Finding a good age gap romance manga is a real task. Age gap manga always leaves a negative impression in the minds of readers. When there is a big age gap between the romantic partners it is seen negatively in the eyes of common people. No matter where you live you’ll find yourself being judged by people if they find out the age gap between the partners.
Age gap brings in a lot of challenges between the partners of the romantic relationship. However, in this article, we have tried our best to present some of the best age gap manga that are good to read.
13 Best Age Gap Romance Manga To Read
13. 0 Second Proposal: My Friend’s Brother Asked to Marry Me
- Alternative title: 0-byou Proposal: Tomodachi no Otouto ni Kyuukon saretemasu
- Author(s): Okamaru Koushi
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Romance, Shoujo
- Where to read: Inkr Comics
Hana Kayama was completely surprised when her old friend’s younger brother proposed to her. He wanted to have a conversation with Hana. It turns out that he has been in love with her since childhood, and now that he has grown up, he wants to confess his feelings for her. Hana wanted to stay away from him, but she could not, so she gave him a place to live.
This age gap manga is a beautiful tale about two people who are divided by their age but united by their love for each other.
12. He is 10 years younger than me!
- Alternative title: 10-Saika no Kare dakedo
- Author(s): Sawara Nagi
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Josei, Romance, Slice of Life
- Where to read: Manga Planet
Waaba Amamiya is a 30-year-old who thought that her life was sorted. She had a long-term boyfriend who rejected her by saying that she acts more like a mother than a girlfriend. Completely devastated by the news, she started running and broke her shoe. In search of shoes for her big and broader feet, she comes across Takumi Kobashi. Takumi promises to make a pair of customised shoes for her.
With a younger male and an older female lead, this age gap manga represents the life of Wakaba Amamiya. This manga has all the fun and fluff, which makes it an enjoyable read.
11. An inexperienced 25-year-old now lives with a high school guy.
- Alternative title: 25-Sai Shojo, 7-Sai Toshishita no Danshi Koukousei to Dousei Shimasu!
- Author(s): OMINE Iruka; Shimako Shimako
- Status: Ongoing
- Genre: Shimako
- Where to read: Renta
Harukawa Torako is an expert when it comes to giving advice related to relationships. One might assume that she is an experienced player; however, she is a complete novice. She has never even felt the touch of the opposite gender. Harukawa gets an opportunity to write a steamy romance novel. When she could not find inspiration for it, she resorted to drinking in a club. She overshared with the bartender, and the next day she found herself with the same bartender.
The relationship is between an inexperienced 25-year-old lady and a senior high schooler.
10. Living with My Brother’s Wife
- Alternative title: Ani no Yome to Kurashite Imasu
- Author(s): Kuzushiro
- Status: Ongoing
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Seinen, Slice of Life
- Where to read: Manga up! Global
The story revolves around the life of Kishibe Shino, a high school student who recently suffered from the loss of her parents and elder brother. After losing them, she had no one to call family except her sister-in-law named Nozomi. As Kishibe lost her brother and Nozomi lost her husband, they were both able to understand each other’s pain.
This age gap manga highlights the importance of non-romantic relationships between two females as they navigate their lives through the loss of their loved ones. It is about grief and acceptance.
9. Seeing Blue
- Alternative title: Ao ni, Fureru.
- Author(s): Suzuki Nozomi
- Status: OngoingComplete
- Genre: Drama, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life
- Where to read: Manga Plaza
Ruriko Aoyama was born with a blue mark on her face that is big enough to be recognized. She lived with it and tried to avoid any unwanted circumstances. But one day she found a notebook where the names of students along with their bad psychological features were written. This notebook belonged to her homeroom teacher, Kanda. After investigating a bit, she found out that her teacher is suffering from a rare disease where he is not able to recognize the faces of other people.
This age gap manga deals with the topic of prosopagnosia, which is a problem where someone is not able to distinguish faces. With a school-life romance, this manga is worth a read.
8. Princess Blue Rose and the Rebuilding Kingdom
- Alternative title: Aobarahime no Yarinaoshi Kakumeiki
- Author(s): KANAME Roku
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life
- Where to read: Manga up! Global
In this manga, the female lead, Licia, gets killed by getting stabbed by the man she loves. But to her surprise, she got another chance to redo her life and future when she was reborn as her 10-year-old self. She met the man who killed her. And now this is her chance to change her future.
With a beautiful European ambience, this manga tries to uncover the reason behind the killing of a female lead by the love interest.
7. Tale of Genji: Dreams at Dawn
- Alternative title: Asakiyumemishi
- Author(s): Yamato Waki
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Drama, Harem, Historical, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life
- Where to read: INKR comics
Based on the classic, this is a tale of Genji. The first part of the story follows the life of Genji and his love interests. The second part is after Enji’s death and is about two princes.
With harem as a subgenre, the male lead is surrounded by younger females. The art of this age gap manga is gorgeous.
6. The Witch of Thistle Castle
- Alternative title: Azami no Shiro no Majo
- Author(s): Tarachine John
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Josei, Romance, Supernatural
- Where to read: Manga Plaza
The witch was given the responsibility of teaching the magic to a lonely boy who is considered as gifted. As they spend more and more time learning magic together, they will get more closer.
With unique art style and good storyline, this is a good age gap manga with 21st century as premise.
5. Since when do guys find divorcees attractive?
- Alternative title: Batsuichi ga Moteru nante Kiitemasen; Who Knew Divorcees Were So Popular?
- Author(s): Kamena Yuu
- Status: Ongoing
- Genre: Josei, Romance
- Where to read: Manga plaza
Kazuha Ono is a 35-year-old who recently got out of a marriage with her cheating husband. When she disclosed this at her office, the new handsome employee was there.
With a story based on the stigmatised topic of divorce, the author wrote a beautiful story. This workplace romance between characters of different ages is also adapted into a J-drama.
4. Before We Knew It
- Alternative title: Bungaku Shojo: Osazaki no Koi no Hanashi; A Virgin Woman of Literature; Love Blooms Late
- Author(s): Nakano Mayaka
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life
- Where to read: Line webtoon`
This is a story between a hopeless romantic and a person who cannot love at all. The FL Kanoko is inexperienced when it comes to love, whereas the Saku Kagaya cannot love. Even though they have differences among them, they started to fell for eachother.
With slow pacing and beautiful artwork, this Complete manga is worth giving a read.
3. Electric Daisy
- Alternative title: Dengeki Daisy
- Author(s): Motomi Kyousuke
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Action, comedy, Romance, School life, Shoujo
- Where to read: Viz.
After suffering from the loss of her brother, Teru Kurebayashi started spending her days exchanging messages with Daisy. At the same time, she started developing a closeness with her school’s janitor, Tasuku Kurosaki. The connection between Daisy and Tasuku seems mysterious, and the death of her brother might be related to them.
The classmates is a nice age gap manga with hilarious comedy and good romance. The fl of this age gap manga is a strong girl with a tragic past. She is on a quest to find out the reason for her brother’s death. With hilarious comedy and romance, this is a nice age gap manga to read.
2. Love Fourteen
- Alternative title: 14-sai no Koi
- Author(s): Mizutani Fuka
- Status: Complete
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
- Where to read: Yen Press
Tanaka and Kazuki are junior high school students who have been friends since childhood. They know each other very well. But friendship in childhood was different. Now that they are growing up, they are developing something more for each other.
This is a good age gap manga which consist the stories of two couples. The main couple’s story is adorable. The side character’s story is about the classmate and his music teacher.
1. After the Rain
- Alternative Title: Love Is Like When The Rain Stops; Koi Wa Ameagari No You Ni
- Authors: Mayuzuki Jun
- Genre: Romance, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life
- Status: Complete
- Where to Read: Vertical Inc.
A high school student named Akira Tachinana works mainly at a family restaurant.
Her boss at work is a divorced 45-year-old man with a young son. Despite the age difference, Akira could not help but fall in love with her manager who is a decent and polite man.
This age gap romance manga includes charming characters and a sweet plot. It is an excellent book with a compelling story. But you’ll suffer a lot if you read this long-distance manga. The conclusion is really sad.
Conclusion
Finding a good manga with age gap is not an easy task when it is stigmatized in most of the people eyes. However there are some times when it comes to romance age gap doesn’t matter that much. In this article we have tried to share some of the best age gap manga with good storylines and which would also help you to see age gap gap romance in a positive way.
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