Manga like Tonari no Stella

also known as Gazing at the Star Next Door

Genres: Drama Romance

What is Gazing at the Star Next Door about?

Status: Releasing

What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart? This is the story of the unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away.



Tags: Heterosexual , Shoujo , Idol , Primarily Teen Cast , Unrequited Love , Acting , Female Protagonist , School , Tsundere
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Here is a list of Manga similar to Tonari no Stella

I My Me Mine

I My Me Mine

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

"Let's make high school unforgettable." "No! Leave me alone!" What happens when the strongest delinquent boy falls in love? Akira Izuki is an FJK who dreamed of having 100 friends, but one day she saved Amamiya, a delinquent neighbor, from an incident and became recognized as his "favorite"...! Akira thought that her high school life was over, but as Amamiya demanded her attention, she found herself unable to look away...

Tags: School , Shoujo , Delinquents , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist
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I See Your Face, Turned Away

Kimi no Yokogao wo Miteita

Also known as I See Your Face, Turned Away.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Romance

A manga about four teenagers and their four stories of unrequited love. When you don't want to lose a friendship but long for something more, the only thing you can do is gaze at your beloved's face, turned away...

One might call Hikari extraordinarily ordinary. One day, she takes up a new hobby—imagining what a romance would be like between her pretty friend Mari and the cute guy in their class, Otani. It's all in harmless fun, until the roles start to get tangled in Hikari's mind. Does she really have to be just the best friend in this love story? And just who is on Otani's mind when his eyes drift?



Tags: Ensemble Cast , POV , Shoujo , Primarily Teen Cast , Love Triangle , Teacher , School , Heterosexual , Unrequited Love , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Rehabilitation
It Takes More than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love

Kaodakeja Sukini Narimasen

Also known as It Takes More than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Romance

A high-speed romantic comedy featuring a senior with dangerously good looks and an incredibly resilient junior with a serious face fetish! Sana, a fan of the influencer Kanato, who is rumored to attend the same high school, finally encounters him only to find out he's on the verge of expulsion! Determined to prevent this, Sana takes on the role of managing his social media. From holding hands to hugs and almost kisses... Days filled with an excessive supply of sweet thrills beyond his handsome face are about to begin.

Tags: Shoujo , School , Photography , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Primarily Teen Cast
Strobe Edge

Strobe Edge

Also known as Strobe Edge.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Ninako’s friend Daiki throws her for a loop when he expresses romantic interest in her. She cares for him, but can she return his feelings? As she tries to sort out her confusion, Ninako realizes that there are many different facets of love—strange and wonderful sides…



Includes six side chapters.

Tags: Shoujo , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , Unrequited Love , Primarily Teen Cast , Kuudere , Coming of Age , Love Triangle , School
Spring Storm and Monster

Haru no Arashi to Monster

Also known as Spring Storm and Monster.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Romance

High school freshman Ranko Haruno's sole desire in life is to keep her head down and get by with as little human interaction as possible. It's working well until a random guy is literally hurled into her path (and knocked out when his head hits the wall). The one responsible? A guy she later finds out is her new stepbrother, Kaya Amamine…How exactly is she supposed to live with such a creepy jerk who seemingly has a penchant for violence?!



Tags: Shoujo , Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Yandere , Delinquents , Video Games , Family Life , Adoption , School , Heterosexual , Rehabilitation
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My Special One

Kimi ga Tokubetsu

Also known as My Special One.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Sahoko tells off the nation’s top idol, Kouta, in her family’s restaurant for assuming that she’s his fan. Instead of being cowed by his mistake, Kouta comes in the following day with albums and VIP tickets to Like Legend’s next concert. Can Sahoko withstand his shining onslaught to charm her?



Tags: Age Gap , Shoujo , Idol , School , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist
Osanajimi ni Koishitara

Osanajimi ni Koishitara

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

In elementary school, jealousy from other girls drove Koyuri to push her childhood friend Hoshiichi away, and she's regretted it ever since. In high school, she found herself in the same class as Hoshiichi. At first, Koyuri was unsure, but she it turned out still enjoyed spending time with Hoshiichi! The two of them finally settled their differences. One day, Hoshiichi asked her, "Will you go out with me, Koyuri?" But before she could give a proper answer, things became complicated again......?

Note: Chapter count includes 4 extra chapters.

Tags: Shoujo , Heterosexual , School
Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu

Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Slice of Life

Takuma and Mayu's story began when they were only 8 years old. During his childhood, Takuma was constantly hospitalised due to his heart condition. He soon became friends with Mayu, the daughter of the doctor in charge of his case. Day by day they grew closer and closer. However, the summer when Takuma was 8, he made a promise to Mayu that he couldn't keep... Their story unfolds as they grow older and their bond gets stronger...

Note: Winner of the 53rd Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shoujo Category in 2008.

Tags: Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Time Skip , Heterosexual
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Manatsu no Spica

Manatsu no Spica

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

Manatsu and Hoshiko are childhood friends. However, the shy Hoshiko becomes a popular idol, and Manatsu cannot accept the changes in Hoshiko's new life and new surroundings, so she becomes unfriendly toward Hoshiko.... Things change and things stay the same. A story of "change" and "conflict" spun between two girls.

Tags: Female Protagonist , Idol , Tomboy , Primarily Teen Cast , Yuri , Primarily Female Cast , Bullying
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My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru

Also known as My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Recently dumped, Akane is just about to quit the game she used to play with her boyfriend, when she meets Yamada in the same RPG. Yamada in real life turns out to be somewhat of a legend. The only problem is - he is ONLY interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?



Note: Ninth place of Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Web Manga Category

Tags: Video Games , Heterosexual , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Otaku Culture , Age Gap , Virtual World , College , Primarily Adult Cast , Urban , E-Sports

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