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Otomen(オトメン)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFamily PressureHidden PersonalityHigh SchoolKendoNice Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceSecret CrushStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalYouth

The plot revolves around Masamune Asuka, a well-liked high school student who excels in kendo. Despite his tough image, he has a hidden love for sweets and romantic manga, as well as talent in sewing and cooking. His feelings are put at risk when he develops a crush on new student Miyakozuka Ryo, potentially revealing his secret. This story is inspired by the manga series "Otomen" by Aya Kanno.

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Switch Girl!!(スイッチガール!!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHidden PersonalityHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthHidden IdentitySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Hidden Personality, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

In school, Tamiya Nika presents herself as a stylish and fashionable student, but this image is merely a facade she puts on for others

Recommendation: Switch Girl!! Season 2 similar to Otomen
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Switch Girl!! Season 2(スイッチガール!! 2)

2012Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHidden PersonalityHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthHidden IdentityKidnappingSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Hidden Personality, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Nika and Arata have finally become a couple, and their attractive appearance and affectionate demeanor make them the most admired pair in school. The upcoming season will depict their deepening bond and potential progression to a more serious stage in their relationship. As they embark on new adventures with their friends, Nika faces the challenge of concealing her true personality. The storyline also delves into the personal struggles of their friends, with Nika and Arata offering their support and guidance.

Recommendation: Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo similar to Otomen
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Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo(山田くんと7人の魔女 )

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalYouthBody SwapCalm Female LeadEccentric Male LeadMagicSmart Female LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Urara Shiraishi excels academically while Ryu Yamada is known for causing trouble. One day, Urara and Ryu accidentally swap bodies after a fall down the stairs. They realize that their bodies switched due to a kiss during the fall. By kissing again, they are able to return to their original bodies. They discover that by kissing certain individuals, known as the 7 witches, they can access special powers. Intrigued, Urara and Ryu embark on a quest to locate and learn more about these 7 witches.

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Brother's Friend (2018)(兄友)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyNice Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthAwkward Female LeadAwkward Male LeadDramaFirst LoveInnocent Male LeadMiniseries

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Nice Female Lead, Nice Male Lead, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Sota Nishino, a handsome high school student, encounters Mai, the younger sister of his friend Yukihiro Nanase. Mai, also a high school student, is described as innocent. Overhearing Sota's comment about her cuteness, Mai listens from her room through the thin wall separating it from her brother's room.

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Horimiya(ホリミヤ)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolNice Male LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthLifeOtaku Male LeadPopular Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Nice Male Lead, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

High school student Kyouko Hori is known for her friendly nature and academic achievements, but she keeps a hidden side of herself due to her responsibilities at home. On the other hand, Izumi Miyamura is perceived as a quiet otaku with glasses, but he is actually a kind person who struggles with studying. When Hori and Miyamura unexpectedly meet outside of school, they discover each other's true selves and form a unique friendship, sharing aspects of themselves they have never revealed before.

Recommendation: Minami-kun no Koibito similar to Otomen
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Minami-kun no Koibito(南くんの恋人)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipLegendSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTransformation

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Imagine suddenly shrinking to a height of only 16 cm. What would you do if your significant other also became miniature? This bestselling romantic tale is brought to life once again! The story unfolds when high school sweethearts Chiyomi and Minami receive a mysterious fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant. The prophecy warns that staying together will lead to greatness, but drifting apart will result in a terrible fate. True to the prediction, Chiyomi is cursed with miniaturization on the day Minami decides to leave her. Now, as a tiny girlfriend and caring boyfriend live together in secret, what will unfold?

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Minami-kun no Koibito - My Little Lover(南くんの恋人〜my little lover)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipCohabitationCold Male LeadFirst LoveSupernatural PhenomenaTransformation

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Shunichi Minami is a handsome and academically successful high school student, while Chiyomi Horikiri is a talented dancer with a bright personality. They were childhood friends and each other's first loves, but drifted apart after Shunichi's father disappeared. One stormy night, Chiyomi argues with her parents about her future plans and decides to leave home. Seeking shelter from the rain, she suddenly wishes to return to her childhood and magically shrinks to 15 cm in height. When Shunichi stumbles upon tiny Chiyomi, she asks him to keep her size a secret and he takes her to his house.

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Naze Todoin Seiya 16-sai wa Kanojo Dekinai no Ka?(なぜ東堂院聖也16歳は彼女が出来ないのか?)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Male LeadYouthMiniseriesSchool Setting

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Despite being physically attractive, intelligent, athletic, and coming from a wealthy and politically influential family, Todoin Seiya is puzzled by his inability to secure a girlfriend throughout his 16 years of life. Despite his numerous attempts, every girl he asks out turns him down. Determined to change his relationship status before high school ends, Seiya refuses to be discouraged by rejection. However, the continuous string of rejections takes a toll on him emotionally.

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Pink no Idenshi(Pinkの遺伝子)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Based in Phoenix High School, the series "love-love" explores various romantic relationships within the student body, with a central focus on Taichi Kobayashi and Natsu Saito. The storyline delves into the intricacies of Taichi and Natsu's relationship, as well as the individuals who are captivated by their bond.

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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Akagi Hibiki, a high school student, starts working part-time at a beauty salon where his exceptional massage skills earn him the nickname "god hand." His path crosses with Koiwai Shizuka, another high school student who starts feeling self-conscious about her appearance because of hurtful remarks from her boyfriend, sparking a romantic connection between them.

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Kinkyori Renai: Season Zero(近キョリ恋愛 ~ Season Zero ~)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolNice Female LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthLove SquareReturn From AbroadSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Nice Female Lead, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Haruka, Mirei, and Kanata are high school students who share a close friendship. Unexpectedly, Haruka's non-biological older sister, Ririko, makes a return to Japan after being away for many years. Ririko's absence has only enhanced her beauty, earning her the nickname "goddess" among those who see her. Despite Haruka's initial hesitation, Ririko reaches out to her younger sibling, who tends to keep to himself. One evening, Ririko seeks comfort from her brother, causing a mix of emotions for Haruka, Mirei, and Kanata, who becomes aware of Mirei's feelings for Haruka.

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Ochanigosu(お茶にごす。)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Male LeadYouthDelinquent Male LeadFriendshipSchool Setting

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Masaya Funabashi, a troublemaker in high school often referred to as Devil Ma-kun, opts to change his reputation by becoming a member of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club. This information is sourced from MyAnimeList and is based on the manga "A Bad Boy Drinks Tea!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

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Prison School(監獄学園 -プリズンスクール-)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthSchool SettingSexual ContentStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Five young men enroll at a school that was previously exclusive to female students

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Mei-chan no Shitsuji(メイちゃんの執事)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFamily PressureHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadYouthAll-Girls SchoolButler Supporting CharacterMaster-Servant RelationshipSchool BullyingSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Family Pressure, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

The narrative centers on a young woman named Mei, who was saved by a man claiming to be her personal servant when she was a child. With only a faint recollection of the event, it feels like a distant memory. However, following her parents' accidental demise, he reappears: Rihito hails from a prestigious lineage of butlers and has been assigned to cater to her needs! Suddenly, her mundane existence takes a drastic turn as she learns that she is actually the heiress to a vast fortune and must transfer to St. Lucia Girls' Academy, where every student is accompanied by a butler! Consequently, her childhood friend, Kento, opts to attend a butler school in order to remain by her side.

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Koe Koi(こえ恋)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolNice Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceYouthFriendshipHealingSocial Anxiety DisorderTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Nice Female Lead, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Yoshioka Yuiko starts her freshman year in high school. She falls ill with a cold and is confined to bed. During this period, she receives a call from the class president, Matsubara. Yuiko is touched by his gentle tone over the phone. The following day, she attends school and encounters Matsubara in person. He appears as a enigmatic figure, with a paper bag covering his head. Yuiko's high school experience commences with a sense of excitement.

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Are You Ready? Hey You Girl!(覚悟はいいかそこの女子)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolNice Male LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadYouthBromanceFamous Male LeadFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Nice Male Lead, Romance, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Furuya Towa is a good-looking young man who has always attracted female admirers but has never been in a relationship and remains inexperienced. Determined to find a girlfriend, he sets his sights on the stylish and attractive freshman Misono Miwa. Despite her initial rejection when he asks her out, Towa finds himself falling more and more in love with her as he spends time thinking about her. (ANN)

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A Good Day (2016)(美好年代)

2016Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolNice Male LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouth1990sComing Of AgeFlashback To PastSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Nice Male Lead, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

In 2016, a wedding brings together a group of friends who haven't seen each other in almost two decades. The story flashes back to May 5, 1995, when they were in high school. "A Good Day" follows the challenges and growth of these friends as they navigate their way through youth, shaping their current adult lives. Will they be able to come to terms with their past and reconcile with each other for a brighter future? There are two versions available: one with 66 episodes lasting 60 minutes each for the original broadcast, and another with 23 episodes lasting 120 minutes each for the rebroadcast.

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Master of Study(공부의 신)

2010South Korea
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthLawLawyer Male LeadMultiple MainsSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

When the tough and outspoken attorney Kang Suk Ho takes on the role of overseeing the liquidation of Byung Moon High School, he recognizes his own difficult past in the troubled students who navigate their lives without aspirations. He decides to mentor them, declaring his intention to help the five laziest students – Hwang Baek Hyun, Gil Pul Ip, Na Hyun Jung, Hong Chan Doo, and Oh Bong Goo – gain admission to Cheonha University, the nation's top institution. Many, including educators, peers, and the school's principal Jang Ma Ri, think he's lost his mind. The eccentric and passionate English teacher Han Soo Jung, who believes education should not solely focus on college admission, initially disagrees with Suk Ho's approach and intentions. Nevertheless, he creates a unique class for the five misfit students, including Hwang Baek Hyun, who immediately clashes with Suk Ho, to assist them in their preparation for Cheonha University.

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Koko wa Greenwood(ここはグリーン・ウッド)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthAll-Boys SchoolFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot unfolds at Rokuto Academy, an exclusive school for boys, focusing on Hasukawa Kazuya, a newcomer to the unique Greenwood Dormitory, a converted mental institution. His initial shock arises when he finds out that his roommate is Kisaragi Shun, who seems to be a female student. (Tokyograph)

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Good Morning Call(グッドモーニング・コール)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthBickering Mains' RelationshipCohabitationFemale Chases Male FirstLifeLove TriangleSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoshikawa Nao finds herself living alone after her parents move to inherit her grandfather's farm. Upon moving into her new apartment, she discovers that it has also been rented to Uehara Hisashi, a charming, popular classmate. Facing unexpected challenges with their housing agency closure and a landlord demanding higher rent, Nao and Hisashi decide to become roommates out of necessity. (DramaWiki)

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Papa to Musume no Nanokakan(パパとムスメの7日間)

2022Japan
ComedyRomanceSecret CrushStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalYouthOffice Worker Male LeadSchool SettingSlapstickStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, Secret Crush, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kawahara Kome is a high school student who harbors romantic feelings for Osugi Kenta, the star player of the school's soccer team. Osugi Kenta is known for his sincerity, hard work, and polite demeanor, making him a favorite among the female students. On the other hand, Kawahara Kome's father, Kawahara Kyoichiro, struggles with his job performance, leading to a strained relationship with his daughter. One day, an unexpected incident causes Kawahara Kome and her father to switch bodies, forcing them to adapt to each other's lives while hoping for a return to normalcy. Meanwhile, Osugi Kenta becomes drawn to Kawahara Kome without knowing the peculiar situation she is in, much to the disapproval of Kawahara Kyoichiro, who is against his daughter having a romantic involvement with him.

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Koi ni Mudaguchi(恋に無駄口)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Nishina, Maya, Shiro, and Aoi are high school sophomores who are attractive but lackluster in personality. They have made a pact to never get romantically involved and have formed their own club called the "Muda-bu" (Useless Club), dedicated to exploring trivial topics and sharing them on social media. One day, they decide to test a theory from a manga that claims, "If you run with bread in your mouth and collide with someone, you will fall in love." In attempting to carry out the experiment, they accidentally run into someone while holding bread in their mouths.

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Ao Haru Ride(アオハライド Season1)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthDramaFirst LoveFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Upon completing her freshman year of high school, Yoshioka Futaba reunites with Tanaka Kou, her former crush. They were classmates in middle school before he abruptly switched schools. Now, three years later, he reappears as Mabuchi Kou with a different demeanor - distant and aloof. As Futaba delves into Mabuchi's past, she finds herself developing feelings for him once again.

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Ciguatera(シガテラ)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSecret CrushStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthDramaFirst LoveLifeSchool BullyingSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, Secret Crush, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot of Ciguatera revolves around Ogino, a high school student who faces bullying alongside his friend Takai. Their shared interest in motorcycles becomes a source of hope and excitement in their otherwise dreary lives. As they secretly learn to ride at a driving school, Ogino's life takes a dramatic turn. The manga explores the lives of various characters as they navigate high school and adulthood, depicting their challenges, successes, aspirations, relationships, and experiences of love and loss. (MyAnimeList)

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Sharp Season 3(반올림 3)

2006South Korea
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthMultiple MainsSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: 18, Censoring or Not? similar to Otomen
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18, Censoring or Not?(18禁不禁?)

2007Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthMultiple MainsSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Exploring the comedic contrasts between genders, a high school is depicted where male and female students are separated, leading to two groups navigating their surging hormones. (d-addicts.com)

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Donburi Iinchou(どんぶり委員長)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadDramaFoodSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 32% similarity match.

The Class Chairman of Batafu Gakuen 2-C comes from a wealthy background and is known for being serious and occasionally authoritative. When she caught her classmate Yoshida skipping a cooking class, she decided to lend a hand by delivering chicken ingredients to him. Intrigued by the idea of oyakodon, she requested Yoshida to prepare the dish for the school the following day. Despite never having tried donburi before, the Class Chairman was pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed Yoshida's oyakodon. This led her to ask Yoshida to make more donburi dishes, which she savored with delight.

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Pâtissier-san to Ojousan(パティシエさんとお嬢さん)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyNice Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceSecret CrushAge GapFluffyFoodMiniseriesPatissier Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Nice Female Lead, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 32% similarity match.

Revolved around a baker who is employed at a quaint bakery in the urban area and has some skill in matters of the heart, and a regular customer who visits every Friday to purchase cakes.

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My First Love Is Secret Love(我的初恋是暗恋)

2021China
High SchoolRomanceSecret CrushStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthClassmates' RelationshipFlashback To PastMeet AgainPast And PresentSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features High School, Romance, Secret Crush, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

During her high school years, Zhu Qian Shuang harbored feelings for the popular student Qiao Ye in secret but chose not to reveal them, instead focusing on slimming down

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The Day I Skipped School for You(教室的那一间)

2018China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthClassmates' RelationshipFriendshipSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadWeb Series

Like Otomen, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

The Day I Skipped School For You portrays the high school experience of young people born after the 1990s. The story revolves around the mischievous yet charming Chen Mo, his classmate Zhao Xiao Yu, and their peers as they navigate love, friendship, and pursuing their aspirations during their time in school.

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Hatsukare(ハツカレ)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadYouthAll-Girls SchoolFirst LoveInnocent Female LeadMiniseriesSchool SettingTeenager Female Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

The story follows Chihiro, a teenage girl who has only attended a girls' school and has never interacted with boys before. One day, a boy she regularly sees at the train station invites her to go out, marking the beginning of her first romantic relationship. This manga depicts the highs and lows of first love with a touch of humor. Taken from the manga Hatsukare by Toumori Miyoshi.

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Yankee-kun to Megane-chan(ヤンキー君とメガネちゃん)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthBickering Mains' RelationshipClingy Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingSlow RomanceStudent Supporting Character

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Daichi Shinagawa is known as a genuine rebel, a troubled teenager who is enrolled in a prestigious high school. His tough image is so well-known that he constantly gets challenged to fights on the streets and is avoided by his classmates. This leads him to spend his days in isolation. However, everything changes when he befriends Hana Adachi, the studious class president who has a quirky personality. Hana, who used to be a rebel herself, introduces Daichi to a world of helping others and getting involved in school activities. Together, they form an unmatched pair in this lively and light-hearted high school story.

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Tonari no Seki-Kun to Rumi-Chan no Jishou(となりの関くんとるみちゃんの事象)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthClassmates' RelationshipLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Otomen, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

In class, Yokoi's desk-mate Seki-kun is constantly engaged in various activities without the teacher noticing. He plays intricate games like dominos, shogi, go, and builds mecha models, and even interacts with cats. Despite Yokoi's initial reluctance, she inevitably gets drawn into his games, leading to trouble with the teacher.

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Kake kara Hajimaru Sayonara no Koi(賭けからはじまるサヨナラの恋)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyNice Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceSecret CrushCo-workers' RelationshipInner MonologueMiniseriesWeb SeriesWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

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Recognized for her strict efficiency, Yoshinaga Nao is often referred to as the company's formidable Iron Lady. One day, she accidentally overheard her colleagues making a wager with Satomura, challenging him to win Nao's affections. Little did they know, Nao has been harboring a secret crush on Satomura all along. This bet could potentially be her greatest opportunity yet! (MangaUpdates)

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Girlfriend in the Men's Group(남자무리 여사친 시즌2)

2021South Korea
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthMiniseriesSchool SettingShort Length SeriesTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadWeb Series

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Knowledge and the Nam Sachin's Su Ju, Ho Tae, Jin Hui, and Tae Hyeon's romantic comedy blurs the line between reality and fantasy. (Cheeze Film YouTube)

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Ying Ye 3+1(櫻野3加1)

2007Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthActionSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

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Xia Tian, Jia Jiang, Fang Wei, and Bulu all grew up together on Westside Street and are currently attending Ying Ye School. They are just one month away from graduating. Xia Tian's father, who is a police officer in Westside Street, is retiring tomorrow. However, on the same day, they got into a confrontation with the Dinosaur gang at school and were almost expelled by the principal. Officer Xia tried to resolve the situation but instead, his gun went missing. They decided to stay in school and find the gun before graduation to ensure a peaceful retirement for Officer Xia. During their search, they uncovered a connection between the missing gun and an escaped ex-convict known as Grey Wolf, who surprisingly had close ties to students at Ying Ye School.

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Love Buffet(愛似百匯)

2010Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthDramaLove TriangleSchool SettingUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

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Xiao Feng is an energetic young woman who enjoys working with children and is embarking on her first year of college. Upon the arrival of Yi Cheng and Da Ye, her new neighbors and fellow college students, she must navigate the challenge of living with the two most popular and wealthy men in school. Yi Cheng is a reserved and attractive individual still haunted by a past relationship, while Da Ye is a charming and carefree playboy who struggles to understand the concept of love. Despite developing feelings for Da Ye, Xiao Feng is left heartbroken when he is unable to reciprocate her emotions. Seeking solace in Yi Cheng, Xiao Feng finds herself falling for him as well, only to have her heart broken once more when she returns to Da Ye. Will Xiao Feng ever find true love and manage to navigate the pressures of school and home?

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High Position(ハイポジ 1986年、二度目の青春)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadSupernaturalYouthFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTime Travel

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Mitsuhiko Amano, a 46-year-old office worker, recently lost his job and received news of his wife wanting a divorce. His daughter has chosen to stay with her mother due to her strained relationship with him. Feeling defeated, Mitsuhiko decides to visit a soapland, but a fall causes him to lose consciousness. Upon awakening, he finds himself back in 1986, in his teenage body, surrounded by familiar faces including his future wife, Sachiko. Unsure if this is a near-death experience or a second chance at life, Mitsuhiko ponders how he can make the most of this opportunity to change his future. Will he finally find the courage to approach Satsuki, the girl he had a crush on in high school? The story is inspired by the manga "High Posi" written by Takashi Kira.

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Hakuouki SSL: Sweet School Life(薄桜鬼SSL ~sweet school life~)

2015Japan
ComedyNice Female LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthAge GapAge GapSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

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As the cherry blossoms swirled gently in the air, Chizuru Yukimura arrived at the entrance of a prestigious academy that had previously only admitted male students. This year, Hakuou Academy welcomed its first co-educational class, with Chizuru being the sole female student among them. And so, her first year at the academy commenced.

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Gang Girl Goes to Boys High School(女보스 男고 가다)

2024South Korea
High SchoolNice Male LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthFilmed VerticallyHeiress LeadHidden IdentitySecretShort Length SeriesTransfer Student Female Lead

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Yeon U, the heir of the dominant Sipgang Clan, known for their involvement in gang violence in Korea, disguises herself as a male to infiltrate a high school and eliminate the next leader of a rival gang as instructed by her father. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she unexpectedly develops feelings for him, despite her initial intentions to harm him. (HanCinema)

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Kimi ni wa Todokanai.(君には届かない。)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSecret CrushStudent Male LeadYouthBest Friends RelationshipChildhood Friends RelationshipGay LeadGay RomanceInner MonologueUnrequited Love

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"No matter how much time we spend together, I will never hold a special place in your heart," Childhood best friends. Two inseparable companions. The talented, intelligent one excelling in every endeavor, and his average, nerdy counterpart struggling to meet expectations - Yamato and Kakeru. Always there for each other, yet unable to bridge the gap between them. Despite their efforts, their feelings remain unreciprocated.

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Young & Cool Season 2(少年有点酷 第二季‎)

2017China
ComedyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthMusicSchool SettingWeb Series

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Oops! The Summer(哎呦,棒球一夏)

2021China
ComedyRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthSchool SettingSportsWeb Series

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Wu De High School used to be well-known for its successful baseball team. Unfortunately, when their star coach Xu Lei departed two decades ago, the school's reputation and achievements went downhill. The baseball team and its players lost their motivation and the positive traditions of the past began to fade away. The school's principal is determined to locate Coach Xu, who currently resides in a poor neighborhood, in hopes of revitalizing the baseball team and the school as a whole. In order to persuade Xu to return, the principal even fabricates a story about his lost love. Eventually, Xu agrees to come back and rejoin the team. However, it becomes apparent that the situation is more complicated than initially anticipated.

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Nenriki! Kitaishi Kiyamataka Koko Chonoryoku Kenkyubu(ねんりき! 北石器山高校超能力研究部)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadYouthMiniseriesSchool ClubSchool Setting

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Ikuko, Ryoku, and Yamako are three girls with low physical strength who are students at Kitaishi Kiyama High School. They are members of a club known as the "Super Power Research Department," where they explore psychic abilities on a daily basis, despite never witnessing them being used. Their daily routine revolves around investigating psychic powers, creating a whimsical and vibrant atmosphere. (AOI Pro.)

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Riso Kareshi: 5 Nin no Ikemen to JK no Kiss(理想彼氏 -5人のイケメンとJKのキス-)

2024Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadYouthSchool SettingShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Inexperienced Himeka feels envious of her friends who have boyfriends but is too timid to pursue one herself. When she hears a rumor about boys who will kiss her after school, she decides to go with her friend Rin. There are five boys waiting for her, each with a different personality - including a prince-type, a wild type, and a cute type. The boys have a rule that she must kiss one boy per day and confess to one on the sixth day. As the days pass, Himeka starts to notice changes in herself. The story follows her as she tries to decide which boy to choose and what will happen in the end.

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2025Thailand
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadSupernaturalLGBTQ+SuperstitionTransgender Main Lead

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"Air Dolls" features Nevia, Ingky, Fews, and Katrina, a dynamic squad of high school influencer queens. Despite their efforts, their channel's follower count remains stagnant, prompting them to seek assistance from Goddess Dalop, renowned for her ability to boost influencers' popularity. Initially, her help seems effective. However, when their ritual goes awry and Kat becomes possessed by the goddess, Nivea, Inky, and Fuse must devise a plan to exorcise the spirit from her. With each attempt, more chaos ensues.

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High School Big Bang(我成了他的班主任)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthBrother-Sister RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterWeb Series

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This series follows the journey of students as they grow on campus, telling an engaging story of a slow learner's comeback. It delivers a message of positivity in a humorous manner. (WeTV)

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My Sassy Deskmate(你在我的右手边 第一季)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthBickering Mains' RelationshipClassmates' RelationshipEnemies To FriendsSassy Female LeadSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

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Exploring the complex relationship between Dan Qiu Xu and Wang Yuan He, two classmates who develop romantic feelings for each other

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The Day I Skipped School for You 2(教室的那一间2)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthFriendshipLove TriangleSchool SettingSmart Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadWeb Series

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The tale of Chen Mo and his circle of friends continues with Zhao Xiao Yu, who struggles to boost her grades despite her efforts, Su Zhou, who excels both academically and socially, traditional Yao Cong Liang, and the quirky Yu Bei Bei. With the start of a new semester, Chen Mo, Su Zhou, and Cong Liang form a close bond with a new student who transferred in. Xiao Yu and Bei Bei, initially at odds with their class president, eventually become good friends with her. The inexperienced teacher, known for her tendency to cry easily, gains confidence in managing the class with the support of Chen Mo. As the time for the college entrance exam nears, Su Zhou and Chen Mo realize their mutual feelings for Xiao Yu.

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The Comic Bang(开画!少女漫)

2025China
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouthComic IndustryDrawingFemale Chases Male FirstFriendshipManga Artist Male LeadMultiple CouplesSchool Setting

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Sophomore student Lu Ye Qi from the mathematics department is known for his low-key nature and exceptional studying skills. What others don't know is that he is actually a professional artist for shoujo manhua. Despite being a science student, Lu Ye Qi lacks knowledge in shoujo manga. Originally aspiring to become a shonen manhua artist, he found himself on the path of shoujo manhua by mistake. Driven by his passion for manhua, he is determined to pursue his dream. Zuo Qian Dai, a girl who had a crush on him, accidentally joins his comic team after an unsuccessful confession. Getting to know Qian Dai provides him with new inspiration for creating manhua. As they spend more time together, he discovers a newfound passion for creation. The manhua team grows and faces new opportunities and challenges. Despite encountering unknown difficulties, the team members experience confusion, doubts, and quarrels but ultimately unite to become a tightly-knit manhua team. They trust and support each other, sharing stories of youth, friendship, and dreams in their small studio every day.