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

If you finished Mono 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. Laid-Back Camp (ゆるキャン△)

by あfろ · since 2015 · 18 volumes in Japan · ongoing

Why it matches: readers who look up this series often move on to it; close in story & tone and setting & themes.

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2. Solo Camping for Two (ふたりソロキャンプ)

by 出端祐大 · since 2019 · 22 volumes in Japan · ongoing (next volume already scheduled in Japan)

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

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3. Sakura Trick (桜Trick)

by タチ · since 2012 · 7 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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4. K-On! (けいおん!)

by かきふらい · since 2008 · 4 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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5. Love Lab (恋愛ラボ)

by 宮原るり · since 2008 · 13 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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6. Hidamari Sketch (ひだまりスケッチ)

by 蒼樹うめ · since 2005 · 10 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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7. Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami (やたらやらしい深見くん)

by まつもとあやか · since 2025 · 2 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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8. Hōkago Strip (放課後すとりっぷ)

by 若鶏にこみ · since 2019 · 2 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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9. Koisuru One Piece (恋するワンピース)

by 尾田栄一郎 · since 2018 · 12 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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10. 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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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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