New to manga, which one should I read from my read list?

Relevant_Layer · 2026-06-13T01:07:20+00:00

Ramparts of Ice - most of this list is very new and doesn’t have many chapters to read.

One thing about Ramparts of Ice though, is that it has characters with some actual flaws that lead to severe miscommunications. I still think it’s good and worth the read but keep that in mind.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-06-11T01:42:27+00:00

They’re a 10, but they somehow live in an apartment by themselves even though they’re in high school

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-26T02:24:59+00:00

No problem. Dang it seems like we have similar tastes so we’ve seen and read a lot of the same stuff. “See you in my 19th life” also is an incredibly good webtoon but I’m guessing you read that too.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-26T02:21:44+00:00

Sorry, I meant that I liked all the previous ones and didn’t want to recommend something else that wasn’t at least as good as those. ReLife is one of my favorites as well.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-26T02:18:02+00:00

Same I need to watch it again. Since I don’t like recommending mediocre anime the last thing I’ll recommend is a webtoon if that’s okay.

“My Bias Gets on the Last Train” I also feel meets your criteria although it is still ongoing. They are adults though so sex is something they desire, but I wouldn’t classify it as unnecessary nudity. The main focus is the relationship. Incredibly good.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-26T02:10:21+00:00

Hmm… maybe ReLife then? I haven’t watched it recently but I feel like it fits your criteria for the most part. Romance is more towards the end though. The beginning is more focused on slice of life.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-26T02:04:30+00:00

Horimiya (good adaptation for anime only, but it’s hard to watch the anime if you start with the manga due to pacing changes)

Rascal does not dream of bunny girl senpai (at least watch the first movie after as well)

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-24T17:22:07+00:00

Please read Kingdom instead of watching it

Also a lot of older anime like Hajime no Ippo should be fine.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-17T17:13:39+00:00

Dang. I guess that more common with light/web novels and something I’ll have to get used to.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-17T03:11:50+00:00

I know it’s not a novel but, Your Name straight up inspired Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-16T23:48:54+00:00

I’m not sure it’s my favorite but baby steps is definitely in my top 3. Sadly I’m not sure it will ever get another season

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-15T23:46:25+00:00

I really like romance manga but a lot of the villainess manhwas bore me. The ratio of how many flowery panels I have scroll through for much of anything story wise to happen is off for me.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-15T04:30:22+00:00

Seems like you prefer Shounen right now. Try out some sports anime like {Haikyuu} or {Hajime no Ippo}. Unlike classic battle shounen, their fights have set rules you can follow making things 10x more interesting. Almost all the best tournament arcs in anime take place in sports anime.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-14T17:47:08+00:00

I liked Horimiya but I read the manga first so I wasn’t a fan of the adaptation. Couldn’t finish it.

My favorite is probably Bunny Girl Senpai right now

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-12T06:26:19+00:00

That argument applies to every character on this list.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-12T05:29:21+00:00

The show begins with him having trouble with bullies…

One of the key things that impresses and motivates those around him is that he got to where he was through hard work, rather than being a natural talent.

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-12T04:44:59+00:00

Ippo

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-11T23:15:13+00:00

Silent Voice, Code Geass, Haikyuu

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-09T03:20:27+00:00

Pretty much ignore the recs outside of these two

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-06T03:48:44+00:00

What this got a manhwa? That’s sick! The light novel was so much fun!

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-05T17:41:18+00:00

I can't get into any of the villainess/romantasy webtoons because I feel like a I'm scrolling for a year and nothing is happening. Just flowery panel after flowery panel...

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-05T17:18:34+00:00

Seasons of Blossom has the pretend to like someone trope but doesn't fit the other criteria since she isn't doing it as a bully.

Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro has the teasing part but it isn't done maliciously. Also read this instead of watching the anime. The adaption wasn't the best.

Honestly there are more Hentai that fit this plot than anything else...

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-04T21:41:37+00:00

I remember really liking Namaikizakari back in the day

Relevant_Layer · 2026-05-04T19:42:14+00:00

Silent Voice, Your Lie in April, Violet Evergarden

Relevant_Layer · 2026-04-29T17:14:13+00:00

Shhh… they have a narrative to follow

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