Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa
The Legend of the Strongest, Kurosawa!

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Both talk about people who despairingly want to fit in the society.While Kurosawa wants to be accepted by his workmates, Kuroki wants to be accepted not only by his classmates as a colleague, but as a girl and even as a normal person. Both mangas are very uncomfortable, and show us how far people go, just to fight loneliness and be accepted. 

The protagonist is a typical working men, with nothing special about them except their honest hard work. Yet, unfortunate events drive their life off track into unfamiliar situations through which their reexplore themselves. 

The main character wants to improve his life. Some days are good, others are horrible and are hilarious. Mr. Kurosawa is sort of a "what if" older version of Eikichi Onizuka. Both men are extremely tough and the type of character you want to root for. The main turning point in both manga is that the main character has to deal with some troublesome middle school students. Sometimes it's frustrating to see the main character get punished but there are many rewarding chapters too. If you like a manga with drama, comedy and a meaningful message you won't be disappointed. 

Both manga are stories of despair as an isolated guy struggles to find meaning within their own life. In both stories they have to battle against the terrifying external and social environment of the world. Fighting against bullying and their own social anxiety on both the mental and physical battlefields. Holyland differs being more martial arts focused while Kurosawa offers a deeper level of raw emotion. Overall, both manga are great stories about depression and the simple struggle of wanting to fit in, recommended for anyone. 

-Both arts are very recognizable and sometimes too grotesque (A very uncommon thing in this medium). -Both series manages the dilemma of fighting or running away from real life adversities. -Both main characters has some particular similarities: *Are middle aged overweighted guys. *Have a criminal looking friend and a goofy looking one. *Are desperate about their loser lifes. 

Ashita no Joe and Strongest Man Kurosawa have the same feeling of a poor guy struggling to find a reason to live and they both show a lot of poverty and people fighting against society. The two mangas also give the same kind of hope and courage to the reader, they can change a man. Finally, Nobuyuki Fukumoto has been very influenced by Tetsuya Chiba for his narration and paneling. 

Older-than-typical protagonists oscillate between regretting the past decisions they did (and didn't) make, and moving forward. Contrary to the other recommendation, I don't feel that these manga are TOO similar - Kurosawa is portrayed as a lifelong loser who never found his niche, while the Tarareba Girls are (for lack of a better word) normies who just think they've aged out of the prime dating market - but they work very well as a spot-the-differences exercise in how josei and seinen manga treat thirtysomething angst in women and men. 

The first similarity that comes to mind when I look at these two works is how similar their male protagonists are. They're two misunderstood, rude, and even a bit delusional old dudes who try to amend their miserable life. It's easy to see how similar and flawed these two characters are. Their mind also works the same way, usually trying to solve issues through brute force or stubbornness but at times also being pretty considerate. In Arigatou, the main focus is a dysfunctional family struggling through an over-the-top extreme scenario. In Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa, the main focus is Kurosawa alone trying to fix his lonely and disappointing life. Overall, different focus but both deal with human beings pushed to the limit in order to struggle through extreme and even life or death situations. Although these two works display pretty over-the-top and unbelievable scenes, they also portray very human and believable characters and their likewise emotions. I will try not to spoil but the two endings gave me a similar vibe. It's also worth mentioning the artwork is also comparable in a way they both seem rough and unpolished but suit their narrative like a glove. You'll not find sexual content in Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa though. That work is more about Kurosawa's physical confrontations so it's a more action-oriented. read more 

A suffocating, realistic world which snuffs out the dreams and convictions of those who exist within. How does one cope with an unfair and cruel existence, how does one hold onto their convictions and live true to themselves, how does one find peace of mind amidst the chaos? Well, these manga have some inspiring answers for those interested. 

Both involve the main character trying to atone for their past mistakes. Both series also share elements of comedy and action, along with (conventionally) ugly protagonists. 

Both involve men in their middle ages trying to fit into their society. Both have a protagonist willing to fight for other people. There is dark comedy in both . Both protagonists have to endure hardships for a long time . 

Both center around the deep, yet hilarious journey of a introverted and weird individual into trying to make friends. - Komi-san wants to get a 100 friends so she can overcome her communication disorder. - Kurosawa wants to make friends so he can feel like someone in his life. 

Both protagonists are men who feel trapped in awful situations. Both feature themes of oppression, self-liberation, and iconoclasm. And, of course, both have cool and unorthodox art styles 

Useless men, being bullied and being insignificant turning their lives to something good, something different, this is what's in the core of both of these manga, a fighting spirit that is not yet ignited and the story of how it actually does ignite. 

Comedy at its finest! The majority of the humor stems from misunderstandings, leading to immense amount of frustration but insanity ensues. The situations the characters end up in can be considered highly unlikely in real life and over-the-top but it's a great recipe for fast-paced comedy and story.  

Both are emotional rollercoasters written by the same mangaka.  

There are no monsters here but...WAIT!! Some human beings are in that category right? lol Kurosawa, the protagonist, is a grown-up man who is similar to Niito (NEET) because he is just an underdog who allowed life to pass by! How can he move on? Find it out!!  

The story of a man during his middle age crisis as he's trying to find his meaning and how he fits into society, frequently met with failure. Both of these are primarily for older audiences - not because they are explicit, but because of the themes. 

Comical misunderstandings leading to a person is believed to be the biggest and baddest thug of them all. Hilarity ensues. 

Both manga are written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, so they have very similar art and plot elements. Both focus on a middle-aged man, who lives alone and has no friends. In both manga, due to bizarre circumstances, the main protagonists become role models and mentors to others. Overall, both have a similar mood and create a similar atmosphere. 

Both manga focus on a middle aged protagonist who has no friends. 

Both stories have rather deep and meaningful insights into life and society and extravagant situations the characters go through. Also another manga by Fukumoto which isn't about gambling.