Manga Recommendations

While Blade of the Immortal holds on to more of a period drama setting and theme, it shares with Golden Kamuy a wide and compelling cast of characters set in historical Japan, as well as intense and gory fights.

Both are essentially spaghetti westerns with a focus on character development, while maintaining entertaining action sequences throughout.

Both of this manga has a MC would was summoned to another world and once they accomplish their mission they were sent back to their original world but back before they were summoned. They also kept their knowledge and power from the fantasy world into the modern day. Both are good read for a reverse Isekai?

very similar stories GATE is real world being brought into fantasy world while mujintou de elf is more fantasy world brought into the real world. both have politics in it and scums. and also romance with elf.

1. High School Romance with Depth 2. Gradual Emotional Growth 3. Strong Female Lead 4. Heartwarming & Wholesome with Subtle Humor 5. Beautiful & Expressive Art Style 6. Romance Based on Mutual Respect 7. Feels-Heavy but Never Melodramatic

-Slow pacing BL with more realistic approach where one of the male lead is having difficulty opening up to others due to past trauma. And when they finally find someone they can trust and becoming best friend, they realized they had romantic feeling with that best friend. -Both male leads struggled whether to confess their feelings or just keeping it to themselves because they're too afraid of losing the friendship they really cherished.

‧₊ if the skip to loafer main girl friend group knew each other as children.. super cute & same light-hearted yet grounded feel. perfect for those who seek real depictions of girlhood ✮ ⋆ ˚｡𖦹 ⋆｡°✩

both get reincarnated in their own world, one of the differences is that one was a hero and the other was considered a villain.

-Fantasy setting with two male main characters. -Story about wizards in the form of beautiful man with long hair taking care of a young boy.

Characters pushing through the entertainment industry to make it big, the dangers of being a public figure, parasocial fans... Both series share a lot in these themes, although Fuuka doesn't feature any of the revenge or incest elements that are the staple of Oshi no Ko

Both Gift± and Monster explore dark psychological themes and moral ambiguity. They feature calm, intelligent protagonists who operate outside conventional morality — one as a surgeon haunted by his choices, the other as a girl deciding who deserves to live or die. If you liked Monster for its tension, ethical dilemmas, and disturbing atmosphere, Gift± offers a similarly intense and thought-provoking experience.

both are cute, wholesome stories including a kindergarten teacher and a childs guardian/carer (character designs are similiar aswell)

Both stories are slice of life showing how these two guys develop throughout their relationship . The characters seem to have the same dynamic and share a lot of qualities to each other . There are lots of comedic moments in both , and both do show their sex lives . The stories are cute , and go through their past traumas as they live together .

Rural area where something seems to be off. A mysterious death, creepy secrets and weird religious rituals. Similar horror atmosphere.

Town terrorized by some malicious supernatural entity. Both manga have great monster designs that create actually creepy atmosphere.

If you enjoyed I Can’t Believe I Slept With You! you'll love Senpai, Does it Taste Good? Both manga offer a similar mix of humorous misunderstandings, erotic tension, and a playful, yet charming dynamic between the characters. If you liked the slow burn emotional buildup and playful relationship in I Can’t Believe I Slept With You!, you'll find a similarly entertaining experience in Senpai, Does it Taste Good?

Gorgeously illustrated romances featuring Victorian maids, these stories won't disappoint!

While Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san is set in a school with a younger cast and a more innocent tone, and Zettai ni Furo ni Hairitakunai involves an adult couple with more mature themes, the fundamental similarity lies in the teasing and the playful dynamics between the characters. Both stories use humor to explore the push-and-pull of affection in their respective relationships, making them charmingly similar in their comedic approach.

The protagonists are re-incarnated into a pseudo-medieval setting and use their real-world knowledge to make the other world more efficient, impressing those around them. They're competent; skilled in their respective professions of the real world. They're hard-working, one driven by the desire to work, the other to earn money, but dedicated nonetheless. The deutergonists are alike too; powerful knights who protect the main characters. Overall, similar isekais with one having a romantic aspect to it and the other with strong bromance (they're very shippable).

These two are actually surprisingly similar. Both are about psychological conflicts in a somewhat fantastical realistic scenario with mostly grounded, but exaggerated, characters. They also both focus on the schemes of the characters and both stories attempt to characterise and substantiate all relevant participants.

Both stories have an MC that is crazy strong but they think they are just an average person. They also assume other people could do their job quicker and efficient than they can but in reality they are the only one who can and with great speed. Both are kinda comedic and serious when it want to be and I recommend both if you enjoy something like this MC Oblivious of their strength or ability.

Both protagonists get transported into the setting of a fantasy book they are very familiar with as one of the "extras" rather than as the book's original protagonist. They are able to effectively use this knowledge to their benefit.

Similar dynamic between a blind person and a person that can see. Charming artstyles, thought different from one another.

Both manga feature a sense of nostalgia as the characters travel around the world. Every place and person have their story in how they play into the bigger picture. Both series explore concepts of life and death, what it means to live and finding purpose in life. In this way, they correspond each other perfectly, with Mushishi's fantastical world full of life and invisible creatures that inhabit it, while the mechanical world of Girls' Last Tour is empty, cold and dead.

Both manga focus on mental health, queer issues and one's relationship with their workplace in modern day Japan. As well as, both titles use food as a vehicle for the characters to find joy in the everyday life that ultimately brings them closer together. While "She Loves to Cook" is a more optimistic fully fledged romance, "Boisterous meal" can get quite depressing and is more so about platonic love between a trio of friends. Both however remain hopeful that either the world or the characters themselves can change for the better and lead a happy life.

Both stories start with princesses betrothed in arranged marriages. Both girls have some type of extraordinary abilities they have to try keep hidden. Both stories also have discriminated species of humanoids

both series have themes about how magic has a heavy price to pay and the despair it can bring. both series start off pretty lighthearted and get darker the more you progress, though this is carried out a little differently in both series.

Both manga involve involve a lead, who didn't previously give much thought to their appearance, falling for the beauty salon worker that helps her discover the joy in prettying herself up. Both series are about discovering their femininity anew, but both have their unique take on it.

If you loved Berserk for its bleak, unforgiving world, nightmarish monsters, and warriors battling against impossible odds, Tower Dungeon will feel like stepping into another layer of that same dark fantasy hell. Like Guts and his companions, the story follows a group of fighters struggling through a cursed, medieval realm surrounded by similar grotesque horrors that made Berserk’s creatures so unforgettable.

The chaotic boy x fragile girl trope, the delinquent theme, "she fell first but he fell harder"

Academic Obsessed Mc

college lifee

college life

they both spend their time studying together and falls in love shows different stages of relationships. Green flag manga

slow burn and problems of relationships and long distance relationship . Green Flag manga

high school to adult story with deep storyline , angst and traumas , society issues green flag ML AND MC.

Grand Blue and Nan Hao & Shang Feng are super similar in the best ways they’re both hilarious, slice-of-life stories that revolve around chaotic friendships, especially between an idiotic guy duo who somehow make every situation ridiculous with their same idiotic group of friends. Both have that laid-back, episodic vibe where each chapter brings something new and funny. If you want an good laugh I really recommend these two.

Both manwha have villain, yandere male leads.

Both have lively female student that crushes on the shy/quite male student

Reading Bug made me remember Gantz in these ways: * Strange things happen in parallel with the everyday world. You got this normal world while actually there are aliens, hacks, parallel universes or stuff that people are not aware of. * Both have creepy and weird elements in story and art that matches it. E.g. objects having human appearances. Both are targeted at Seinen audience after all. As for differences Gantz (finished series) was more edgy/fanservice and action, Bug Ego (new series) has more comedy and mystery solving (at least for now, some edgy elements are there in later chapters). Anyways, if you're in it for the vibe of similar series you might check them out.

- High school setting - Age gap, Teacher x Student with the teacher having actual morals and feeling guilty - Love triangle with a teacher and a classmate - 2nd male lead syndrome (?) (a little bit but not entirely) - FLs have similar personalities and get thrown in similar situations

- High school setting - Love triangle - Awkward/shy 2nd blonde ml classmate that gets introduced later in the story - 1st ML is a black haired guy who is a neighbor/ lives close by, is of older age (the gap in HNR is much higher) - 2nd ML syndrome - Cute and naive (?) FL - Similar plot

Similar war tactics and parallels between both the main character

Art is modern, MC is goat, Girls are very pretty. very recommended

Both are sci-fi stories that blend existential themes, psychic powers, and a deep sense of loss. But what truly connects them is their profound nostalgia for Earth... not just as a planet, but as a symbol of home, purity, and belonging.

Before I even started reading "Buna no Mori no Aria" I had impression that this series reminded me a lot of "Yoru no Namae wo Yonde". During reading I was even more convinced that people who liked "Yoru no Namae wo Yonde" should read "Buna no Mori no Aria". Two adorable heroines, interesting side characters... and quiet life with a touch of mystery. There are more similarities that you will definitely notice when you will read these series.

Both are about a teenager dealing with his psychic powers, only Akira is more violent and dark.

These two manhwas have very similar main character personalities. With both of the MMC's in each paralleling the other. The contexts of the stories are also very similar, with plots that follow the same themes. Both also have unique art styles

Similar premise where a delinquent girl and a normal guy grow close.

The stories are completely different (maybe except for the eating part?) BUT both Han Maru and Meshinuma are umm the same type of character, if you enjoy certain type of character traits on Han Maru, you will definitely love Meshinuma

Comedies with shorter punchlines / chapters (one is a 4koma the other just publishes short chapters) where there is a notable section of the comedy being based off of how people come off / should be versus their actual / internal selves. Both comedies have a notable element of buddy / character-based comedy as well.

Both focus on a same-sex couple with special abilities, which because of it they become dependable and affectioned to each other. Both manga also present amazing and creative fantasy/adventurous world building.

Cute girls doing cute things, while also having a psychopath/crazy side to them

Both titles explore the strife and retrospect troubled individuals face when dealing with the passage of life. Punpun is a bit more contextual given that it goes through the MC's entire childhood, but both are good insights to the minds of those who lose them a little.

Ooku and World's End Harem both explore the inversion of traditional societal roles in dystopian settings, but they do so in drastically different ways. Ooku presents a world where women hold power, and men are subjugated, using this backdrop to delve into complex themes of power, identity, and societal structures. In contrast, World's End Harem focuses on a post-apocalyptic scenario where men are rare, and their reproductive value is central, often with a more provocative, fanservice-heavy and lustful approach. While both challenge conventional societal dynamics, Ooku offers a more thoughtful story.

Both series are about protagonist in a fantasy-esque setting who goes around hunting monsters, what more can you ask for?

The two manhwas have the same vibe! Both of them will have you standing on your seat event after event. You'll think you know where the story is going and then one more deranged character will make an entry. There is romance, but it's not the main focus. They rather focus on revenge, which leaves such an amazing taste. The FLs are so amazing; they are strong but emotionally dependent on ML, which makes the story more likable. If you liked one, then you HAVE to read the other one!

Again, you could surprisingly learn a lot of anatomical and medical knowledge from both series, although regular Cells at Work! is more lighter in tone than Code Black

Short romance manga about a foodie falling in-love with a (perceived) delinquent. The differences are mainly about Naisho no Ofutari-sama being about the main pair being lesbians, while the foodie-girl in Kyou no Ashura Meshi is notably overweight and bullied (though her love interest is male). Beyond that, both are about the respective couples bonding over a shared love of food and the delinquent character being good at cooking.

Both have similar female leads who are basically "hereitics" both having powers not recognized by the temple/empire Both male leads have pretend personalities of acting innocent in front of fl (though one is kinda real?) Strong independant female leads who have strength to get by on their own Comedy in both with serious moments as well They're just very similar but also different enough to be their own stories which makes it perfect if you liked at least one of them

Slice of Life stories about the everyday lives of gyarus with some romantic/dramatic undertones to it, what more could you want?

Both stories have an energic and outspoken girl (protagonist/co-protagonist) who wears Nike sneakers.

both had six people bullying the mc, revenge

The main characters try to hide their love from those around of them.

If you are looking for a truly one of a kind lightweight romcom with a lovely artstyle then this is for you.

Both of these Manga are about single mothers learning to be the best mom they can be. Gokumama is a bit more comedic while Wolf Children is very dramatic.

Both of these series have quite a lot in common, both are very long running manga franchise spilt up into many different parts which both started in the 90s and are still ongoing. Both series involve a mix of tournament fighting and street fighting, and both franchises also revolve around the relationship between a freakishly powerful father and their son who strives to surpass them. However, while Baki and his father Yujiro are enemies, Tough's Kiichi and Seiko have a very close and loving relationship with Seiko lovingly mentoring his son Kiichi but needing to put them through harsh trials so Kiichi can have any hope of bearing the harsh burden of being the next successor to their family's martial art, the mystical art of life and death, the Nadashinkage Syle. While both series revolve around brutal battles that mix over-the-top action with deceptions of realistic techniques, Tough leans much heavier into mysticism with far more frequent supernatural elements and certain characters who utilize a chi-like magic system, while later on in the franchise sci-fi elements start being introduced. Yet despite all this, both Baki and the Tough Franchise retain a focus on martial arts no matter how outlandish the story gets.

Both of these series are absolutely batshit insane martial arts manga that involve overpowered main characters, ultra violence, and incorporate religious elements into the story. While Ryuu's plot is considerably more unhinged, both of these manga are just a series of ridiculous circumstances and only get weirder as they go on.

Both of these manga give equal focus on both street fighting and sanctioned matches, and depict detailed grappling and gritty action. While their characters and plots aren't that similar, both series explore similar topics and showcase many different martial arts from both ancient and modern eras. Both of these series also give a lot of love to Pro Wrestling and depict both the glamorous world of kayfabe and the real terror that comes when the iron bodies and sublime techniques of a truly dedicated pro wrestler are unleashed in a real fight.

At least in my opinion, Tokyo Duel can be considered the spiritual successor to Sakigake!! Otokojuku. Both series are bombastic martial arts stories focusing on grand tournaments and a large cast of fighters who use outlandish weapons in creative ways, but also have a lot of similarities thematically too, as both series explore what it means to fight for your community and the relationships between a fighter and the people who rely on and support them.

Both involve manipulation and memory altercation (won’t be going into more detail as it will spoil the premise) Both involve two yandere men trying to control their partners Both psychological and suspenseful, unexpected plot twists Highly recommend both of these underrated series!

Both are cute high school romances with comedy.

Besides both being Manhwa's, these two series have a lot in common. Both main characters are brought into a world of a story that they just finished reading. Furthermore, they both ally with the story's original MC, who is considered in both to be much more attractive than the MC we follow. The stories are quite similar in that, both MCs do their best to make use of their knowledge of the story's future in order to get the upper hand. Both MCs also come off as selfish, but are actually very moral and care deeply for others, but neither are afraid to do what needs to be done to the villains. They do have their differences, though. While Omniscient Reader is more of a power fantasy, Estate Developer is more about the MC using his knowledge of engineering to improve the world he's in. Omniscient Reader is also less of an isekai since technically, the world he's living in is still our modern world, but with fantasy elements added, while Estate Developer is more of the classic "sent to another world" isekai. Omniscient Reader is also a bit more serious than Estate Developer which doesnt take itself very seriously most of the time, but can be surprisingly deep at times.

Both deal with broken teenagers building their social groups in high school while dealing with past mistakes. Although the styles are completely different, if you liked the themes of one, you'll likely enjoy the other

Both stories share a theme of the fl being cunning and strong even if it's in different ways. While Remilia is strong with her power and mind Scarlet is strong with brute force (though she is a little clueless at times) Both stories are feature revenge, though May I ask for one final thing doesn't make it an obvious point. (In my opinion) Both manhwa's contain large scenes that are actaully really pretty and detailed so if that's your sort of thing you'll want to read The ml's are royalty in some sort of way Some hilarity though not so much in This Person is a Villainess. Despite the differences I do believe if you enjoyed at least one of them you may enjoy the other even if they're not entirely similar!

Both are psychological thrillers with a cat-and-mouse element, except the villain role is swapped; in Death Note, the villain is the protagonist, while in Monster, the villain is the antagonist.

Both have school psycopaths fighting and a poor plot.

They have a main character who is delinquent, but they fall in love with the sport for some reason, and a rival who is on the same team as the MC.

- Both stories balance sports intensity with emotional depth - Both MCs are inspired by someone they admire, and use that admiration as motivation to push themselves in their sport and as individuals - Romance is never rushed. It’s realistic and tied to each character's personal journey and emotional growth

Fujimoto himself has recommended Tower Dungeon. Both mangas are plot focusedbut have a focus on cool fights against cool well designed body horror monsters, and a similarly cast of characters with strong and wacky personalities or qualities. Fans of Power and Kobeni will be happy with Lilisen, etc. The main characters also have a similar appeal, they're both simple minded idiots with a lot of power and importance they didn't ask for, but still accept and throw themselves into the fray. Both are very action focused, but while Chainsaw man is set in a modern urban setting and has more of a focus on relationships and growth, Tower Dungeon is a dark fantasy manga that is much more focused on purely plot, although every part of it from cast to humor is also solid.

Both is not regression or isekai and the magic system is different from others.

Both is not regression or isekai and the magic system is different from others.

Both of them are about Murim Alliance leader that has passed away, and got reincarnated into another body.

Dungeon Meshi is overall more upbeat with bouts of epic and bleak moments, where Tower Dungeon is more overall overall bleak and epic with bouts of lightheartedness and comedy. Both stories have a cast of endearingly wacky characters and parties, with a lot of banter, and both have worldbuilding as a big draw. Fights always have a lot of thought put into them and there's a sort of realistic approach to how it would be like going on dungeon dives and the ressource management involved. With its monsters, Tower Dungeon leans into body horror more while Dungeon Meshi presents an array of classic fantasy monsters with more of a focus on speculative biology. Both put a fresh spin on tired tropes, such as "if you conquer and defeat this dungeon you shall become king, prophesied one", which make it so in the end nothing is as it first seems, and the question of who to trust is perhaps the most important. Dungeon Meshi gets darker than you'd first assume while Tower Dungeon gets more lighthearted than you'd first assume. Both have plenty of awe-inspiring moments and visuals, and a story that'll get you glued to the page, don't be fooled by Dungeon Meshi's episodic facade.

The sense of wonder in these has a way of gripping you and not letting you go. Galaxias and Fairy Tail are both action-adventure series featuring dragonic, battle-hungry, maybe not-so-smart male leads, and equally energetic yet not as battle-driven, book-loving female leads. Both emphasize embarking on a journey where unlikely comrades join along the way and take place in a fantastical expansive world where each respective kingdom is explored. If high-octane action scenes with a side of comedy sound interesting, check out Galaxias!

These manga have female elves with silver/white hair as a main character. The mangaka of Frieren recommend us to read this manga. The differences are This elf girl has mature body compared to Frieren and Serie but I still love both of them.

Independent journey by a boy growing into a man in the Seinen genre. Also is semi historically accurate and has many similar themes.

Both princesses were abandoned at birth after their mother passed away after childbirth and looked for acknowledgment and survival. They are both powerful in their own way Both Emperors were affected by black magic and had some love/hate towards their daughter either because of black magic or because of personal reasons.

The female lead wants to destroy mcs sanity, also the heavy and dark ambience is something that lasts throughout the series

Cute girls doing cute things! A standard moe trope—oh wait… 💀 These manga with mostly cute female leads are not what you'd expect them to be! Both of these delve into darker themes that make you question why these cute girls have to endure this kind of pain/trauma. "Gakkougurashi!" tapped into using a coping mechanism that is just a string away from backfiring—a happy delusion—in order to help them cling to that hope that everything will be okay despite their circumstances. On the other hand, "I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day" delves into the sad reality of being unable to die together with all the pain you have to endure because of it. It also tapped into wanting to leave a mark on the ones you love before your inevitable end, as life is fragile, and it can be taken away at the drop of a hat. All in all, if you want a moe manga that has an element of slice of life together with some form of darker themes, then these two are for you.

Shojo or josei with a focus on social / personal issues with a dose of romance and an empathetic lens towards the entire cast even antagonists. They share extremely similar vibes.

Both Mangas/Manhwas have a MC that gets put inside of a video game as a "Trash" Villian and are forced to live with the Villians reputation, while also being forced to have the same personality as the villain that they took over. They obviously have different plots and art styles, but if you like either one of these Manhwas/Mangas, you will like the other.

Each manga has this bursting hopeful feeling about connection and coming of age for characters that are a bit hopeless and lost. If you enjoyed Rei's emotional actualization, then you are going to enjoy Kono Oto Tomare. Both of these manga emphasize how even the people who feel isolated and left behind by the society around them can find their place.

Both of these short series revolve around upbeat young girls gaining magical abilities and discovering the harsh reality of how humanities negative thoughts and emotions have manifested into monsters that the regular eye cannot see.

Both are about an adorable baby girl with adult mentality, having a father whose significance in the story and brutal family succession dynamics plays a major role in their actions... again.

Both are about an adorable baby girl with adult mentality, having a father whose significance in the story and brutal family succession dynamics plays a major role in their actions.

Both provide a clean swordfighting choreography, neat art with clear key movement.

A villainess with memories of a past life determined to see the plot through (Bertia much more enthusiastically) and give her fiance his happy ending with the heorine. A crown prince brought into the loop on his upcoming romance who would rather secretly manipulate things to derail the plot and prove his fiance wrong. And a "heroine" out for the happy ending she feels she is owed, whose ability to charm everyone around is more than it appears.

dumpster fire story about cheating and shitty relationships, if you want something JUICY and enjoy car wreck stories this is the manga for you.

Romance-centric shojo that focus on being a very fluffy romance. Both have male leads that look like delinquents but are much sweeter once you get to know them.