Isekai was the most Popular Manga Genre in 2025 in Japan

Isekai continues to be a strong genre among manga consumers in Japan. A Japanese company that offers e-book services released its annual store ranking from Comic C’moA, and isekai was the most popular manga genre in 2025.

The genre was widely read by both men and women throughout 2025. Among women, isekai, fantasy, and motherhood/child-rearing themes stood out. Among male readers, isekai, battle/suspense, and drama were the most popular.

Isekai was the most Popular Manga Genre in 2025 in Japan

Check out the top three titles in each category below.

Manga for Girls:

Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind! (Arase Yahiro, Hareta Jun)

2 – To Sir, Without Love: I’m Divorcing You (Iroto Tsumugi, KoriHisakawa, Airumu)

3 – The Ogre’s Bride (Jun Togashi, Kureha)

Manga for Women:

Belle Poupée’s Super Darling Engagement: When the Doll Princess Who Was Told “You’re Not My Type” Stopped Holding Back, the Prince Became Smitten. Truly Adorable! (Asaki Asagiri, Seren)

2 – Once A Fighter Slave, Now Mate to the Dragonkin Who Freed Me (Kuroe Hayase, Kiiko Jou)

3 – ‏Your Grace, Please Leave Me Alone (Mika Sakurano, Kotoko)

Manga for Boys:

1 – Solo Leveling (Chugong)

2 – Kaoru Hana (Saka Mikami)

3 – Tensura (Fuse, Mitz Vah, Kawakami Taiki)

Manga for Men:

A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You (Hachi Nishiga)

2 – Medalist ( Tsurumaikada)

3 – Kingdom ( Yasuhisa Hara)

Light Novels

1 – Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Hyūganatsu, Touko Shino)

2 – Stepmother’s Knowledge (Toru, Nozu)

3 -Secrets of the Silent Witch (Matsuri Isora, Nanna Fujimi)

As we can see, isekai continues to be favored by many readers, remaining the preferred genre among manga fans.