10 Manga Like Given — Data-Driven Picks (2026)

If you finished Given 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. Blue Lock (ブルーロック)

by 金城宗幸 · since 2018 · 43 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

2. Scum's Wish (クズの本懐)

by 横槍メンゴ · since 2013 · 10 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

3. Wind Breaker (WIND BREAKER)

by にいさとる · since 2021 · 25 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

4. Rock Is a Lady's Modesty (ロックは淑女の嗜みでして)

by 福田宏 · since 2023 · 7 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

5. My Love Mix-Up! (消えた初恋)

by アルコ · since 2019 · 9 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

6. Gifted (ギフテッド)

by 雨宮理真 · since 2022 · 12 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

7. Romantic Killer (ロマンティック・キラー)

by 百瀬渡 · since 2022 · 3 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

8. Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (ラーメン大好き小泉さん)

by 鳴見なる · since 2014 · 11 volumes in Japan · ongoing (next volume already scheduled in Japan)

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

9. Chijō no Seppun (痴情の接吻)

by 如月ひいろ · since 2019 · 9 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

10. Ase to Sekken (あせとせっけん)

by 山田金鉄 · since 2018 · 8 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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.