Manga like Akanesasu Zakuro no Miyako

Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Ike

Also known as Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Adventure , Mystery , Slice of Life

The story takes place in Iceland, at land’s end, 64°N.

Kei Miyama is a 17-year-old with three secrets: he can talk to cars, he can’t handle pretty girls, and he works as a private investigator. One case has him searching for a beloved dog, another involves reuniting a woman with a man she fell for at first sight. And then comes a case that strikes close to home—searching for his own little brother. Tag along as this globe-spanning journey unfolds…



Notes:
-Nominated for the 12th Manga Taisho Award in 2019.
-Includes five extra chapters.
-While originally serialized until chapter 60 and a subsequent "Kiyoshi File" chapter on December 20th, 2024, Aki Irie then announced an end to serialization as well as further work with Aokishi. The series switched to volume-only releases beginning in April of 2026 including any chapters after 55.

Tags: Detective , Outdoor Activities , Seinen , Foreign , Urban Fantasy , Iyashikei , Male Protagonist , Travel , Super Power , Gore , Nudity , Tsundere , LGBTQ+ Themes , Suicide , Educational , Heterosexual

Ikoku Nikki

Also known as Ikoku Nikki.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

The manga centers on 35-year-old novelist Makio Koudai and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under one roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa's parents, which included Makio's older sister, passed away. The next day, Makio returns to her senses and remembers that she does not do well in the company of other people. So begins their daily life, as Makio attempts to acclimate to a roommate, while Asa attempts to get used to an adult that never acts like one.



Note: Includes five extra chapters.

Tags: Family Life , Female Protagonist , Josei , Adoption , Coming of Age , Writing , Estranged Family , Primarily Female Cast , Parenthood , LGBTQ+ Themes , Disability , Yuri , Primarily Adult Cast , Aromantic , School Club , Food , Transgender

Hotel Metsäpeura e Youkoso

Status: Releasing
Genres: Mystery , Slice of Life

In the Lapland region of Finland, the domain of snow, midnight sun, and auroras, there is the small Hotel Metsäpeura, run by two older gentlemen. One night during a terrible blizzard, a mysterious young man named Jun arrives at the hotel. He is clearly in dire straits, with a large tattoo on his back, no relatives and no money. However, the gentlemen warmly welcome him in and offer him a job at the hotel. The kindness of the people living in the harshness of nature will melt the heart of this awkward young man.

Tags: Found Family , Foreign , Episodic , Work , Iyashikei , Seinen , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , Inn , Yakuza , Police , Food , Suicide

Otoyomegatari

Also known as A Bride's Story.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

A Bride’s Story tells the tale of a beautiful young bride in nineteenth-century Asia. At the age of twenty, Amir is sent to a neighboring town to be wed. But her surprise at learning her new husband, Karluk, is eight years younger than her is quickly replaced by a deep affection for the boy and his family. Though she hails from just beyond the mountains, Amir’s clan had very different customs, foods, and clothes from what Karluk is used to. As the two of them learn more about each other through their day-to-day lives, the bond of respect and love grows stronger.



Note: Won the Prix Intergénérations ("Intergenerational Award") at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2012 and the 7th Manga Taishou award in 2014.

Tags: Ensemble Cast , Historical , Marriage , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Travel , Seinen , Foreign , Indigenous Cultures , Arranged Marriage , Iyashikei , Desert , Environmental , Family Life , Age Gap , Educational , War , Cohabitation , Rural , Matchmaking , Middle East , Military , Food , Religion , Unrequited Love , Language Barrier , Twins , Archery , Nudity , Animals , Female Harem , Polyamorous , LGBTQ+ Themes , Large Breasts

Fushigi no Kuni no Bird

Also known as Isabella Bird in Wonderland: Unbeaten Tracks in Japan.

Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Slice of Life

British adventuress Isabella Bird journeys to Japan in 1878 and becomes the first Westerner to travel to many remote locations, heading northward towards Hokkaido to study the aboriginal Ainu people.

A true story based on the book "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan".

Tags: Historical , Educational , Travel , Foreign , Language Barrier , Rural , Indigenous Cultures , Female Protagonist , Seinen , Disability , Primarily Adult Cast , Biographical , Episodic , Coastal , Ships , Horticulture , Nudity , Inn , Religion , Work

Good Morning Leon

Also known as Good Morning Leon.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

"A craftsman's morning starts early."

Everyday, Jack, a Siamese cat, never fails to look after his master's needs so as to make sure that his master, Leon can leave the house as a "handsome man" who will look good anywhere.

Jack dilligently performs his duties amidst Leon's grumblings and his figure at work is definitely that of a cool cat.

This is the elegant life of Jack and Leon in the country of England.



Tags: Animals , Male Protagonist , Shoujo , Iyashikei , Elderly Protagonist

ARIA

Also known as Aria.

Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Sci-Fi , Slice of Life

On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine — a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city — Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way.



Note: Includes seven extra chapters.

Tags: Iyashikei , Primarily Female Cast , Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Work , Ensemble Cast , Philosophy , Urban Fantasy , Episodic , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Foreign , Heterosexual , Coastal , Animals , Ships

Keyaki Shimai no Shiki

Status: Finished
Genres: Slice of Life

Slice of life involving the daily life of the 4 Keyaki sisters. Mutsumi, the oldest sister, is an excellent cook and has a loud voice. The second oldest, Akemi, is a beauty who likes to read books. The third, Izumi, is a cheerful and straightfoward sporty girl. Hitomi, the youngest sister, is a tidy and graceful girl who is good at knitting.

Includes 1 bonus chapter.

Tags: Family Life , Episodic , Seinen , Nudity , Iyashikei

Tengu no Daidokoro

Status: Releasing
Genres: Fantasy , Slice of Life

On, a boy from New York, discovers he is a descendant of a tengu. According to their traditions, upon reaching 14 years of age, he must spend a year of seclusion in Japan with his older brother, Motoi Izuna. Tengu aren’t particularly powerful; they live a simple life working in the fields and enjoy cooking, which only disappoints On. But his interest is piqued after discovering his brother has wings! Will On also develop tengu powers?!

Tags: Youkai , Seinen , Mythology , Food , Rural

Good Night, I Love You

Status: Finished
Genres: Slice of Life

Oozora heads off to Europe due to an argument with his brother. He's traveling because he wants to comply with his mother's last wish—to get into contact with an old friend of hers.

Tags: Family Life , Coming of Age , Josei , Travel , Cheating , Boys' Love , LGBTQ+ Themes , Transgender