Mangaowl – You may know that as October rolls around, many Japanese people end their habit of reading books and magazines. This also means that the next couple of months are less likely to find new volumes being released in bookstores. Luckily for us, though, manga is still widely accessible during this season!
Mangaka release special Christmas themed manga volume one day at a time – each with different stories about how they celebrate or what they hope for for next year’s holiday. If you’re looking for something to read after completing all of your homework and finals from school, make sure to give these 6 best christmas manga series on Manga Owl a try; they’re guaranteed to put some extra joy into your life.
A Short Guide to Japanese Manga Books
You might be interested in checking out the top 6 best Christmas Manga Books that will make everything about your life seem brighter. Although this might be the first time you’ve encountered Japanese Manga, here’s a quick guide so that we can differentiate between different types of manga. For example, most English-language publications present this form of entertainment as graphic novels because they are exclusively full color from front to back with only narrative text on each page; there is also manga which has similar qualities but lack certain conventions such as panel construction (most commonly seen through an Anime), speech bubbles or sound effects.
Regardless, these stories are always rich and extremely well worth every second spent reading them! Luckily for those who don’t have time to comb the internet endlessly, there are many websites providing free – albeit sometimes low quality – manga content like Mangakalot.
1. Are←Nochi Kareshi
Written By:
Shiraishi, Yuki
Illustrated By:
Shiraishi, Yuki
If you’re looking for a light-hearted, heartwarming story this Christmas season, consider checking out this romantic shojo manga. In Are— Nochi Kareshi, we follow Kotoko as she deals with being dumped right before her friends find out that she was dating someone new.
Ultimately settling on her classmate (who looks very similar to the ex) out of desperation because he too has many qualities they shared together. While this can seem cliche at times, it feels fresh thanks to the festive theme and how well it handles such an important topic during such an emotional time of year; making it stand out from other titles in the genre. A worthwhile read for those seeking some good laughs or happy endings.
2. Merry Unbalance Christmas
Written By:
Tomofuji, Yuu
Illustrated By:
Tomofuji, Yuu
Yet another romantic manga book set during the season of Christmas is Merry Unbalanced Christmas. This shojo comedy stands out from others because of its setting. It tells the story of a boy who brings home a long desired dessert only to find himself surrounded by angry children after he pays an extravagant price for it.
They argue back and forth, but end up reaching an agreement which leads him to ask her to be his girlfriend afterwards – or at least until tomorrow when Santa comes! The simple plot line may remind you of other familiar stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Jack Frost but with an added twist!
3. Almighty X 10
Written By:
Mizuto, Aqua
Illustrated By:
Mizuto, Aqua
You should read the Almighty X 10 Christmas manga book if you love action-packed comics. This shojo manga follows a girl whose siblings abandon her on Christmas Eve, but she meets an equally strange boy with the same name as hers who goes to the school where she herself attends.
The story is both funny and whimsical, especially when they find themselves at school over break because of it – making this one of the best Christmas Comics out there for those interested in adventure!
4. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Written By:
Asuka, Jun
Illustrated By:
Asuka, Jun
If you’re a lover of Tim Burton, you’ve probably heard about this one. This children’s novel is very similar to the Halloween-inspired movie; The Nightmare Before Christmas! They are both about how Jack Skellington (who is known as The Pumpkin King) hosts a Christmas party in his town after discovering that it falls on the only day where ghosts, skeletons, and zombies come out from hiding and wreak havoc on the village.
It’s an adorable take on what would happen if everything was reversed for Christmas but it still has the same storyline as the original animated film so it can be enjoyed by both little kids and adults alike. One of its biggest pluses? How much detail went into making every page a full color illustration which makes it so easy to read even though it still had some difficult vocabulary words thrown in there at times.
5. Datte Kimi Wa, Osananajimi
Written By:
Inari, Yuuko
Illustrated By:
Inari, Yuuko
If you’re looking for a heart-warming story that revolves around friendship and love, you’ll definitely want to read Dette Kimi Wa, Osananajimi. It follows the lives of five friends through all sorts of events – from autumn leaves falling down in an October breeze to snowball fights during winter.
This shojo manga has been loved by many readers over the years and will surely have something on offer for anyone who reads it! There’s drama, joyous moments and even suspenseful cliffhangers! One thing is certain; when datte kimi wa osana najimi gets into your blood, it won’t let go until you reach the end.
6. Marri To Santa
Written By:
Keiko, Nigushi
Illustrated By:
Keiko, Nigushi
The cheerful symbol of Christmas is approached especially by Maria To Santa. Santa Claus in this Shojo manga is based off an average yet still attractive male protagonist in that genre. The overall plot revolves around how Santa Claus falls in love with a kind girl and they both enjoy themselves through the holiday season. This story will make you feel happy because it has a lot of good messages inside such as hope, faith, forgiveness and always believing when life gets hard. It also encourages anyone reading to go out there and share their spirit with others during the holiday season!
Conclusion
It’s that time of year again where we find ourselves researching some great reads to enjoy over the holidays! Here is a list of 6 sensational Christmas manga that you’ll absolutely love. Full of humor, romance, and holiday magic – there will be something here for everyone this holiday season. Have a wonderful experience with Manga Owl as we share these stellar picks!
