Ore to Akuma no Blues
Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson

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These two manga are about famous Americans and some events from the past. Both are violent, mysterious stories. Main characters are artists with talents given by guileful supernatural creatures. Both manga deal with racial discrimination. 

Similar to Shiori Experience, Ore to Akuma no Blues features a famous American guitarist. In Shiori, it features Jimi Hendrix whereas Akuma no Blue features Robert Johnson. That is the main similarity, but in Shiori Experience, Hendrix is mainly a supporting character whereas Johnson is the main character in Akuma no Blues. Furthermore, Shiori Experience is mainly a modern tale in which music is the theme, but Akuma no Blues is really more of a historical fiction about the story of Robert Johnson. Yet furthermore, Shiori is a lighthearted comical manga while Akuma no Blues tend to be somber and serious. In short, the biggest similarity between the two is music being a theme and the featuring of famous American guitarists. However, both are excellent in their own right and readers who likes one can easily like the other.  read more 

If one is looking for manga with historical settings outside Japan, then "Vinland Saga" and "Me and the Devil Blues" are top options. Richly-detailed artwork and writing capture the look/feel of the medieval Nordic countries and the Depression-era Southern US. The authors certainly did their research on these foreign times and places. 

Both focus on Antebellum South religious mythology, focus a great deal on supernatural entities interfering with people who want to lead normal lives, and have very adult themes. Me and the Devil Blues is a must read for those who enjoy great art and the subtle fear of the Devil knocking at your door.  

If you are looking for psychologic breakdowns, schizophrenic content and a protagonist struggling for his ''metamorphosis'' similar to Tokyo Ghoul, then this will definetely get your attention. Also, ''Ore to Akuma no Blues'' usually focuses on inner world of the protagonist. which makes it a very unique storyline. 

+ Historical setting in the 19th century/20th century United States + African protagonists influenced by the racialist caste system of the United States + Protagonists experience loss in exchange for extraordinary abilities + Both utilize religious/folklore elements. + Could argue that both use fantasy as a plot driver. Differences - Blaster Knuckle is ACTION horror , Akuma Blues psychological horror. - Akuma has a darker tone  

Two mangas that are able to pass the feeling of music (be it rock or blues).......... without music. Highly recommended for fans of good music in general. 

Completely different manga and style. However, same mangaka. It is very interesting to see how his style differs between the two. Prison School is an interesting read to see how the author went in a completely different direction. You can see subtleties he carried over between the two like the dynamic camera angles and use of perspective. The nicely rendered environments and facial reactions too. I thoroughly enjoy them both and I feel like I appreciate one more for having read the other.  

There are two things that make these manga similar. One - their art. It's practically identical. Two - the atmosphere of story. 

Both feature Black protagonists set in a certain historical period. Their skin color attracts much unwanted attention from authorities and other people. Sinister things are planned for them as they try to evade capture or worse. 

Although the subject matter are vastly different, both stories deal with a kind of horror that is most keenly felt by those in isolation. Like Monster, 俺と悪魔ブルーズ is a disconcerting tale for grown-ups. In it, the author makes a real attempt to treat subjects like racism and life in the American South realistically and with respect. Perhaps he does not always succeed, but between the quality of the art and the originality of the storyline, it's worth picking it up. 

both protagonist have something like a mental disorder, they're imaging a person, they have depressions and both have a bad past with the family.