Manga like Yamaguchi-kun wa Warukunai

also known as Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad

Genres: Comedy Romance

What is Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad about?

Status: Releasing

Shy Satsuki Shinohara’s plan for a big high school debut are almost ruined by a pervert on the train, but she’s saved by none other than the “gangster” student in her class, Yamaguchi-kun. He’s already got a bad rap with the other students, and though Satsuki tries to approach him, he seems to always weasel out of her grasp. But she’s not one to let a challenge daunt her, and she’s out to prove that Yamaguchi-kun is so much more than he’s cracked up to be.



Tags: School , Shoujo , Heterosexual
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Here is a list of Manga similar to Yamaguchi-kun wa Warukunai

Love, That's an Understatement

Hikaeme ni Itte mo, Kore wa Ai

Also known as Love, That's an Understatement.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Spare eraser? Check. Extra folding umbrella? Check. First aid kit? Check. Cool and collected high school student Risa Amakawa has something in her heavy bag for every situation, and the last thing she needs—or knows how to ask for—is anyone's help. When she saves a beat-up delinquent in the park one rainy evening, she refuses any sort of repayment. But it turns out that saving the notorious Zen Ohira buys her the attention of some unsavory characters. As Zen keeps swooping in to help her out of one pickle after another, her feelings about relying on anyone but herself—and her feelings toward Zen—slowly begin to change...



Tags: Shoujo , Delinquents , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Heterosexual
Ima Koi: Now I’m In Love

Ima, Koi wo Shiteimasu.

Also known as Ima Koi: Now I’m In Love.

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

After missing out on love and dating because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her. Now that Satomi’s suddenly in a relationship, what next?



Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.

Tags: Shoujo , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , School , Love Triangle , Kuudere
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A Delinquent's Life Hacks

Toorigakari ni One Point Advice Shiteiku Type no Yankee

Also known as A Delinquent's Life Hacks.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

Sakurai-san, who looks like a delinquent, is the type of person to give short advice as he passes by. Although people tend to be intimidated by him at first, his warm heart and thoughtful advice quickly make his friend circle grow. He is kind, caring, knowledgeable, and even athletic! While ticking all the boxes of what a delinquent should look like, and with a huge gap between his looks and personality, Sakurai-san is ready to make someone’s day a little brighter with some advice!



Note: The manga placed seventh in the Web Manga Category of the Tsugimanga 2020 Award. Includes 22 additional bonus, 0.5, and epilogue chapters.

Tags: Iyashikei , Male Protagonist , Delinquents , Shoujo , LGBTQ+ Themes , Heterosexual , Ensemble Cast
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku

Also known as The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

This story takes place in a particular town with two infamous schools in constant dispute: Chidori High, a boys' school predominantly attended by low-class students with damning grades, and its neighbor Kikyo Girls' High, with most of its female students coming from wealthy and prestigious families. One day, high school second-year Rintaro Tsumugi, a fierce-looking but gentle-minded student at Chidori, is helping at his family's patisserie when he encounters a female customer by the name of Kaoruko Waguri. Rintaro enjoys his time with Kaoruko, as she doesn't judge him for his appearance, but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro makes the discovery that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. This revelation marks the beginning of the two's strenuous tale, as they fight against the limitations placed upon them by their schools and surroundings in an attempt to find their own path!



Tags: Heterosexual , Iyashikei , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Shounen , Delinquents , Food , Urban , Coming of Age
Mikansei Demo Koi ga Ii

Mikansei Demo Koi ga Ii

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

A beautiful transcendent Ichika just entered high school but since then, she hasn’t talked to anyone since she’s so shy. One day, out of bad luck the rumored former Yankee Yotsuya Takuya, decided to talk to her out of the blue behind the school and for some reason went to karaoke together…

“I want to return the lost item I picked up. Is he really the rumored yankee she thought…?”
The strategy meeting of 2 people after school drawn to each other “to realize their dream” begins!

Tags: Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , School , Shoujo , Delinquents , Time Skip , Female Protagonist
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Toshishita Yankee wo Oseru Ken

Toshishita Yankee wo Oseru Ken

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

A dangerous love comedy between a brilliant high school student and a younger delinquent starts! Nachi, a fan of a cute male character of a social network game, decides to make use of her abilities as the top student of her grade and becomes a part-time tutor in order to earn money and pay for items in her game. However, her student, Soushi, is not only younger but also a delinquent with red hair! Tutor Nachi, who is even prepared to face even death, starts to see Soushi's cute side...?!



Note: Includes the one-shot "Tokieda no Kakushiaji" (時枝さんのかくし味).

Tags: Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Delinquents , Heterosexual , School , Episodic , Tsundere
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Glasses With a Chance of Delinquent

Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun

Also known as Glasses With a Chance of Delinquent.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Momose has always longed for a peaceful high school life. She wants nothing to do with hoodlums, delinquents, or troublemakers. When she meets Ichikura, an inconspicuous black-haired boy with glasses, he looks like a normal, nice guy. But it turns out that back in junior high he was a nefarious delinquent! He keeps assuring her that he’s changed his ways, but he still has a knack for picking fights! Has Ichikura really turned over a new leaf? And will Momose keep the secret about his rowdy past?



Tags: Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Delinquents , School , Primarily Teen Cast , School Club , Male Protagonist , Love Triangle
Watashi no Shiikugakari-kun

Watashi no Shiikugakari-kun

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Slice of Life

The first time for a shy girl to want to have a friend. But, mistakenly, she talked​ to Hayamizu-kun the delinquent...! But, surprisingly Hayamizu-kun is xxx...!? Warm and kind!? A youth love story.



Tags: Delinquents , Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , Food , Female Protagonist , Shoujo , School
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Hanikamu Honey

Hanikamu Honey

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Mitsu Hanasaki is at first sight a harmless and petite girl, who has a weakness for sweet things. But when things get serious, she knows how to defend herself! But when her classmate Kumagaya, who is described as "Cruel Grizzly" at school, is approaching her in the train, she is terrified! However, Kumagaya is a gentle boy who loves handcraft, secretly working under a secret identity and making cute things. Can Mitsu still resist ...?

Tags: Primarily Teen Cast , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , School , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , LGBTQ+ Themes , Volleyball
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My Love Story!!

Ore Monogatari!!

Also known as My Love Story!!.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Takeo Goda is a GIANT guy with a GIANT heart.

Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.)

Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn!

Takeo can hardly believe it when he crosses paths with Yamato again, and he finds himself falling in love with her… But with handsome Sunakawa around, does Takeo even stand a chance?



Note: Shueisha released its 14th volume on April 24th, 2024. This volume contains an extra chapter and the 2 chapter sequel "Ore Monogatari!! Yukiyama Mystery!? no Maki".

Tags: Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , Unrequited Love , Food , Slapstick , School , Love Triangle , Surreal Comedy , Urban

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