10 Manga Like Hands Off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun — Data-Driven Picks (2026)

If you finished Hands Off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun and want your next read, these recommendations are not someone's opinion — they are computed from comic-lab's database of every manga published in Japan since 1968, combining three similarity axes (art style, setting, story) with real reader-behavior data.

1. A Sign of Affection (ゆびさきと恋々)

by 森下suu · since 2019 · 12 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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2. With You, Our Love Will Make It Through (キミと越えて恋になる)

by 柚樹ちひろ · since 2021 · 12 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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3. You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! (幼馴染とはラブコメにならない)

by 三簾真也 · since 2022 · 18 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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4. Shiawase wa Tabete Nete Mate (しあわせは食べて寝て待て)

by 水凪トリ · since 2021 · 6 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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5. Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You (どうせ、恋してしまうんだ。)

by 満井春香 · since 2021 · 13 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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6. Sanda (SANDA)

by 板垣巴留 · since 2021 · 16 volumes in Japan · no new volumes in recent years

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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7. Watashitte Sabasaba Shiteru kara (ワタシってサバサバしてるから)

by 江口心 · since 2022 · 4 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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8. Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!? (なんでここに先生が!?)

by 蘇募ロウ · since 2017 · 15 volumes in Japan · no new volumes in recent years

Why it matches: close in story & tone and setting & themes.

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9. Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right (ちゃんと吸えない吸血鬼ちゃん)

by ]二式恭介 · since 2021 · 6 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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10. Adam's Sweet Agony (悶えてよ、アダムくん)

by トヨ · since 2024 · 5 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and story & tone.

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Method: similarity is computed over cover-art embeddings, thematic categories and plot descriptions of 133,000+ works, blended with co-reading behavior. Volume counts and dates reflect Japanese editions and update automatically.

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