedy that’s sure to put a smile on your face!

When Fuuta comes home tired at night, all he wants to do is spend time with his sister’s cat, Kyuruga. So many of the mysterious habits and mannerisms of house cats—from the surprising array of shapes Kyuruga likes to twist into, to the bizarre challenge of getting a good photo of him, to his lightning-fast mood changes—are carefully reproduced in this relaxed and cute comedy about living with an adorable furball!

An official *Mairimashita! Iruma-kun* anthology series, featuring stories of Iruma Suzuki and his friends as students of Babyls Demon School.

The fun and mysterious daily life of a young couple in a forest and strange children who come to them one day.

After years of studying, Hanazawa Saburou, AKA Suzuran's legendary Zetton, has finally become a high school teacher. But on his first day at work, the principal tells him he was actually hired not to teach, but to make the students of his homeroom class drop out of school?!

A story about a wolf, his encounter with a small puppy, and their life together following.

From The Guillotine To Dragon Consort! Jill is sentenced to death by the crown prince, her fiancé. But just before she dies, she’s sent back in time six years to the party where their engagement had been decided. To avoid this route of ruin, Jill immediately proposes to the person standing behind her…but it’s the man who was her greatest enemy, Emperor Hadis?! Jill knows all about his future descent into evil. She quickly retracts the proposal, but the delighted Hadis takes her back to his castle and makes her a meal. Completely won over by the food, Jill makes a life-changing decision… “I’m going to reform—no, I’m going to make you happy!” It’s time to redo this life with the enemy!

The official comic anthology of Arknights, published by Ichijinsha. Features LGD shenanigans with Ch'en and Swire fighting, Silverash siblings, Penguin Logistics doing what they do best - everyday troubles and day-to-day life at Rhodes Island!

So is this what it means to have roommates now?! Office worker Rinko, 24, lives alone and is secretly an otaku. One day, her apartment gets connected to the two neighboring rooms through a "hole" in the wall. In the room on the left is a fresh-faced yet mysterious guy who is overly-sweet to Rinko. The room on the right is occupied by a guy with violent tendences who is similarly mysterious... But wait! "I... I think I know him!" Rinko's only source of solitude, her apartment, has been turned upside down. Now, every day is full of heart-pounding surprises!

"Oh, you'll love me! And kiss me.." My step-sister who is the same age as me treats me like garbage. This beauty, admired by everyone around her, shows her true ugly nature only in front of me. But upon learning that she loves me so much that she'd even use hypnosis to make me fall for her, what exactly am I supposed to do!? Shizuku asks for one embarrassing demand after the other while moving a 5-yen coin like a pendulum. As her brother, and as a man, which path should I take.....!? The crazy hypnosis love-comedy, finally serialized!

I can't end up like a regular mob! A love comedy about a regular high school boy trying to capture heroines! \[ I'm not this life's protagonist\] Regular high school student Naruse Kazuomi is looking to rival the no-good protagonist Yuuta Okitsu. Kazuomi is going to capture his childhood friend, the junior idol, the class-rep as well as other heroines of all kind!

The manga's story will begin with an encounter between a lonely girl and an intimidating man with a scarred face. The man turns out to be a legendary former delinquent who then busies himself taking care of the child.

In a world where Western and Asian cultures mix together, the only son of Count Kikunoi from the Kiryuu Empire, is Houchou. His life was already over at the age of 5. He, who was born in a corner of the country, has zero allies or useful skills in addition to being overweight. What’s more, it seems that his brother Regulus, who suddenly appeared on his life and was presented for the Count as his brother, will kill him in the future for his right to succeed…. His only weapons, are the abilities of “cooking and sewing”, that he suddenly acquired along with the memories of his previous life as sprouted Japanese. In the midst of all this, Houchou ends up raising his younger brother, but – “My brother is super cute, mmmh?” –And now he’s acting like an idiot! Handmade educational toys for his cute little brother and delicious chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) “With the help of my previous life’s skills and my power as a housekeeper, I’ve been able to improve the rough life of the people living in my territory!” “Just a small step, and we’ll lead our people and even the country to a better life.” A fantasy of two young brothers managing their territory!

Do you like cats? Do you like isekai? Do you like dying horribly in an earthquake with your whole family? Then you’d fit right in with the Tanaka family! They might not have enjoyed that last part, but they’re certainly enjoying their new life in another world as the esteemed Stewart family. That’s right—the whole family reincarnated together, and they’re just as messy as they were in their first life. Kazushi (65) and Yoriko Tanaka (65) are now the esteemed Leonard (35) and Melsa (35) Stewart. Their three children, Wataru (38), Minato (35), and Heita (33) are now George (15), Emma (12), and William (9) Stewart. Come follow the Tanakas—or Stewarts—as they navigate high society with tea parties, marriage propositions, fashion design, bugs, monsters, and most importantly, giant cats!

In the year 2020, elves, whose original forest homes were burned to the ground, are now living in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. They're living in Yokohama, Yokosuka, Chigasaki, Sagamihara...... and various other places, out in the open. This is an urban fantasy comedy about the "elves of Kanagawa," who have completely adapted to modern Japan, centering on childhood friends, the "Yokohama elf" and the "Kawasaki man"!

It is said that there are 10,000 people without household registration in modern Japan. There is a government office, called the Monster Registration Section, which helps the unregistered youkai. Mutsuko works in the Monster Registration Section, and she is busy running around town helping all sorts of youkai integrate into life in modern Japan.

The innoncent ninja Shinobu, super-handsome-boy Otonomaru, and their merry band of friends are back! The official sequel to the legendary gag manga "Ninin ga Shinobu Den" makes an unexpected return in the Reiwa Era! Enjoy the dazzling world of Ryoichi Koga!

A manga about the light-hearted misadventures of the Autobots and Decepticons in a setting strongly resembling the original Generation 1 cartoon for a young audience while also promoting various exclusives aimed at older collectors. The web comic additionally inserts character profiles calling out the specific toy being advertised in each issue.