Let me make one thing clear, I love the Slice of Life genre regardless of the medium. And once you get into it, you will too. There are too many slice-of-life manhwas to just make a list of only 32 titles. Don’t you agree?
Like anyone else, I used to love the adrenaline-rushing action, the sweet tooth romance and anything in between. But after stumbling upon the Slice of Life genre, I feel that it is the most undervalued genre of them all. Unlike other genres that either have a goal or a final destination, Slice of Life represents that life isn’t all about goals, life isn’t all about fulfilling dreams.
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Life can be just about enjoying time with yourself, life can be just about doing the same thing over and over again without getting bored. That is what Slice of Life reminds me of.
And there are tons of Korean comics, commonly known as Manhwa which represent the Slice of Life genre through distinct narratives. So, without any further ado, let’s dive right into the list of Top 32 Slice of Life Manhwa you should definitely read.
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BEST Slice of Life Korean Comics
32. Love in the Mask
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/20 |
4/10 |
4/10 |
1/10 |
17/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Are you someone who is into gender bender narratives? If you are one of them, then you will definitely enjoy Love in the Mask.
Growing up amidst the cruelty of the street, from begging to gangsters, Hyun-Bin’s life is nothing but tragic. But after her brother’s death, Hyun-Bin escapes from that life straight into the clutches of a rich family.
Though the word “rich” might sound nice, in reality, she has to be the bodyguard of Yae-Ha pretending to be a male. But as in other stories, she comes across Yun-Ha, a delinquent who is going to change her life forever. “Name it” and “Love in the Mask” has it. It is a full-fledged meal that should satisfy both your heart and stomach.
31. My Heart Is Beating
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/20 |
5/10 |
4/10 |
2/10 |
19/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
The more I get into manhwas, the more I appreciate how open they are with the gender element and how beautifully they represent their ideas without any bounds. And this one is nothing different.
Kim So-nyuh (Suga Bae) is the son of the vice principal. Like any other father and also being the vice principal, the expectations towards him are sky-high. But Suga’s interests and thoughts are all about swimsuits. However, they are pure and genuine.
Unfortunately, he was forced to join the girls’ water polo team after getting caught while clicking photos. Doesn’t it tickle your curiosity? My Heart Is Beating is another Slice of Life Korean comic, especially for gender bender lovers.
30. My Young Cat and My Old Dog
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/20 |
5/10 |
3/10 |
2/10 |
20/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
My Young Cat and My Old Dog is a manhwa with episodic narratives. Sometimes it’s about the relationship between an old poodle, Nang-nak, a young and adorable kitten, Soondae, and their owners. While sometimes it is from the cat and dog’s point of view, sometimes the narratives are autobiographical, from the author’s perspective.
This Korean comic sounds and looks wholesome, so just go for it. Unlike other manhwas, you don’t have to binge-read it as it is episodic. You can read a chapter while on a coffee break or at breakfast. Anytime you want to refresh your mind.
By the way, have you watched the anime “With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun”? It has a similar premise, the anime has only 24 episodes with 1-minute per episode. It made my day. Though we are talking about manhwa here, as it is focused mainly on the Slice of Life genre, I thought I should recommend something similar to it.
29. Suicide Boy
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/20 |
4/10 |
3/10 |
6/10 |
21/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Manhwa Storyline:
Hoon Lee is a 17 year-old hikikomori. He tries to commit suicide. Why do you ask? His mother passed away, he is constantly bullied, his cruel father left an unimaginable debt to him, that too when he is at the prime of his teens.
But as soon as he experiences the pain of attempting suicide, he turns back on his decision and lives another day to tackle life head-on. But how long?
Though it’s a part of the Slice of Life genre, as the title suggests, Suicide Boy is a manhwa that is based on a sensitive topic. Please keep that in mind before reading it. Other than that, you can just look at it as any other creative media out there. The slice of life genre is not just about the typical “happiness is in the small moments of life”, it also mirrors the reality of life.
28. Shall we Have Dinner Tonight?
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/20 |
4/10 |
4/10 |
1/10 |
17/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Have you heard of the saying “The way to one’s heart goes through the stomach”? This Slice of Life manhwa illustrates that saying throughout its story and it’s fulfilling. I agree it sounds cliche, but believe me, you will LOVE IT. It’s fingerlickingly delicious.
A guy named Hae-Gyung Kim and a girl named Do-hee Woo meet at a restaurant where both of them dine alone. Being single and regular customers there, they continue to bond over food and unknowingly begin to heal each other’s wounds of the past. And obviously, their heart flutters, but is it what you think it is?
“Shall we Have Dinner Tonight?” is one of those feel-good manhwas, that calms your anxious soul down if you had a bad day.
27. I Wish…
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9/20 |
5/10 |
6/10 |
3/10 |
23/50 |
Genre: Drama, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
I Wish is the Slice of Life manhwa alternative to Fullmetal Alchemist. The story is moderately based on “Equivalent Exchange” and you will see why I said that.
K is a wizard who grants wishes. However, there’s a catch, you have to offer him the most precious thing in return. Jin Ryu, a girl who just lost her parents and her brother, begs K to bring them back to life.
While K warns her about the outcome, she keeps on insisting. Looking at her persistence, K keeps her as an apprentice, to give her a clear view of the pit of fire she is ready to dive into. Will K grant her wish? Or will Jin Ryu have a change of heart? There’s supernatural, there’s drama, there’s romance and that’s why I Wish… is a no-brainer read for anyone looking for a good slice of life manhwa.
26. The Children's Teacher, Mr. Kwon
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/20 |
5/10 |
4/10 |
3/10 |
23/50 |
Genre: Drama, Slice of Life
Manhwa Storyline:
A former gangster to a teacher? Doesn’t that sound familiar? Yep, you got that right, it sounds like Great Teacher Onizuka. But instead of teenagers, there are children in The Children’s Teacher, Mr. Kwon. While both are wholesome, Great Teacher Onizuka’s romance element is quite up there.
The Children’s Teacher, Mr. Kwon follows the life of a former gangster who moves to the countryside from Seoul to become a teacher. Soon he discovers a new side to himself, where he is ready to do anything to better the quality of life of those children.
It is a manhwa alternative to Great Teacher Onizuka. Try it if you love Eikichi Onizuka. Besides all that, The Children’s Teacher, Mr. Kwon is adorable and fulfilling and that’s why it’s on the list of the top slice of life manhwa.
25. Orange Marmalade
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/20 |
5/10 |
6/10 |
3/10 |
24/50 |
Genre: Drama, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Despite the peace treaty, vampires are still outcasts in modern human society. It’s all a joke, isn’t it? Just sign a piece of paper while you keep doing all the NOs in the treaty without giving a shhh…Isn’t it applicable in reality too?
And just like that Baek Ma Ri, a young vampire who has to live the life of a nomad due to the discrimination against the vampires. Though vampires drink pig blood to quench their thirst, the sudden encounter with the sweet blooded Jung Jae Min has stirred up that forbidden thirst. While some may fear a vampire as the victim, for Jung Jae Min, it is the exact opposite, he is falling in love. I mean yeah, why not, it’s a manhwa after all. The opposites attract, always.
A slice of life manhwa which is somewhat fantastical yet deals with the core problems of modern society. For vampire lovers, this might be the one to enter into the vast genre of a slice of life instead of dragging yourself in.
24. Skill of Lure
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9/20 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
6/10 |
25/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
You there, yes you, the one constantly looking for a slice of life manhwa. This one’s for you.
Sung-Gi Jang is misunderstood as a bad person, in reality, he is antisocial. But after coming across Jae Hwang, a pick-up artist, Jang’s confidence to interact, especially with girls improves. Unlike Jae, Jang has his eyes on a particular girl in his class.
Will it be a blockbuster or a disaster? You have to read Skill of Lure to know more about Jang 2.0.
23. Empress Cesia Wears
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/20 |
6/10 |
5/10 |
6/10 |
27/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Manhwa Storyline:
Another one for the Gender Bender stans, you guys might be too happy huh? Leave thanks in the comment section maybe? 😉 Moving on.
What should an Empress of 99 realms be worrying about? Land? Jewels? Authority? Health? No, for Valencia’s Queen Cesia it’s her corset that’s making her uncomfortable. To fix the issue she asks Duke Ennon Lionheart to bring her comfortable clothes. While Valencia was in the chaos of providing the most comfortable clothing for the queen, Yuri, a clothing designer in modern Korea, gets reincarnated in Valencia.
Yuri takes it as a mission to solve the clothing problem of the state of renaissance and disguises herself as a male to join the country’s biggest guild as a designer. Will she be able to do that? Or will she be caught before she meets her goal?
There have been too many stereotypes, but this one is based on clothing, something new and refreshing after a long long time. Do read this slice of life Korean comic if you are into clothing.
22. Familyman
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/20 |
6/10 |
4/10 |
6/10 |
27/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
Every time I hear the word family, it reminds me of Dominic Toretto’s family in Fast & Furious. The word is ruined. FOREVER. Damn you, baldie!
Coming back to Familyman, it follows the arduous life of Kwon Gang-Ho, who sleeps for only a couple of hours and works the rest of the time to support his family back in Seoul.
Unfortunately, an accident left a scar on his face. Getting fired from the job, Kwon Gang-Ho comes back to Seoul. He didn’t want his family to see him in that state, so he put on the disguise of a hero named Gugu-man to protect his family without revealing his identity. Every dad is a superhero. Don’t you agree?
21. Unlucky Mansion
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/20 |
5/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
28/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Unlike me, Kang Eun Ju decided to work for an arrogant employer. She prioritized earning money over her pride. No roof and an empty stomach, yeah I get it. Though in fiction working for such employers leads to a romantic tale, in reality, it is anything but romantic.
Coming back to the plot, this Korean manhwa follows the life of Kang Eun Ju. After losing both her job and the house, she accepts the job of live-in caretaker of a mansion despite being annoyed by the employer Kwak Woo Jin, who is always full of himself. A character-centric narrative, which is not new but entertaining nevertheless an entertaining slice of life manhwa for sure.
By that, I remember, have you watched the K-Drama adaptation of the webtoon Nevertheless?
20. Nineteen, Twenty-One
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
4/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
29/50 |
Genre: Romance, Slice of Life
Manhwa Storyline:
Yun-Lee has lost 2 precious years of her life due to an accident. And that too between the age of 19 to 21 years old. Trying to catch up to the lost time, she meets a boy who has the missing piece of the puzzle she was looking for.
If you want a quick afternoon read to freshen up, then Nineteen, Twenty-One is for you. This slice of life Korean comic doesn’t beat around the bush and beautifully portrays the coming of age narrative.
And cats are a huge part of this manhwa. It’s like the anchor of the ship.
19. Odd Girl Out
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
6/10 |
5/10 |
4/10 |
29/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Manhwa Storyline:
Nari is beginning her high school life. Trying to make new friends, she ends up befriending three of the prettiest girls in the entire school. How will she adapt to this sudden change in her school life?
Just like the title, Nari is the Odd Girl Out. This is a simple and sweet slice of life manhwa for those who love school-themed manhwas.
18. See, Hear, Love
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
5/10 |
7/10 |
4/10 |
30/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
This is the one I was waiting for. A story based on a manhwa artist. Min Geun Soo is an aspiring manhwa artist who loses his sight while looking after his mother with Alzheimer’s and simultaneously working on his manhwa. Drowned in despair, he attempts suicide but So Ri Jeon, who proclaims to be his huge fan saves him. So Ri Jeon is deaf but she is head over heels for his manhwas.
What happens next? You read it and become an emotional wreck.
“See, Hear, Love” also known as “Can’t See Can’t Hear But Love” is a slice of life manhwa that dives deep into the life of people trying to overcome the adversities of life. If you are someone who enjoys an emotional read, CLOSE YOUR EYES and go for it.
I would love to see this adapted into a K-Drama.
17. Salty Studio
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/20 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
8/10 |
31/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Salty Studio follows the life of Togeun Jung, who doesn’t enjoy nepotism. Working for his father’s company, the only emotion he feels is that of an empty shell.
So, he decides to quit and pursue his passion for drawing while becoming self-dependent. And soon comes across a well-renowned illustrator, Sonagi, whom he urges to teach him how to draw.
It’s never too late to start what you love. A simple narrative based on the notion is applicable in this era more than anything else. An arbitrary sequence of events in a character’s life is presented and it is worth a read.
Salty Studio might be the slice of life Korean comic that will entertain you as well as inspire you at the end of the journey. Do give it a read if you are stuck in a dilemma like Togeun Jung.
16. Cheese in the Trap
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12/20 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
31/50 |
Genre: Romance, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
Reminds you of Tom and Jerry, right? Who knows, read it for yourself.
A diligent student named Seol Hung ends up on the wrong side of her senior, Yu Jeong, commonly known as Mr. Perfect. (love these sarcastic titles) And then as you know, this and that, Tug of War and then suddenly they fall in love and bla bla bla…
If you love such stories, Cheese in the Trap is exclusively made for you. Oh! It also has a popular K-Drama adaptation of the same name, so you can watch it too after reading the slice of life manhwa.
15. The Friendly Winter
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
5/10 |
32/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
Da-Jeong Han is a 19 years-old girl with a rare growth disorder, while Min-Seong Kim is a 17 years-old boy with a mind of a child. What happens when they meet each other?
The Friendly Winter is a slice of life manhwa that beautifully illustrates Da-Jeong Han and Min-Seong Kim’s day-to-day interactions.
I love the slice of life genre to death and stories like these are the reason why. Life presents you both the rose and its thorns, it’s you who decides which one to focus on.
14. Dasadanan (Eventful)
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
5/10 |
32/50 |
Genre: Romance, BL
Manhwa Storyline:
Make some noise for the Boys’ Love stans!!!
Two childhood friends, Kang Chan and Seyeon, take admission to the same high school. One fine day, Seyeon receives a sudden confession from Kang Chan. And enters the third piece of the love triangle, Naeun Han, who gets misplaced in their relationship.
To those who only read BL stories and haven’t had a chance to read a proper slice of life manhwa, Dasadanan also known as Eventful is the one for you.
Enjoy the read.
13. The Stories of Those Around Me
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
33/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
I don’t know about you, but whenever I think everything is going according to the plan, a trainwreck awaits. And….BOOM! And that’s what this slice of life manhwa is all about. Mira Jang, Jung-A Lee, and Summer Han are three close friends who are of the same age, 25 years old, but with extremely different personalities.
While Mira is professionally successful, she’s been single for 7 years; on the other hand, Jung-A Lee has had a live-in relationship for half a decade. And then there is Summer Han, whom I relate to the most. She has no dreams, no money but a boyfriend and a part-time job.
But their everyday monotonous life soon changed after Mira’s love life’s drought came to end. Is it the beginning of the end, or is this the end of the beginning?
The Stories of Those Around Me tells the tale of three adventurous women in their prime. Too many tongue twisters, I know 😉
12. Gatabutata
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
33/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Gatabuta is one of those “first love coming back to life” narratives that are very common yet a few can truly relay the emotion properly. And Gatabuta is among the few ones.
Also, coming back to life doesn’t mean from the dead. In case you are confused.
Chu Hyejin is about to begin her college life. She is on cloud nine thinking about being independent. However, her encounter with her ex-boyfriend whom she dumped in middle school is now her neighbor. Half a decade later, both of them face each other in a relationship full of uncertainties.
I absolutely love the neighbor element in any genre, it makes everything so entertaining, and small incidents take the spotlight.
11. Who Made Me a Princess
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
8/10 |
34/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
What will you do if you wake up in the world of horror stories you were reading before falling asleep?
That’s what happens to a woman when she falls asleep reading a novel and wakes up as Athanasia, the princess whose fate is already decided. She will get murdered by her father, the emperor himself.
She devises Plan A, B, and C which are the only three options to save herself from being murdered. Will she be able to escape the horrendous fate that awaits her?
A slice of life manhwa set in a fantasy world. I have one thing to say, I miss truck-kun in Korean comics.
10. Ring My Bell
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
35/50 |
Genre: Romance, GL
Manhwa Storyline:
This is the one and the only slice of life manhwa in this list with both the elements of Girls’ Love and a manhwa artist.
Just when Mai Sohn gets an offer to write a webcomic from a well-known publisher, her girlfriend dumps her. Now you might ask what’s the relation?
The thing is the webcomic must be about a relationship and that was the worst possible time to get out of a relationship.
Trying to find someone to get into a relationship she stumbles upon her neighbor who is sometimes sweet and sometimes salty. Mai Sohn is in deep trouble because she can’t find a way out of this.
9. The Beloved Little Princess
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
37/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
A wizard suddenly gets reincarnated as a cute little princess known as Princess Enisha. She brings in the reign of the Hyperion Empire. While everything is luxurious and comfortable for the baby princess, her blood-thirsty siblings and father seem to be the bone in her throat. If that wasn’t enough, she is constantly targeted by assassins.
A fantastical slice of life manhwa, where the spotlight is on a cute baby princess, who will definitely melt your heart.
You just have to properly pour your melted heart into the ice cream mould and freeze it for 2 days. And you are done with ice cream with pure blood and flesh straight from your body.
That’s random, I know. So expect things like these in the future as well. If I am not reincarnated into some other world before that.
8. Fools
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
38/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Another slice of life manhwa for the BL readers.
Eungi Kwon is anything but friendly. However, a sudden encounter with Jeong-woo Choi changes Eungi a lot. Is this the beginning of a friendship or is this something more than that?
Also, the art is like a fresh-baked cake out of the oven.
7. Yumi's Cells
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
38/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Yumi’s Cells is the secret child of the Cells at Work anime and the animated movie Inside Out, and you can’t deny the fact.
That should be enough to make you start reading this adorable slice of life manhwa. Or should I elaborate a bit more about it? Kim Yumi is a typical single working woman whose recent breakup has sent her love cell to a coma. If not for the clueless game developer Woong Ku’s sudden appearance in Yumi’s life, her love life drought would have continued.
While Yumi’s cell makes a recovery, Woong Ku suddenly finds himself interested in Yumi and the cells are at work. See what I did there 😉
Fun Fact – Yumi’s Cell K-Drama Adaptation is currently airing and the female lead Kim Yumi is played by none other than Kim Go-Eun, the goblin’s wife. I hope you have watched Goblin, the critically acclaimed K-Drama.
6. Something About Us
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
39/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Something more than friends but not in a relationship, have you been into such a relationship? Or are you currently experiencing one?
To others, they are a couple but to them, they are nothing more than best friends. Or are they trying to hide something? The less I talk about the plot the better for such stories.
Something About Us is a slice of life manhwa that discusses modern-day friendships, relationships, and the complications surrounding them.
5. Spirit Fingers
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
40/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Manhwa Storyline:
Spirit Fingers is all about self-discovery.
Just like any other 18-year-old, Amy Song is lost in the typical teenager’s world of questions, but after joining the craziest art club, she realizes that painting isn’t only about colors. There is more than what meets the eye.
It is the Blue Period manhwa alternative you were looking for. Slice of Life and self-discovery, aren’t they the best elements of this genre.
Spirit Fingers is all heart, add it to your list right now.
4. Annarasumanara
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
41/50 |
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Manhwa Storyline:
Do you believe in magic? I’m not asking that, the magician living in the abandoned theme park asks that before starting the magic show.
Suffering from poverty, Yoon Ah-ee works and supports her younger sister while studying. In the absence of her parents, Yoon Ah-ee doesn’t believe in the existence of magic. But after crossing paths with the mysterious magician, her beliefs stumble and something happens. Is it magic?
If you have been reading manhwa for a while now, you must have already read Annarasumanara. But do you know that Annarasumanara is getting a K-Drama adaptation in 2022?
And to anyone who hasn’t read it, what are you doing? Go read this beautiful slice of manhwa right now.
3. Navillera: Like a Butterfly
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
41/50 |
Genre: Drama, Slice of Life
Manhwa Storyline:
If you watch K-Dramas on Netflix, then you might have already watched Navillera: Like a Butterfly. And if you haven’t, I strongly recommend you to do so besides reading this critically acclaimed tale of aspiring Ballerinos. Navillera follows the life of 70 years-old Dukchul Shim and 23 years old Lee Chae Rok. Now, a retired post office employee, Dukchul wants to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a Ballerino.
On the other hand, Lee Chae Rok is a son to a ballerina and a bankrupt father. He has played all types of sports but after realizing his talent in ballet, he wants to be a ballet dancer.
And if not for his encounter with the young Dukchul, Lee Chae Rok would have surrendered his precious dream to the adversities of life.
It’s hard to find such contrasting characters nowadays. While Dukchul is young at heart, Lee Chae Rok has a body worth envying but with an empty heart. They both have the missing parts the other is looking for. If this doesn’t make you read this heartwarming slice of life manhwa, I don’t know what will.
2. Itaewon Class
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
10/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
42/50 |
Genre: Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
As if losing his father wasn’t enough, Park Saeroyi spends 7 years of his life in prison. But that isn’t enough to break down Saeroyi. Instead, he devises a 15-year plan to become the best pub business owner in South Korea after destroying Jangga’s company. Whose owner snatched away precious years of his life.
An ex-convict Park Saeroyi meets a psychopath, an ex-gangster, a school friend who is now his fund manager. With the help of these new friends, will Park Saeroyi succeed?
A contrasting tale with a contrasting set of characters, I loved everything about Itaewon Class and I am sure you will too.
And don’t forget to watch the K-Drama Adaptation on Netflix. It is what you call a perfect example of a slice-of-life narrative.
1. Nanohana Boys (Into the Depths)
| Slice of Life | Character Personalities | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8/20 |
4/10 |
4/10 |
1/10 |
17/50 |
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
While one is born deaf, the other acquires a disability later in life.
Nanohana Boys, also known as Into the Depths, dives deep into the lives of Onishi Yuu and Ishida Kenji, who go through nerve-wracking events like none other.
It has taken first place in the slice of life manhwa list due to several reasons, but the most important one is the fact it tells us,there’s good in bad too, you just have to recognize and accept it.
Without the darkness of the night, we would have never appreciated the warmness of the bright sun.
Conclusion
I present to you the Top 32 Slice of Life Manhwa which you will definitely enjoy reading. And I hope you can find something valuable from one of these stories.
Also, please watch the K-Drama adaptations of the Webtoons, they are really good. Just like anime is adapted from manga, K-Drama is also adapted from manhwa, and believe me when I say this, they are way too good to ignore.
How many have you read from the above-mentioned slice of life manhwas? Let me know in the comment section below.
![15+ ANIME Like Gakuen Babysitters [Recommendations] Do you like babies!? Well, that question almost came out wrong. If you’re into anime that’s full of cuteness, wholesomeness, and a few emotional moments from time to time, then for sure you’ve heard of Gakuen Babysitters. Gakuen Babysitters has a hint of the sweet high school romance! It has a tsundere! It has great main characters! But most of all, the babies look adorable! Gakuen Babysitters is a Comedy Slice of Life anime that was handled by Brain’s Base studio. It has a total of 12 episodes and premiered last Winter 2018. The plot follows Ryuuichi Kashima and his little brother Kotarou. After losing both their parents in a plane crash, Ryuuichi now joins the babysitter club in exchange for the chairwoman of Morinomiya Academy to let them live with her for free and enroll Ryuuichi in the school without pay. This series just doesn’t involve babies, but it features a story of two brothers slowly adapting to a new environment without a family, but slowly they start to realize that they will never be alone. I know you’re reading this because you can’t get enough of Gakuen Babysitters. So I’ve prepared a list of 15+ anime that have similarities with Gakuen Babysitters to fulfill your heart’s desires. So my fellow anime enthusiast, let me take you for a ride! Read More: EPIC ACTION Korean Webtoons/Mahwa 16. Ore Monogatari Ore Monogatari is a wholesome one! It has love! But instead of babies, we get a gentle giant! The relation to Gakuen Babysitters is not that recognizable as it is most definitely a RomCom series rather than a slice of life. One of the things that they do have the same though is that the main character is easily misunderstood by those around him until others stand up for him and stay by his side no matter what. This kind of situation was rather a staple piece especially at the start of Gakuen Babysitters. Think of this series as Hayato getting into a relationship and Yagi not losing his unusual addiction for kids and becoming his best friend. Ore Monogatari is about Takeo Gouda, definitely not your everyday high schooler. His conquest for love began when he saved the cute and adorable Rinko Yamato from being molested. After he thinks that Rinko is interested in his best friend, Makoto Sunukawa, he acts as her helper even though he was also in love with her. Takeo has a lot of similarities with Ryuuichi especially in how they are both selfless and are willing to put others first. 15. Horimiya You might be wondering why Horimiya is on the list, but hold your horses and hear me out. Horimiya has some similarities to Gakuen Babysitters especially in how episodes progress. The story progresses in a manner that cannot be easily realized by the viewer. Another thing that Horimiya has that is the same with Gakuen Babysitters is how they portray the Slice of Life and Comedy genre realistically. It has characters that have similar characteristics to Gakuen Babysitters as well. Similar to Ryuuichi, Miyamura (the male main character) started to understand that no one can be alone, as he meets friends and eventually finds the love of his life. Horimiya is a Slice of Life, RomCom anime that features Izumi Miyamura, a timid and shy student who was alone for most of his life and was constantly bullied, and Kyouko Hori who is an independent and determined high school girl. As the days go by and they start to know each other, love eventually blossoms between the two, and a new world is opened up for Miyamura Izumi. It may not have babies, but that does not mean it doesn’t have characters who are as dumb as one. 14. Himouto! Umaru-chan She is not a baby! She just looks like one! Himouto! Umaru-chan is a slice-of-life anime just like Gakuen Babysitters. It features characters with the same tropes that are found in Gakuen Babysitters as well. Not only that, their comedic antics are closely similar to the series as well but it lacks the wholesomeness that encapsulates Gakuen Babysitters. Himouto! Umaru-chan is a pure comedic slice of life anime that offers little drama but packs a punch with its jokes and hilarious scenes. The series revolves around Umaru Doma who is a perfect high school student but once she gets home and wears her hamster hoodie, she becomes this lazy otaku that just does whatever she likes, leaving her brother, Taihei all the household chores. The series also has a set of characters that give more spice to the comedy such as the shy and quiet Ebina, the so-called rival Sylphynford, and the Hayato-like Kirie. Again, she just looks like a baby, and maybe even has the same IQ as one. 13. Tamako Market We had high schoolers who were as dumb as a baby, we had an otaku who looks like a baby, but now we get－a talking bird! Yes. A talking bird who’s addicted to mochi. One thing for sure that makes Tamako Market have similarities with Gakuen Babysitters is that it is Slice of Life anime through and through. It features the everyday life of Tamako Kitashirakawa, just like in Gakuen Babysitters where the story revolves around the daily life of Ryuuichi inside the daycare. But instead of daycare, we have a market and instead of babies, you have a bird who has a bigger ego than that one guy who just got a raise. Tamako Market also has the wholesomeness and subtle comedy and romance in Gakuen Babysitters. As I’ve said Tamako Market revolves around the life of Tamako and the market where everyone knows everyone. Tamako belongs to a family of mochi bakers. On a fateful day, she finds Dera Mochimazzi, a bird who proclaims that he is royalty from a distant land and is in search of a bride for his nation’s prince. But Dera takes on an unusual addiction to Mochi, becomes overweight, and can no longer return to his homeland. He lives in Tamako’s house and becomes the mascot. There is also a little romance involved as Tamako’s childhood friend Mochizou continues to hide his feelings from her. 12. K-On! What goes well with wholesomeness? Music and a Tea Party! K-On! is another wholesome slice of life anime that is set in a Japanese high school. But instead of daycare or your typical high school student, K-On! features the four (and then five) high school girls that reside within the Light Music Club. The series shows their day-to-day life just like in Gakuen Babysitters but adds a little uniqueness with their songs and performances. It also has comedy, a little bit of drama that can be found in high school, as well as their journey to achieve their dream. The band name is “Afterschool Tea Time”. The band members include The forgetful main character Yui Hirasawa who plays the guitar and is the lead vocalist; The energetic Ritsu Tainaka who plays the drums; The shy Mio Akiyama, the second vocalist, and bassist; The wealthy and naive Tsugumi Kotobuki who plays the keyboard and; a member who will arrive at the later part of the series, Azusa Nakano who also plays the guitar. Together they bring out wholesome laughs and adorable antics that can’t help but make you smile. The series also has several original songs that can make your day flutter with happiness. 11. Nichijou Nichijou is one of the funniest and wackiest slice of life anime you will ever see in your life. Forget about the talking bird, this time we have a talking cat, a principal tries to suplex a deer, a crow is also talking, and there’s even a robot caretaker. What more could you want? Nichijou - My Ordinary Life is literally about the life of the 6 main characters where again one is a robot, one is a talking cat, and also adds a young genius into the mix. Gakuen Babysitters have a more realistic slice of life but Nichijou is like Gakuen Babysitters but drinks coffee 3 times a day. It’s also set in a high school setting just like in Gakuen Babysitters but lacks the emotional drama as it's a full-blown slapstick comedy. Nichijou is the anime series that took all of Gakuen Babysitters' comedy and put them in a high school setting. It’s like a series out of all the imaginations of the babies in the daycare in Gakuen Babysitters. Maybe this is what Usaida is dreaming about. 10. Chibi☆Devi! We finally have babies! Well…devil babies. Chibi☆Devi! is a series that just like Gakuen Babysitters tackles the hardships of taking care of babies but this series just has a “devilish” twist in it. It features the activities that can be found in Gakuen Babysitters such as nap-time and story-time. One thing that sets this apart from Gakuen Babysitters, however, is that the series is geared towards much younger audiences so you won’t find the emotional drama, and the comedy is built for those at a young age. The series is focused on Honoka Sawada who doesn’t believe in devils and such but one day a devil baby named Mao was dropped into her room while she was asleep and is now enlisting the help of Shin Sugisaki to help her in dealing with the unusual circumstances. 9. My Roommate is a Cat From a talking bird to devil babies and back to an ordinary cat. This may seem like a downgrade but keep reading, this series has a lot more in common with Gakuen Babysitters than you thought. It perfectly re-enacts the situation Ryuuichi and Kotarou are in where their parents died in an accident leaving them alone. But in My Roommate is a Cat, the main character is living in solitude until he meets Haru, a grey cat he decided to take care of. He is similar to Ryuuichi because he is put in a situation where he must take care of someone/something other than himself. Although, instead of being like Ryuuichi who is responsible, Subaru can’t even seem to take care of himself. The similarities don’t stop there, after his fateful meeting with Haru, Subaru is now being acquainted with more and more people and is slowly leaving his introverted life. My Roommate is a Cat that builds up an entire story from the “stray gets picked up from the streets” cliche in other anime series and that itself is amazing. It’s heartwarming and also involves funny scenes. Even though Haru has a backstory, the series makes sure that you get to know and fall in love with the characters. 8. Poco’s Udon World Just by looking at the picture you can tell that even in the art style, Poco’s Udon World and Gakuen Babysitters are starting to look alike. But only do they look alike but there are also similarities in their plot and concept. Poco’s Udon World is more intertwined with fantasy while Gakuen Babysitter is telling their story from a more realistic perspective. I mean Poco’s Udon World has a shapeshifting Tanuki. The main characters of the two series also lost both their parents. Poco’s Udon World also has that wholesome tone to it and also talks about the past of the main character, Souta Tawara. There are also similarities in how the supporting characters act and their main characteristics. The storytelling is also similar to Gakuen Babysitter where there is no definitive storyline, the series is just taking us through the daily life of the characters. So, if you’re not into talking birds and cats, maybe you’re more into a shapeshifting Tanuki named Poco. 7. Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge This anime is if you imagined Usaida and Ryuuichi changed attitudes. I guess this is what Usaida’s dreams must be about. Also called Tanaka-kun is Always Listless in English it revolves around the main character Tanaka, who doesn’t want to exert energy, and his dependable friend Oota (blonde Usaida) as they encounter extraordinary events while living their high school lives. It’s a slice-of-life comedy anime that focuses on the dream of the main character to live a peaceful and quiet life. It also has a pretty unique art style. The similarities it has with Gakuen Babysitters lie in the basic concept of Tanaka’s daily life. While being the opposite of the responsible Ryuuichi, both series focus on the daily life of the characters and the unusual situations that happen in them. Its style of comedy is also similar to Gakuen Babysitters as well as its list of characters. 6. Sweetness & Lightning We finally reached it! If you’re the one who just scrolled all the way here to find an anime that involves taking care of a real baby, you’ve done it! The anime focuses on the life of Kouhei Inuzaka who is taking care of his daughter Tsumugi after his wife passed away. Because of his busy life and his inability to cook, he usually feeds both of them food from the convenience store. He takes up an offer from his student Kotori, and he and Tsumugi eat and cook together with Kotori. In terms of similarity with Gakuen Babysitters, first off, they both stick to the realistic manner of portraying the slice of life genre. He is also in the same situation as Ryuuichi but this time he’s the father. There is also a hint of drama involved especially in the characters' current situation. It’s a wholesome anime that involves cooking, family, and emotions. In a sense, it's more realistic than Gakuen Babysitters especially in how it deals with the character’s feelings. 5. How to Keep a Mummy Look at that mummy! Who in this world would not think that that’s not cute? And there’s more where that came from. How to Keep a Mummy essentially replaced the babies in Gakuen Babysitters with unique cute pets. The story is all about a high school student named Sora Kashiwagi who receives bizarre gifts from his father who travels the world. When he receives a present that came from Egypt he’s shocked to find a little mummy named Mii-kun. As they go along with their lives they start to meet other people with extraordinary pets. This is essentially Gakuen Babysitters if it were set in Night at the Museum. Both series are cute and wholesome. You can’t help but smile at their antics and their amusing everyday lives. Who wouldn’t enjoy that heartwarming tea-cup size cuteness overload? 4. Bunny Drop Bunny Drop is similar to Sweetness & Lightning but instead of the main character being a single father he is now a 30-year old bachelor who just goes with the flow. The story begins when Daikichi Kawachi was paying his respects to his grandfather. He meets a shy girl named Rin Kaga who is being rejected by Daickihi’s grandfather’s relatives after his death as they think she is a shame to the family as she was shockingly his Daikichi’s grandfather’s illegitimate daughter. Furious, Daikichi decides to take Rin as his own and so his journey to fatherhood starts. Bunny Drop has close ties with Gakuen Babysitters especially in how the series’ main characters try to discover and rediscover the warmth and kindness of a close-knit family. Bunny Drop includes wholesome scenes. The series is rare in the anime world because it deals with a subject that is often taken seriously. This slice of life anime will surely make you smile and maybe make you shed a tear or two. 3. Barakamon Barakamon is not about taking care of children but it’s about discovering yourself while being in contact with one. The plot of Barakamon is centered on Seishu Handa who is a narcissistic and talented calligrapher who was exiled to the Goto Islands after losing his cool when his work was called unoriginal. He meets his wacky neighbors who keep barging into his home, one of which is Naru Kotoishi, a very annoying child. While in exile and always being kept busy by his neighbors, he starts to learn new things that began to change his view on so many things in life. Gakuen Babysitters primarily focuses on antics as well as having subtle emotional scenes such as the case with Barakamon. But Barakamon tends to focus on one of Seishu’s views on life instead of his situation. It has similarities with the comedic scenes in Gakuen Babysitters as well as the way it portrays a slice of life. Maybe by watching this anime, you can learn something that will change your perspective about the world. 2. Baby and Me You may be thinking, what’s an anime that premiered in 1996 doing here? Well, because it is one of the most similar anime to Gakuen Babysitters of course! Maybe even its grandfather or something. Such as I said it's similar to Gakuen Babysitters because the mother of the main character, Takuya Enoki’s mother passed away and now he must sacrifice his childhood, even as a 5th grader to take care of his little brother as his father is busy working as your typical Japanese salaryman. Takuya’s situation is almost the same as Ryuuichi as they both try their best to find the true meaning of family. Baby and Me is essentially a drama-comedy anime. It portrays a situation that happens in real life and the story is beautiful on its own. It may be old but it sure is worth watching. 1. Hanamaru Youchien Hanamaru Youchien or Hanamaru Kindergarten is the closest anime just like Gakuen Babysitters. The main character might not have the same family situation just like Ryuuichi but the scenarios, comedy, and slice of life elements of the two series are like twins. Hanamaru Youchien also has that subtle romance where the main character, Naozumi Tsuchida is in love with Nanako Yamamoto who supervises the class next door. Its structure of events is also similar to Gakuen Babysitters. The show is as wholesome as it gets pretty funny because it’s one of the few anime where a big part of the story is where Anzu, a kindergartener fell in love with Naozumi. The series is relaxing, fun, and just all-around laid-back. It’s a must-watch if you liked Gakuen Babysitters. Final Verdict Most of the series listed here are a slice of life and that’s what Gakuen Babysitters was all about. It showed the everyday life of the characters. Their problems, their emotions, but most of all it talked about what it meant to have family and someone to rely on. 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