Manga like Sanju Mariko

What is Sanju Mariko about?

Status: Finished

The manga centers on veteran novelist Mariko Kōda, who lives with the families of both her son and her grandson in one house. Feeling like she no longer has any place in her home, she decides to leave the house and strike out on her own, beginning with living in a manga cafe in the city.

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Includes 1 extra chapter.
Nominated to the 22nd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.

Tags: Female Protagonist , Philosophy , Estranged Family , Elderly Protagonist , Josei , Writing , Animals

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Umi ga Hashiru End Roll

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

After turning 65 and bereaved of her husband, Umiko visits a cinema for the first time in decades. A shocking, life-changing event awaits her. When she meets Kai, an art student majoring in film, Umiko realises that she wants to make a film. She realises that she is on the side of "the people who want to make films"... Lured by the waves that stir her heart, the 65-year-old dives into the sea of film!

Tags: Female Protagonist , Filmmaking , Photography , Primarily Adult Cast , College , Elderly Protagonist , Shoujo , Iyashikei , LGBTQ+ Themes , Asexual , Aromantic

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More About This Manga

18=80

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

Sachiko Ameya, age 80, was enjoying life in her old age happily and peacefully. However, what filled her heart at her moment of death was a strong regret for her cowardice in dying without reconciling with the important people in her life. "There are still so many people I want to see. I want to live." Sachiko suddenly became 18 years old again, and she began her second life with unsteady steps.

Tags: Female Protagonist , Age Regression , Seinen

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