Manga Like Densha Otoko: The Story of a Train Man Who Fell in Love With A Girl

Miyuki Shirogane, a nationally recognized genius with the top grades, acts as the student council president at the prestigious Shuchiin Academy, alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. Despite not being romantically involved, the two are frequently seen by students as the perfect couple. In truth, their time together has led both to develop feelings for each other; however, neither is willing to confess, as doing so would be considered a weakness. With their pride as elite students on the line, Miyuki and Kaguya set out to do whatever it takes to make the other confess first. Through their daily schemes, the battle of love commences.

As a child, Raku Ichijou swore a sincere vow to a childhood friend: if they ever crossed paths again, they would wed. A decade has gone by since that pivotal moment, and Raku's recollection of her has grown hazy. Yet he treasures a memento from their bond—a locked pendant, with his childhood friend possessing the key. He yearns to be reunited with her someday, even though he cannot recall her appearance. Currently a freshman at Bonyari High School, Raku strives for an ordinary existence, aspiring to become a civil servant and marry his beloved Kosaki Onodera. But this proves difficult, as he is the reluctant successor to a major yakuza clan, and Raku cannot shirk his obligations when the American Bee Hive gang launches an assault on his family's territory. To broker peace between the two warring organizations, Raku is compelled into a fake romantic relationship with Chitoge Kirisaki, the lovely daughter of the Bee Hive's boss. The pair quickly develop mutual animosity, yet must learn to coexist and feign deep affection to maintain peace between their families. However, Raku's search for the key to his pendant only grows more complicated as additional girls—each connected to his pendant in some manner—enter his life. Follow Raku as he balances his counterfeit romance, manages the delicate peace between feuding families, and uncovers which girl holds the key to his heart.

Moritaka Mashiro is a skilled artist in middle school but feels uncertain about his future, assuming he'll just lead an ordinary life. After spotting one of his drawings in class, aspiring writer Akito Takagi insists they create a manga together. Mashiro hesitates—his uncle, a mangaka, died from overwork only a few years earlier. However, learning that his crush Miho Azuki aims to become a voice actress, Mashiro becomes determined to produce a manga that can be adapted into an anime for her to star in. Azuki, who returns his feelings, agrees to marry him once they both achieve their dreams. Bakuman. follows Mashiro and Takagi's triumphs and struggles as they try to get serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump and become famous mangakas. Will their gamble succeed, or will they join the countless failures?

Fuutarou Uesugi is hailed as a genius student, acing every test he takes. His relentless focus on academics has left him with no friends, and his family's debts keep him in a tight financial situation. His quiet routine is shaken when transfer student Itsuki Nakano picks a fight over his usual lunch spot. After a brief clash, Fuutarou wins by making a cutting remark about her eating habits, causing her to storm off. Later, he learns that a wealthy family has offered him a position as a private tutor for their academically struggling daughters. To his shock, the students turn out to be Itsuki and her four identical siblings: the reserved Miku, the upbeat Yotsuba, the scheming Nino, and the composed Ichika! Teaching these quintuplets proves far harder than Fuutarou anticipated, as the last thing they want is to seriously hit the books. Now he must tackle the myriad challenges of tutoring five gorgeous yet quirky young women.

When the burdens of adulthood and the harsh reality of workplace harassment shatter childhood aspirations, many might long to go back to their carefree younger years for a second chance at making better choices. Stunned by the proposal laid before him, 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki seeks to change his fate through an extraordinary opportunity. After returning from his part-time job, Arata is convinced by Ryou Yoake, a staff member of the ReLife Research Institute, to join an experiment designed to help him overcome his struggles and re-enter the corporate world. As part of the ReLife program, Arata's body is transformed to look like a 17-year-old, and his only task is to live through high school again for one year. Awaiting him at the end of the experiment is a job offer—the very thing he has been unable to obtain since leaving his first company. With few alternatives, he agrees to proceed. Yet, due to his adult habits and the long gap since his last formal education, Arata finds himself facing an unexpectedly tough challenge—just getting through an ordinary day of high school.

Seika High School, originally an all-boys school, has now become coeducational. Misaki Ayuzawa serves as the school's first female student council president, earning the nickname "Demon President" for her skill in Aikido and strict enforcement of rules. However, Misaki has a secret: she works at a maid café to help support her family. If any of her classmates discovered this, her reputation would be completely ruined. When Takumi Usui, the most popular boy in school, learns her secret, that possibility becomes very real. Kaichou wa Maid-sama! chronicles their story as they spend more time together and gradually come to understand one another's hidden truths. The volume also includes the one-shot "Toumei na Sekai" (Transparent World).

Narumi Momose is a small, cute young woman with a passion for idols, video games, and all things anime and manga—especially boys' love titles. She is a hidden otaku, specifically a fujoshi. After being dumped because of these hobbies, she leaves her job and starts working at a different company. At her new workplace, the only coworkers aware of her secret are her childhood friend Hirotaka Nifuji, a blunt gaming otaku; Hanako Koyanagi, a cool, mature-looking woman; and Tarou Kabakura, an attractive guy with an intimidating face who constantly bickers with Hanako. During a drink to catch up, Hirotaka suggests Narumi find someone who will accept her interests. She hesitates—otakus are often seen as weird, and the only people who truly get them are other otakus. But could a relationship between two otakus actually work? Following Narumi and Hirotaka as they start dating, Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii is a lighthearted story about people trying to balance work, romance, and their hobbies.

At Ouran High School, a prestigious academy reserved for the children of the wealthy and influential, the Host Club stands as the most exclusive club on campus. Inside their lavish clubroom, six handsome, bored boys pass the time entertaining equally beautiful, bored girls. Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student from a modest background, has zero interest in the Host Club—until she accidentally smashes an expensive vase in their room. Mistaken for a boy, she is compelled by Kyouya Ootori to join the club and work off her debt. Tamaki Suou, the club's princely leader, eagerly takes her under his wing to teach her the art of hosting. But life with the Host Club is never ordinary. Even the simplest events turn into grand spectacles thanks to prankster twins Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, the stoic Takashi Morinozuka, and the sweet-natured Mitsukuni "Hunny" Haninozuka. The Host Club's crazy adventures are only beginning, and Haruhi must learn to navigate the glittering, over-the-top world of the hosts. (The final volume includes a bonus chapter where the group travels to Spain.)

Tomo Aizawa and Junichirou "Jun" Kubota are the ultimate best friends. They play rough, spar with each other, and always have each other's backs no matter what. But there's one major issue: Tomo is head over heels for Jun! Since childhood, the tomboyish Tomo has always been treated as just another guy. And because Jun is so completely focused on training and fighting, he never picks up on any of her hints—not even when she flat-out confesses her feelings. To make matters worse, for the longest time he didn't even realize she was a girl. Can Tomo ever make Jun see her as more than a bro and break free from the dreaded friend zone?

At Suzaku High, Ryuu Yamada is well-known as a troublemaker and a delinquent. After getting scolded for his bad grades and attitude, he spots Urara Shiraishi, the top student in their grade. As Shiraishi climbs the stairs, Yamada tries to rile her up but trips and falls, pulling her down with him. When he wakes up in the infirmary, he realizes he's in someone else's body—he has swapped places with Shiraishi. Confronting her, he learns that the accidental kiss during the fall caused the swap. Armed with this newfound power, Yamada's chaotic high school life is only beginning.

After her brother Souichirou dies, Teru Kurebayashi is left all alone—except for a person named Daisy. She can always talk to Daisy through a cell phone her brother left for her, and Daisy never hesitates to cheer her up. However, Teru has never met Daisy; she has no idea what Daisy looks like, and her only means of contact is that cell phone. In stark contrast to the kind words and encouragement from Daisy, Teru receives nothing but grief from the rude school janitor Tasuku Kurosaki. He forces Teru to work for him after she accidentally breaks a window. Kurosaki seems like a lazy good-for-nothing who only enjoys making her miserable, but is there more to him than meets the eye? Included one-shot: Volume 16: Hetakuso Cupid (The Hopeless Cupid)

Shizuku Mizutani is known as a "study bug" who pays little attention to her peers, focusing instead on following her mother's path to becoming a successful career woman. That changes when she is persuaded to deliver class notes to the delinquent Haru Yoshida, who stopped attending school after being suspended for getting into a violent brawl. Despite his rough first impression, Haru quickly decides they are friends and even boldly declares his love for her. As Shizuku gets to know him better, she discovers that behind his tough demeanor lies a gentle and sincere heart.

Keima Katsuragi, a high school student, is known online as the "God of Conquest" for his ability to win over any heroine in dating sims. To him, real life is a terrible game; three-dimensional girls are annoying and fail to measure up to his idealized virtual counterparts. One afternoon, while on a break from cleaning duty, he notices a strange message challenging him to conquer a girl. On a whim, he accepts, and his agreement summons Elucia "Elsie" de Lute Ima, a demon from hell tasked with capturing runaway spirits that have taken root in girls' hearts. Keima is shocked and tries to flee, but Elsie warns him that failing to fulfill their newly formed contract will cost him his life. Forced to capture these runaway spirits, Keima applies his expertise and knowledge of dating sims to win the hearts of real-life girls.

Naoto Yanagi, the heir to the Yanagi corporate empire, was admired by everyone for his athletic skill, sharp mind, good looks, and wealth. Throughout elementary school, he lived like royalty—until Mikoto Kujou, a plain and gloomy transfer student, arrived. Because of her poor background, Naoto initially ignored her. Yet despite being new to the school, she surpassed him in everything, consistently earning the highest exam scores and winning every athletic event. After a brief confrontation that left him stunned, Naoto swore he would defeat her no matter what it took. Ten years later, they are both attending the same university. Having failed to beat Mikoto throughout middle and high school, Naoto proposes one final contest: if he can make her fall in love with him and then break her heart, he will claim victory. But instead, he finds himself falling in love with her. Included one-shots: Volume 1: Kimi to, Shiawase. (Happiness with You), Hidamari no Niwa (Garden of Sunlight) Volume 2: Wasureyuki (Forgotten Snow) Volume 4: Ninkoi

After Goomoonryong destroys Yi "Shioon" Shi-Woon's ki-center, stripping him of his martial arts ability, Shioon resolves to leave the Murim world behind and return to a normal life of school and time with his mother. But the Murim world refuses to let him go. Identified as Goomoonryong’s sole true disciple and given the Phoenix Medallion of the Sunwoo Clan by Lady Sosul—a gift that makes him the clan’s interim leader—Shioon finds that his new status draws relentless attention. Unfamiliar enemies keep emerging before him, including the group known as Soldiers Under Command, who aim to eliminate him to further their own ambitions. The question remains: how can Shioon defend himself when his ki-center is shattered?

High school student Nanami Momozono is burdened with numerous problems. Her father fled town to escape his massive gambling debts, leaving his daughter to be thrown out by the debt collectors. While pondering her uncertain future, Nanami encounters a man clinging to a tree to avoid a dog. She helps him down and shares her predicament, leading the man to offer her his residence. He insists that Nanami is better suited than he is to be the "Master" of the house, so she accepts his proposal. When she arrives, however, Nanami finds that the home is actually a rundown shrine. She is about to turn back when a fox familiar and two shrine spirits stop her, mistakenly believing she is their former master Mikage, the shrine's land god. Once they realize the error, Tomoe—the fox familiar—departs the shrine, unwilling to serve Nanami. Following a chain of events that puts Nanami in serious peril, she calls upon Tomoe and binds him with a contract, forcing his obedience. Now a human land god, Nanami must confront challenging new duties, dangerous enemies, and her attractive yet short-tempered familiar.

Sixteen-year-old Kyouko Mogami moves to Tokyo alongside her childhood friend and crush Shoutarou "Shou" Fuwa, helping him pursue his goal of becoming a top idol in the entertainment world. When she learns that Shou sees her as nothing more than a convenient maid, she vows to get revenge by breaking into the same industry and outperforming him. Kyouko's plan hits an early snag when the talent agency she applies to turns her down. However, the agency's president offers her a second chance by assigning her to the newly formed "Love Me" division. From there, Kyouko sets out on her long road to fame, honing her acting abilities and building connections with new companions along the way.

After a childhood of being teased because of his unusual name, Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave a memorable mark on the world for the right reasons. It appears he is on track: he holds the top score in the country's mock exams and is ready to enter the high school of his dreams. Yet everything shifts in a single evening when he spots a girl across the street while walking home. Overwhelmed by her stunning charm, Nasa falls head over heels at first sight. But in his lovesick daze, he fails to see the speeding vehicle bearing down on him and is nearly killed. Barely saved by the girl's quick action, Nasa gathers the courage to declare his love, terrified she might otherwise disappear from his life. She agrees to his proposal under one condition: they must get married. Nasa gladly accepts before collapsing from his injuries. When he wakes, though, the girl is gone. After healing, Nasa abandons his earlier ambitions and devotes himself to searching for the girl who captured his heart, but years pass with no success. Then one night, an unexpected knock at his door brings him face-to-face with a woman who will forever alter his world: his wife.

His late father always told him that a useless man should strive to be useful, so third-year high school student Nariyuki Yuiga devoted himself to becoming a top student despite his poor academic track record. To secure a better future for his impoverished family, his primary goal is earning the special VIP nomination—a prestigious scholarship covering all future university tuition. Though Nariyuki could realistically be a sure bet for the nomination, he is constantly outshone by classmates Rizu Ogata and Fumino Furuhashi in mathematics and literature, respectively. To his delight, Nariyuki gets the nomination, but there's a condition: he must tutor his two star classmates, each of whom is hopelessly mediocre in the other's subject of expertise. Making matters worse, the subjects they are terrible at are exactly the ones they want to pursue for their future careers. With university application deadlines looming, Nariyuki must find an effective way to teach the girls before time runs out.

Chihiro Furuya has an unusual fascination with the dead, specifically a romantic attraction to female zombies. After his pet cat Baabu dies in an accident, his obsession intensifies, and he attempts to brew an elixir that can reanimate the deceased. Unable to find the right combination of ingredients, Chihiro gives up and plans to bury Baabu. Before he can, he meets the beautiful but troubled Rea Sanka, who encourages him to keep trying. Mixing poisonous hydrangea flowers into his formula, Chihiro finally succeeds in creating the elixir. Unaware of his success, Rea drinks the mixture, believing it will poison her and end her miserable, restricted life. After she dies in a fatal accident, the elixir takes effect, and she is revived as a zombie. Now free from her oppressive existence, Rea moves in with Chihiro, who must use his knowledge of the undead to take care of the teenage female zombie.

Confessing to a crush is never easy for any teenager, and Chiyo Sakura is no exception. She was saved from being late on her first day at Roman Academy by Umetarou Nozaki, and that act left a lasting impression, causing her to develop feelings for him. During their second year of high school, Sakura finally gathers the courage to confess. After school in an empty classroom, she swallows her fear and tells him how she feels. But what Sakura doesn't know is that Nozaki is actually a celebrated shoujo manga artist who writes under the pen name "Sakiko Yumeno." His work is praised for its deep understanding of girls' emotions, yet Nozaki himself has zero experience with love or romantic relationships. As a result, he completely misinterprets Sakura's confession as simple praise from a fan, and merely hands her his autograph. One misunderstanding leads to another, and somehow she ends up becoming his manga assistant. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun follows Sakura as she keeps trying to make her feelings known to the clueless Nozaki while helping him with his manga, and also meeting his eccentric assistants—who coincidentally also attend Roman Academy.

A sly grin spreads across Nishikata's face as he looks at Takagi, the girl seated beside him in class. He's just come up with a brilliant scheme to finally turn the tables on her after all the relentless teasing he's endured. But just as he's about to put his plan into action, Takagi stops him with a single remark, catching him off guard once more. She has flipped the situation yet again. "If you blush, you lose." That's the unwritten rule that has governed their interactions ever since they first met in middle school. Day after day, defeat after defeat, Nishikata desperately tries to make Takagi's face turn red from embarrassment, but his futile efforts only lead to more mockery. Beyond this endless cycle of trying to outsmart each other, will their relationship ever change?

Junta Shiraishi is a high school student who wants nothing more than to experience a lively youth. However, this proves difficult because his presence is so faint that everyone around him constantly overlooks him. In fact, his classmates think his seat is always empty and believe he is frequently absent, and there is a rumor that anyone who manages to see him will have good luck for the rest of the day. The sole person who notices Shiraishi is Nagisa Kubo, the girl next to him. Unfortunately for him, she enjoys teasing him every day and putting him into awkward and nerve-wracking situations. As Kubo continues to involve the reluctant Shiraishi in her playful antics, he may come to find that his youth is not as boring as he once thought. Included one-shot: Volume 6: Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai (pilot).

Negi Springfield, a ten-year-old wizard who has just graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, has two goals: locating his missing father, the legendary Thousand Master, and becoming a Magister Magi—a wizard who aids the ordinary world with magic. To achieve this second objective, he receives one final task: teaching English at a Japanese middle school. To his shock and dismay, he discovers that his homeroom class consists of thirty-one girls, and he accidentally reveals his magical identity to one of them, Asuna Kagurazaka. Now forced to come to terms with her knowledge, Negi must work to keep his secret safe while dealing with magical threats emerging both inside and outside Mahora Academy, all while continuing his search for his lost father.