Manga like Ikoku Meiro no Croisée

Taishou Otome Otogibanashi

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

In this story set in the early 1920s, Tamahiko is the son of a wealthy family, but his life is changed forever when an accident cripples his right arm. No longer considered by his father as an heir, he is shuffled off into the country, to live out of sight. The teenage Tamahiko shuts himself in his new home, bitterly thinking of it as the place where he will die. One day, he learns that his father has 'bought' him a bride to take care of him, when the young teen girl named Yuzuki arrives at his door. She comes into his life like an innocent ray of sunshine, and Tamahiko's view of the world and his life starts changing bit-by-bit.

Note: Includes 4 extra chapters.

Tags: Historical , Family Life , Coming of Age , Disability , Marriage , Arranged Marriage , Rural , Heterosexual , Shounen , Male Protagonist , Rehabilitation , Tragedy , Hikikomori , Ojou-sama , Netorare , Age Gap , Adoption , Nudity ,

Sayonara Rose Garden

Also known as Goodbye, My Rose Garden.

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

England, the early 1900s. Alice, a young noblewoman, has a Japanese maid named Hanako working in her household. The two have a fairly typical relationship…until the day Alice begs Hanako to kill her. As Hanako tries to figure out why her mistress would make such a terrible request, she and Alice grow closer until an entirely new feeling begins to blossom between them.



Note: Chapter count includes an extra Intermission chapter in vol. 2.

Tags: Maids , Ojou-sama , Yuri , Historical , Foreign , LGBTQ+ Themes , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Writing , Shoujo , Primarily Adult Cast , Love Triangle , Fake Relationship , Teacher

Housekishou no Maid

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Fantasy

People choose jewelry, and jewelry chooses people. The jewelry store "Rohstein" has an unusual way of "maids selling jewelry". The store, located off the main street, is frequented by gentlemen, aristocrats, actresses, poor students, and all sorts of people who have heard the rumors. When they come across a sparkling jewel, their lives begin to shine brightly. A tale spun between gems and the people who desire them - a series of jewel-like short stories, delicately illustrated.

Tags: Historical , Foreign , Seinen , Maids , Episodic

Rozen Maiden

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Supernatural

After a traumatic incident, Jun Sakurada refuses to interact with the outside world and return to school—he even shuts out his sister, his closest friend. Jun spends most of his time online buying spiritual items that are obvious rip-offs. One day he finds a website that curiously enough asks him to put his order in his desk drawer. Thinking it's a joke, Jun plays along. The following day a suitcase arrives containing a doll named Shinku... that comes to life before his very eyes! Welcome to the world of Rozen Maiden, where Jun must enter an all-new reality to protect and serve a living doll...



Tags: Seinen , Magic , Hikikomori , Primarily Female Cast , Battle Royale , Male Protagonist , Tsundere , Rehabilitation , Family Life , Super Power

Ruri no Houseki

Status: Releasing
Genres: Adventure , Slice of Life

Mineral collecting is like a modern-day treasure hunt! Ruri, a high school girl who loves jewelry and accessories, gets into the world of mineral collecting, venturing into mountains, rivers, and caves. The first volume features numerous minerals, including quartz, garnet, pyrite, gold sand, and fluorite. The manga is full of fascinating scenes focusing on specialized tools such as a panning dish, hammer, and topographical maps. An authentic scientific adventure based on the author's solid knowledge of mineralogy!

Tags: Seinen , Female Protagonist , Educational , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Environmental