Manga like Tennen Kokekko

Skip to Loafer

Also known as Skip and Loafer.

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

Excellent student Iwakura Mitsumi has always dreamt about leaving her small town, going to a prestigious university, and making positive change in the world. But she’s so focused on reaching her goals that she’s not prepared for the very different (and overwhelming) city life that awaits her in a Tokyo high school. Luckily, she makes fast friends with Shima Sousuke, a handsome classmate who’s as laid-back as she is over-prepared. Can this naive country girl make it big in Tokyo with Sousuke by her side?



Notes:
Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.
Winner of the Best General Manga category at the 47th Kodansha Manga Award in 2023.

Tags: Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , School , Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , Iyashikei , Seinen , Rural , Urban , LGBTQ+ Themes , Acting , Transgender , Love Triangle

Sunadokei

Also known as Sand Chronicles.

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

After her parents get divorced, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Accustomed to the anonymity of city living, Ann can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, Ann discovers how much she needs that kindness.



Notes:
Won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo manga in 2005 and was adapted into a movie in 2008.
Includes six bonus chapters.

Tags: Tragedy , Rural , Coming of Age , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Suicide , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Time Skip , Unrequited Love

Oboreru Knife

Also known as Drowning Love.

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

"I don't know what this feeling is … I don't know what I should do now … all I know is, I want him." They fight one another, they chase after one another, they capture one another—a turbulent tale of preteens on the brink of self-destruction, masterfully brought to life by George Asakura!

Tags: Shoujo , Gods , Heterosexual , Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Psychosexual , Rural , Fashion , Mythology , Tragedy , Love Triangle , Photography , School , Crime , Delinquents , Acting , Modeling , Coastal , Gangs , Estranged Family , Time Skip , Religion , Suicide , Blackmail , Body Image , Band

Oraga Mura

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

In the Tohoku region's Akita prefecture, enveloped by Ouu's mountains there is a village with spectacular nature and snow 6 months of the year. This is Oraga Mura, Our village. Here the villagers live every day feeling loneliness, weariness, uncertainty, desire, tumult, expectations, and dreams. We are told these stories and experience the wonderful four season through the respected Takayama family.

Tags: Seinen , Rural , Agriculture , Family Life

Nodame Cantabile

Also known as Nodame Cantabile.

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

The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.



Note: Includes four bonus chapters and the side story "NodaCan BS".

Tags: College , Primarily Adult Cast , Heterosexual , Josei , Musical Theater , Language Barrier , Tsundere , Work , Coming of Age , Otaku Culture , Ensemble Cast , Classical Music , LGBTQ+ Themes , Transgender