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

If you finished Sanda 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. Nippon Sangoku (日本三國)

by 松木いっか · since 2022 · 6 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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2. 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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3. Daemons of the Shadow Realm (黄泉のツガイ)

by 荒川弘 · since 2022 · 14 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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4. Witch Watch (ウィッチウォッチ)

by 篠原健太 · since 2021 · 25 volumes in Japan · ongoing (next volume already scheduled in Japan)

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

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5. Dr. Stone (Dr.STONE)

by Boichi · since 2017 · 24 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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6. Gachiakuta (ガチアクタ)

by ]晏童秀吉 · since 2022 · 18 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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7. Kill Blue (キルアオ)

by 藤巻忠俊 · since 2023 · 11 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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8. Takopi's Original Sin (タコピーの原罪)

by タイザン5 · since 2022 · 2 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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9. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (薫る花は凛と咲く)

by 三香見サカ · since 2022 · 23 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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10. Thunder 3 (サンダー3)

by 池田祐輝 · since 2022 · 9 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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