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If you've had enough life and love experience to have a decent understanding of how things actually work (and how they don't), you realize that the way manga and anime typically portray romance is lacking, to say the least. And also generally horrible, if I'm being honest. But some are clearly written by people who know what's up—and you should check them out.

This is a list of printed works featuring characters who:
* exhibit authentic romantic chemistry with each other;
* have charisma and/or sex appeal and aren't afraid to use it;
* are able to hold mutually engaging conversations on different subjects;
* have three-dimensional personalities that are interesting and relatable outside the context of their relationships;
* go above and beyond the stale tropes in their relationship;
* otherwise behave like people tend to in non-imaginary relationships.

Includes well-written same-sex/LGBTI romance that complies with the principles above.

Includes stories that explore toxic/unhealthy relationships and relationships that don't end well but are still true to the real-world experience.

Includes stories that aren't completely focused on romance but have it as one of the core elements of the storytelling and character progression.

More entries will be added in the future. Existing entries are subject to revision.

This list constitutes my personal views and stances. Feel free to shoot me suggestions via DMs but make sure you have a convincing argument if it's not something that's already on my main manga/anime list. I don't promise it'll end up here but I will consider all suggestions.

This list is printed-works-only because many of these don't have an anime equivalent and I don't want to multiply effort. Entries that have anime adaptations may be experienced better as such (I have noted it in the descriptions where applicable).

Honorable anime-only and anime-original mentions: Mind Game, Furiko, Steins;Gate.

mangas that i don't feel uncomfortable reading :)

i accept other sugestions in the comments <3
(if you disagree, please also tell me here why)

A collection of romantic comedies set in the office / workplace.

These are light hearted stories about people trying to balance both their relationships and work life.

Updates still to come!

Hope you enjoy :3

Let's clarify: this is not just "hentai", this is smut. Most of these are josei (women oriented) (but I am a guy and really liked some of those) and have "some sorta" plot and not just "let's jump into bed asap".

Ecchi scenes are pretty nice imo, stories' quality varies from "pretty okay" to "oh God at least art is good".

All of these stories are ML + FL, no yaoi or yuri. No ecchi shonen/harems neither.

Other manga/manhwa, that is not on MAL database:

1) Vampire-sama ga Akiramenai!
2) Kinyoubi no Baby Violet
3) One more time
4) Kekkon Shitanode, Sex Yuukyuu Kudasai!
5) A Dream Between The Sheets
6) Shojo Kon ~Kohinata Fuufu Wa Shite Mitai~
7) Seikoui Wo Zentei To Shitaosasoidesu Ka?
8) Moumate Wa Dekinai (+ Loxse Night)
9) Inukai-san wa Kakure Dekiai Joushi ~ Konya dake wa “Suki” o Gaman Dekimasen!
10) Don't xxxx Where You Work
11) Yume Kara Samete mo Soba ni Ite

Collection of Romance Manga and Comedy Manga with Romantic subtext.

These are manga that are super wholesome and sweet!

The primary focus of these tend to be romance, family or other relationships. There may be a subplot, or an occasional serious scene here and there, but the vast majority of the manga is wholesome and adorable!

11/13/22: Thanks to LeturLefr for contributing!

These are manga where the main couple is already dating from the start, or they get together within just a few chapters of the story!

Check out part 1 if you want more. https://myanimelist.net/stacks/7922

(Ignore my ratings, you should dictate the enjoyment yourself)
What definitely makes manga great would be that it goes over a broad range of themes/topics. Manga isn't afraid of addressing taboo topics, nor does it avoid concepts that most other entertainment mediums WOULDN'T DARE to touch. They also provide an imaginative exploration of how the Japanese perceive these topics. We rarely get cultural perspectives on certain topics.
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Includes topics that are rare in animanga compared to other mediums.

[the top 1 mal romantic comedy stack!]
this stack is basically for beginners who are *new* to romantic comedy manga. find the classics to get you started on your new journey but if you are already seasoned then go to the link down below.

stack for veterans:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/16920

[daily updates!]
this stack is ideal for - both - veterans and beginners alike, providing classy romantic comedy manga tropes/plots for the former and a way to skip to the next level for the latter.

stack for beginners:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/16919

Mangas featuring adult female leads
No smut (ง ื▿ ื)ว


Part 1: ↓↓↓
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21316
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37901

No NTR , no cheating, no one-siding ,no triangle or Affairs... Both parties know that they are in love... No fucking Annoying Oblivious .....

... These are Pure Wholesome light-hearted cute somewhat mature romantic stories to warm our hearts .

My top 5 favorite mangas that I recommend to those who love the romance genre!

Ase to Sekken - A great slice of life-comedy that will never leave you bored!

Harumatsu Bokura - Teenagers guiding through relationships in high school with a spice of basketball hehe.

Yubisaki to Renren - He learns sign language just for her!!

Unmei no Hito ni Deau Hanashi - mysterious handsome guy hehehehe

Houkago, Koishita. - Mysterious guy who plays high school volleyball hehehe.

Manga focusing on adult characters in their twenties, thirties etc who are working in the workplace or maybe unemployed.
Slice of Life, Drama or Romance. Some are like "adult coming-of-age".

The title says it all people

wholesome, happy titles to read and reread when depressed or exhausted. lots of slice of life, iyashikei, and cute, mindless, fluff