25+ Best School Life Manga! (Recommendations)

Updated on: July 21, 2022
by Ernie

Hello everyone! I hope all of you are doing well. We are here today with another amazing article that you will absolutely love.

The one reason why all of you will love these is that it is highly relatable. I mean, when I watch or read something about students, high schoolers, college students, I immediately relate with them. Why? Well, because the student life of everyone is pretty much the same.

So, when I read the manga I try putting myself in those situations which help me to relate with the characters better.

Like always, get your popcorn, get your chips. Get seated and enjoy this amazing article.

BEST HIGH SCHOOL JAPANESE MANGA

26. HighSchool of the Dead

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
10/20	8/10	6/10	7/10	31/50

A horrifying sickness is affecting students of Fujimi Highschool. The campus is fast changing into a Zombieland. Takashi Komuro with Rei, his childhood friend, and only a few other students manage to escape.

How long will they be able to survive the zombie apocalypse? Will they be able to stay safe or become one of the zombies anytime soon?

25. HiyoKoi

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
10/20	6/10	8/10	7/10	31/50

After an unfortunate accident, HiyoKoi’s bones stop growing and she is exceptionally short. With limited interpersonal skills, she finds it challenging to make friends as a freshman.

Imagine you were HiyoKoi and a tall, relaxed person like Yuushin Hirose falls in love with you. Being socially awkward, how will you deal with a situation like this amid all the attention you might be attracting?

Let’s find out if HiyoKoi will be able to handle her nervousness and express her feelings or not.

24. Dengeki Daisy

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
12/20	7/10	7/10	6/10	32/50

It is a blessing to know that you have a guardian to keep you protected. Teru Kurebayashi is fortunate that after becoming an orphan, she has Daisy to look after her.

It is only a cell phone that connects Teru with Daisy and she has never seen him in person. However, at school Daisy is humiliated and made to work by the seemingly abusive janitor after she accidentally broke a window glass.

Will there be a twist in the story?

23. Koko ni Iru Yo!

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
12/20	7/10	7/10	6/10	32/50

Hikage Sumino is an unnoticeable and reserved 8th grader. Despite her resolve to make friends in high school her social awkwardness and timidity make her a loner.

She finds solace in her blog which has only two visitors who also comment on her posts. She feels amazed when she finds out that Teru Mikami and Hinata Mutou, two of the most popular boys in school, know her by name.

She gets an encouraging response from her blog visitor on the post about this revelation. This gives her confidence to feel better about herself and looks forward to good friendships.

22. Kyou Koi Wo Hajimemasu

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
12/20	8/10	6/10	8/10	34/50

Hibino Tsubaki, a compassionate high school girl, follows a traditional way of life. Though, she wears her hair in the simplest braids but gives stylish hairstyles to other girls.

She has always been a topper but is astounded to see that on the first day of school an uncivil boy is giving a speech for being the best student. Kyouta Tsubaki makes jokes about their similar last names.

Both academic competitors have contrasting personalities. Let’s find out where fate will lead them.

21. Rockin Heaven

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
12/20	8/10	6/10	8/10	34/50

How will you deal with hateful attitudes at school? Will you give up or be resilient? Sawa Konishi is a freshman at Heaven’s Wing Academy. The boys at the school and the head of the school do not like Sawa as it used to be an all-boys school before becoming a co-educational institution.

Sawa was a target in multiple intimidating incidents. She fell into the water while trying to recover her pair of shoes that her classmates threw there. Ran saves her. His considerate attitude makes her fall for him.

Will he reciprocate her feelings? Will she be bullied in response to her feelings towards Ran? Read the story to find out!

20. Hana Kimi: For You In Full Blossom

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
13/20	8/10	6/10	8/10	35/50

Mizuki Ashiya persuades her parents to let her join Ohsaka High School in Japan. It’s an all-boys school which she hopes to join disguised as a boy to be near her crush, Izumi Sano, a high jumper.

There, she encourages Izumi to continue high jumping. Accidentally, she reveals her true identity to Izumi and the school doctor, Hokuto Umeda. Many times it becomes a huge challenge to keep her identity secret.

You sure want to know how well things work out, read the roller coaster story to find out yourself.

19. Good Morning Call

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
13/20	8/10	7/10	8/10	36/50

Yoshikawa Nao’s parents leave to receive a charge of their inheritance in the countryside and she has to shift to an apartment independently. After shifting, she finds out that her handsome schoolmate, Uehara Hisashi, had rented the same apartment.

When the housing agency closes down, the landlord increases the rent amount. They do not have any choice but to share the rent amount and the place.

Will the setup be smooth or eventful?

18. Hana Yori Dango

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
13/20	8/10	7/10	8/10	36/50

Belonging to the lower-middle-class, Makino Tsukushi wants nothing but to spend the last two years of her school quietly. It was her mother’s desire for her to study in a school meant for the filthy rich so that she might do better in the world.

If it was not for her friend, she would not have stood in front of the 4 most dominating boys of the school who belonged to the most influential families. Moreover, she managed to escape their wrath.

Unwantedly, she starts falling in love with Hanazawa, one of the four boys. While experiencing the forbidden feelings, she realizes that she is not seeing the real picture and there is more to understand.

17. Beauty Pop

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	8/10	7/10	8/10	37/50

Kiri Koshiba is a god-gifted hairstylist. She comes forward to give a new look to those who are ridiculed by others. At her school, three talented students, Kei Minami, Kazuhiko Ochiai, and Shougo Narumi start a Scissors Project and select one subject of their choice to display their skills.

Will you help a friend even if it might put you into trouble for no legitimate reasons? A feud starts between Kiri and Narumi when she gives her friend a makeover to avoid a complicated situation.

Read the story to find out how and why it all happened.

16. We Experienced The Affair

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	8/10	8/10	8/10	38/50

In case your social skills are weak and it is a challenge for you to make friends, you will be able to relate with Kaji Kotori, the protagonist of the story.

Being a coy and reserved girl it is difficult for her to make friends. But it is interesting to see how the characters develop and grow as the story moves on. Will Kaji Yukito, an errant, fall for Kaji Kotori? Let’s find out!

You will be impressed by how the characters change and amaze you.

15. Haven’t You Heard I'm Sakamoto

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	8/10	8/10	8/10	38/50

There is always that one kid in school that everyone knows, right? I mean, I am sure you may also know that kind of a kid in your school. To be honest, my school had one too.

Well, Sakamoto was that kid. This story is based on him. Everyone knows him as the coolest kid around school.

He has his own battles to fight and his own fears to face. Just because he is a cool kid, does not mean his problems are not there. BECAUSE IT ISN’T!! Sakamoto is perfect in every way!

14. Itazura Na Kiss

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	8/10	8/10	9/10	39/50

Kotoko and Naoki accidentally kiss when Kotoko was scurrying along a school corridor to reach for a meeting in time. Naoki is displeased with the accidental happening while Kotoko looks up to him for excelling all-rounder.

Her father’s good friend Machiko invites them to stay at her house after their house burns down. Naoki turns out to be her eldest son. Now, Machiko has taken it upon her to bring the two together.

Will lady luck be on Kotoko’s side? Will she win the love of her life?

13. Great Teacher Onizuka

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	8/10	8/10	9/10	40/50

This is a story which not many people can relate to plot-wise. However if you look at the things the 22 year old ex-gang member has to go through to become a normal human being, you will get emotional.

Now, emotions do not always mean sad and crying, they can be exciting and happy too. Anyways, this is a good manga. The story of a private school teacher. This manga does not focus much on his previous life.

Will it be an exciting read? You have my word on it.

12. Hibi Chouchou

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	8/10	8/10	9/10	40/50

Exquisitely beautiful, Suiren Shibazeki joins an all-girls middle school to avoid unnecessary attention from boys. Observing that even girls’ comments made her feel uncomfortable, she joined a coeducational high school.

Boys in the school admire her from a distance. However, she is attracted to a brilliant karate student, Kouha Kawasumi. Though he does not seem to reciprocate her feelings, he protects her against unwanted attention.

You will definitely want to find out how the events progress.

11. Nisekoi

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	8/10	8/10	9/10	41/50

This manga revolves around several main characters, some of whom are children of powerful people. They are a son and daughter of rival gangs.

Both the children do not like war. They do not want to participate and also want to maintain peace. What they do is unexpected. Do not worry, I am not going to leave you hanging as to what they did.

They pretended to be in a relationship so that their families would not fight each other. The lengths children go to stop crime, eh?

10. Komi-san Can’t Communicate

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	8/10	8/10	9/10	41/50

Komi-san is a really beautiful high school student. She is a perfect beauty. However, you may have heard the saying where there is good there is bad too?

If we look at its deeper meaning it means that everything has flaws. Similarly, Komi-san had flaws. Komi-san has social anxiety and major communication problems. This means that she has trouble being around people.

How does she cope up with it? How will it all turn out for her? Read the manga to find out.

9. Lovely Complex

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	9/10	8/10	9/10	42/50

Risa and Ootani are a hilarious pair of friends. They present a comical sight because Atsushi Ootani is shorter and Risa Koizumi is taller than any average person. They remain the center of attention because of similar choices and their clumsy nature.

The situation turns out to be even more hilarious when they fail to settle each other with their crushes and fail. Will you ever want to leave such a friend? Let us see how their friendship grows.

8. Goodnight Punpun

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
13/20	10/10	10/10	9/10	42/50

Okay, this is a manga that revolves around the life of one boy. When you read this manga, you will walk through his entire life. From when he is a young boy to his early 20’s and everything in between.

This is the sequel to the life and experiences of Punpun. I would suggest you all to read this one because once again, as I said, the things you can relate to are often better to read.

7. Fruits Basket

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	9/10	9/10	10/10	44/50

A 16 year-old orphan girl named Tohru Honda is invited by her handsome classmate, Sohma Yuki, to stay in his house. There, he lives with his cousins. During her stay, she finds out that they turn into animals from the Chinese zodiac whenever hugged by the opposite gender.

It is a curse that they are living with. The situation is emotionally stressful. For Tohru, it is a strange expedition where she is learning about two very different aspects of the same individual.

Would you hug someone if you knew it would turn the person into an animal?

6. Special A

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	9/10	9/10	10/10	44/50

Hikari Hanazono’s strongest desire is to beat her competitor, Kei Takishima. The high school highfliers seem to be pitched against each other.

However, Kei does not have the same feelings that Hikari has towards him. It is a hilarious romantic drama that will keep you guessing.

Will Hikari ever be able to beat Kei? Will she be able to recognize Kei’s feelings towards her?

5. Toradora

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
17/20	9/10	9/10	10/10	45/50

Contrary to his kind demeanor, Ryuuji, a high scholar, has a daunting face that makes him look like a criminal. Whereas, the petite Taiga Aisaka carries a Katana and emits a spirited personality.

A humiliating incident brings the two together. Ryuuji is attracted to Taiga who is infatuated by Ryuuji’s best friend, Yuusaku Kitamura.

It is a humorous love triangle where the two main characters try to sacrifice and help the love of their lives to unite with their eye candy.

4. Ouran Highschool Host Club

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	9/10	10/10	10/10	45/50

The exceptionally brilliant Haruhi Fujioka takes admission in Ouran Highschool, an institution for the children of the filthy rich. She is studying on a scholarship.

While looking for a silent corner to study, she comes across Music Room No. 3. There, she sees some rich boys who amuse rich girls. Unfortunately, while turning around, she breaks an expensive ancient vase.

In order to compensate for the loss, she has to serve as an errand boy because of her boyish appearance. How will she hold up? Let’s find out!

3. ReLIFE

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
17/20	9/10	10/10	10/10	46/50

After resigning from a company where he worked for three months, 27 years old Arata Kaizaki is jobless. He is unsuccessful in getting any job and fails at each interview. His parents also refuse to support him financially.

One night, he happens to meet Ryō Yoake who is connected with the ReLife Research Institute. Ryō Yoake gives Arata a miracle tablet that transforms him to look like his 17 years old self and makes him a part of a year-long experiment.

While looking 17, Arata joined a high school and met Chizuru Hishiro who wants to, but finds it difficult to make friends. During his interaction with Chizuru Hishiro and his other classmates, Arata finds out what he lacked in real life to make himself happy. Will you embark on the adventure if given a chance?

2. Kaichou wa Maid-Sama

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
17/20	9/10	10/10	10/10	46/50

Seika High School was an ill-famed all-boys high school. The addition of a few girls changed its status to a co-education institution. However, in a male dominating environment, Misaki Ayuzawa took it upon herself to make the environment secure and comfortable for girls.

Misaki Ayuzawa builds a reputation for herself as a person who is controlling, dominating, and anti-boys. Sadly, her reputation is at stake when Takumi Usui discovers that in order to support her family, she works as a maid in a cafe.

How will you maintain your confidence in such a situation?

1. Horimiya

School Life	Character Writing	Plot	Art	Total
18/20	9/10	10/10	10/10	47/50

Despite her glamorous character, Kyouko Hori’s academic performance is impressive. She is a popular student in her high school because of her pleasant nature and academic excellence.

Instead of spending time with friends outside home, she stays back to take care of her younger brother.

When luck brings Hori and Miyamura together, they accompany each in different aspects of their lives that are a secret from the world around them.

What Manga Did We Miss? Let Us Know!

So, here we are at the end of the article. I hope you liked it. I would suggest you read all of them. But the choice is entirely yours. However, do start from number 1. There is a reason it is over there!

If you need any more articles on the same topic, let me know and I will absolutely deliver them for you. We are to accommodate you and help you understand what goes on around here.

Anyways, time for me to go. I hope to see you back again! Adios!

2 thoughts on “25+ Best School Life Manga! (Recommendations)”

Svetlana
February 19, 2023 at 9:48 am

Hi there. I’d also include Ao Haru Ride by Io Sakisaka. I read only first volume but it’s really goo (already ordered till volume volume 6). The article was really helpful tho and i got a lot of series i already added to my tbr. Thanks 🙂

1. Noel Vermen
  February 19, 2023 at 11:14 pm
  
  Glad to hear that you found the article helpful and thanks for the recommendation!

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