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

If you finished Shy 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. Sanda (SANDA)

by 板垣巴留 · since 2021 · 16 volumes in Japan · no new volumes in recent years

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

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2. Spy × Family (SPY×FAMILY)

by 遠藤達哉 · since 2019 · 15 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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3. To Your Eternity (不滅のあなたへ)

by 大今良時 · since 2017 · 22 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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4. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (悪祓士のキヨシくん)

by 臼井彰一 · since 2025 · 7 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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5. Dandadan (ダンダダン)

by 龍幸伸 · since 2021 · 22 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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6. Chained Soldier (魔都精兵のスレイブ)

by タカヒロ · since 2019 · 19 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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7. Wistoria: Wand and Sword (杖と剣のウィストリア)

by 大森藤ノ · since 2021 · 13 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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8. Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (戦隊大失格)

by 春場ねぎ · since 2021 · 20 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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9. Shinobi Undercover (しのびごと)

by みたらし三大/たけぐし一本 · since 2026 · 1 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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10. Pseudo Harem (疑似ハーレム)

by 斉藤ゆう · since 2019 · 6 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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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