Media targeting women roughly 18-40
Top 20 Josei Manga to read
- 1. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)
- 2. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
- 3. Cheating Men Must Die
- 4. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo
- 5. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
- 6. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda
- 7. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
- 8. The Legendary Beasts Animal Hospital
- 9. Haikaburi Reijou to Iki Okure Moto Ou Taishi no Kekkon
- 10. Age of Arrogance
- 11. Yeobo, Na Paeopalgeyo
- 12. Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
- 13. Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya
- 14. Juinnimeul Jabameongneun Bangbeop
- 15. As the Heart Led
- 16. The Duke and The Fox Princess
- 17. Hwangjewa Hamkke Tarakagetseumnida
- 18. Neoui Aiga Aniya
- 19. Akdangui Nunaneun Oneuldo Gotongbatgo
- 20. Pokgun Nampyeoni Eojjeonji Josinhaejyeotda
1. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)

Helmut was a child who had been abandoned in the Demonic Beast Forest at birth.
Raised by Demonic Beasts, the first human that he met was the Sword Saint Darien.
Little did Helmut know that the chance encounter would soon shake the foundation of his fate…
“Grow stronger If you want to get out of here.”
The boy who’d lived like a beast was thrown into the human world!
He possessed overwhelming swordsmanship, outstanding looks and sharp intelligence, but there was one thing he lacked: humanity.
I am no longer a prey. I am now a predator!
Helmut (Kim Nan Sae) is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Helmut (Honyo), Helmut: The Forsaken Child
2. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun

‘How long have I been laying down at home…?’ Han Jia, who is turning 32 this year , suffers because of the pressure given by people around her that keep telling her to get married. Around the same time, Jin Mincheol, her childhood friend who came to Jia’s hometown for holiday, is having the same problem. Then, the two people got married just like that. Now that they have married….. ‘Huh? We match each other more than i thought?’
Source: MU
Maybe Meant to Be is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Accidentally Heavenly Match, Match Made in Heaven by Chance
3. Cheating Men Must Die

One moment oppressing scum yields a moment of satisfaction. Continuously oppressing scum yields continuous satisfaction. Our female main lead, Su Lüxia is bound to the Second Female Lead Counterattack System and transmigrates to several small worlds. Using elaborate means, she beats up countless cheating bastards and bitches. Su Lüxia: "Only a cheating bastard's tears of remorse, and the pained moans of a bitch unable to get what she wants bring me solace." System: "Has my host tapped into her humanity today? Nope."
Cheating Men Must Die is currently publishing .
4. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo

Do-Hee lived as a pushover, died miserably, and was reborn in a novel as a notorious villainess. But it turns out that her new life is not without its perks, as Deborah Seymour is also the richest villain alive. Now, all that's left for her to do is lay low and enjoy her carefree lifestyle... if not for the fact that Deborah is fated to be sent to a monastery! Will this ex-doormat find a way to avoid yet another tragic ending, or will the challenges of being a villainess be too much for her?
The Perks of Being a Villainess is currently publishing . It is also Known as: What's Wrong with Being the Villainess?, Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?, 當個惡女輕鬆又愉快, เป็นนางร้ายก็สบายดีนะคะ, What's Wrong With Being the Villainess?, 因为是恶女所以很舒服, 当恶女很舒服很好啊?, Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?
5. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!

“A useless thing like you has no value in our family. Take this money and leave immediately!” “Yes! Goodbye!” She became the incompetent villainess who commits wrongdoings in order to earn the love of her fiance, the male lead. Her reputation was already at rock bottom and the main characters, who can’t live without each other, are having an affair. “Getting kicked out and receiving money is good enough!” So after she was kicked out, she set up a stationery store in front of a school. She reminisces of snacks, beer candy, and even bubbles! Just you wait, kids! But… somehow her young customers are a little weird? “I’ll find you a handsome and modest man, and not someone who has an affair like my brother!” “Ha, then what about my brother, the crown prince?” The great magic swordsman, the next crown prince, the villainous tower master, and finally, the hidden villain...
The Villainess's Stationery Shop is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Please Don't Come to the Evil Lady's Stationery Store!, Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Store!, A papelaria da vilã, Cửa hàng văn phòng phẩm của ác nữ, Jangan kunjungi toko alat tulis wanita jahat!, Kötü kadının sevimli mağazası!, La papeterie de la méchante, Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Shop!, Por favor, não venha para a papelaria da vilã!, Đừng đến văn phòng phẩm của ác nữ!, Не приходьте в канцелярський магазин лиходійки!!, อย่ามาร้านเครื่องเขียนของนางร้ายกันเลยนะ!, 悪女の駄菓子屋へようこそ, 請勿進入惡女文具店!, 请不要来恶女的文具店!
6. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda

Transmigrating into the main character of your favorite book sounds like a dream come true, but knowing Viola Vellatoux grows to be disappointed in her ending, Arin Han sets out to rewrite the story. However, her adoptive family will not hesitate to assassinate one another in their fight for control. The new Viola needs to use her wits to convince everyone that she has what it takes while remaining true to her goal. Further complicating her schemes, the male lead looks eerily familiar and has a strange effect on her when she gets too close.
The Unintentionally Ideal Adopted Daughter is currently publishing . It is also Known as: I Played the Role of the Adopted Daughter Too Well, 過度稱職的養女, 完美演绎养女角色, 过分扮演了领养女儿的角色, ฉันเล่นบทลูกสาวบุญธรรมได้ดีเกินไปซะแล้ว
7. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda

Of course it would be like this, I’m not the main character in my new life either. Even though I knew that I was just the Villainess in this cliche story who dies at the hands of her husband at the end, I thought I could make it work as a new opportunity to live a new life after having an unjust death before, ¡Or at least that was until I realized that I might can’t get out of the flow of the original storyline!. But if I’m going to die just like the original Villainess, ¡Then I’ll at least give a kiss to my extremely handsome husband!.He’s going to learn how to treat me right despite being the “Flower like snake woman of the Rigelhof family that he thinks I am”, And who knows? Since I’m the one in this body… maybe the plot of the story could actually change?
Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story is currently publishing . It is also Known as: I Thought It Was a Common Isekai Story, I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration
8. The Legendary Beasts Animal Hospital

Paris-flying veterinarian named after new recruits! Kim A-young, head of the animal hospital who is struggling with loans. One day you get a phone call. "Do you see reptiles there?" I'm doing reptile therapy, which is not my major for a living. It's a reptile for use, isn't it? A blue dragon is here to see a doctor! Ahyoung Animal Hospital, where word of mouth went out when she treated him after a faint blast. New patients line up. Looking at the animals in a state of unimaginable identity, Ah-yeong was briefly taken into consideration for their generous medical expenses. "Monster? Blue Dragon? I don't know! Money is the best!" The veterinarian's new medical device. Will Ahyoung be able to treat special patients safely and return to a peaceful daily life?
The Legendary Beasts Animal Hospital is currently publishing . It is also Known as: An Animal Hospital in the Border Area, An Animal Hospital Near The Border Area
9. Haikaburi Reijou to Iki Okure Moto Ou Taishi no Kekkon

The Kingdom of Belveron flourishes with the power of water magic used by the Vilcast Family, earning it the title of "Land of Beautiful Waters." However, Lara, the daughter of the Vilcast family, unable to use water magic, lived being treated with disdain by her family as the shame of the household.
One day, a proposal of marriage from the Kingdom of Tulumhut, which is struggling with water pollution, arrives at the Vilcast household. The Kingdom of Tulumhut arranged a political marriage, investing considerable wealth, to save their homeland using the power of water magic. The other party is the 38-year-old bachelor "Former Crown Prince who has fallen behind." However, the Vilcast family plans to force the useless Lara onto the marriage proposal, instead of her step-sister, Mary, who excels in water magic.
Lara ends up marrying into the Kingdom of Tulumhut to save the nation as the "Goddess of Water." What awaits Lara, who cannot use water magic?
Useless Cinderella's Feeble Attempt to Save the Kingdom is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 灰かぶり令嬢と行き遅れ元王太子の結婚, Haikaburi Reijou to Iki Okure Moto Ou Taishi no Kekkon
10. Age of Arrogance

The lord of Pervaz, who led the 28-year war to victory, Asha Pervaz.
For Pervaz, who was devastated by the long war, Asha heads to the imperial family to receive the victory reward promised by the emperor. However, the only reward that came back was the "right to choose a marriage partner."
As the best choice, Asha pointed out the Duke of Carlisle Haven, the first prince who had recently been deprived of the title of crown prince. If she was refused, she intended to receive compensation from the emperor...
"Marquise Perbaz. I will accept your marriage proposal."
Contrary to expectations, the Duke of Carlisle accepted Asha's choice. Promising tremendous support for Pervaz...!
Age of Arrogance is currently publishing . It is also Known as: City of Arrogance, The Age of Arrogance, The Era of Pride, अहङ्कारको युग, ยุคแห่งความโอหัง, 傲慢的时代
11. Yeobo, Na Paeopalgeyo

Although Baroness Cassia is on her deathbed, she’s relieved that it means she’s finally free from her loveless marriage to her mercenary husband, Zester. Oh, how she regrets her tireless efforts to keep his territory afloat! If only she had taken more time for herself. Her wish becomes reality when Cassia wakes up to find herself ten years back in the past. With this second chance, she’s determined to live a stress-free life. But can Cassia find the courage to rebel against Zester? Or is she doomed to repeat her nightmare of a past life?
Baroness Goes on Strike is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Honey, I'm Going on Strike, あなた!私、ストライキします, Anata! Watashi, Strike Shimasu, ที่รักคะ ชาตินี้ฉันจะไม่ทำงาน
12. Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun

In a world where animal people and humans cohabit with each other, Chief Constable Alice Sherlock is just a cowardly police officer. But one day, a strange turn event roped her into a robbery that is far more complex than it first seemed.
Published as a digital doujin manga.
Alice Sherlock: The Rubious Nebula is finished and has 1 Volumes and null Chapters. It is also Known as: アリス・シャーロック:ルビー色の星雲, Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
13. Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya

Her fiance, her sister, and her parents. Ariadne returns 14 years from the past, the day she was cast aside by everyone. "Shit! I am trying to court you right now!" From her fiance, who acted much different than he did in the past, "Don't cry, Ariadne. Don't you know how pretty you are to me?" to the kind Prince, who fell for her at first sight. This time, she will get revenge on everyone and become Queen.
Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Sister, I Am the Queen in This Life, Nesta Vida, eu serei a Rainha, In This Life, I’ve Become The Queen
14. Juinnimeul Jabameongneun Bangbeop

Dame Elle, the deputy commander of The Order of November, has her heart broken when she discovers her fiancé is in love with someone else. After a night of heavy drinking to wash away the pain, she wakes up the next morning in the bed of Sir Theodore, more widely known as the kingdom’s mad dog! Adding more to the confusion, Theodore keeps calling Elle his “master” and has been appointed as the deputy commander’s aide without her knowledge. But despite his wolfish reputation, Theodore acts oddly tame when it comes to the dame he serves. Just what intentions could this knight be hiding behind his sharp-toothed grin?
How to Prey on Your Master is currently publishing . It is also Known as: How to Prey on the Master
15. As the Heart Led

Yi-jae, who has been reincarnated as Hailey, the daughter of a noble family who threw herself into the river just before the royal marriage, now sees restless spirits that should never be seen behind the king! Days are spent struggling to exorcise the restless spirits that crowd around King Roderick. As Roderick spends time with Yi-jae, he starts to notice strange changes in his mental clarity and physical condition…
As the Heart Led is currently publishing . It is also Known as: As Your Heart Leads You, Follow Your Heart (Tildakim), Where the Heart Leads, Where Your Heart Leads You
16. The Duke and The Fox Princess

Princess Eristella was the picture of nobility, an archmage with unparalleled talent. She lived her life without a care and none could humble her, that is until a curse turned her into a small fox.
The Duke and The Fox Princess is currently publishing . It is also Known as: The Grand Duke’s Fox Princess
17. Hwangjewa Hamkke Tarakagetseumnida

“You, too, will be corrupted. Then I will make it all come true.”
If I had only joined hands with him and agreed to become his mistress then, could I have lived a little longer?
At least I would not have know the pain of my eyes being gouged out. But instead I shouted: “I refuse. I will not betray my country”, not realizing that my country, my family, had betrayed me long ago.
Sacrificed, used, abandoned, and finally executed by my own family... I only realized after returning to 10 years in the past that the reason why you wanted me to stand by your side is because you and I were so much alike.
Let us fall together this time.
I Will Fall With the Emperor is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Впасти разом з імператором, お求め頂いた暴君陛下の悪女です
18. Neoui Aiga Aniya

Kalia is a war hero, and commander that put an end to the past war, but one day, she finds out that she's... pregnant?! Of all people, the father of the baby is Simon Terroan, her best friend and archmage, whom she spent a single passionate night with. Believing that Simon doesn't want the baby, Kalia hides the truth of her pregnancy, then retires from her job and disappears while Simon is away in order to have her baby. The truth is that Simon has loved Kalia, more than anyone else, and so, the frantic search for her begins.
Source: MU
The Baby Isn't Yours is currently publishing . It is also Known as: It's Not Your Child, 这不是你的孩子
19. Akdangui Nunaneun Oneuldo Gotongbatgo

Lydia thought she'd finally get to live a life of luxury after being reborn as a noble in a magical world. Little did she know, she's actually a side character in a novel doomed to die at the hands of Ash, the merciless, psychopathic villain. Her best shot at escaping is to have the heroine distract him while she tries to run away. But the only problem is... the heroine keeps dying! With a limited number of magic tricks up her sleeve and her quick wit, will Lydia ever make her great escape?
Lydia's Great Escape is currently publishing . It is also Known as: The Villain’s Sister Suffers Today, The Villain's Sister Is Suffering Again Today
20. Pokgun Nampyeoni Eojjeonji Josinhaejyeotda

Eurenia, the eldest daughter of Count Vincent. It is well known that she lost her sight and voice when she saved her godfather Euclid from a fire. But the truth behind it is that she self-medicated to harm her body.
Using this as an excuse to marry the godfather’s son, duke Euclid. But in the end, she was used like a puppet in the earl’s hands, then discarded and died as a side effect of the drug.
She thought that was the end, but no. When she opened her eyes, she was back 4 months ago. She thought that now she must divorce the duke, who was forced to marry her. Then go find a cure…
“Is the reason you’ve been avoiding me all this time just because you’re afraid of being discovered?” His purple pupils persistently carved into her body.
“Isn’t it because you hate me?” Suddenly his eyes turned red.
“Can I come near you now?” The ears are also red.
Pokgun Nampyeoni Eojjeonji Josinhaejyeotda is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Somehow, My Tyrant Husband Has Became Cautious, My Tyrant's Husband Somehow Became Cautious