10 Manga Like Hoshi wa Utau — Data-Driven Picks (2026)

If you finished Hoshi wa Utau 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. Hana to Akuma (花と悪魔)

by 音久無 · since 2008 · 10 volumes in Japan · no new volumes in recent years

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

2. Last Game (ラストゲーム)

by 天乃忍 · since 2012 · 13 volumes in Japan · no new volumes in recent years

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

3. Tears of a Lamb (ひつじの涙)

by 日高万里 · since 2002 · 7 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

4. Dreamin' Sun (夢みる太陽)

by 高野苺 · since 2008 · 20 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

5. Hoshizora no Karasu (星空のカラス)

by モリエサトシ · since 2013 · 8 volumes in Japan · no new volumes in recent years

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

6. Tsubasa: Those with Wings (翼を持つ者)

by 高屋奈月 · since 1996 · 9 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

7. Oresama Teacher (俺様ティーチャー)

by 椿いづみ · since 2008 · 28 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

Why it matches: close in setting & themes and art style.

8. Sora Log (ソラログ)

by みつきかこ · since 2009 · 4 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

9. Songs to Make You Smile (僕が唄うと君は笑うから)

by 高屋奈月 · since 1999 · 1 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

10. Miss Sunflower (ひまわりさん)

by 菅野マナミ · since 2011 · 11 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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.