Manga like Torikae Baya

Aoi Horus no Hitomi: Dansou no Joou no Monogatari

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

This manga tells the story of Hatshepsut, a woman who reigned successfully over Egypt for many years. The story begins when she is a young woman, marrying her half-brother Thutmose II and thus ensuring his rise to Pharaoh. Hatshepsut is a woman with a strong will, who is not going to accept the restrictions others might try to place on her as a woman.

Tags: Historical , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Biographical , Tomboy , Royal Affairs , Politics , Arranged Marriage , Crossdressing , Slavery , Religion , Incest , Gods , Gore , Desert , Nudity , Swordplay , Heterosexual

Asaki Yumemishi: Genji Monogatari

Also known as The Tale of Genji: Dreams At Dawn.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Prince Genji falls in love with his stepmother, and so begins a forbidden love that will make him suffer his whole life. Genji’s love story involves him falling for many women and begins with his love for Princess Fujitsubo—his father’s wife, and his stepmother. And Genji will cross that line which he should never cross.



Tags: Philosophy , Historical , Shoujo , Classic Literature , Male Protagonist

Tenkuu Seiryuu: Innocent Dragon

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

The Lord of Sanwa’s son Lamkha saves Kanan, who collapsed on the road, and brings her home. In Sanwa, where the Messengers of Heaven or Flying Serpents roam the skies, a legend has been passed down the generations. According to the legend, a Holy Dragon fell from the heavens following a battle against a Black Dragon and was buried in Sanwa. What is the truth behind the legend?

Tags: Shoujo , Amnesia , Dragons

BASARA

Also known as Basara.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Basara is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series and one of the most popular shoujo manga of the 90s in Japan. It is the story of how a young girl becomes "the child of destiny" and finds the strength to free her people and seek revenge for the death of her brother.



Note: Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for the shoujo category in 1992.

Tags: War , Twins , Shoujo , Politics , Dystopian , Post-Apocalyptic , Female Protagonist , Crossdressing , Coming of Age , Revenge , Fugitive , Slavery , Class Struggle , Royal Affairs , Heterosexual , Travel , Tragedy , Philosophy , Conspiracy , Kingdom Management , Lost Civilization , Pirates , Disability , Desert , Archery , Swordplay , Military , Espionage , Tomboy , Prison , Boys' Love , LGBTQ+ Themes , Astronomy , Animals , Bisexual , Suicide , Martial Arts , Ships

Yume no Ishibumi: Torikaebaya Ibun

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

Manga adaptation of late Heian novel Torikaebaya Monogatari (とりかへばや物語), literally "If only I could exchange them!". It is the tale of two siblings whose mannerisms are those of the opposite sex, and their relationships in the Emperor's court.
source: wikipedia

Tags: Historical

Kanata Kara

Also known as From Far Away.

Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Romance

On her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and extraordinary fantasy world. Her troubles compound exponentially when she is rescued and befriended by a handsome young man by the name of Izark. He may be brave and courageous, but inside Izark lurks the darkest evil imaginable. And according to an ancient prophecy, Noriko possesses the power to unleash that evil. Now, inexorably bound together, these two unlikely allies must navigate a world both wondrous and hostile.



Note:
Includes two side stories
Includes one epilogue
Includes one extra
Includes a sequel one-shot for "Onnanoko wa Yoyuu!" titled "Mata Ashita!" (また明日!)

Tags: Isekai , Shoujo , Language Barrier , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Demons , Politics , Magic , Swordplay , Travel , Male Protagonist , Martial Arts , Fugitive , Monster Boy , Henshin , Body Horror , Gore

The Change!

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

In Heian era, a noble chief councillor of states had 2 children who wished they were opposite gender. Lady Kira is strong, willful girl, while Lord Kira is weak, beautiful boy. Because of their characters, their father raised Lady Kira as a boy and Lord Kira as a girl.

The manga is based on a novel from late Heian era called “Torikaebaya Monogatari”.

Tags: Crossdressing , Historical , Shoujo , Heterosexual , Gender Bending , Royal Affairs , Classic Literature , Tomboy