Slice of Life

Slice of life shoujo and josei manga that take a slower pace that’s more realistic.

Image from My Love Story with Yamada kun at Lv999. The heroine leans into the male lead kissing him.

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

Name: My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Mangaka: Mashiro

Volumes: 10 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Inklore (Paperback) / Mangamo (Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy/Slice of Life
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Recently dumped, Akane is just about to quit the game she used to play with her boyfriend, when she meets Yamada in the same RPG. Yamada in real life turns out to be somewhat of a legend. The only problem is – he is ONLY interested in the game. As Akane’s feelings grow, will Yamada’s focus stay on the game?

– Mangaupdates

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

Opinion: This series is so cute and honestly a must read for anyone who loves romance media and gaming.

The art is very cute and simple. It really gave me seinen vibes at first but there are still so many cute details that add to the charming shoujo effect.

This is a super cute slice of life. As a gamer I found it really relatable. I also love the male lead gives neurodivergent realness that’s quite different from most male leads. When the leads start dating they are so cute.

Highly recommend this series I think it’s a great entry point for new shoujo readers as well!

Final Rating: 4/5

Extra: There is an anime adaptation which is wear I watched this series first. I thought it was really well done and was faithful to the manga.

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Mangamo

screenshot from the manga kurosaki kun wants me all to himself. A dark haired guy pulls a girl into his arms.

Kurosaki-kun Wants me All to Himself

Name: Kurosaki-kun Wants me All to Himself
Mangaka: Sakurada Reiko
Author: Kanoko

Volumes: 4
Licensed: Mangaplaza
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Slice of Life
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
“I want you, Moka…” There’s a popular guy in class, and he can’t stand the way the other girls look at him. The only girl he wants all for himself… is the plain girl sitting in the seat in front of him?! Moka Asano is your average high school girl, and sitting behind her is Izumi Kurosaki. Kurosaki’s the captain of the soccer team, and is so popular that the neighboring schools have fan clubs for him! The girls always crowd around his desk, so Moka can never get a chance to sit down at her desk in the morning… but everything changes when Moka gets the chance to be close to Kurosaki when they see each other in the old school library. Even though Kurosaki hates being around girls, and tends to give everyone these cold stares, he looks at Moka with a bright smile and asks her “do you wanna date for real?” It’s like he’s a completely different person!

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

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Yakuza ni ofuro de hatarakasaretemasu screenshot the male l-ead leans towards the heroine as she stares at him

Yakuza ni Ofuro de Hatarakasaretemasu

Name: Yakuza ni Ofuro de Hatarakasaretemasu (working in a bathhouse under the orders of an obsessed gangster)
Mangaka: Takashi

Volumes: 2 (Ongoing – Scanlations)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
Miyako Yamazumei, who grew up in a single-parent household, returns to her hometown for the first time in 10 years after the death of her father. Her father left Miyako with the public bathhouse that he cherished, and a debt of 10 million yen that he owed to the yakuza. Miyako and the yakuza money-lender are determined to rebuild the bathhouse to make it profitable again.

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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The heroine and the male lead each bend down to grab something on the floor while staring at each other. Screenshot from the manga Show it to Me Baby

Kisarazu-kun no xx ga Mitai

Name: Kisarazu-kun no xx ga Mitai (Show It to Me, Baby!)
Mangaka: Keiku Hagiwara

Volumes: 10 volumes (Ongoing)
Licensed: E-Renta
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life/Smut/Drama/Comedy
Age Group: Mature (18+)

Summary:  Finally a manager at age 35, Asahi Maebashi seems to have it all. People think she’s gorgeous, and everyone knows how good she is at her job. Now if only she could have as much confidence in the bedroom… but is it any surprise she has given up on love and marriage after her husband divorced her for her lack of skills in the boudoir? Asahi is determined to be celibate, but now she has a new burning desire… to see a man touch himself while looking at her! As fate would have it, she meets 29-year-old Kouya Kisarazu, a hot, but the slightly narcissistic director, through work. He doesn’t seem inexperienced with women, but after a traumatic past, he is so insecure in that arena, that he has already had enough! He would like a woman to watch him spank his monkey, though!! Realizing this is a win-win situation, the two release their inner freaks and help each other out…

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Fundari, Kettarim Aishitari manga. Heroine and male lead smoking together

Fundari, Kettari, Aishitari

Name: Fundari, Kettari, Aishitari (Stomp, Kick, Love)
Mangaka: Ichiya, Sumi

Volumes: 4 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Yen Press (Digital and Physical)
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Drama
Age Group: Mature

Summary:
Kaho is busy working hard every day and is exhausted both mentally and physically. Her only recourse is drinking with the handsome Akira, who indulges in drinking, smoking, fighting and having fun with women. She truly thought they were able to become quite good friends without any romantic feelings between them – until that night…

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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