Manga like Kageno datte Seishun Shitai

Honey Lemon Soda

Also known as Honey Lemon Soda.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Middle school left Uka Ishimori with nothing but scars—to the point where she’s forgotten how to laugh or cry or even say “hello.” But a chance reencounter with a boy with lemon-colored hair invigorates her, giving her hope that maybe, just maybe, life can be that much sweeter if she finally reaches out for help.



Note: Nominated for the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the Shoujo Category in 2021.

Tags: Shoujo , School , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Rehabilitation , Coming of Age , Bullying , Heterosexual , Urban , Love Triangle

Futsuu no Koiko-chan

Also known as What an AVERAGE way Koiko goes!.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

Normal equals happiness! ...At least, that's what she thinks.

Koiko grows up watching her love-struck mother and her loveless older sister. She doesn't want to suffer by drowning in romance, nor does she want to be pitied for having none. So she chooses the safe route—an average boyfriend and an average high school romance. But when she gets involved with Tsurugi, the most popular guy in school, her "normal" happiness begins to fall apart?!



Tags: School , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual

Kengai Princess

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Meguro Mito has always been made fun of for her chubby appearance. Her sole happiness is discussing her favorite role-play game with her two best friends. One day, while she is being bullied, a handsome classmate saves her. Is this the beginning of her first love?

Tags: School , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Bullying , Heterosexual

Boku no Orion

Also known as You Are My Brightest Star.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

Saemon Otsuki seems to have it all—brains, good looks, and a reputation as the school’s “prince.” But behind that perfect image, he secretly despises himself for always reading the room and bending to everyone else’s expectations. Tired of shallow relationships, Saemon’s life begins to change when he meets Koto Kamehira, an unassuming girl he runs into on his way home from school. For some reason, Koto always seems genuinely cheerful, and Saemon finds himself wondering why. Little by little, he begins to feel drawn to her. Then, at their middle school graduation ceremony, Koto gives him a shocking gift—one that may change his life forever…



Notes:
Includes one extra chapter.
Includes the one-shot "08:05 no Hengao-san".
Includes the one-shot "Kimagure Frank".
Includes the one-shot "Nemuru Machi no Futari".

Tags: Josei , Bullying , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Love Triangle , School

Busu ni Hanataba wo.

Also known as April Showers Bring May Flowers.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Pessimistic high school student Hana Tabata doesn't believe her life could ever be like that of a heroine from the shoujo manga she reads—she's convinced she's ugly, and she's always alone. Still, she can't help but imagine herself as a leading lady when she's changing out flowers early one morning...until she's caught in the act by her handsome classmate Yousuke Ueno! Hana can't wrap her head around his kind words at first, but as they grow closer, she finds her life slowly beginning to change…



Note: Includes the sequel "Busu ni Hanataba wo. Bloom (ブスに花束を。~Bloom~)".

Tags: School , Coming of Age , Bullying , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Love Triangle , Seinen , Male Protagonist , Unrequited Love , Time Skip

3D Kanojo: Real Girl

Also known as Real Girl.

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

Hikari Tsutsui (a.k.a “Tsuttsun”) is a high school student who is content with his virtual life of anime and video games. One day, he gets stuck cleaning the pool with Iroha, a real live girl who is stylish, sassy and known to be easy with boys…and she aggressively approaches him! Tsuttsun, who has few friends and lives in his own world, finds himself smitten by the confident and wild Iroha…and his whole world is turned upside down!! It’s the awkward and pure love story of a boy who experiences relationship for the first time.



Note: Includes two extra chapters.

Tags: Shoujo , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Otaku Culture , Tragedy , Love Triangle , Coming of Age , Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , Time Skip , Amnesia

Chikyuu no Owari wa Koi no Hajimari

Also known as I'm In Love and It's the End of the World.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

Mahiru Yanase’s twin sister, Mayo, has it all—she’s cute, sweet, and popular. Mahiru, on the other hand … has always been the other Yanase. All her life, Mahiru’s reminded herself that every time something good happens to her, something bad comes along to balance it out. She never gets her hopes up … but no sooner does she arrive for her first day of high school than Aoi Satomi, her handsome, mysterious classmate, takes an interest in her—and by the end of the day, he’s already asked her out! If things don’t balance out for Mahiru soon, the world’s going to come to an end!



Note: Includes five extra chapters.

Tags: Heterosexual , Shoujo , School , Love Triangle , Twins , Female Protagonist

Kimi ni Todoke

Also known as Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You.

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

Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character--jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor--she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when the most popular boy in class befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that--she's about to make some enemies too!



Notes: Includes four extra chapters.

Tags: Shoujo , Female Protagonist , School , Coming of Age , Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , Tomboy , Ensemble Cast , Bullying , Gyaru , Baseball , Tsundere , Love Triangle , Tragedy