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If you liked Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch add

...then you might like Banana Fish add

Code Geass and Banana Fish are in very different genres, but they have some similar themes, and the main characters also share many traits. -Both Ash and Lelouch are complex characters who will stop short of nothing, even mass murder, in order to do what they think is right and protect those important to them. They both have a dainty appearance that is at odds with their aggressive nature, are distrusful, and are extremely intelligent and calculating. -The main character has a strong relationship with another guy who has a very different personality and is somewhat naive. Those relationships do play out very differently over time, though. -Ash and Lelouch are both rebelling and trying to overthrow the person/organization/regime that they originally came from -Themes of government conspiracy; parts or all of the government and its associates are portrayed as the "bad guy" -Both shows are often dark and depressing, dealing with some heavy themes. Lots of violence, which even major characters are not safe from. The way that both shows ended (as far as the main characters accomplishing their goals, and how things personally end for the main character himself) seem very similar to me.

If you liked Boku dake ga Inai Machi add

...then you might like Ano Natsu. add

The premise of both stories is time travel involving an adult(s) being thrown back into his or her childhood in order to prevent a tragedy from happening. They both have a similar, serious feeling to them and deal with some heavy topics at times. Some of the differences are that Ano Natsu involving s several people going back in time, and has a butterflies on romantic relationships. In Erased, only the MC is aware of the time change, and the bulk of the story takes place at a younger "age" (revisiting elementary school, versus high school). Both are well written and worth reading.

If you liked Diamond Dust add

...then you might like My Boo add

Very different themes (one is a "ghost" story, whereas the other is centered around music), but the relationship between the main characters in both of these manga are very similar. Both relationships start slowly and reluctantly, and end up with the main characters providing a lot of emotional and psychological support for one another. In neither does the manga focus on the physical or sexual aspects of a romantic relationship. The characters struggle through many challenges together, however, neither pair ends up with a happy ever after ending. Both are also webcomics, and are very emotional to read.

If you liked Sakamichi no Apollon add

...then you might like Diamond Dust add

Emotional stories involving a rocky relationship between a burnt-out classical piano prodigy and a musician who plays from the heart. In both, the relationship starts out reluctantly, but leads to the two musicians forming a very strong bond as they endure the obstacles placed before them and explore what it means to live your life. As for differences, SnA is not as heavy as Diamond Dust, and involves a younger cast. The relationship in Diamond Dust is romantic, whereas in SnA it is a platonic "bromance"

If you liked Something About Us add

...then you might like Kakao 79% add

-Similar format: Both are full color long strip manga -Same basic premise: Two MC are childhood friends, and to their frustration, everyone assumes that they are dating since they are so close. Despite vehemently denying it, they eventually end up developing romantic feelings for one another, and make the awkward transition to becoming a couple. -Differences: Mostly in the setting. Kakao is a high school slice of life romance, complete with all of the cliches that typically entails. Something about us is set in the college/career world, with the characters encountering more "adult" obstacles in their path. Kakao also focuses more on the events leading up to the MCs dating, whereas SAU spends equal time exploring the difficulties they encounter after they become a couple (although, since Kakao is unfinished at the time of this review, that could change)

If you liked Mahoutsukai no Yome add

...then you might like Suijin no Hanayome add

In both manga, a young girl starts out as a misfit in society, and because of that she ends up in an unconventional relationship with an ancient, powerful, and awkward being. The female MC is called his "bride" but in both cases the characters do not start out having romantic feelings for one another, and the characters do not have any marital or romantic expectations of each other. That being said, a slow, awkward, and confused romance does begin to grow between the characters as they come to know one another better. The aspect that seems most similar to me is how the male MC in both manga is powerful but pretty clueless about emotions, relationships, and how to fit in with human society. It is through his interactions with the female MC that he becomes interested in learning more about these things, which also sparks a lot of curiosity and introspection as he begins to experience emotions of his own. The main difference between the two is the setting - one has a European setting with Celtic mythology, while the other has a "historical" Japanese setting and mythology.

If you liked Saiunkoku Monogatari add

...then you might like Kusuriya no Hitorigoto add

The overall feel of the manga are very similar - the pacing, the art, the way the characters develop and interact, and the setting. Both manga take place in a historical Chinese setting in the imperial court. The female protagonists are both intelligent and independent, and are more interested in pursuing their own careers and interests than a romantic relationship. The male leads have similar appearance, are much quicker to show interest in the female protagonist, are of a higher social standing, and are not forthright about their identities.

If you liked Saiunkoku Monogatari add

...then you might like Akagami no Shirayuki-hime add

Both manga are historical romance focusing on the relationship between a member of royalty and a woman of lower class. The pacing of their relationship is similar, impeded by differences in social class as well as the fact that the female MC has her own life and career that she wants to pursue. Both female MCs are strong, likable, well-developed characters that don't define their existence based on their relationship with the male characters, and both male MCs are understanding and supportive of the goals and boundaries of their love interest. Both manga have a good supporting cast, with a bit of a reverse harem going on (but nothing silly or over the top), and both feature a positive relationship between two royal brothers. The tone of the story telling is also similar in both. The main difference between the two is that Shirayuki is much quicker to reciprocate the feelings of the male MC, Zen.

If you liked Hoshi dake ga Shitteru add

...then you might like Koi ni mo Naranai. add

Both manga revolve around a shounen ai relationship involving a gay guy and a second individual who had never felt romantic feelings towards the same sex before. The relationship in both stories progresses at a fairly realistic pace, and both manga and after a single volume, focusing on the two individuals realizing their feelings for one another but not continuing after their mutual attraction has been acknowledged.

If you liked Akagami no Shirayuki-hime add

...then you might like +C: Sword and Cornett add

Both are set in fantasy worlds where politics and the governance of the kingdom provide the backdrop for the story. Both are driven by the relationships between people of different classes as well as between the older/younger princes of the country. The art style is also very similar in both manga.