Shintaro Mofujin's Blog - Posts Tagged "rom-com"
"Any recommendations for manga like Mayo Chiki! and Toradora?"
Someone asked for some manga recommendations with similarities to these two series on Reddit and I was more than happy to oblige! I thought I'd share my answers for anyone interested! In fact, I do believe that most of them can be found here, I included links to the ones I could find on this site as a bonus!
Finished:
Sakura Discord - Since you mentioned in the thread that you enjoyed Jitsu Wa already, this is another rom-com story written by the same author but more grounded in reality. Basically its about a guy who transfers to a new high-school for a fresh start and is reunited with his childhood friends. It turns out that there are five other people in his class with the same last name (Sakura, hence the title) and this one commonality brings all of them who aren't alike at all, together. Very cute and funny and I thought the ending was pretty satisfying.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Golden Time - Same writer as Toradora, also has an anime that is finished if you'd prefer that format. A rom-com about an amnesiac college student and an eccentric girl who is obsessed with her first crush.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
Seishun Forget - I remember really enjoying this one and I read it like right after I finished Toradora years ago. Can't say for certain if it holds up, but it's finished and pretty darn fluffy. Guy who is all about embracing the springtime of youth falls in love at first sight with a girl on the way to his new school. When he tries to speak to her the next day she's like "Who you?" and he crying. Cute, fluffy romance story about a guy never giving up on his crush despite her constantly forgetting him. Kinda like Isshuukan Friends (Which I also recommend!).
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Unfinished:
Omae o Otaku ni Shiteyaru kara, Ore o Riajuu ni Shite Kure! - Honestly, this story is very similar to Toradora, but some tweaks here and there y'know. Basically an otaku dude wants to hide his "shadowy past" from his new school and live life anew. One day a raijuu girl (basically the polar-opposite of an otaku, a person who lives a normal life, whatever that's supposed to mean) learns that he is an otaku and asks him to help her become one too since her crush is big on the anime. Basically they help each other with their crushes, she who likes an otaku and he who likes a raijuu. Pretty fun stuff, don't think the manga is fully translated yet.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Horimiya - It's really good.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Fufufu, it's a good thing I already self-taught myself HTML back in the days, now it's easier to read on here! Unfortunately some are links to the LN's since the manga wasn't available here, but hey those are great too!
Finished:
Sakura Discord - Since you mentioned in the thread that you enjoyed Jitsu Wa already, this is another rom-com story written by the same author but more grounded in reality. Basically its about a guy who transfers to a new high-school for a fresh start and is reunited with his childhood friends. It turns out that there are five other people in his class with the same last name (Sakura, hence the title) and this one commonality brings all of them who aren't alike at all, together. Very cute and funny and I thought the ending was pretty satisfying.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Golden Time - Same writer as Toradora, also has an anime that is finished if you'd prefer that format. A rom-com about an amnesiac college student and an eccentric girl who is obsessed with her first crush.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
Seishun Forget - I remember really enjoying this one and I read it like right after I finished Toradora years ago. Can't say for certain if it holds up, but it's finished and pretty darn fluffy. Guy who is all about embracing the springtime of youth falls in love at first sight with a girl on the way to his new school. When he tries to speak to her the next day she's like "Who you?" and he crying. Cute, fluffy romance story about a guy never giving up on his crush despite her constantly forgetting him. Kinda like Isshuukan Friends (Which I also recommend!).
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Unfinished:
Omae o Otaku ni Shiteyaru kara, Ore o Riajuu ni Shite Kure! - Honestly, this story is very similar to Toradora, but some tweaks here and there y'know. Basically an otaku dude wants to hide his "shadowy past" from his new school and live life anew. One day a raijuu girl (basically the polar-opposite of an otaku, a person who lives a normal life, whatever that's supposed to mean) learns that he is an otaku and asks him to help her become one too since her crush is big on the anime. Basically they help each other with their crushes, she who likes an otaku and he who likes a raijuu. Pretty fun stuff, don't think the manga is fully translated yet.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Horimiya - It's really good.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Fufufu, it's a good thing I already self-taught myself HTML back in the days, now it's easier to read on here! Unfortunately some are links to the LN's since the manga wasn't available here, but hey those are great too!
Volume 3 is finally out! Okay, cool, so what's next?!
Greetings, everyone!
It’s been a while, huh? Although this update is kinda late, I’m pleased to announce that the long-awaited 3rd volume of My Best Friend is Dense Harem Main Character-kun, But Why am I the Heroine?! is finally out! Yahoo! You have no idea how happy that makes me!
Volume 3 , otherwise known as “Mellow Memory,” is a bit different from what you’d come to expect from this series, right? The heavy amount of Hiro povs, the tense atmosphere, and the inclusion of an additional 6th chapter — all things that have never been seen in the episodes prior! However, that was all planned from the start, this is a very special episode after all! Speaking of the extra chapter, in conjunction with the rest of the books, the ~77,000 word count of Mellow Memory puts the Dense MC-kun series at over 200,000 words: a huge milestone! Whew, that’s a lot of virtual ink and paper! Heh, I wonder if this series will ever materialize into something that could be physically held in your hands? Hmm…
Anyway, I know what you’re all thinking: now that the 3rd book is out, what’s next? Well, that’s obvious, silly! Other You will finally get a new cover done by the same artist as this series! Eh? Not what you were expecting? Oh yeah, Volume 4 is already officially underway and it should be finished sometime during summer! Unlike this episode, I can assure you that it will be lighthearted and fun! Well, this has always been that sort of series, so look forward to the chaotic rom-com clown fiesta! All jokes aside, Other You really is getting a makeover soon, and I also have some fun stuff planned for this series!~ The 1-year anniversary is right around the corner… Hmm…
With that, I wanted to thank everyone for all of the incredible support! It’s been amazing to see this beloved series slowly come to fruition, book by book, and none of it could have ever been possible without your much appreciated help! Seriously, I mean volume 3 has been a #1 New Release on Amazon since it launched! Thank you so much for believing in me and I promise to keep giving it my all! Well, back to work, see you next time! Oh, and good luck with your finals, everyone! ...Especially you, Artist-san!
It’s been a while, huh? Although this update is kinda late, I’m pleased to announce that the long-awaited 3rd volume of My Best Friend is Dense Harem Main Character-kun, But Why am I the Heroine?! is finally out! Yahoo! You have no idea how happy that makes me!
Volume 3 , otherwise known as “Mellow Memory,” is a bit different from what you’d come to expect from this series, right? The heavy amount of Hiro povs, the tense atmosphere, and the inclusion of an additional 6th chapter — all things that have never been seen in the episodes prior! However, that was all planned from the start, this is a very special episode after all! Speaking of the extra chapter, in conjunction with the rest of the books, the ~77,000 word count of Mellow Memory puts the Dense MC-kun series at over 200,000 words: a huge milestone! Whew, that’s a lot of virtual ink and paper! Heh, I wonder if this series will ever materialize into something that could be physically held in your hands? Hmm…
Anyway, I know what you’re all thinking: now that the 3rd book is out, what’s next? Well, that’s obvious, silly! Other You will finally get a new cover done by the same artist as this series! Eh? Not what you were expecting? Oh yeah, Volume 4 is already officially underway and it should be finished sometime during summer! Unlike this episode, I can assure you that it will be lighthearted and fun! Well, this has always been that sort of series, so look forward to the chaotic rom-com clown fiesta! All jokes aside, Other You really is getting a makeover soon, and I also have some fun stuff planned for this series!~ The 1-year anniversary is right around the corner… Hmm…
With that, I wanted to thank everyone for all of the incredible support! It’s been amazing to see this beloved series slowly come to fruition, book by book, and none of it could have ever been possible without your much appreciated help! Seriously, I mean volume 3 has been a #1 New Release on Amazon since it launched! Thank you so much for believing in me and I promise to keep giving it my all! Well, back to work, see you next time! Oh, and good luck with your finals, everyone! ...Especially you, Artist-san!
