Manga Recommendations

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 highschool 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 powers and importance they didn't ask for, but still accept and throw themselves into the fray. Chainsaw man is set in a modern urban setting and has more of a focus on relationships and emotions, where Tower Dungeon is a dark fantasy manga that is much more focused on purely action and 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.

A similar story concept that that takes place AFTER the hero's party defeats the Demon King. However, while Sousou no Frieren follows a companion of the hero living decades after the grand event, Dare ga Yuusha wo Koroshita ka? focuses on a character who, four years after the Demon King's death, interviews various individuals (including the original party members) to compile a biography about the hero's life, trying to investigate how the hero died.

Both are amazing and binge-worthy reads focused on psychological turmoil and mystery. The protagonists suffer from memory loss, forcing themselves to eventually piece together their past, no matter how painful or horrifying. Beyond that, themes of identity, morality, betrayal, truth, and the weight of one’s past actions are well written!! ^^

The author of 'Hana and the Beast Man' continues this universe. In this series, our couple is younger but the problems are similar...

For anyone, who only knows about Pokemon through the anime will find this recommendation quite bizarre, but I can assure you, Pokemon Adventures (PokeSpe for short) manga is nothing like the anime. JoJo (especially Stardust Crusaders) and PokeSpe are actually quite similar because both have strategical battles (brain over brawl), and almost no "Deus Ex Machina" or "power of friendship" BS, with proper explanation for backing up every decision the characters make. Stands and Pokemon are also very similar, as in the Pokemon trainers and Stand users have to be in perfect harmony with their Pokemon/Stands during a battle or some other predicament. PokeSpe, unlike the Pokemon anime is more closely related to the original games, so it generally sticks with proper type matchups and doesn't involve BSing the enemy with absurd and otherwise ineffective moves (eg- the infamous "aim for the horn" scene from the anime). The only thing PokeSpe lacks is graphic depiction of gore since it's published in CoroCoro comic, but the violence and serious tone of the manga is otherwise very similar to JoJo. There are also some other similarities of PokeSpe to the overall JoJo series, like both are divided into various arcs (parts), each featuring new protagonists, while the older ones still continue to appear as supporting characters. The timeskip of the 2 series between their respective arcs can vary however, with JoJo jumping upto 50 years or sometimes only 10 years, while PokeSpe doesn't jump more than 2-3 years. Overall, I recommend JoJo to anyone who liked PokeSpe and vice versa.

Both series give the same sense of reincarnated FLs picking up discarded or unwanted beasts or MLs to help them overcome the bad ending of their first life.

Reincarnated into a martial arts clan without any internal energy of their own, the FLs live as children while rebuilding their loving family ties that they lacked in their first lives.

Both involve online friends playing together in an MMO who eventually meet each other in-person. Both are in the romance genre and involve the lives of working adults.

Main character is constantly mistaken for a monster or some sort of horrible person due to their looks, later on they meet others that realize he's actually just really really awkward socially but an overall good guy. Both begin more on the comedic side but as it goes on the action and drama become more serious.

The main characters' desire to take revenge on the gods is quite similar. But the energies of the two works are different..

Comedy manga which involve a protagonist with domestic qualities who is often mistaken for a gang member or similar due to their appearance and general demeanor.

Both mangas are good, featuring fights, obscene scenes, humor, and excellent art

Both have the same artist/author (Mangaka). Both stories and the art are very dark, twisted and extreme. Some similar plot lines about breaking down the captive central characters through continued sexual abuse. The younger and older sister in Bitoku no Fukou and the mother and daughter in Akutoku no Sakae “spirited away.” Fans of one would likely enjoy the other.

Super friendly FL who slowly wins over the ML (and all the attendants) with delicious food and easy-going personality.

both have: extreme violence, yakuza and abusive sex

Jin and Sengoku Komachi Kuroutan are both series about a protagonist who finds themselves suddenly whisked away to a fedual-era Japan. In those turbulent and uncertain times, they must make use of their modern knowledge and techniques in their respective fields to carve a path forward for themselves. In Jin's case, the focus is on medical knowledge. Surgery, diseases, that sort of thing. Sengoku Komachi is more about agriculture (farming, tool production, etc.).

A (Less than Kaneki) tragic MC, fighting his way through a new world for him. Amazing characters, war arcs, clear objectives, it's got the whole list of things to make a good manga.

The female leads are really cute and funny The male lead's have silly personalities which make it so they are really good pairings for the fl Romance comedy basically Both enjoyable light reads (most of the time? theres a lot of drama in both stories as well but they still manage to keep it silly)

I just realized theres some similarity with the dynamic of the main couple, the male lead is also very honest and straightforward. Love Roma ends up leaning more into the 'Manzai Couple' as their comedy but it being shorter means it focus only with the main couple and developing their relationship as a couple while Ponkotsu have rooms to fleshed out their side characters and their own ships.

Same feeling mixed with isakai return world. Pulled the same heart strings.

Solanin is also a coming of age story wrapped within a drama that features music.

Both The Band and Beck have the same author and cover similar subject matter.

Both are political-centered isekais.

Mystery franchise, that takes the story of man vs supernatural - the investigation behind a certain supernatural phenomenon, and spings it into unexpected meta narration, greatly plot-twisting the previous parts

Frenemies get Isekai-ed into another world, one is treated like royalty, the other like trash.

In both, a young boy with tragic past (bullying/death of parents) gets together with something supernatural and goes on the road of reverenge, killing even innocent people to achieve his goal.

Sand Land is a great one-shot made by Akira Toriyama, if you liked the humor and the worldbuilding of dragon ball you'll probably like this masterpiece !

Long and slow-paced fantasy manga with relaxing atmosphere, memorable characters and amazing artwork. The main characters are unaffected by the passing of time, their bodies remain the same throughout time, both of them experience the passing of time through their relationship with others around them. These series give off feeling the pain of loss but not overly dramatic and perfectly balanced bittersweet. Both have chill and cute moments to distract you from that melancholy as well.

Manga for mature audiences (not just due to explicity, but due to style of the story) about a quirky contract killer who might look goofy but is also extremely effective. Not a comedy.

Both are about a protagnist with self esteem issues finding passion in a sport [dancing for Wandance while ice skating for Medalist] and their journeys in how their respective sport helps them with their respective issues. Both of them also have some of the greatest art I have seen in a manga espescially Wandance with thw way it potrays dancing [movement] in manga form. They are both good character dramas with emphasis on character exploration and personal growth.

Both manwha have a cute, light-hearted exterior hiding a well-written (sometimes depressing) story. They are also written and drawn by the same person.

Yandere, cross-dressing ML

- Both show the cruelness of the life in the European middle ages. - Both stories show the ruthless parts of religion and authority in a similar time period. - Both have child characters with strong conviction and determination. - Both stories include character death and character arcs that lead to despair.

Both of these mangas take place in a post-apocalyptic world, where the story unfolds in ruthless environments. Every moment becomes a struggle for survival, and the hope of finding habitable land is as fragile as the air they breathe.

Manga that deals with gender issues and transgenderism in the context of youth japanese culture.

Manga in the making and movie creation. Surprising encounters between schoolmates, odd humour and plot twists of fantasy flavor. Sweet and sour short works by Tatsuki Fujimoto about art and opinions, friendship and death, dreams and reality.

The introduction to both series shares several similarities, such as: - Both protagonists are former elite assassins or professional killers. - Both are forced to live under a new identity with a completely different lifestyle, disguising themselves for a set period. - The main characters are highly skilled in firearms, melee combat, and martial arts. - Each series features intense "one versus many" action sequences. - Crime organizations, including yakuza wars and other similar conflicts, play a significant role in the story. Differences: - The Fable incorporates more humor and gag elements - Jesus incorporates a high school setting along with a broader range of crime factions, including gangs and military groups.

Humanity faces unusual threat of supernatural origin - cats.

Mystery thrillers with tons of twist and turns. No one is ever as they truly seem and even the more innocent characters are hiding something, sometimes even from themselves. Both have questionable yet easy to empathize with leads and both stories discuss mental health topics.

A lovable, naive loser, physically scarce and far from heroic, wishing to experience life's basic joys and commodities, escapes a gruesome death and suddenly gains an enormous power, tragically achieved thanks to his friend(s). A mysterious, controlling woman buys the poor boy with food and pulls him into the 'anti-monster' system, thereby joining a group of hunters (dressed like they're from a crime noir film), where he soon clashes with his exact opposite. Devils/succubus in urban fantasy setting, with plenty of dismemberments, blood manipulations and grotesque alterations. Crazy action, dark humour, unique art and heaps of edginess. Rings a bell? And that's just the first few chapters.

they’re both GLs with girls from different schools who meet on a train/at the train station.

Both are set in similar time periods in the same region, with children as main characters. Both contain organized violence stemming from religious beliefs.

Short and sweet, quietly contemplative, and with beautiful artwork to boot, Akari and Kazemachi no Futari both explore the friendship between an older artisan/artist and a young woman/girl. These both delve into the relationship between creator and craft, how one might rekindle their passion for it, and explore the little ways people can impact each other's lives.

If you loved One Piece, you should definitely give Naruto a shot. Both anime have that classic adventure vibe, with a main character who’s loud, goofy, and ridiculously determined to achieve his dream—Luffy wants to be Pirate King, Naruto wants to be Hokage. They both build strong friendships, face tough challenges, and never back down, no matter how impossible things seem. Plus, the fights are hype, the emotional moments hit hard, and the world-building pulls you in. Sure, One Piece is all about pirates and Naruto is about ninjas, but at the end of the day, they give you the same kind of excitement and emotional payoff. If you’re looking for another long, satisfying journey, Naruto won’t disappoint.

'Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku' is such a heartwarming manga, every episode is always an awhing moment. Sure, the first couple chapters are not as much (because it just started, ofc) but as soon as you go on, it gets so heartwarming. I'm sure you'll like 'Yubisaki to Renren' because they are pretty much the same, such a heartwarming manga and they are both a banger. Overall, both manga give off the same vibes, I'm confident if you like one of these, you'll like the other one.

Both MCs have a similar relationship with ghosts and their mother. They're both followed by a black-long-haired ghost. Their respective long-haired ghost are similar in the way they view the MCs. Both MCs are frequently stressed and scared. They begin alone and by the progression of the story, make more friends.

Medalist is about a girl who works hard to compete in figure skating. She initially faced struggles because she started late, but she gradually mastered more difficult skills–similar to Mitsuki who gradually masters high-level skills.

- okay first art style and color palette are very similar - Haejoon and Amy have so much in common, just as Eunnie and Bibi (i dont want to spoil anything do you just have to trust me) - both look cute and fluffy but contain dark and depressing content (they are still adorable and funny at the same time) - both tell the story about a teenagers with their own problems and traumas - found family and first love tropes

Both are written and illustrated by Sui Ishida. They are distinct stories but both have the same weird, supernatural monster feel to them.

Both share a really warm and endearing vibe imo while doing a great job of building tension between the characters.

Similar attention to atmosphere and similar focus on traditions, mystic forces vs human hubris and its consequences

The same theme of child neglect / abuse. The main characters with similar background. The way the main character's situation is resolved is very similar. It is a slightly less shut-in / sitcom environment though.

Both manga deal with real estate with some comedy on the side. Kichijouji dake ga Sumitai Machi desu ka? is more realistic showing the reader real locations in the various wards of Tokyo while discussing the wants and needs real people look for in houses and apartments as the twin protagonist real estate agents try to sell apartments to their latest clients. Dragon, Ie wo Kau is more about what troubles and needs a dragon might have while looking for a house in a fantasy world as the elven real estate agent Dearia shows the red dragon Letty various homes.

Both are comedy fantasy manga that deal with monsters having housing woes while showing off amazing art. Soara and the House of Monsters deals more with the construction of various houses for monsters while Dragon goes House-Hunting is about the titular red dragon Letty going house hunting after his parents kick him out.