Introduction to Adolescence
Manga
Semi/Realistic depictions of adolescence and high school. Life your best teen days vicariously through these characters!! ☆ ☆
These series are meant to be relatable in some way or another. If a series does not portray an average depiction of high school, then it appeals to the emotional vulnerability that captures most people at this point in life. A few of these can be a tad bit on the dramatic side (i.e. potentially unrealistic to some) but teenagers CAN be dramatic so it felt fitting!
These series are meant to be relatable in some way or another. If a series does not portray an average depiction of high school, then it appeals to the emotional vulnerability that captures most people at this point in life. A few of these can be a tad bit on the dramatic side (i.e. potentially unrealistic to some) but teenagers CAN be dramatic so it felt fitting!
Manga, 8 vol, 2016
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5 socially awkward teenage girls dealing with their first relationships.
Manga, 4 vol, 2015
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Author:10
Characters navigate being LGBT in Japan and dealing with identity, first loves, discrimination and related issues
Manga, 12 vol, 2014
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Author:8
Story follows a dozen different couples and their high-school relationships.
Manga, 15 vol, 2013
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Author:10
28-year-old man gets a new chance at reliving his high school days!
Manga, 7 vol, 2013
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Author:10
The story follows a former bully attempting to make amends for his treatment towards a deaf classmate.
T: ** Bullying, Mental Illness, Suicide **
T: ** Bullying, Mental Illness, Suicide **
Manga, 2 vol, 2009
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Author:7
2 teenagers explore sex with each other, while navigating through broken families and life.
T: ** Graphic Sex, Abuse, Suicide **
T: ** Graphic Sex, Abuse, Suicide **
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:9
2 teenagers from rival schools fall in love. Cute and wholesome!
Manga, 13 vol, 2007
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Coming-of-age story as the main character navigates his neglectful family, first loves, puberty, dysfunctional relationships, high school and general adolescence
T: ** Abuse, Bullying, Mental Illness **
T: ** Abuse, Bullying, Mental Illness **
Manga, 9 vol, 2012
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Author:8
Unrequited romances causes 2 teenagers to engage in risky behaviors (NTR, Age-Gap)
T: ** Semi Graphic **
T: ** Semi Graphic **
Manga, 7 vol, 2012
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Author:10
A very normal and healthy friend group bands together in order to save a friend
T: ** Suicide, Mental Illness **
T: ** Suicide, Mental Illness **
Manga, 45 vol, 2012
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Tags: Sports
N: If you were ever serious about high school sports, then this manga will make you relive every single practices session ever lol
(But even if you weren't, read it anyways because the characters and relationships are quite nice)
N: If you were ever serious about high school sports, then this manga will make you relive every single practices session ever lol
(But even if you weren't, read it anyways because the characters and relationships are quite nice)
Manga, 21 vol, 1995
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Coming-of-age story as a "mature" middle school couple grow together, with topics such as mental illness, eating disorders, dysfunctional families, and more.
T: ** Mental Illness, Bullying **
N: It's from the 1990's, so slightly outdated, but still enjoyable
T: ** Mental Illness, Bullying **
N: It's from the 1990's, so slightly outdated, but still enjoyable
Manga, 17 vol, 2011
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Author:9
When opposites fall in love - a quite realistic high school story
T: ** Self Harm **
T: ** Self Harm **
Manga, ? vol, 2011
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Otaku shut-in never leaves her house and loves anime!
Manga, 13 vol, 2011
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Author:7
Tags: Depression
N: Melodramatic af but ultimately a very realistic approach to high school and romance + almost all of the main characters have meaningful development
N: Melodramatic af but ultimately a very realistic approach to high school and romance + almost all of the main characters have meaningful development
Manga, 18 vol, 2008
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Author:8
An unpopular girl and the most popular boy in school fall in love.
T: ** Bullying, Eating Disorders **
T: ** Bullying, Eating Disorders **
Manga, 12 vol, 2010
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Author:8
Realistic and healthy relationship of a middle school couple who are a bit mature for their age.
Manga, 9 vol, 2007
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N: This one takes place in the 1960s, so it's also a tad bit outdated. But it's still enjoyable
Manga, 30 vol, 2005
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A super nice, but "creepy" girl navigates high school life with friendships and falling in love.
Manga, 10 vol, 2014
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Author:7
A 17-year-old girl falls in love with a much older man.
N: For those who loved an older person
N: For those who loved an older person
Manga, 28 vol, 2015
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Author:10
Fair Warning: this manga dramatizes the main plot to the extreme so it is NOT REALISTIC unless you play hella ass games; However, the characters, side stories, and high school atmosphere are decently grounded! (You'll know what I mean if you read it!)
