Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun

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They're both set with a focus on the the supernatural world where the two heroines get involved with the ayakashi/supernaturals that are not usually seen by humans, and become a being stuck between the human and supernatural worlds. They share some emotional backstories and good humour, and ofc great art. 

-young teenage characters -supernatural world based on japanese folklore (yokai and kemono) -dark humour -smaller plots with something bigger going on in the shadows 

Y'all, Dusk Maiden was my fave thing ever for 6 years (2014-2020), then I found Hanako-kun a few weeks ago. I think i have finally been persuaded into liking something else. I guess the most solid rec is... if you like Dusk Maiden for the premise/humor, you will definitely like Hanako. I would say there is a good chance you will like Dusk Maiden if you like Hanako, but not necessarily as much as the other way around. They are pretty different in depth, style, and sometimes tone, but I have said my favorite genre consists of Square Enix serialized, shounen, plot-driven horror comedies with medium to strong romantic undertones that will hopefully lead to a relationship between an endearing ghost and human. Bonus points if it's set in a private school and has ridiculously pretty art. So, like, before I found Hanako, there was only one thing that fit in that genre perfectly, and that was Dusk Maiden. If you are a fan of one for any of the reasons above, I am pretty sure you will like the other. Only thing is that Dusk Maiden does have more stupid kinda sexual content aimed at 12 year old boys, and they rly don't look like middle schoolers. Hanako does a great job of portraying everyone as the children that they are, which really adds depth to the story in a great way. read more 

Similarities -in both there’s a boy who is a ghost -there’s a girl who is their friend -they do stuff together to help others Differences -toilet bound has a little romance -toilet bound has another ml to help (kou kun) -toilet bound is better but shoujo jiten is also good -shoujo jiten is more of a slice of life and less deep They’re basically the same thing, the characters and the situation, the only reason others haven’t recommended this is because shoujo jiten is unpopular and deserves more praise. 

Both are stories about urban legends and phenomenon in a highschool setting, with a female protagonist collecting these stories in a light hearted and comedic way.  

they have the same feeling? As in: - a 15 year old girl meets a super natural boy of similar age - the girl is cursed in some way - an exorcist type rival with a relation to family  

Both deal with the main characters being introduced to a cool paranormal world, driven by an engaging mystery. Also, both have occasional (and not overblown) action sequences and are just simply fun! Also, the side characters are very prominent and reoccurring, which makes them very important to the story and unforgettable. 

-They same going to school -They same meet at school -They same protect the girl from danger  

About a kid that can see things the others cant, GoGo monster with much younger kids and taking a more psychological stance based around growing up. Said kid learns the dangers of these things while also enjoying the wonders of them. 

They both have a strong romance aspect with good shonen aspects and i feel like Hanako kun is more dark later on in the manga with the relation between hanako and tsukasa whereas yozakura also speeds up nearing the end of the story 

The main characters Abe and Hanako both are identical twins.The story is located in a school setting,had deal with time travel one point in the story,runs in the same magazine (Monthly G Fantasy) ,interspecies romance,deals with supernatural issues and they had a crossover together! 

Super-natural elements, funny moments that alternate with some darker ones, the entp character that isn't the main character but gets all the simps anyway. Hanako is a bit less mature than JJK, but I love the curse/spirit trope. Give it a try.  

Both series involve monsters/supernatural creatures and take place in a school setting. However, Illustrated Guide is much more lighthearted and comedic in comparison to Hanako Kun.  

Reasons why these two mangas are similar: -supernatural stories -main character based off toire no hanako-san urban legend -comedy and horror -ghosts and yokais talking about supernatural events Well the main difference between them is that hanako-kun has a bigger focus on the main characters story than gakkou no kaidan wich has a bigger focus on separated stories about supernatural events and also in gakkou no kaidan the main characters break the 4th wall with some frequency, but even with that they are still kind of similar. 

Both manga have the same premise, that is a supernatural genre that focuses on solving conflict in each arc while slowly revealing more information or mysteries about characters' past live, personality, goal, etc. Also both are comedic. 

Both have got a very similar supernatural vibe. They have a very similar tone and feel in the story so far. The main characters duo in both stories have very similar dynamics. The world of Vanitas is a lot bigger, while Hanako-kun is set in the school but other than that both plots develop at similar paces.  

It might not be obvious from the start, but in both we see a cute couple that's all fluff and fun despite rather morbid situations, themes of death and the weird surrounding world. And when the manga is serious, it offers you deep characters and complex emotions. All in all, the atmosphere, the genres and some themes are pretty much alike. 

Girl meets boy and learns about the supernatural world that lurks beneath their own. They have a bickering relationship but grow to strongly care about each other, facing different supernatural problems along the way, largely in a school setting. Despite their humorous elements, both series also touch on some darker issues too. 

A similar mystery surrounding both the schools 7 witches and the schools 7 mysteries.  

At a first glance, comparing JSHK to Gakuen Alice might seem like a stretch, but these two mangas share a surprising amount of core values and aesthetics. Gakuen Alice is more Slice-of-Life and JSHK goes straight into the adventure, but both take a similar approach in how the stories are developed into something darker and more meaningful, while still carrying the lightheartedness from their early days - most notably due to the fact that the main cast are elementary/middle schoolers, respectively. The main pairing mirror each other in dynamic, a teasing and mysterious guy vs naive yet optimistic girl who wants to learn more about them. Mikan from GA and Nene from JSHK go through similar developments and have similar life lessons to learn, so their internal storylines are alike, but the guys are very different on the inside, as their identities are deeply rooted in the external storyline. Gakuen Alice is an older shoujo, so Natsume is more of a mean bully (at first!), whereas Hanako-kun is just mischievous. Both have love triangles, but it has more presence in GA. Gakuen Alice has a magic system that is used & explored by the characters throughout the story. Their quirks are fun to watch and gives insight into who they are as a person. It's a tool to make the story more vibrant as the characters uncover the mysteries in the school. JSHK is based around spirits and gods, but the worldbuilding is MUCH more detailed, and the story is about uncovering those secrets hidden in the world that goes well beyond the school grounds. Both are done well, just used on different levels (micro vs macro) as writing tools. All in all, Gakuen Alice is more old-school adventure fantasy, and Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun is more modern, but both are masterpieces that you must read if you like the other. read more 

The fated love story involving time traveling always makes me think of these both! Tomoe and Amane have a similar tsundere-like personality, Amane more in a childish way and Tomoe giving an adult vibe. Obviously, there's supernatural beings and has that humorous touch and light to watch/read feel, without missing the deep plot:) you will definitely love them!!!!! 

TBHK/JSHK IS incredible similar to this manga! If you take away the sly mysterious aspect of TBHK, you'll have THIS manga! - Similarities: Both ML are shorter than the FL Both ML discover that the ways how they've been feeling are not normal, and eventually develop feelings for the FL. Both ML are CUTE AF Both ML are incredibly "powerful", the TBHK version of powerful is supernaturally strong, and the Ore Yome version of "Powerful" is that he's all around good at everything. - There actually is a small mystery element in Ore Yome, in terms of finding out the "past" of the ML, which I found a sincere element to point out! - PLEASE Check this manga out! I can't believe I found an addition to my favorite other manga! (TBHK) :DDD read more 

Both series start out with a simple supernatural premise, and become more complex as they go on. Characters are similar, starting out as archetypes but gradually developing in interesting ways. Both have a school setting. Both balance humour, action and the supernatural. They have some horror undertones, that become more prominent later on, as the plot gets darker and the stakes - higher. Hanako-kun has a faster pace than Blue Exorcist.  

GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST! is more for an older audience, while Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun falls more into the shounen category. Both stories follow a girl/woman who is haunted by a playful, somewhat petty ghost. Personally, it seems like GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST! is more supernatural revenge in an adult slice-of-life setting, while Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun is more supernatural experiences/adventures with a school setting. Both are dark comedy with elements of drama and suspense.  

Both manga are darker, and get darker the further you get into the manga. 

- A boy fighting spirits and supernatural creatures in a school. - The protagonist meets a girl who comes to help him solve the school's supernatural problems. - The manga has a certain appeal to comedy. - There is a certain romantic appeal among the protagonists. 

1. They're both villain of the day mangas about youkai 2. The male MC's have cherubic faces, are older than they look, have a dark past, and have mysterious auras 3. The 2 male MC's (Kantarou/Haruka and Hanako/Kou) in both mangas are an exorcist and a youkai 4. Both of the male MC's have apprentices who they sometimes bicker with, Youko and Yashiro They both have the same atmosphere where you like the characters and you smile at their random adventures or they leave you with the feels. They also both reveal things you didn't know about the characters as the story goes along and they give you the same feeling.  read more