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If you loved Ikoku Nikki, you're in for a treat. This Drama, Slice of Life manga (2017) is beloved for its Family Life, Female Protagonist, Adoption 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.

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Ikoku Nikki

違国日記

8.7/10
By Tomoko Yamashita2017MANGA62 ch.11 vol.Finished

The manga centers on 35-year-old novelist Makio Koudai and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under one roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa's parents, which included Makio's older sister, passed away. The next day, Makio returns to her senses and remembers that she does not do well in the company of other people. So begins their daily life, as Makio attempts to acclimate to a roommate, while Asa attempts to get used to an adult that never acts like one. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: Includes eight extra chapters.

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Skip and Loafer shares the Slice of Life genre and similar themes: Female Protagonist, Coming of Age.

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March Comes in Like a Lion

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March Comes in Like a Lion shares the Drama, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Family Life, Coming of Age.

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Living With My Brother's Wife

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Living With My Brother's Wife shares the Drama, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Family Life, Female Protagonist, Coming of Age.

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Ohana Holoholo shares the Drama, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Family Life, Josei.

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Akanesasu Zakuro no Miyako

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BL Metamorphosis

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BL Metamorphosis shares the Slice of Life genre and similar themes: Female Protagonist, Josei, Primarily Female Cast.

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My Girl shares the Drama, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Family Life.

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Or Something Like It shares the Drama, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Family Life, Josei, Writing.

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Umimachi Diary

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Umimachi Diary shares the Drama, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Family Life, Josei, Coming of Age.

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Haru to Midori shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Family Life, Female Protagonist, Adoption.

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What is Ikoku Nikki about?

The manga centers on 35-year-old novelist Makio Koudai and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under one roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa's parents, which included Makio's older sister, passed away. The next day, Makio returns to her senses and remembers that she does n...

How many chapters does Ikoku Nikki have?

Ikoku Nikki has 62 chapters.

What genre is Ikoku Nikki?

Ikoku Nikki belongs to the Drama, Slice of Life genres.

What are the best manga similar to Ikoku Nikki?

The top manga similar to Ikoku Nikki include Skip and Loafer, Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, March Comes in Like a Lion. These share key genres and themes with Ikoku Nikki.