An Introduction to Josei Manga

This list of the best josei manga will have you addicted from the first chapter. They’ll make you laugh, cry, and warm your heart. Most importantly, you’ll love reading every page!

If you’re tired of the unrealistic romances of shoujo manga, in which a meek high school girl falls for the resident bad boy, it might be time to try Josei Manga.

If this is your first time reading a josei manga and you’re unsure where to begin, we’ve got you covered.

Learn More about the Josei Manga’s History

Which People Should Read Josei Manga?

Everyone can read josei manga! If you enjoy Aggretsuko on Netflix, you should also read the Aggretsuko comics and other manga.

Here are our picks for the top ten best josei manga of all time!

Wash Day by Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith

Who doesn’t like a slice-of-life story about the daily beauty rituals of having Black hair? You follow a young woman named Kimana in Wash Day.

Kimana goes through the process of washing her hair on Sundays and her hair is thick! She spends a lot of time detangling, moisturizing, and conditioning her natural hair while living with her best friend, who also happens to be her roommate.

Nana, Vol. 1 by Al Yazawa

Nana is considered a classic josei manga. It’s the story of two Nana girls who meet on the train and become friends.

One Nana is a musician, whereas the other, who is more feminine in appearance, wish to live a simple life with her boyfriend.

Happy Marriage?!, Vol. 1 by Maki Enjoji

Another classic josei manga. In this manga, a young woman is forced to marry a wealthy man who just happens to also be her boss.

I’ll also add some trigger warnings to this title as well because it has typical sexist tropes, and there is mention of rape by the main character.

Midnight Secretary, Vol. 1 by Tomu Ohmi

A lot of josei manga centers on romance and while this one does too, it also adds some fantasy and vampires into the mix.

Kaya is a secretary who takes pride in being a good employee. She will do almost anything to impress her boss.

Everyone’s Getting Married by Izumi Miyazono

This is another one of my favorite josei manga because it involves a woman named Asuka who has established herself as an independent individual.

After she breaks up with her boyfriend, who didn’t want to be overshadowed by her career achievements, she meets a popular media personality named Ryu. Ryu wants no part of marriage while Asuka thinks marriage is the icing on the cake that is her life.

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Originally published at https://dailytimepoems.com on November 2, 2022.