10 Manga Like Daemons of the Shadow Realm — Data-Driven Picks (2026)

If you finished Daemons of the Shadow Realm 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. The Summer Hikaru Died (光が死んだ夏)

by モクモクれん · since 2022 · 9 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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3. Fate Rewinder (運命の巻戻士)

by 木村風太 · since 2022 · 13 volumes in Japan · ongoing (next volume already scheduled in Japan)

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

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4. Kindergarten Wars (幼稚園WARS)

by 千葉侑生 · since 2023 · 16 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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5. The Fledgling Demon Lord's Starter Shop (すだちの魔王城)

by 森下真 · since 2022 · 11 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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6. Fool Night (フールナイト)

by 安田佳澄 · since 2021 · 11 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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

by 松本あやか · since 2024 · 2 volumes in Japan · publication status unknown

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

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9. Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy (カナン様はあくまでチョロい)

by nonco · since 2022 · 12 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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

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10. Noragami (ノラガミ)

by あだちとか · since 2011 · 45 volumes in Japan · ongoing

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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