Best Slice of Life Manga of 2017

After years of putting up with Takagi's teasing, Nishikata came to realize that her presence in his life had become irreplaceable. Now married, the days they spend together are more vibrant than ever, thanks to the antics of their mischievous daughter, Chii. Influenced by her mother, Chii has a habit of pulling pranks on her father, much to his dismay. Although Chii tries to trick her mother as well, it appears that no one in the family can beat the expert teaser at her own game. Even if the teasing competition within the Nishikata household seems never-ending, it is undeniable that their playful interactions have created precious memories for the family, and will continue to do so.

Yu Yang is a second-year university student who seems reliable and pleasant. With the commencement of a new term, he is tasked with orienting every freshman he sees on campus. Eventually, his duty leads him to meet Li Huan, a new student with a fairly oppressive height. Besides his intimidating physique, he is taciturn, aloof, and often gives Yu Yang the cold shoulder. Yu Yang, who has done nothing but assist him, immediately grows frustrated by this treatment. However, despite his initial impressions, Yu Yang believes that his chance encounter with Li Huan will transform his future outlook—perhaps even on the prospect of love.

There is one cat at the local pet shop that has been waiting a long time for someone to bring him home. He has reached adulthood alone in his cage, avoided by potential owners for petty reasons like not being cute enough or being snotty. His fortune changes one day when an elderly gentleman named Fuyuki Kanda comes into the store and chooses to take him home. As a widower left behind by his grown-up children, Kanda seeks a feline companion to alleviate his solitude. At times humorous and others heartwarming, Ojisama to Neko follows Kanda and the newly named Fukumaru as they experience the joys of living together and learning about each other.

After her father traveled overseas for work, Konatsu Amano moved to Iyo-Nagahama to live with her aunt. On the way to her aunt's house, she gets dragged into her new high school's aquarium open house. It is there where she meets Koyuki Honami, a pretty upperclassman. After encountering each other a few more times, the girls quickly become infatuated with one another. In an attempt to get closer to Koyuki, Konatsu joins the aquarium club, which previously had Koyuki as the only member. Konatsu and Koyuki are similar in many ways. They both feel an acute sense of loneliness, are kind and thoughtful, and yet are also reserved and stubborn. The latter qualities make the girls hesitant to share their feelings, leading to complications in their friendship. To move forward, the girls will have to figure out what they mean to each other and how to navigate their emotions. Will loneliness remain their sole companion, or will Konatsu and Koyuki find the courage to face themselves and each other?

Lee Hoon has had it tough his whole life. After his mom died from sickness and his abusive, alcoholic dad abandoned him, Hoon is left with nothing but a mountain of debt. With no hope in sight, he resolves to put himself out of his misery. Yet ending his messed-up life turns out to be more difficult than he first thought…

Rojica and Rakkasei lead a cozy countryside life, exploring their world's whimsical, fascinating creatures. Through their scholarly friend Isaac, they learn about many bizarre human artifacts and the ancient civilization that once inhabited their planet. A vinyl record and a twister mat are just some of the items with mysterious purposes! When there is nothing else to do, Rojica and Rakkasei investigate their strange neighbors: the secretive C3, who crawls dungeons and slays strange beasts; the off-putting and incoherent Mrs. Grace, who terrifies Rakkasei; and Mrs. Massu, whose doting husband has never been seen by anyone. However, the hidden and darker sides of those around Rojica and Rakkasei tend to emerge unexpectedly, but, nonetheless, adventure never seems to end.

Young college student Junpei Shishido is quick to befriend others, even if they are from different departments. One day while exploring the campus, Junpei sees Leo Onizuka, an introverted student who looks oddly familiar. When he strikes up a conversation on their second encounter, Onizuka coldly claims that they have never met before and starts avoiding him at all costs. Soon after, Junpei coincidentally finds Onizuka's ID card and remembers how he knows Onizuka as well as his infamous nickname. His secret now revealed, Onizuka is certain that his college life is doomed; but to his surprise, Junpei decides to befriend him and keep quiet about his past, marking the beginning of a friendship between polar opposites. Gradually, the once unsociable Onizuka begins to break out of his shell while still staying true to himself.

Ichinoi, a 75-year-old woman living a peaceful life, unwittingly buys a Boy's Love manga one day... and is fascinated by what she finds inside. When she returns to the bookstore to buy the next volume, the high school girl working there—Urara, a seasoned BL fan—notices a budding fangirl when she sees one. When Urara offers to help Ichinoi explore this whole new world of fiction, the two dive into BL fandom together, and form an unlikely friendship along the way.

Having died of sickness at the age of 39, Machio Hiraku is given the opportunity to go to another world. When asked what his wish is by God intending to give him strength, he requests to have a healthy body, offered a second wish, he chooses to live peacefully, a third wish to be able to know the local language, and for a final wish, to be able to be a farmer.

Despite the law that forbids human entry, one young witch seeks refuge in the world of demons. Upon arrival, the witch Nicola meets the traveling merchant Simon, who decides to bring her along on his journeys, despite her being a human and him being a demon. With their newfound friendship blooming, the duo take off on numerous adventures throughout the demon world—many of which are exciting, charming, or even somewhat perilous! But no matter what happens, Nicola always finds joy in learning more about this fantastical realm; be it by visiting fascinating places, making friends, or uncovering her own magical potential.

The deep sea is home to some of the most fantastic creatures the world has ever seen. And 200 meters below Tokyo Bay at the Magmell Deep Sea Aquarium, they're on display for all to see—Koutarou's idea of heaven. He's a shy boy, but Koutarou loves sea creatures and just landed a part-time job cleaning the aquarium. Follow Koutarou, his new boss, and all their deep-sea friends as a heartwarming coming-of-age story unfolds.

Some people live to work, others work to live. But Elma works to…eat! Elma is a Harmony Dragon who came to the human world to bring fellow dragon Tohru back home. In order to stay close to Tohru, Elma has taken a job as an office lady (OL). This charming new series from the world of *Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid* follows the 9-to-5 adventures of Elma as she learns to work and eat her way through the OL life. From mixed-up mixers to death marches, Elma learns that being an OL is just as hard as being a dragon…

In early summer, 2nd year of high school, Koguma's mom suddenly leaves, leaving only a note that says "Bye." She is alone, having no parents, no friends, no hobbies. She silently reflects, "I don't have anything." But a chance encounter results in her buying a Honda Super Cub with a disturbing history, and a new life suddenly blossoms open.

It was a life changing incident... Kinaho lived by herself until the day her boyfriend, Akito, suddenly brought home two young boys. The brothers were Akito's relatives and had just lost their parents in a tragic accident. A very serious second-year middle schooler called Touma, his 5-year-old brother Haruhi, and Akito start their life together in Kinaho's house. A series of confusing days gives way to the beginning of their new relationship.

Story about a female bartender and her special "my-pace" bar where she makes cocktails that leave unforgettable taste in her customers hearts.

Hina Tsurugi is a first year student at a coastal high school and regards herself as an indoorsy sort of person. Walking along the embankment, she runs into an older schoolmate, Kuroiwa, who invites her to join the “Teibou” club and start fishing! Surrounded by eccentric club members, how will Hina’s high school life turn out?

An anthology comic of Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou by various mangaka.

The story of two immortal children, beginning at the time in which everything has ended. The innocent older sister Pi that loves to rap, and the introverted younger brother Makki that you can always find reading alone.

Haruno witnesses a mysterious guy crying under the sakura trees. He thought it strange, but who would have thought the guy turns out to be his classmate, Hitose?! Hitose declares that he's going to establish the "Four Seasons Club," with details of club activities being very unclear. But swept up in Hitose's vigor, Haruno joins the club by announcing, "I will be with you!"

A spin-off of Remnant: Jujin Omegaverse about Juda and Daath raising their kids, Hugo and Shaia. The trickster twins take the center stage.

At the end of the Meiji era. Men's story that creates a new breeze in a rustic long-established kimono store. A long-established kimono store Mitsuboshi (Three Stars )that once showed a great bustle. The third son, Tosaburo Hoshino, returned from England for the first time in three years. Although he is eager to make a new “three-star”, he is not welcomed by the shopkeepers. On the other hand, the mysterious man Takataka who seems to know Tora Saburo is moving independently to rebuild the Mitsuboshi business….

The story centers on a single father raising his daughter Akari. The father holds a secret that he must never let Akari find out.

With the ever rising price of housing and properties in Tokyo, the interest in real estate is growing tremendously. Nagase Saichi is a successful and arrogant real estate agent with the aim to become number one real estate agent in all of Tokyo.. He has achieved the best sales records at a top real estate company, Kuchihatcho, by using underhanded tactics and sugarcoated lies. But during an appraisal of an old house, he gets cursed by a God. Now Saichi is unable to lie to his clients and he begins to struggle to sell, but he won't give up so easily. Using his curse of honesty as a weapon, he will tell his customers the whole truth about all the regulations, hardships, complexities and other problems that come with buying and selling real estate. He'll expose all the dirty tricks used by real estate agents to hike up property prices.