 If you liked
"Bungaku Shoujo" to Shi ni Tagari no Pierrot
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 ...then you might like
Ningen Shikkaku
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Psychological elements are a common theme in both, specifically the notion of suicide as a means to end one's existence. Dazai Osamu's Ningen Shikkaku is cited frequently throughout Bungaku Shoujo as a means to connect the stories together. Many characters in Bungaku Shoujo are similar to Yozo Oba in that they deal with severe bouts of depression, a sense of failure, and isolation from society.