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If you liked Kubikiri Asa add

...then you might like Takemitsu Zamurai add

These two works of art are part of the must read collection of manga.

If you liked Blade of the Immortal add

...then you might like Takemitsu Zamurai add

These two works of art are part of the must read collection of manga.

If you liked Lone Wolf and Cub add

...then you might like Takemitsu Zamurai add

These two works of art are part of the must read collection of manga.

If you liked Takemitsu Zamurai add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

These two works of art are part of the must read collection of manga.

If you liked Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls add

...then you might like Takemitsu Zamurai add

These two works of art are part of the must read collection of manga.

If you liked Vagabond add

...then you might like Takemitsu Zamurai add

These two works of art are part of the must read collection of manga.

If you liked Rurouni Kenshin add

...then you might like Takemitsu Zamurai add

Pasts twisted by the dark feelings over spilled blood haunt the expert swordsmen protagonists in both manga. As they struggle to leave their pasts behind them by committing themselves to promoting the good of society and holding a blade against the violence promoted by evil men distorted by the bloody revolution.

These two manga are a must read for every reader out there.

If you liked Crying Freeman add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

Tired of weak male leads and the typical harem manga? Pick these two up. The male leads are superlative in every aspect of the human being and are accompanied by gorgeous female companions who serve as a sidekick against their enemies.

If you liked Lone Wolf and Cub add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

The male lead is on a mission to vanquish those who threaten the peace and order in both his personal life and the future of the Shogunate. These two masterpieces are a must read for the samurai junkie.

If you liked Lady Snowblood add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

The beautiful illustrations in both manga that complement the great narrative cohesion make these two works amazing additions stand out among the awful, boring manga that plague the manga world.

If you liked Berserk add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

Violence, misogyny, sex and gore are featured these two amazing masterpieces that show off the skills of the mangakas and illustrators. There are a must read for any manga reader in search of a mature plot that weave together a bloody, action packed scenes that will not fail to entertain.

If you liked Yu Yu Hakusho add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

Despite YYH's aim for a younger audience, both manga feature strong characters who struggle against the battle against supernatural beings that threaten peace and order. Accompanied by a subtle romantic subplot and intense art, these two masterpieces are a must read.

If you liked Rurouni Kenshin add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

The male lead characters of the manga combat the gifted, fatally flawed antagonists and the supernatural as you follow them on their journeys to protect whom they love and cherish.

If you liked Blade of the Immortal add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

Both works feature a very skilled, strong protagonist based in historical Japan. Look no further to quench your thirst for action packed, thrilling battles.

If you liked Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

Tragedy and action follow the protagonists of both manga which feature beautifully illustrated scenes adult in nature.

If you liked Vagabond add

...then you might like Yamikagishi add

If you are searching for a mature manga based in historical Japan that features fantastic illustrations and details, then look no further. This is one of the must read for every adult manga reader.

If you liked Yotsubato! add

...then you might like Nodame Cantabile add

Ever wondered what Nodame was like as a child? Yotsuba would most likely bethe best way to describe the carefree, expressive, imaginative yet naive Nodame before she became the great musician.

If you liked Yotsubato! add

...then you might like Hotman add

Hotman is the dramatic version of Yotsuba with a single father, who would be similar to Jumbo, raising his group of daughters as he struggles financially. Hotman is essentially a combination of Great Teacher Onizuka and Yotsuba with a mix of some romantic drama aimed at a mature audience.

If you liked Battle Royale add

...then you might like Zetman add

Same type of characters, same type of characters make these two manga series very similar in terms of plot progression.

If you liked Great Teacher Onizuka add

...then you might like Kyou Kara Ore Wa!! add

Both series share a delinquent as its protagonist whose misadventures are filled with girls, helping out people and getting into gang fights. If you're looking for enjoyable Shounen manga, then these two are for you.

If you liked Ranma ½ add

...then you might like Kyou Kara Ore Wa!! add

Spontaneous, occasionally random slapstick comedy mixed in with a cast of similar characters make both these manga slightly flawed yet greatly enjoyable manga.

If you liked Detroit Metal City add

...then you might like Kyou Kara Ore Wa!! add

If you cross Great Teacher Onizuka and Detroit Metal City, you'll get KKOR Wa!! It's a cross between DMC's ostentatious humor and GTO's delinquents fighting the good fight.

If you liked Texhnolyze add

...then you might like First Squad: The Moment of Truth add

Did you absolutely love the duality of Texhnolyze and its atmosphere? First Squad share similar themes despite its simplicity and straight forward action sequences.

If you liked Blood+ add

...then you might like First Squad: The Moment of Truth add

The two stories share a plot that revolves around a strong, young girl set on a mission to fight using her supernatural abilities.

If you liked Shinreigari: Ghost Hound add

...then you might like First Squad: The Moment of Truth add

Battling against the supernatural evil, the protagonists of both series try to fight using their natural psychic abilities to win.

If you liked Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha add

...then you might like First Squad: The Moment of Truth add

Enjoy sword fights, good animation and the supernatural? Darker than Black and First Squad feature a group of characters trying to correct their own realities and defend them from evil.

If you liked Ghost in the Shell add

...then you might like First Squad: The Moment of Truth add

Love strong female protagonists? Ghost in the Shell and First Squad are for you. Despite the technological and conceptual differences, the female lead travel to a different reality to change in her existing dimension.

If you liked Blood: The Last Vampire add

...then you might like First Squad: The Moment of Truth add

Two anime movies that feature a teenage girl with supernatural abilities, who is part of a secret military squad to track down evil.

If you liked xxxHOLiC add

...then you might like Hoshi no Samidare add

If you take Watanuki and give him a sense of dark humor then give him a superpower accompanied by animals and other people, then you have Hoshi no Samadare. However, do not expect a complex plot or intriguing events since HnS is nothing more than a predictable manga series that flops after two fantastic, funny volumes.

If you liked Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou add

...then you might like Kodomo no Omocha add

Two strong independent of opposite sexes find their paths crossing and face the trials and tribulations of finding their identity as they come of age. If you want to forget the silly, insecure, typical average girl meeting "unattainable" super models and lame coming of age stories and desire a cast of strong, independent characters with the leads realizing how much they enjoy each other's company, then these two works demand your attention.

If you liked Kodomo no Omocha add

...then you might like Dance! Subaru add

One girl facing the pressures of the music and art world as she struggles with her own obstacles and tragedies that befall her. Both are exemplary drama manga series that warrant the must read status for manga literature.

If you liked Nodame Cantabile add

...then you might like Dance! Subaru add

Ever wondered what would Nodame Cantabile be like if the light hearted yet cheesy romance was taken out of it and Nodame struggled by herself as an artist in the music world? Dance Subaru steps in and grabs the spotlight. It is one of the best manga and a must read for anyone willing to read a story about a character with the natural gift of dance face the pressures of show business, the extremely brutal peer and pressures in the world of ballet. Devastatingly brilliant.

If you liked Appleseed add

...then you might like Black Magic M-66 add

Masamune Shirow struck first into the manga world with his first work, Black Magic. Imagine Ghost in the Shell mixing with Trigun with some steampunk and magic with some anthropomorphic interaction.

If you liked Appleseed add

...then you might like Ghost in the Shell add

Ghost in the Shell is the refined version of Appleseed. With the well known, favorite themes of cyberpunk, world politics and military industrial complex, Masamune Shirow writes a manga series that piques the intellectual curiosity of the reader, which is quite a rarity. Appleseed approaches the shared themes with the Socrates' and Plato's utopian ideals.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like Junkie Fiction add

Change Ginko's age from late 20s/early 30s to teens and you have Junkie Fiction. Episodic chapters of a boy who uses the power of supernatural medicine as he continues his journey to search for his mother and his past identity followed by a moe cat girl.

If you liked Hajime no Ippo add

...then you might like Shamo add

Imagine what would have happened if Ippo from HnI was not a super naive mother's boy who remains a virgin even after reaching boxing fame but was actually the complete opposite. The result is the male lead of Shamo, a psychopath jailed as a juvenile for murder of his parents and later on a serial rapist who puts on boxing gloves. Be prepared for a chaotic, raw, sick sense of pleasure and pain as you accompany the character through his crazy journey as an outlier.

If you liked Shamo add

...then you might like Strain add

The two manga series complement each other with their similarities of stories that are at times brutally violent and depict scenes that make one's skin crawl. If you are looking for a deep psychoanalysis of the male ego, then these are not the manga you are looking for. You'll be treated to a journey of crazy outlaws trying to create chaos and achieve their own selfish sense of order.

If you liked Shamo add

...then you might like Sanctuary add

Both these manga series are testosterone filled, action packed stories that massage the primal male ego. They are attempts at trying to break down the cultural norms of what a male is asked to follow and build upon the primal, animalistic nature of males in the animal kingdom with a human touch. Sex, drugs, murder, rape, deception, trust, betrayal and family are ominpresent, important themes that surround and affect the main characters.

If you liked Salad Days add

...then you might like The Hating Girl add

Both illustrate high school relationships from casual acquaintances to serious romantic relationships while tackling issues of trust, teenage angst, crisis of identity and most of all, love.

If you liked Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou add

...then you might like The Hating Girl add

The two manga series capture the essence of the awkward teenage growing pains of two students falling in love with each other as classmates and the essence of high school romance. Funny, clever, romantic, youthful and balanced.

If you liked Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou add

...then you might like Salad Days add

Both manga follow the story of a teenage couple going through their growing pains and ups and downs discovering love, passion and trust while exploring other romantic relationships of the characters' friends and peers. These are the two hidden gems of the world of completely scanlated romance manga.

If you liked FLCL add

...then you might like Meguraian no Kimi add

Enjoy a brash female delinquent try to interact and form a relationship with a submissive cowardly guy followed by an awkward, absurd turn of events? Then, FLCL and MnK are perfect matches for you.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like xxxHOLiC: Manatsu no Yoru no Yume add

The anime world is filled with series that boast of amazing supernatural events with unique characters. However, not many have captured the sentiment as well and as truly as Mushishi and xxxHOLIC. The lead characters do not pretend to be the best at everything they do and are fatally flawed characters whose tapestries slowly unravel to reveal its masterful weaves, which are accented by the fantastic supporting cast. There is no fan service nor the typical moe scenes. These two series are the rare art that you come across while watching as you waddle through the muck of what is called anime today.

If you liked Baton add

...then you might like Kuuchuu Buranko add

Zany animation, eccentric characters and a very eye opening, unique feature of introducing real humans in anime.

If you liked Eve no Jikan add

...then you might like Baton add

Both series are science fiction anime peppered with a light hearted romance theme heavily influenced by Isaac Asimov's legendary work, I;Robot. It is rare to come across such refreshing series when wading through the boring, cartoon violence anime like FMA: Brotherhood mixed with fan service laden shows. Both are quintessential must watch series for the mature viewer.

If you liked The Animatrix add

...then you might like Baton add

Imagine if The Animatrix was mixed with Eve no Jikan (heavily influenced by Isaac Asimov). The result would be Baton. Its science fiction story mixed with light inter robotic romance budding from a robot's existentialism sets this anime apart from bland Shounen and fanservice plagued anime released in the past few years.

If you liked Kite add

...then you might like Kurau Phantom Memory add

Kite features strong, explicit sexual content but if it was removed, both these series share many similarities. From the jaded girl trying to find a purpose as she carries out her orders as a hitman to her fondness and wish to protect a boy caught in her mishap ridden life, action and a Bourne Identity style moments color their anime canvases.

If you liked Gunslinger Girl add

...then you might like Kurau Phantom Memory add

Love girls with guns? Both these series feature girls with guns blasting their way through to gain freedom and find a sense of purpose for living their lives. Fantastic animation, detailed gun fights and jaded, young girls parading their skills as gun masters set both these series apart from the diseased world of anime.

If you liked Gungrave add

...then you might like Kurau Phantom Memory add

Mafia conflicts, hitmen dueling it out and betrayal play dominant roles in both these series. Intense action scenes and the typical "walk away from the explosion while you put your sunglasses on" type moments make you forget about the plot and yearn more for the action.

If you liked Kurau Phantom Memory add

...then you might like Stranger: Mukoh Hadan add

Do you love the high intensity, adrenaline fueled weapon fights with amazing animation? Both of these series are for you. Despite the huge setback in a forgettable story, both these anime works put action as their main target on their hit list.

If you liked Saikano add

...then you might like Clannad add

Enjoy melodramatic, hypersensitive supporting characters despite featuring an interesting lead character? Clannad and Saikano exist for you! The two series are from different genres but share the same atmosphere. It is quite evident that the producers aimed to appeal to the viewer's emotions.

If you liked Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Seisou Hen add

...then you might like Saikano add

Despite having the potential to become one of the best anime in the past decade, they both drown in their ambitions by the petty melodrama and inconsistent characters. These two series are a must watch if you love tear jerkers.

If you liked SaiKano add

...then you might like Wings of Vendemiaire add

Enjoy extreme tragic figures masked by innocence? You must check out Saikano and Wings of Vendemiaire. Despite their flaws and melodrama, they feature innocent children in extreme situations and are essentially slaves to entities out of their control while they struggle and try to cope with their realities. Saddening, shocking yet beautiful.

If you liked Hitsuji no Uta add

...then you might like Blood Alone add

Both works feature entertaining stories of vampires accompanied a strong yet subtle romantic plot that plays along the lines of being a taboo subject. The character dynamic between Kuroe and Misaki share many characteristics with the Chizuna siblings'.

If you liked Battle Royale add

...then you might like Hohzuki Island add

Imagine Left 4 Dead made into a manga and replace all the zombie hordes with a psychotic serial killer and a few misunderstood adults and instead of the fantastic four team mates, you have children with messed up childhood pasts. The result is Hohzuki Island. Thrilling, slightly predictable and very similar to Battle Royale. Both are must read manga if you enjoyed either of them.

If you liked Shakugan no Shana add

...then you might like Soul Eater add

The idea of souls being eaten is shared by these two anime series with a narration centering on a male and female lead.

If you liked Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan add

...then you might like Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou add

The interaction and chemistry between Kaoru and Kenshin is almost exactly the same as Yukino's and Arima's. Similar art style and slapstick comedy with a dash of romance and a very dark childhood past haunting the male lead. If you enjoyed RK's somber yet funny atmosphere, Kare Kano is a recommended watch. Make sure you read the manga to follow up on the story.

If you liked Kage add

...then you might like Shigurui add

Samurai, ninjas and tragedy play the main roles of both OVAs. Both feature fantastic animation and share similar art styles.

If you liked Blood: The Last Vampire add

...then you might like Kage add

Female ninjas/vampires, assassinations accompanied with plenty of blood and finishing moves and fantastic animation.

If you liked Kage add

...then you might like Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi add

Both series feature strong female leads and their struggles as assassins with a heavy dose of sex and violence.

If you liked Afro Samurai add

...then you might like Kage add

Both these series are based on ninjas, assassinations and the way of the warrior.

If you liked Juubee Ninpuuchou add

...then you might like Kage add

Kage Shadow is very similar since it shares the themes of ninjas, betrayal, revenge and ships.

If you liked Love Roma add

...then you might like Angel Densetsu add

The dry humor is just one aspect of the funny, awkward relationships in both manga series.

If you liked Great Teacher Onizuka add

...then you might like Hotman add

Hotman is what happens when Eikichi Onizuka finds out that he has a daughter because he was a playboy delinquent and was married to an actress who had five kids with different fathers. It's mature, funny, cute yet serious real life depiction of a twenty six year old single teacher struggling to take care of a family after being a delinquent and having a living-for-the-moment lifestyle.

If you liked Beck add

...then you might like Lovely★Complex add

The relationship between the male and female leads are similar since both are mismatched couples coming of age.

If you liked Crying Freeman add

...then you might like Lady Snowblood add

Both lead characters are assassins struggling with their pasts or tragic situations they were placed in. If you enjoyed the violence and mature illustrations of Lady Snowblood, Crying Freeman is worth checking out.

If you liked Crying Freeman add

...then you might like Sanctuary add

Sex, betrayal, mafia, politics, war. Ikegami's art is again featured and beautifully illustrated in a good testosterone driven plot.

If you liked Lady Snowblood add

...then you might like C.A.T. add

Both series feature female lead characters whose main objective is to get revenge on the traumatizing pasts they experienced.

If you liked Ghost in the Shell add

...then you might like C.A.T. add

Imagine Motoko Kusanagi, the female lead in Ghost in the Shell, reimagined with a horrific past. Kill Bill meets Ghost in the Shell. C.A.T. is a must read.

If you liked Neon Genesis Evangelion add

...then you might like Cencoroll add

Both series feature organic mecha like creatures that are controlled by humans and fight.

If you liked Kodomo no Omocha add

...then you might like Nodame Cantabile add

Both series feature the ups and downs of being a superstar in the music/acting business. The relationships made by the lead characters share similar interactions. Akito and Sana share many characteristics with Chiaki and Nodame. However, Kodocha tackles much darker themes later on in the series.

If you liked RahXephon add

...then you might like Nodame Cantabile add

If you loved the role of music in Nodame Cantabile and want to experience an anime series that shares the theme in a completely different genre, then RahXephon is a must watch. Despite being a mecha anime series, music plays a central role in setting the atmosphere and representing characters' emotions and actions throughout the anime series.

If you liked Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi add

...then you might like Hokuto no Ken add

Imagine History's Strong Disciple set in a post apocalyptic world with outrageous personalities and almost every man featured has, not a six pack, but enough ab muscles that make the number of treads on a car's tire look trivial. If you enjoyed the ridiculous fights and moves in HSDK but wanted gore and outrageous 80's fashion and personality, then Hokuto no Ken is the manga for you!

If you liked Dance Till Tomorrow add

...then you might like Ciguatera add

Both feature loser protagonists who strive to achieve a dream they had since childhood while meeting very eccentric (and crazy) characters during their everyday lives.

If you liked Ciguatera add

...then you might like Sekai no Owari to Yoakemae add

Both series feature depressing slice of life stories and share a similar atmosphere.

If you liked Ciguatera add

...then you might like Solanin add

Slice of life about average people in their everyday lives overcoming hardships and coming of age.

If you liked Video Girl Ai add

...then you might like Kimagure Orange Road add

K. Orange Road and Video Girl Ai have the same harem conflict (love triangle) but KOR takes more of a serious approach rather than serving as ecchi fodder like Video Girl Ai. Both manga series revolve around an indecisive, idiotic, naive male protagonist.

If you liked Maison Ikkoku add

...then you might like Video Girl Ai add

Maison Ikkoku shares similar themes as Video Girl Ai and the characters are very similar. Both stories revolve around an idiotic, indecisive male protagonist.

If you liked Hellsing add

...then you might like Demons of Shanghai add

Small group struggling to fight against a demon threat.

If you liked Homunculus add

...then you might like Old Boy add

The twisted atmosphere and the protagonists questioning their identities and trying to recall their pasts connect these two manga series together.

If you liked Blue Gender add

...then you might like Mobile Police Patlabor: WXIII add

Aliens, drama, mecha. If you enjoyed the Godzilla plot of Patlabor 3, then you must check out Blue Gender.

If you liked Blue Gender add

...then you might like Planetes add

Both anime series are set in space and have excellent character development. The romance, the conflicts and the realistic depictions of what a future space base would look like makes Blue Gender an interesting watch.

If you liked Blue Gender add

...then you might like Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team add

If you liked the realistic depictions of soldiers without superpowers and post apocalyptic scenario of Blue Gender, then Gundam: 08th MS Team is a must watch. An interesting conflict with many types of realistic weapons and mecha with a distinguishable romance story makes 08th MS Team a good watch.

If you liked Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team add

...then you might like RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio add

Mecha, Romance and two strong protagonists, what's not to like? The signature Gundam series shares many themes with RahXephon but can fall a bit more on the "technical side" of robots rather than its romance. However, it's a great watch despite its age.

If you liked Steamboy add

...then you might like Ouritsu Uchuugun: Honneamise no Tsubasa add

They both have the same narrative tone regarding technology and fantastic animation quality.

If you liked H2 add

...then you might like Rough add

Rough is basically the short version of H2. Instead of baseball, the same type of characters used in H2 and Touch are now talented swimmers.

If you liked Strain add

...then you might like Offered add

Same characters, sex, violence, guns, brawn. All the formulaic garbage to make another testosterone filled manga that has no plot at all.

If you liked Kodomo no Omocha add

...then you might like School Rumble add

Kodomo no Omocha, also known as Kodocha, is the more polished, mature version of School Rumble. Wherever School Rumble failed (ex: ending, lame mangaka jokes), Kodocha picked up and illustrated it in a new way. It's a must read for anyone who felt very disappointed after completing School Rumble.

If you liked Ichigo 100% add

...then you might like Hatsukoi Limited add

If you like female characters that have no intellectual capacity and just love to accidently flaunt their bodies, then this manga is for you. The mangaka is well known for creating I''s and Ichigo 100%.

If you liked Saikano add

...then you might like Pale Cocoon add

They both are based on two main characters in apocalyptic situations. Both anime series emphasize colors since special events are colored in bright colors while the rest have a muddy hue.

If you liked Escaflowne add

...then you might like Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster! add

If you enjoyed Aim For The Top! and similar classic anime series from the 80's that involve mecha with a good story line, then Escaflowne is a must watch.

If you liked Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam add

...then you might like Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster! add

The main character Aim For The Top! is the female version of Kamille in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. If you liked Zeta Gundam, then Aim For The Top! is a must watch. Both anime series are classics and a blast from the past. The two mecha series rare based on coming of age stories and the people they meet along during their journeys.

If you liked Mugen no Ryvius add

...then you might like Freedom add

The main characters share the same personality traits with the twists. They both are based on space travel and a huge manmade spacecraft.

If you liked Planetes add

...then you might like Freedom add

They both are based on space travel between the moon and Earth. It's a must watch for any sci fi fan.

If you liked RahXephon add

...then you might like Macross Plus add

They both have the same atmosphere and polish. Both are must watch anime series for any mecha/romance fan out there.

If you liked Dance Till Tomorrow add

...then you might like Solanin add

The characters are similar in how they are all fundamentally flawed. Both cover average people with the drama that usually surrounds their every day life.