10 Manga Like Satoko and Nada — Data-Driven Picks (2026)

If you finished Satoko and Nada 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. The JOJOLands (The JOJOLands : ジョジョの奇妙な冒険)

by 荒木飛呂彦 · since 2023 · 9 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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2. Marine Corps Yumi (まりんこゆみ)

by 野上武志 · since 2013 · 7 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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3. Furare Girl (フラレガール)

by 堤翔 · since 2018 · 14 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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4. Super Lovers (Super lovers)

by あべ美幸 · since 2010 · 23 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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5. Hokuō Futari-gurashi (北欧ふたりぐらし)

by スウェーデン保育士たかこ · since 2022 · 5 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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6. Ariadne in the Blue Sky (蒼穹のアリアドネ)

by 八木教広 · since 2018 · 22 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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7. Aposimz (人形の国)

by 弐瓶勉 · since 2017 · 2 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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8. The Secret Notes of Lady Kanoko (笑うかのこ様)

by 辻田りり子 · since 2008 · 3 volumes in Japan · no new volumes in recent years

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

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9. A Devil and Her Love Song (悪魔とラブソング)

by 桃森ミヨシ · since 2007 · 21 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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10. Marry Me! (マリーミー!)

by 夕希実久 · since 2016 · 11 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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