The 12 best manga like Life — also known as mangas like Life — that readers recommend next.
If you loved Life, you're in for a treat. This Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life manga (2002) is beloved for its Bullying, Female Protagonist, Coming of Age 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.
All Ayumu dreams of is making it into the same high school as her best friend. But when she gets in and her friend doesn't, their friendship crumbles—sending Ayumu spiraling into depression. She finds relief in cutting herself, but soon realizes that her scars may interfere with her budding high school life. Can she trust her new friend, Manami, who seems too good to be true? Or will Ayumu's apparent lack of compassion and understanding get her tossed aside like she was before? And is there anyone else out there who could possibly love her for who she is? A melancholy coming-of-age story by Keiko Suenobu!
(Source: Kodansha)
Note: Won the Kodansha Manga Award in the shoujo category in 2006.
Satougashi no Dangan wa Uchinukenai: A Lollypop or A Bullet shares the Drama, Psychological genres and similar themes: Bullying, Female Protagonist, School.
All Ayumu dreams of is making it into the same high school as her best friend. But when she gets in and her friend doesn't, their friendship crumbles—sending Ayumu spiraling into depression. She finds relief in cutting herself, but soon realizes that her scars may interfere with her budding high sch...
How many chapters does Life have?
Life has 80 chapters.
What genre is Life?
Life belongs to the Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life genres.
What are the best manga similar to Life?
The top manga similar to Life include Vitamin, One Room of Happiness, The Flowers of Evil. These share key genres and themes with Life.