10 Manga Like Perfect World — Data-Driven Picks (2026)

If you finished Perfect World 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. Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu (僕の初恋をキミに捧ぐ)

by 青木琴美 · since 2006 · 18 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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2. Yakuza Lover (恋と弾丸)

by 箕野希望 · since 2019 · 12 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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3. Tsuka no Ma no Ichika (束の間の一花)

by タダノなつ · since 2021 · 3 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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4. Tokyo Tarareba Girls (東京タラレバ娘)

by 東村アキコ · since 2014 · 9 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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5. Kenkō de Bunkateki na Saitei Gendo no Seikatsu (健康で文化的な最低限度の生活)

by 柏木ハルコ · since 2014 · 12 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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6. Shishunki-chan no Shitsukekata (思春期ちゃんのしつけかた)

by ]中田ゆみ · since 2019 · 6 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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7. Domestic Girlfriend (ドメスティックな彼女)

by 流石景 · since 2014 · 30 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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8. Perfect Propose (パーフェクトプロポーズ)

by 鶴亀まよ · since 2020 · 1 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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9. Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice But to Kiss! (不幸くんはキスするしかない!)

by 露がも子 · since 2020 · 2 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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10. Machida-kun no Sekai (町田くんの世界)

by 安藤ゆき · since 2015 · 7 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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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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