TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

Lutia, the first princess of the Kingdom of Fatishia, meets Alicia, a marquis’s daughter who tearfully declares, “I absolutely don’t want to become a villainess!” Alicia reveals her tragic fate—she’s destined to become the fiancée of Lutia’s half-brother, Lyle, only to be cast aside and ultimately executed. Moved by her story, Lutia decides to act. Not only does she vow to change Alicia’s future, but she also sets out to prevent the death of her father, the king, and stop her older brother from succumbing to a deadly illness.

‘Am I going to die just trying to buy a house?!’ Lured by a high salary, maid Lucy travels all the way to a remote mansion. Her employer? A half-dragon named Ska, infamous for being completely insane. ‘The pay includes putting up with his temper, right? That’s a pretty fair deal!’ Smashing up the house on a whim? Kicking her out just because he hates her hair color? As long as she treats it like a service fee, she can endure it! But wait... when she looks closer, there’s something kind of cute about her master... Huh? The way he looks at her is starting to change...? No way~. Our master hates humans!

Lilirucia, the daughter of a marquis, accidentally scarred her younger sister’s face as a child. Wracked with guilt, she spent years giving in to her sister’s every whim—until she found herself painted as the most wicked noblewoman in the kingdom. When her sister gets married, Lilirucia decides to finally stop playing the scapegoat. But her sister, jealous and unstable, accuses her of attempted poisoning—and curses her into the form of a cat! Now framed for a royal crime she didn’t commit, Lilirucia is stuck in feline form… until she’s rescued by Prince Gerald, the overly affectionate heir to the throne—who just so happens to be obsessed with cats. If she turns back into a human, she faces execution for a crime she didn’t commit. If she stays a cat… she may just die from too much royal pampering!? A fluffy, magical romantic comedy about a cursed villainess and the crown prince who loves cats a little too much!

While on his way home from an interview, unemployed, unmotivated, jaded 18-year-old Inumata Shinogi encounters the beautiful lady and evil spirit Yaerknacht Finsternnis. She demands him to either marry her or die on the spot. He must command the battle against enemies of humanityーthe apostles of god (Highlander), and save the world with his wife!! Battle fantasy with the infatuated strongest kuudere beauty, start!

Everything we do unconsciously changes the world!! Mateo is reincarnated and picked up by a nobleman, who dotes on him and allows his abilities to blossom. He can hatch a dragon egg in an instant and use ancient magic. Hearing rumors of his great magical powers, the emperor comes to investigate, but it turns out that the emperor is actually a girl disguised as a man…!?

It’s been six months since Aini Mikkola—a baron’s illegitimate daughter and trainee saint from the countryside—entered the Royal Academy. The male students are charmed by her innocent cuteness, while the noble ladies are scandalized by her disregard for noble manners. Among them, three ladies—each soon dubbed “villainesses” in whispers, like in popular stories—begin to draw attention: Seraphina, the crown prince’s fiancée and a marquis’s daughter known for her unmatched virtue. Sandra, a proud and dignified viscount’s daughter from a newly wealthy family built by sharp business sense. Bernadetta, a brilliant young lady from a politically powerful marquis house, closely tied to the royal family. When these so-called villainesses face off against the “trainee saint” Aini… what path will each of them choose? This is the story of noblewomen labeled “villainesses,” and the pride and choices they refuse to compromise.

17-year-old Kaito has someone he can never forget—his first love, Haruka. Haruka passed away when they were children, and ever since then, Kaito has lived his life without falling in love again. One day, he hears someone calling his name. Drawn by the mysterious voice, he finds himself entering a bookstore. The moment he picks up a certain “book,” Kaito is suddenly transported to another world. And waiting for him there is... a little demon lord who looks exactly like Haruka!?

"While working overseas, career woman Kang Min crosses paths with a charming Japanese man, Shibasaki Ken, during a chance encounter on the street. What was meant to be a one-night fling takes an unexpected turn when she runs into him again the next day—this time, at her workplace. This story explores the sweet, messy aftermath of a night that was supposed to mean nothing."

When I drag my tired body home after a long day at work, she's always there—waiting with a smile. The saintess. Every day with her is full of sweet, heart-melting moments.

When I opened my eyes, I’d become the top dog of the prison cell?! I was isekai'd into a book, but… hey, hold on a minute. What am I supposed to do if I’ve been transported 10 years before the original story even starts? The setting: a prison. The problem is, this place is even more savage than a jungle! And so, after tumbling and struggling for 10 years. I, became the boss of the cell. * “Hey, Mint. Cut it out. Seriously.” “I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about, sir.” I’d become a laid-back, good-for-nothing kind of boss. But I’m fine with it. It’s the privilege of being a seasoned pro. “I’ll have you declared dead on paper. In return, you have to do a job for me.” “I’m afraid I don’t know what you mean, sir.” Then, an unbelievable opportunity presented itself. “Help me, and I’ll let you out.” “What is your command, master?” “……” The warden of the prison ordered me, the one who’d become its resident psycho. “The new inmate arriving soon—make him the new top dog of this prison.” They call it a prison, but this place is a lawless zone. If I can make one man the boss here, I can finally get out. “However, the place you need to go is a men's prison.” “...Huh? How am I supposed to go in with something I don’t have?” “With a disguise, of course! A disguise!” But, what do you know? Turns out the new guy is the original story's male lead.

Anna's childhood was marked by tragedy when she witnessed her mother's death in a traffic accident. Years later, a fortunate lottery win allows her to fulfill a dream: opening a candy shop filled with memories of her mother. But the grand opening takes an unexpected turn. Stepping through the shop door, Anna finds herself transported into the world of her favorite web novel! Renaming herself Dorothy, she decides to continue her business in this new reality. Fate soon leads her to the novel's male protagonist, the First Prince Luca. However, the arrival of the assassin Julian brings danger, and Dorothy must now fight to protect both her beloved shop and the prince she's come to know.

Welcome to the Dreambeast Continent— a world split in two: the Human Realm, where culture, entertainment, and food thrive… and the Dreambeast Realm, a wild and perilous domain. Dreambeasts are mysterious, dangerous entities born from the collective dreams of humanity. Though powerful, they lack intelligence and cannot adapt to the human world. If they cross into the Human Realm, their powers are drastically weakened, which has kept both worlds in peaceful non-interference for tens of thousands of years. But that peace is suddenly shattered— A mysterious organization has emerged, destabilizing the long-standing balance. Now, the once-separate worlds teeter on the edge of all-out conflict. Who are the enemies? What do they want? And who will rise to defend the boundary between dreams and reality?

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Rahee just wanted to live a normal life—but ever since she was young, she could see things she shouldn’t. To escape a life of being shunned by her peers, she transferred to a school in Seoul. But why did the person she fell in love with at first sight have to be a ghost? Rahee eventually falls for the relatively kind Suho, but she’s terrified of being seen as a weirdo again. Yet Suho’s presence is actually a blessing for her. When she’s with him, she can’t see other ghosts. Rahee wants to use him to fight off the spirits, and Suho asks her to help him move on peacefully. Just when she’s trying to help Suho pass on, she gets entangled with the prickly Hanul too? A romance begins with a peaceful passing on!

Women are nothing more than tools for giving birth to children!" Ava, a princess of the Lorraine Empire—where discrimination against women runs rampant—is treated as a “worthless princess,” regarded even lower than a servant simply because of her gender. While being whipped by her brother, Prince Aaron, the shock causes Ava to recall memories of her past life, where she was overworked and ultimately killed by both her boss and her brother. Realizing that if things continue this way, she may die once again, Ava resolves to change her fate. To protect herself and gain her freedom, she decides to overthrow her brother and become the empire’s first female emperor. Thus begins the survival tale of the scorned princess within the imperial palace! Winner of the Special Prize in the Comico x Nola “Vertical Color Manga Original Contest.

Raised as a boy since birth to become the heir of the prestigious Esthos family, Noa grew up disciplined, fearless, and hidden behind a male persona. But when her younger brother is born, Noa is cast out and joins the military—where she rises through the ranks with outstanding achievements, all while hiding her true identity. Her next assignment? Joining the elite unit tasked with protecting Prince Johan—a beautiful, charismatic noble known as a shameless flirt and manipulative genius. Noa finds him infuriating at first... but the more she serves under him, the more she sees the heart behind the charm. She vowed loyalty as a knight—but never expected to risk her heart. A romantic military fantasy about a crossdressing knight, a brilliant prince, and the battlefield between duty and desire.

Rui hates his retail job and has been finding solace from his local barista, Kouta, on the commute home. One charming gesture from him sparks a deeper interest—now Rui's weekly visits have quickly become daily, and his desire to become closer is growing even quicker.

I have been reincarnated as the "villain", Ione, in a novel famous for its complicated plot. In order to avoid the death ending and to protect my beloved son Edwin, I have entered into a contract marriage with Duke Carian until the main heroine appears. Unlike the original villain Ione, I have tried hard to be a good duchess and a kind mother to Edwin. However, when the time for the main heroine to appear finally comes, just as I was about to quietly divorce and leave the stage of the story, her fiancé says, "Ione, you can never leave me. I have fallen in love with you." "Mother! Please... don't get divorced. If you get divorced, I will follow you!" Before I knew it, the pushy duke and my adorable son had begun to interfere with the divorce...!? It was supposed to start as a contract marriage, but for some reason I can't let go - the beginning of a romance fantasy that is sure to be turbulent!

"Now, please listen to my request," Megumi, a 32-year-old female doctor, was shaken by the request of her partner of seven years, saying, "I have another person I want to protect." This is the start of a turbulent love, heart wringing comedy dedicated to independent women!

Kogami Kii hates his normal everyday life and wishes for something to happen. One day in the middle of class, he looks out the window and sees his teacher's head explode when a little girl hits it. He goes to the bathroom to calm himself, but when he gets back to the classroom, he finds most of his classmates killed by the same little girl

This is a charming work that was very loosely based on the life of Heian era author and poet, Sei Shonagon. The 27-year-old Shonagon, depicted here as a sort of medieval NEET, manages to land a job as the private tutor of a beautiful and refined 13-year-old, Princess Teishi. There are also a number of other quirky court ladies, some of whom have their eyes on Shonagon...

Selah Solis, a young girl, who has fallen rock bottom while striving to be recognized by her clan; learning, training, yet nothing seems to appease them. However, everything changes when she discovers a unique ability that has been lost since the beginnings of her clan, a prophesied power that may finally gave her the recognition she wants. With the Solis festival now on arrival, she believes this is her best chance of earning the clan’s approval.

Kaoru Kunou, a former legend known as the "Dungeon Maniac," is now, for certain reasons, a bottom-tier explorer. Though worn out by reality, he continues to chase the fleeting dreams and youth of his past. One day, by chance, he saves S-class gal streamer Shion from a crisis, and she falls for him at first sight. Initially flustered by Shion’s overwhelmingly bright and charming advances, Kaoru gradually finds himself healed and drawn to her. Eventually, the two form a temporary mentor-student duo and set out to challenge the depths of a dungeon tied to their pasts, but what lies ahead!?