Manga like Umimachi Diary

What is Umimachi Diary about?

Status: Finished

The manga's story takes place in Kamakura, and revolves around three sisters: Sachi, the eldest sister who works as a nurse; Yoshino, the middle sister who works in a bank; and Chika, the youngest sister who works at a sporting goods store. The three sisters have been living together in their family's house after their parents divorced and left. One day, they receive news that their father has passed away. Yoshino hasn't seen her father in over 15 years, and is not particularly affected by the news, while Chika barely has any memory of him. Despite this, Sachi persuades the sisters to go to his funeral. There, they discover that they have a 13-year-old half-sister named Suzu whom they have never met. With no one left to care for her, the sisters invite her to live with them.

Notes:
Chapter count includes two extras and the side story "Tooriame no Ato ni".
Won an Excellence Award for manga at the 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival. Won the 2013 Manga Taishou award. Won the 2015 Shogakukan Manga Award in the general manga category.
Adapted into a live action film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda which competed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015.

Tags: Family Life , Josei , Philosophy , Tragedy , School , Rural , Outdoor Activities , Football , Food , Estranged Family , Ensemble Cast , Coming of Age , Coastal , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Religion , Restaurant , Work , Primarily Female Cast

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Ikoku Nikki

Also known as Ikoku Nikki.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

The manga centers on 35-year-old novelist Makio Koudai and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under one roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa's parents, which included Makio's older sister, passed away. The next day, Makio returns to her senses and remembers that she does not do well in the company of other people. So begins their daily life, as Makio attempts to acclimate to a roommate, while Asa attempts to get used to an adult that never acts like one.

Note: Includes five extra chapters.

Tags: Family Life , Female Protagonist , Josei , Adoption , Coming of Age , Writing , Estranged Family , Primarily Female Cast , Parenthood , LGBTQ+ Themes , Disability , Yuri , Primarily Adult Cast , Aromantic , School Club , Food , Transgender

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Pixiv Comic

KakaoPage

Naver Series

Piccoma

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Karakida-ke no Koshogurashi

Also known as The Karakida Family’s Bookshop Life.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

Kanda-Jimbocho—home to the world’s greatest district for secondhand books. After inheriting their grandfather’s beloved used bookstore, the Karakida sisters move to the neighborhood to carry on his legacy. Surrounded by the comforting scent of old books, the three sisters begin building a quiet life together—turning each day into a new page in their story.

Tags: Family Life , Love Triangle , Iyashikei , Work , Primarily Adult Cast , Ensemble Cast , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Heterosexual , LGBTQ+ Themes , Bisexual

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MANGA MILLION

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Hirayasumi

Also known as Hirayasumi.

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

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.

At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.

After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old granny who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house, but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin Natsumi moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto’s easygoing lifestyle to the test.

Tags: Seinen , Iyashikei , Family Life , Primarily Adult Cast , Urban , Work , College , Drawing , Coming of Age , Ensemble Cast , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Filmmaking , Love Triangle , LGBTQ+ Themes

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VIZ

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3-gatsu no Lion

Also known as March Comes in Like a Lion.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

Rei Kiriyama is a child prodigy. Rei Kiriyama is also an orphan who lives alone in an empty apartment. Rei Kiriyama is a teen working in an adult's world. Life is complicated for Rei. He's an up-and-coming shogi player on the verge of turning pro, but he has no homelife, or much of a life period, outside his board game, but thankfully with the help of some life-long friends he has an opportunity start all over again.

Notes:
Winner of the Grand Prize at the 4th Manga Taishou Award in 2011.
Winner of the 35th Kodansha Manga Award in 2011.
Winner of the Grand Prize at the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2014.
Winner of the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2021.

Tags: Coming of Age , Family Life , Philosophy , Rehabilitation , Seinen , Shogi , Found Family , Male Protagonist , Bullying , Iyashikei , Board Game , Food , Tragedy , Heterosexual , Age Gap , Adoption , School Club , Love Triangle

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Fukuyadou Honpo

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama

Hina, Arare, and Hana are the three sisters of Kyoto’s oldest confectionery shop, Fukuya. Although they each have different personalities, they all take pride in their shop. Fukuyadou-honpo will bring you a taste of the ancient capital, Kyoto, with a shrewd mother, sharp-tongued grandpa, and a host of other characters who bring life to the great city.

Tags: Shoujo , Family Life , Work , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , Food , Arranged Marriage , Marriage , Unrequited Love

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Pandora's Choice

Also known as Pandora's Choice.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

19th century America isn't exactly the best place for a half-Asian child and her alcoholic single father. While the daughter struggles to make sense of the world, her father finds comfort in isolating himself. And of course, they fight. Against each other. With fists.

Note: 2nd Lezhin Comics World Comic Contest Winner.

Tags: Historical , Female Protagonist , Coming of Age , Full Color , Disability , Orphan , Royal Affairs , Foreign , Class Struggle , Parenthood , Classic Literature , Tragedy , Estranged Family , Tsundere , Medicine , Time Skip , Unrequited Love , Prostitution

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Lezhin

Manta

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Twisted Sisters

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

Four daughters ranging from 20 up to 75 years in age try to form a family after the death of their 100 year old father.

Tags: Family Life , Seinen , Primarily Female Cast , Elderly Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast

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Okaeri Suiheisen

Also known as Home at the Horizon.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama

Ryoma runs a public bathhouse with his grandfather in a seaside town. One day, during his usual routine of running the bathhouse after school, a boy named Reo appears, claiming to be his father's illegitimate son. A bittersweet yet heart-warming drama unfolds between half brothers in a public bathhouse!

Note: Winner of the 2026 Next Manga Award in the Web Manga Category.

Tags: Family Life , Male Protagonist , Iyashikei , Primarily Teen Cast , Found Family , Work , Shounen , Coastal , School , Parenthood , Crossdressing

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MANGA Plus

Shonen Jump Plus

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Jigoku no Girlfriend

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

The story follows the lives of three women. Kana is 31 years old: divorced, she grows by herself the four-year-old daughter, Kaede. Yuuri is an austere office employee, which makes her look much older than her actual age of 28 – but who has a dissolute past. At last, Nao, a 36-year-old fashion designer who is very popular with men. The three, not having other friends, decide to share the house.

Includes 1 bonus chapter.

Tags: Josei , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist

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Pixiv Comic

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