Manga Like Oshi Koi Capriccio

In "Bloom into You," Yuu Koito loves romance manga and love songs, dreaming of one day experiencing her own heartfelt romance. But time and again, reality lets her down. When a classmate confesses to her in middle school and she feels nothing in return, Yuu becomes convinced she is simply incapable of falling in love. Later, while heading to the student council room, Yuu witnesses the council president, Touko Nanami, gracefully reject a confession. Impressed by Touko's composure, Yuu seeks her advice. To her shock, Touko then confesses to her, leaving Yuu speechless and with a pounding heart. "Bloom into You" follows the journey of discovering love and growing through experience. Will Yuu finally find the romantic story she has always longed for?

A haunting melody lingers in Mafuyu Satou's mind, repeating through a guitar with sorrow and longing. His distant demeanor hides the depth of his emotions from those nearby. An unexpected meeting with classmate Ritsuka Uenoyama could become the key for Mafuyu to express his inner voice. Uenoyama plays in a band featuring soft-spoken bassist Haruki Nakayama and rugged drummer Akihiko Kaji. Though lacking a vocalist, the group performs instrumentally. Their prospects for growth brighten when Uenoyama is captivated by Mafuyu's singing ability and invites him to join their ranks. Band life brings challenges where emotions can strengthen or strain relationships. With Uenoyama's encouragement, Mafuyu may find a way to release the feelings trapped within his soul.

Sun Jing has a major crush on Qiu Tong, a graceful and charming blonde girl she first notices at a bus stop. Even though Qiu Tong embodies everything Sun Jing admires, the tomboyish and energetic Sun Jing finds it hard to speak up around her. Eventually, Sun Jing works up the courage to introduce herself, and the two become close friends. While they are only friends for now, Sun Jing is ready to do anything to make Qiu Tong happy, and her genuine feelings may eventually win Qiu Tong over.

Aya Oosawa has a crush on a mysterious, effortlessly cool employee at a small CD shop. This person, who projects nonchalance and a sharp sense of style, shares Aya's appreciation for classic rock music that her trendy friends don't get. Her classmate, the reserved Mitsuki Koga, listens to Aya's enthusiastic stories about this intriguing figure while struggling with a hidden reality: the person Aya is interested in isn't actually male. In fact, Mitsuki herself works at the shop, disguised in a regular school uniform. Mitsuki struggles with how to reveal her true identity but finds it hard to resist teasing Aya. As they bond over their shared love for music, it seems that Aya's admiration for Mitsuki might last even after the truth comes out.

High school freshman Touji Seryou faces a unique challenge: he must determine within seven days whether he can develop romantic feelings for someone. At school, he's known for an unusual tradition; anyone who asks him out on Monday becomes his date for the week, but by Sunday, he breaks it off, stating he can't reciprocate their affection. Despite this, many girls still seek his attention, drawn to how he genuinely cares for them during their brief time together. Yuzuru Shino, a striking upperclassman from the archery club, is infamous for his unpleasant demeanor after initial infatuations fade. After learning about Seryou’s custom, Yuzuru coincidentally runs into him at the school entrance and playfully proposes a date. Surprisingly, Seryou accepts the invitation seriously. As their week progresses, viewers are left wondering what this unconventional arrangement will uncover.

In "Girl Friends," Mariko "Mari" Kumakura excels academically but remains withdrawn due to her quiet nature. Akiko "Akko" Oohashi, known for her energetic and outgoing personality, takes it upon herself to bring Mari into her social circle. Alongside Akko's existing friends—the impulsive Satoko Sugiyama and the lively Tamami Sekine—the group navigates the challenges of adolescence and the nuances of female friendship. As Mari and Akko grow closer through their shared experiences, they begin to question the depth of their connection. Together, they must confront the complexities and uncertainties that emerge as their relationship changes.

In "Classmates," Hikaru Kusakabe embraces a carefree lifestyle centered around music, partying, and smoking. His classmate, Rihito Sajou, is the complete opposite—an exceptional student who consistently ranks first in his class and achieved a perfect score on his high school entrance exam. While preparing for a choir festival, Kusakabe notices Sajou struggling with singing and offers to help him practice. They begin a routine of daily after-school practice sessions. Despite their vastly different lifestyles, the two gradually develop a deep connection and begin to experience romantic feelings for each other. As they navigate their final year of high school and consider their futures, Kusakabe and Sajou must face their evolving emotions and support one another through this transformative time.

In "Whisper Me a Love Song," Yori Asanagi is mature in most aspects of life, but remains naive about romantic matters. This is highlighted when Himari Kino, a younger student, unexpectedly declares her love for Yori after Yori's band performs at the freshman orientation. Caught off guard and bewildered, Yori turns to her friends for guidance, only to be teased with the idea that Yori might be falling in love. Determined to reciprocate Himari's affection, Yori makes a decision, only to discover that Himari's feelings were not for Yori herself, but for Yori's music.

In the story, Yoshikazu Miyano, a shy high school student who enjoys boys' love manga, finds himself caught in the middle of a violent school brawl. Unable to act, he is saved by the intervention of the senior student Shuumei Sasaki, who swiftly takes control of the situation. From that moment on, Miyano secretly admires Sasaki. After three months, however, Miyano begins to see Sasaki as increasingly irritating rather than admirable. At school, Sasaki often greets him with playful banter and casual physical interactions. When Sasaki asks for manga recommendations, Miyano shares a boys' love comic from his collection. Surprisingly, Sasaki takes a liking to it and develops a newfound appreciation for the genre, leading to a shared interest between them. Could this common passion hint at a deeper connection?

Yui Yamada, a reserved girl, stays within her small group of friends and cares for the school garden as the "Plant Appointee." One day, she meets Tomoka Kase, a standout member of the track team recognized for her lively and athletic nature. Despite their opposite lifestyles—Kase active in sports and Yamada with minimal club involvement—the two start building a stronger connection. As they delve into their relationship and personal development, will their bond grow into something more profound?

Okuto Nakamura, a quiet and somewhat gloomy student, finds solace in two things: his pet octopus and his kind-hearted classmate, Aiki Hirose. Since the beginning of school, Nakamura has harbored a deep admiration for Hirose’s cheerful disposition but has struggled to approach her due to his own social difficulties. Despite this, he summons the courage to try communicating with Hirose. However, his initial attempt at interaction ends in an unfortunate mishap, leaving a bizarre impression on the object of his affections. As they are often required to collaborate on various school activities, Nakamura gets multiple opportunities to spend time with Hirose. Can he redeem himself and achieve his dream of forming a close bond with Hirose?

Kouhei Sugihara lives a withdrawn life because of his hearing impairment. His world shifts when the energetic and spirited Taichi Sagawa enters it. Kouhei sees Taichi’s voice as bright as sunlight. Though often misunderstood by others, Taichi finds in Kouhei someone who truly understands his sincere and warmhearted nature. Taichi’s assertive attitude pushes Kouhei to aim for more, drawing him into a lively social circle he has always wanted to be part of. With Taichi’s support, Kouhei meets people eager to connect with him, even if they sometimes have to repeat themselves. As they work through the challenges of bridging their different lives, Taichi and Kouhei form a bond that goes beyond ordinary friendship and overcomes every barrier. "I Hear the Sunspot" is a touching story about loneliness, self-worth, and building connections through shared human experiences.

In "The Summer You Were There," the reserved Shizuku Hoshikawa plans to throw away her only novel, written purely for personal release. Her plan is interrupted when the charismatic Kaori Asaka accidentally takes the manuscript home, causing Shizuku to worry about her private work being revealed. To Shizuku's surprise, Kaori says the novel deeply moved her and asks to read more of Shizuku's writing. Caught off guard, Shizuku—who has no plans to write further—is uncertain. Kaori then suggests an unconventional idea: their romance could fuel Shizuku's future stories. Despite doubts about Kaori's true motives and her own cautious nature, Shizuku agrees, and together they begin a unique summer journey to discover and document their own love story.

Yu Yang is a dependable and friendly second-year university student who, at the start of a new semester, is assigned to help guide each incoming freshman around campus. During this task, he meets Li Huan, a new student whose imposing height adds to an already cold and distant personality. Despite Yu Yang's attempts to be helpful, Li Huan often responds with disinterest. Initially annoyed by Li Huan's behavior, Yu Yang slowly comes to understand that this unexpected meeting might change how he sees life and, possibly, his understanding of love.

In "Boy Meets Maria," Taiga Hirasawa dreams of playing the lead role in a heroic film story, though he is unsure who his heroine might be. On his first day of high school, he meets "Maria," a captivating drama club member who enchants everyone with her grace and mystery. Taiga immediately declares his love, only to discover that "Maria" is actually Yuu Arima, one of his fellow male classmates. Despite this revelation, Taiga becomes intrigued by Arima's complex and elusive personality, which hides a painful past. Determined in his pursuit, Taiga sets out to uncover the real person behind the facade of "Arima."

Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi suddenly awakens one day as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favorite otome game, Revolution. Being surrounded by handsome men all competing for her attention would be any maiden's dream—but that is not the case for Rae! Not a single one of them can compare to the villainess, Claire François, whose blonde, drill-shaped curls only amplify her haughty and irresistible charm. In the original story, Claire torments and bullies the heroine, which pushes the latter closer to the male love interests. Yet Rae has no desire to pursue any of the men; her heart is fixed on Claire herself! Unaccustomed to being on the receiving end of affection, Claire is left defenseless against Rae's endless teasing. With the power of true love, can Rae successfully convey her heartfelt feelings to the villainess?

In "Loveless," sixth-grader Aoyagi Ritsuka struggles with a difficult existence, marked by a mysterious memory loss from two years ago and the emergence of a second personality. His mother often berates and even strikes him, demanding to know what happened to the "real" Ritsuka. His only ally and protector, his older brother Seimei, was recently killed. A man named Soubi appears, claiming to be Seimei's friend, and tells Ritsuka that his true name is "Loveless." Soubi explains that Seimei appointed him to protect Ritsuka. Soon, Ritsuka is drawn into a hidden world where duels take place between a "Fighter Unit" and a "Sacrifice," using intricate, poetic incantations. As Ritsuka struggles with self-acceptance, he also seeks the truth behind his brother's murder and the motives behind it.

In a world where Kuroko Koumori has claimed over 715 lives, sanity seems a distant memory. Yet, by proving her mental stability despite this grim tally, Kuroko narrowly avoids the death penalty. Instead, she is appointed as a State-Appointed Executioner, tasked with hunting down other killers. Alongside her is Hinako Tozakura, a spirited and lawless driver of Ferraris, who navigates the roads without concern for rules or reality itself. Kuroko, nicknamed "Kuu-chan" by Hinako, is a talented and passionate killer with razor-sharp reflexes. Despite their contrasting personalities, these two unlikely partners are entrusted with the harsh responsibility of eradicating violent serial killers from their nation. It’s only fitting that those who carry out such brutal duties are far from ordinary. One-shot included: Volume 1: Pilot film of Murciélago

At the top of her middle school class in both academics and sports, Ayaka Sakurai ends up at a less desirable high school because she can't handle pressure. Her homeroom teacher, Michiko Egawa, notices Ayaka's struggles and offers an unusual deal: if Ayaka can get her classmate Sora Honda, who often skips classes, to come to school regularly, Egawa will give Ayaka a recommendation letter for her preferred school. After their first meeting with Sora, Ayaka updates Egawa, but Sora overhears the plan. With Ayaka's intentions exposed, Sora agrees to attend school on one condition—Ayaka must do a daily request from Sora. As part of their agreement, Sora's first request is for a kiss.

Miwa, a shy girl who likes girls, has a hard time finding romance in her quiet Japanese hometown. Her prospects don't improve when she moves away for college. That all changes when Saeko, a lively classmate, half-jokingly suggests the two of them date each other, figuring neither has any better options. Despite early friction and frequent misunderstandings, their casual relationship gradually deepens. As they grow closer, Miwa starts to wonder if this practical arrangement might actually become real affection.

Shun Hashimoto and Mio Chibana begin their journey to Tokyo after starting their relationship. The lively city stands in stark contrast to the calm seaside town where their connection first developed. Even with the city's energy, managing a same-sex relationship in a society that often looks down on non-traditional couples proves difficult. Their trip takes them to Shun's old home, the place he left behind after revealing his sexuality. Familiar sights like the same dog and the well-known rooftop bring back memories, but an unexpected meeting with a loud younger brother adds a new twist. Although Shun's mother greets them warmly, his father keeps a cold distance. As they reconnect with old friends and adjust to their new surroundings, Shun and Mio face the difficult task of coming to terms with their pasts.

Sumika Murasame is far from cute; her tall, strong build and boyish attitude have earned her the nickname "Violence Murasame." Unfortunately for Sumika, the object of her affection, Ushio Kazama, only has a soft spot for adorable girls. Even though they are best friends, Ushio is completely unaware of Sumika's feelings and keeps talking about her latest crushes. During their first year of high school, Sumika and Ushio befriend Tomoe Hachisuka and Miyako Tamae, who share their interest in girls. The four of them decide to start a club for "girl-loving girls," but they need a fifth member to get official status. Sumika is reluctant but joins, hoping it will help her grow closer to Ushio and face her one-sided love. One-shot included: Volume 6: Kamisama to Dance

High school students Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda share a close friendship despite their differing positions in the social hierarchy. As the most popular boy in their grade, Saeki frequently turns down confessions from girls by claiming he already has a crush on someone. Both are passionate about movies and often go to the cinema together, taking turns selecting which films to watch. After one of their movie outings, Saeki confesses his feelings to Wataru, explaining that he doesn't expect anything in return. Instead, he proposes that they spend the summer visiting the real-world locations where their favorite films were shot. Though Wataru initially seems unfazed by the confession, he starts to question his own feelings as their bond deepens through this shared journey.

In a surprising turn of events on a rooftop, a confession takes place between two boys, but the situation is more complicated than it seems. Souta Aoki, known for his kind nature, harbors feelings for Mio Hashimoto, who he finds charming and warm. However, his world is turned upside down when Mio lends him an eraser inscribed with the name "Ida," belonging to another classmate. Upon seeing his own name, Kousuke Ida assumes that Aoki has romantic feelings for him. Aoki then finds himself caught in a web of confusion, trying to clear up the misunderstanding without exposing the fact that Mio actually has a crush on Ida. The lines between true and feigned affection become blurred in this intense love triangle centered around their first crushes.