 If you liked
Bakuman.
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 ...then you might like
RiN
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Rin tracks down a story of one boy, aspiring to become a manga artist from the young age. Regretfully his skills are not yet at the level of being published - his imagination is wild; drawings are a bit messy; and he does not know how to use the tone properly.... Will he be able to rise at the top and make his leaving out of drawing the manga? Lets find it out by reading Rin.
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Recommended by Maple-Leaf
If you liked the story of two high school boys becoming mangakas in Bakuman, I suggest Rin. These stories both have teenage boys who are starting their careers as mangakas and their trials and tribulations, their competitions with other young mangakas who are as or more talented than them, having to deal with editors, and come up with stories to get into magazines. They also have romance stories that are part of the story but focus less on that than on their careers. Rin has a more intriguing story line and supernatural elements, while Bakuman features
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A story that focuses on the manga industry. If you're interested in a series about the careers of a young man following their dreams, then Bakuman and Rin may be something you're looking for. Both series adapts a protagonist who is inspired to become a manga artist. Through experimenting, their careers brings out the best of their characters. There is also subtle romance that develops between the main guy and female protagonist. Bakuman is noted for its definite realism while Rin has a bit of supernatural gimmick that pushes the story to a more fictional style.