straightie hidden gems!!!only pretty artstyles and best finds

This list features stories from a wide variety of genres. There are plenty of hidden gems scattered throughout, so you’re bound to find a few that catch your eye no matter your tastes!!

BUTT, the standout factor for any manga I add to this list
is strong, well-written characters. Surface-level romance or flat side characters are an instant turn-off for me. I want stories that show genuine care in their writing. Where every character, even the secondary ones, feels thoughtfully developed.

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For Better or For Worse

 9.4(188 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Noh Hueda,Eunren
Genre(s): Drama / Fantasy / Romance / Comedy / webtoons

OMG this was an EXPERIENCE. At first, I wasn’t that into the main couple, i was just treating it like a regular isekai since I didn’t feel much chemistry between the FL and ML. But once the romance actually hits?? Oh my god. It completely took me by surprise and had me kicking my feet and screaming. The train scene was life changing iykyk. And the payoff is so worth it. Read this for the slowburn you will not regret it.

30 08,2024

Free in Dreams

 9.5(221 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): 2l
Genre(s): Webtoons /

The plot was SO interesting. I was completely hooked because of how layered/complex the characters and their relationships were. but I dropped it when the main couple turned toxic. it was SO well-written but gave me too much anxiety, and I couldn’t handle the time skip. I cried nearly every chapter. I read on bato.to bc the translation here is wack. I was obsessed with the FL’s dynamic with her bully, so complex and gripping. Honestly liked her way more than the ML. Lowkey wish it

16 08,2024

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avid manga reader June 3, 2025 2:56 am

though i’d also be happy to discuss stupid stuff

avid manga reader June 3, 2025 2:54 am

Please feel free to ask questions about any of the manga on this list!!!! seriously, I would love it! I’m a massive ranter at heart, and there’s just never enough room in the review section to say everything I want to say. Cutting my thoughts down to a few lines is honestly PAINFUL sometimes, because I have so much bursting love for these stories and characters, and I always want to scream about them in full detail. If there’s a series you’re curious about, something in a review that stood out to you, or even if you just want to chat about a story we both love. I would be absolutely overjoyed to talk.