Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2026 Rankings Are Here!
The results are in! The popular guidebook magazine Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga is Amazing!) has just unveiled its highly anticipated reader rankings for 2026. This annual list is a great pulse check on what titles are currently capturing the hearts of manga fans, compiling separate top 20 charts voted on by male and female readers.
Let’s dive in and see which series are making waves this year.
The Top Picks for Male Readers
Taking the coveted number one spot for the guys is Hon nara Uru hodo. It’s followed closely by “Danmitsu” in second place and the baseball-themed San-kyuu Pitch rounding out the top three. Interestingly, we see a tie for fourth place between the action-packed Madan no Ichi and the seemingly sweeter Mii-chan to Yamada-san.
Here’s the full breakdown of the male readers’ top 20:
| Rank | Manga Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hon nara Uru hodo |
| 2 | “Danmitsu” |
| 3 | San-kyuu Pitch |
| 4 | Madan no Ichi |
| 4 | Mii-chan to Yamada-san |
| 6 | Jashin no Bentouya-san |
| 7 | Miharu no Senjou |
| 8 | Midori no Yokan-tachi |
| 9 | Dokagui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san |
| 10 | Kaijuu wo Kaibou suru |
| 11 | Dig It |
| 12 | Soiui Ie no Ko no Hanashi |
| 13 | Silver Mountain |
| 14 | Riot |
| 14 | Nba! |
| 16 | Atarashii Tomodachi ka wa Jirou Tanhenshuu |
| 17 | Kappa no Karty to Tatari-domo no Ai |
| 18 | Alice, Dokomademo |
| 19 | The Backlasher |
| 19 | Namae no Nai Byouki |
The Top Picks for Female Readers
On the female readers’ side, the slice-of-life story Hanbun Kyoudai claims the top position. It’s chased by Sukima in second and Kishou Tenten in third. The list shows a three-way tie for eighth place, highlighting a diverse range of tastes from fantasy to revenge tales and office romances.
Check out the complete list of favorites among female readers:
| Rank | Manga Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hanbun Kyoudai |
| 2 | Sukima |
| 3 | Kishou Tenten |
| 4 | Tamon-san no Okashi na Tomodachi |
| 5 | Shiokaze to Ryuu no Sumika |
| 6 | Nagi no Oitoma |
| 7 | Ringo no Kuni no Jona |
| 8 | Orizuru |
| 8 | Akuyaku Reijou no Naka no Hito: Danzai sareta Tenseisha no Tame Usotsuki Heroine ni Fukushuu Itashimasu |
| 8 | Host to Shachiku |
| 11 | Toshoshitsu no Kihara-san |
| 11 | Anata no Oshiro no Kobito-san: Gohan Kudasai, Hatarakimasu |
| 13 | Genki de Ite ne |
| 13 | Tsukumogomi |
| 15 | Otto no Yuigon ga “Doujinshi Kake” Datta Mono de |
| 15 | Koisuru Lip Tint |
| 15 | Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo |
| 18 | Sora Iro Sin Gyou |
| 18 | Uesugi-kun wa Onnanoko wo Yametai |
| 18 | Sou desu, Watashi ga Biyou Baka desu |
Discover More
These rankings offer a fantastic snapshot of the current manga landscape. Whether you’re looking for your next favorite series or just curious about trends, there’s plenty to explore here.
You can find the official announcement and more details in the latest issue of the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! magazine.
Source: Official Magazine Page
Curious about last year’s winners? You can look back at the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2025 rankings.
