LINE Manga Unveils its Top 20 Ranked Works for the First Half of 2026
LINE Digital Frontier, based in Minato, Tokyo, has announced the release of its 'LINE Manga 2026 First Half Rankings', highlighting the top 20 most popular series and volumes based on various metrics such as readership, likes, and purchases from January 1 to June 30, 2026.
At the top of the serialized rankings is the original webtoon 'With Tears Over Withered Flowers' by Gae. This title not only took the top spot in the 2025 annual rankings but also celebrated a successful pop-up shop event in Japan this May, further solidifying its status. For the first half of 2026, it continues to captivate audiences and retains its number one position.
In the volumes category, 'Kingdom' by Yasuhisa Hara, which also dominated both the 2024 and 2025 annual rankings, has taken the lead once again. The latest live-action film adaptation premiered on July 17, showcasing the story's enduring popularity.
Here's a brief overview of the top serialized rankings:
1. With Tears Over Withered Flowers (Gae / LINE Manga)
2. Enrollment Mercenary (Original: YC, Art: rakhyun / LINE Manga)
3. Childhood Friend Complex (EUNHI / LINE Manga)
4. No Problem Prince (Original: Solche, Comic: CACTUS ©SEOUL MEDIA COMICS / LINE Manga)
5. Under the Oak Tree (Adaptation: Seomal/namu, Art: P, Original: Kim Suji / RIDI)
6. True Man (Original: Lucas, Art: Dogado, Script: Ha Neulso ©JAEDAM / LINE Manga)
7. Max Level Beginner (Adaptation: WAN.Z (redice studio), Original: Maslow, Art: swingbat ©RIVERSE / LINE Manga)
8. Reborn as a Barbarian (Art: MIDNIGHT STUDIO, Adaptation: Team the JICK, Original: Jung Yoon-kang ©C&C Revolution Inc. / LINE Manga)
9. Nano Demon God (Art: GGBG, Adaptation: Great H, Original: HANJUNG WOLYA ©RIVERSE / LINE Manga)
10. Academy's Genius Swordsman (Text & Art: C.H, Original: SeoGwando ©BLUEPIC / LINE Manga)
...and more through position 20, showcasing a vibrant mix of genres and styles.
For volumes, the top entries highlight a rich tapestry of storytelling:
1. Kingdom (Yasuhisa Hara / Shueisha)
2. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Original: Fuse, Art: Taiki Kawakami, Character Design: Mitsuba / Kodansha)
3. The Skill of Magic (Manga: Yonezou, Original: Miyukiduki, Character Design: Kisaragi Yuri / Kodansha)
4. The Pair of the Underworld (Hiro Arakawa / Square Enix)
5. Blue Lock (Original: Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Art: Yusuke Nomura / Kodansha)
...and the list continues up to position 20, revealing a blend of anticipated new releases and beloved ongoing series.
LINE Manga is dedicated to enhancing the manga industry and continues to develop various initiatives to bolster its growth in a highly competitive market. Its digital comic platform allows easy access to a variety of manga for users across smartphones and tablets. Since its inception in 2013, it has achieved significant user engagement, recently hitting approximately 163.2 million monthly users globally, making it the leading platform in its category. The app offers original content, exclusive releases, and early access to works, catering to a diverse audience.
With a strong focus on webtoons—colorful digital comics designed for vertical reading—LINE Manga remains committed to providing innovative experiences for its users, continually shaping the future of manga consumption.
At the top of the serialized rankings is the original webtoon 'With Tears Over Withered Flowers' by Gae. This title not only took the top spot in the 2025 annual rankings but also celebrated a successful pop-up shop event in Japan this May, further solidifying its status. For the first half of 2026, it continues to captivate audiences and retains its number one position.
In the volumes category, 'Kingdom' by Yasuhisa Hara, which also dominated both the 2024 and 2025 annual rankings, has taken the lead once again. The latest live-action film adaptation premiered on July 17, showcasing the story's enduring popularity.
Here's a brief overview of the top serialized rankings:
1. With Tears Over Withered Flowers (Gae / LINE Manga)
2. Enrollment Mercenary (Original: YC, Art: rakhyun / LINE Manga)
3. Childhood Friend Complex (EUNHI / LINE Manga)
4. No Problem Prince (Original: Solche, Comic: CACTUS ©SEOUL MEDIA COMICS / LINE Manga)
5. Under the Oak Tree (Adaptation: Seomal/namu, Art: P, Original: Kim Suji / RIDI)
6. True Man (Original: Lucas, Art: Dogado, Script: Ha Neulso ©JAEDAM / LINE Manga)
7. Max Level Beginner (Adaptation: WAN.Z (redice studio), Original: Maslow, Art: swingbat ©RIVERSE / LINE Manga)
8. Reborn as a Barbarian (Art: MIDNIGHT STUDIO, Adaptation: Team the JICK, Original: Jung Yoon-kang ©C&C Revolution Inc. / LINE Manga)
9. Nano Demon God (Art: GGBG, Adaptation: Great H, Original: HANJUNG WOLYA ©RIVERSE / LINE Manga)
10. Academy's Genius Swordsman (Text & Art: C.H, Original: SeoGwando ©BLUEPIC / LINE Manga)
...and more through position 20, showcasing a vibrant mix of genres and styles.
For volumes, the top entries highlight a rich tapestry of storytelling:
1. Kingdom (Yasuhisa Hara / Shueisha)
2. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Original: Fuse, Art: Taiki Kawakami, Character Design: Mitsuba / Kodansha)
3. The Skill of Magic (Manga: Yonezou, Original: Miyukiduki, Character Design: Kisaragi Yuri / Kodansha)
4. The Pair of the Underworld (Hiro Arakawa / Square Enix)
5. Blue Lock (Original: Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Art: Yusuke Nomura / Kodansha)
...and the list continues up to position 20, revealing a blend of anticipated new releases and beloved ongoing series.
LINE Manga is dedicated to enhancing the manga industry and continues to develop various initiatives to bolster its growth in a highly competitive market. Its digital comic platform allows easy access to a variety of manga for users across smartphones and tablets. Since its inception in 2013, it has achieved significant user engagement, recently hitting approximately 163.2 million monthly users globally, making it the leading platform in its category. The app offers original content, exclusive releases, and early access to works, catering to a diverse audience.
With a strong focus on webtoons—colorful digital comics designed for vertical reading—LINE Manga remains committed to providing innovative experiences for its users, continually shaping the future of manga consumption.
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