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Banana Fish
1985★ 8.5MANGA
Drama
Banana Fish shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Tragedy.
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The 9 best manga like California Monogatari — also known as mangas like California Monogatari — that readers recommend next.
If you loved California Monogatari, you're in for a treat. This Drama, Slice of Life manga (1978) is beloved for its Shoujo, LGBTQ+ Themes, Rehabilitation elements, and the titles below share that same DNA — handpicked based on community votes, overlapping genres, and thematic similarities. Each recommendation is ranked by reader affinity on AniList.
California Monogatari
カリフォルニア物語
By Akimi Yoshida1978MANGA35 ch.8 vol.Finished
Heath Swanson, an 18-year-old high school dropout, runs away from his home in San Diego, California, to make a fresh start in New York City. Along his travels he meets Eve, another troubled teen who latches onto him. Although annoyed by his presence and idealistic dreams of life in California at first, the two form an inseparable bond. Living among artists in SoHo, the two help and support each other as they try to make a living in the city.
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What is California Monogatari about?
Heath Swanson, an 18-year-old high school dropout, runs away from his home in San Diego, California, to make a fresh start in New York City. Along his travels he meets Eve, another troubled teen who latches onto him. Although annoyed by his presence and idealistic dreams of life in California at fir...
How many chapters does California Monogatari have?
California Monogatari has 35 chapters.
What genre is California Monogatari?
California Monogatari belongs to the Drama, Slice of Life genres.
What are the best manga similar to California Monogatari?
The top manga similar to California Monogatari include Banana Fish, The Other Side of the Mirror, Nemureru Mori no Binan. These share key genres and themes with California Monogatari.