Putting together this list of Short Romance Manga was really tough. There are so many romance manga out there that it was hard to narrow them down to just 10 recommendations. Specifically listing short (quick read) manga made it easier.
In the list below of 10 short romance manga, I have only listed those that are complete, officially translated and that have fewer than 80 chapters, which means that these manga are easy binge-read pieces.
I hope you enjoy the list, and if you have any recommendations, please let me know in the comments below. I am always on the lookout for fun new reads. No, seriously, always.
I’m a Villainous Daughter, so I’m going to keep the Last Boss
- Chapters: 21
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
- Author: Sarasa Nagase
- Read I’m a Villainous Daughter, so I’m going to keep the Last Boss on Yen Press
Aileen d’Autriche’s engagement ends publicly and humiliatingly, at which point memories of a past life surface. She has been reborn as the villain in an otome game, and the story has her dying at the hands of the demon king in three months. Rather than accept that fate, Aileen sets about making the demon king fall in love with her instead.
Strawberry Love
- Chapters: 50
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life
- Author: Irono
- Read Strawberry Love on Manga Up
Sara Moritani is a 20-year-old university student who returns to the countryside to help her injured grandfather on his strawberry farm. The neighbouring farmer, Minori Sugiura, is 13 years her senior and comes across as difficult to approach at first. As Sara learns the work of the farm from him, she starts seeing past his guarded exterior, and he finds himself drawn to her in return. The age gap makes Minori reluctant to act on his feelings.
Blue Spring Ride
- Chapters: 53
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Shoujo
- Author: Io Sakisaka
- Read Blue Spring Ride on VIZ Media
In middle school, Futaba Yoshioka thought all boys were loud and obnoxious—until she met the quiet and gentle Kou Tanaka. They shared a brief, innocent romance, but before she could confess her feelings, Kou moved away. Now in high school, Futaba has reinvented herself, acting unfeminine to avoid the trouble her cuteness caused her in the past. But when Kou unexpectedly returns, he is not the same boy she once knew. He’s cold, distant, and seems to go by a different name. Determined to understand the boy she fell for, Futaba reaches out, embarking on a poignant story of second chances, rediscovery, and healing old wounds.
Kiss Him, Not Me
- Chapters: 60
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Author: Junko
- Read Kiss Him, Not Me on K MANGA
Kae Serinuma is a devoted fujoshi who loves nothing more than to fantasise about her male classmates in romantic relationships. After the death of her favourite anime character, she locks herself in her room for a week and emerges transformed, having lost a significant amount of weight. Suddenly, the four most popular boys in school are vying for her attention, but all Kae wants is to see them date each other! This wacky and dramatic story follows Kae as she navigates a real-life otome game, caring more about her BL fantasies than the real romance right in front of her.
Wolf Girl and Black Prince
- Chapters: 69
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Shoujo
- Author: Ayuko Hatta
- Read Wolf Girl and Black Prince on VIZ Media
Tired of listening to her friends boast about their boyfriends, high school student Erika Shinohara lies and claims she has a boyfriend too. When her lies begin to unravel, she snaps a picture of a handsome, random boy and passes him off as her doting boyfriend. That boy turns out to be Kyoya Sata, a popular but sadistic student in her school. He agrees to be her fake boyfriend, but for a price: she must become his dog. Erika finds herself at the mercy of this black-hearted prince in a twisted relationship where appearances mean everything.
Waiting for Spring
- Chapters: 48
- Genre: Romance, School, Shoujo
- Author: Anashin
- Read Waiting for Spring on K MANGA
Shy and timid Mitsuki Haruno enters high school determined to change her life and finally make friends. Despite her best efforts, her inability to speak her mind leaves her isolated. By chance, she catches the attention of the four handsome stars of the basketball club: the cool and confident Towa, the gentle Aya, the energetic Rui, and the mature Kyosuke. As she spends more time with them, Mitsuki begins to break out of her shell, but her newfound happiness is complicated when she realises she is falling for one of them.
Millennium Snow
- Chapters: 18
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
- Author: Bisco Hatori
- Read Millennium Snow on VIZ Media
Chiyuki Matsuoka has been hospitalised her entire life with a weak heart, spending her days wishing for a miracle. When the handsome vampire Toya transfers to her school, he reveals his secret: he must find a mate before he turns 18 or he will die. Toya initially hates humans because he fears growing attached to one who will die young, but Chiyuki is not afraid of death.
Rainbow Days
- Chapters: 80
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life
- Author: Minami Mizuno
- Read Rainbow Days on VIZ Media
This story revolves around the daily lives of four high school boys with contrasting personalities: the hopeless romantic Natsuki, the sadistic Keiichi, the playboy Tomoya, and the otaku Tsuyoshi. Together, they support each other through the ups and downs of school life, unrequited love, and friendship. As Natsuki pines for the sweet Anna from another class, his friends find themselves in their own romantic entanglements. “Rainbow Days” is a lighthearted and heartwarming tale about the bonds of friendship and the journey to finding love.
The Young Master’s Revenge
- Chapters: 22
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
- Author: Meca Tanaka
- Read The Young Master’s Revenge on VizMedia
When Leo was a young boy, he had his pride torn to shreds by Tenma, a girl from a wealthy background who was always getting him into trouble. Now, years after his father’s successful clothing business has made him the heir to a fortune, he searches out Tenma to enact a dastardly plan: he’ll get his revenge by making her fall in love with him!
Firefly Wedding
- Chapters:79
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Author: Oreco Tachibana
- Read on Comikey
Koume is offered up in marriage to a demon lord in a remote mountain estate, entering a world that operates by rules very different from her own. Her new husband is not what she expected, and neither is life in the estate he presides over. The series is a slow-burning historical romance with a supernatural setting, and much of its appeal lies in watching Koume find her footing in a household full of unusual residents while her relationship with her husband develops quietly in the background.
Romance manga is one of those genres where the longer series can feel like a commitment, which is part of why this list was worth putting together. All ten of these have a proper ending, which means no waiting and no wondering how the story resolves. Whether you work through the whole list or just pick one for a lazy afternoon, there is something here for most moods.
As always, if there is a short romance manga you think belongs on a list like this, drop it in the comments. I read every suggestion.
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