Looking for your next romance manga to read this summer? From unexpected body swaps and pretend relationships to fated encounters and love that transcends loneliness, these six recently released and upcoming romance series offer something for every kind of romance fan.
Whether you enjoy heartwarming contemporary love stories, dramatic historical romance, or unusual twists on happily-ever-after, there’s a new series waiting to sweep you off your feet. Here are six romance manga to add to your summer reading list!
The Infamous Couple’s Body Swap
By: shirosaki / OtsukawaRei / namako
What happens when two people who struggle to understand each other suddenly find themselves living in each other’s bodies?
Erna has been branded a “fallen priestess,” but the truth is far different. She possesses miraculous healing abilities that her adoptive father secretly exploited until she could no longer use them. After being married off to Sigrus, a feared margrave known as the “clergy killer,” Erna finds herself lonely and out of place in her new home.
Then, after wishing for somewhere she can truly belong, she wakes up in Sigrus’s body!
Forced to see the world from each other’s perspective, Erna and Sigrus begin discovering feelings neither of them could express before. This unusual body-swap romance combines emotional drama, misunderstandings, and a slow-blooming love story between two people who finally have a chance to understand one another.
Why you’ll love it: A body-swap twist, emotional romance, and two guarded characters gradually learning to open their hearts make this a compelling choice for fans of dramatic romance manga.
Wait, Aren’t We Just Pretending to Date?! My Dreamy Coworker Is Simply Impossible to Resist!
By: AMAKI
After a painful divorce, Chihiro has decided that dating and marriage are firmly behind her. She’s determined to focus on her career instead—until her charming coworker Aizawa steps in to rescue her from an uncomfortable situation.
Aizawa has his own reasons for staying away from romance after his divorce, but he makes Chihiro an unexpected proposal: why not pretend to be lovers?
Of course, pretend relationships have a way of becoming complicated. As Chihiro starts to see the kindness beneath Aizawa’s dreamy exterior, she may discover that this fake relationship isn’t quite as fake as she thought.
Why you’ll love it: If you enjoy office romance, pretend couples, and two people slowly healing from past relationships, this series offers plenty of romantic tension and heartfelt moments.
From Sideshow Attraction to Empress: A Prince Pursued by Death Kisses the Girl With Three Eyes
By: Hidaka
A girl born with a mysterious third eye has spent her life being treated as a sideshow attraction. But the eye that makes her different also possesses a remarkable ability: she can see the time of death of anyone she looks at.
When her traveling troupe visits the royal palace, she reveals her secret to the crown prince—and sees a terrifying vision of his impending assassination.
Rather than turning away from her, the prince reaches out with an extraordinary request: he wants her to become his empress.
This Cinderella-inspired romance sets its heroine on an unexpected path from outcast to potential empress, with a dangerous fate standing between her and the prince who believes in her.
Why you’ll love it: A mysterious heroine, royal romance, a life-or-death prophecy, and a Cinderella-style rise make this an intriguing pick for readers who enjoy dramatic historical-inspired romance.
A Love Stronger Than Misfortune
By: Hisato Tomori
Hirano has always been plagued by inexplicable bad luck. Just when she thinks she’ll have to live with it forever, Nakasone, one of the most popular employees at her company, enters her life.
His straightforward approach catches Hirano off guard, but she soon finds herself falling for him. Unfortunately, even their long-awaited date can’t escape her string of bad luck!
Hirano worries that being around her will only bring misfortune to Nakasone. But he has no intention of letting that stop him. To him, spending time with Hirano isn’t unlucky at all.
This sweet office romance follows two coworkers as they discover that sometimes the right person can make even the worst luck feel a little more manageable.
Why you’ll love it: This is a charming choice for fans of workplace romance, opposites-attract dynamics, and a devoted love interest who refuses to let circumstances get in the way.
Until the Forsaken Girl and the Wolf Become Loving Mates
By: Yu Canola
Twelve years after surviving the fire that destroyed her hometown, Lumia still carries the loneliness and guilt of being the sole survivor.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when she’s ordered to care for a wolf beastkin. Humans fear and discriminate against beastkin, who are unable to communicate with them through words, but Lumia refuses to believe that the wolf in front of her is without feelings.
As she reaches out to him, the two slowly begin to understand one another without sharing a common language. Their bond becomes a source of strength for both of them, helping them escape the loneliness they’ve carried for so long.
Why you’ll love it: A tender romance about trust, compassion, and finding connection in unexpected places, this series is perfect for readers who enjoy unconventional romances and deeply emotional love stories.
Would You Still Love Your Husband in Another Man’s Body?
By: Nagatsuki Kini
Teruya Fujita’s only wish as he lies dying after a terrible accident while heading home to his wife and unborn child is simple: he wants another chance to live.
His wish comes true—but not in the way he expected.
After spending three years in a coma, Teruya awakens in the body of Rei Azuma, the young man involved in the same accident. His original body is gone, and Rei’s soul is nowhere to be found. Now, Teruya must figure out how to live his second chance as someone else.
Then he encounters Sana, his pregnant wife from his former life, now accompanied by a young boy.
Can Teruya find a way to bring happiness back to the family he left behind, even though he no longer looks like the man Sana once knew?
Available August 22nd!
Why you’ll love it: With a body-swap premise, second chances, family drama, and an emotional romance at its core, this series offers a thought-provoking twist on the idea of finding your way back to the people you love.
Find Your Next Summer Romance
From fake dating and office romance to body swaps, royal intrigue, and unconventional love stories, these six new romance manga prove that there are plenty of ways to fall in love this summer.
Looking for something emotional? Try The Infamous Couple’s Body Swap or Would You Still Love Your Husband in Another Man’s Body? Prefer a sweeter workplace romance? A Love Stronger Than Misfortune and Wait, Aren’t We Just Pretending to Date?! might be the perfect match.
And if you’re in the mood for something a little more unusual, From Sideshow Attraction to Empress and Until the Forsaken Girl and the Wolf Become Loving Mates offer romance stories that are anything but ordinary.
Add these new romance manga to your summer reading list and discover your next favorite love story!
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