Manga like Bikachou Shinshi Kaikoroku

Sakuran

Also known as Sakuran.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Ecchi , Romance

The story follows Kiyoha, sold into a brothel as a child and forced to work as a maid and her rise to prominence as one of the top-ranking courtesans in Yoshiwara. The allure of the "flower and willow world" as it was called by artists in the day is underscored by the very real tragedy, heartbreak and difficult lives led by those seemingly glamorous courtesans. Will Kiyoha's fox-like wiles give her a chance to break free of her gilded cage? Or will her fighting spirit ruin her chances of ever escaping the brothel?



Tags: Oiran , Historical , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Tragedy , Prostitution , Time Skip , Orphan , Nudity

pink

Also known as Pink.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama

Pink is a manga about a Japanese girl named Yumi, a beautiful girl in her early 20s. During the day, Yumi works as a regular office lady, but by night, she works as a prostitute. Yumi needs her two jobs to make ends meet. She also needs the extra income to feed her unusual pet, a crocodile, which she keeps in her apartment. Working in an office is quite normal for young Japanese women, but keeping a pet crocodile, and being a prostitute makes Yumi stand out. In truth, few girls are like Yumi, however, many readers can empathize with her. Young women love their "something," symbolized by her pet crocodile, and they can also identify with Yumi's "wild at heart" nature.

Tags: Josei , Prostitution , Nudity , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Tragedy , Primarily Adult Cast , Animals , Work , Office Lady

Gisèle Alain

Status: Releasing
Genres: Slice of Life

"Gisèle Alain will provide you with any service, Madame," Gisèle claims as she puts a sign on her door. Gisèle Alain is the owner of an apartment and decides to take on whatever request that she receives. She forces Eric, a resident of the apartment with overdue rent, to tag along with her service. Their first mission is to find a cat that another resident has lost and claims to have been missing for 3 days. Upon further investigation, they find a suspicious man taking away cats to an unknown alley. Gisèle decides to investigate further and finds out who the man is without hesitation! An amusing yet calm service providing you with anything you want; at your service by Gisèle Alain!



Tags: Historical , Foreign , Crossdressing , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Detective , Work

Buffalo 5-nin Musume

Also known as Buffalo 5 Girls.

Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Romance

The girls are sold as prostitutes in the towns that dot the arid desert. Each of them is forced to receive the lusts of men for their own reasons, and each of them fall in love. They have men they are in love with, but prostitutes aren't free to choose who they love. "Love or life, which is more important to you?" "I pick love." "But you can't be in love if you're dead." Is there a way for these women to survive in a world filled with lust and violence? One day, Candy and Susie run from the brothel, seeking the freedom they can never hand. "We are stronger creatures!" Obey your instincts— the voice from within!



Tags: Fugitive , Female Protagonist , Josei , Foreign , Nudity , Primarily Female Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Cowboys , Full Color , Super Power , Prostitution , Guns , Homeless , Orphan , Tragedy , Heterosexual , Ghost , LGBTQ+ Themes

LOVE VIBES

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

Shouji has a girlfriend but is seeing Mako on the side. Unable to continue pretending she feels less for him than she does, she breaks it off with him. Shortly before that happens, Mako is hit on by Mika, who tells Mako that she's interested in both men and women. Mika wants to pursue a relationship with Mako, but is Mako's relationship with Shouji really over?

Tags: Yuri , Bisexual , Josei , Love Triangle , Female Protagonist , LGBTQ+ Themes , Primarily Adult Cast , Cheating