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Ouran High School Host Club(桜蘭高校ホスト部)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingEccentric Male LeadHidden IdentityHigh SchoolParodyPoor Female LeadReverse-HaremRich Male LeadRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Haruhi Fujioka is a diligent student attending the prestigious Ouran Academy in Bunky, Tokyo. While seeking a peaceful place to study, she stumbles upon the Third Music Room, where the Ouran Academy Host Club, consisting of six male students, entertains female "clients". In their initial encounter, Haruhi accidentally breaks a valuable antique vase worth 8,000,000 (US$80,000 in English manga) and is required to work off the debt by serving the club.

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Recommendation: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Hanazakari no Kimitachi e(花ざかりの君たちへ ~イケメン♂パラダイス~)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHigh SchoolReverse-HaremRomanceYouthAll-Boys SchoolBromanceDramaFemale Chases Male FirstFriendshipLove Triangle

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, High School, Reverse-Harem, Romance, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

This comedic story follows the mayhem, challenges, and camaraderie at a boys' boarding school when a girl disguises herself as a boy and enrolls. Ashiya Mizuki returns to Japan from California, where she grew up, and falls for Sano Izumi, a former high jump star who has given up on the sport. Determined to see him return to his passion, she decides to attend the same high school in disguise! Sporting a new haircut, a flattened chest, and a deeper voice, she moves into Sano's room.

Recommendation: Hana Kimi Remake similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Hana Kimi Remake(花ざかりの君たちへ ~イケメン☆パラダイス~2011)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingHigh SchoolReverse-HaremRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDormitory SettingEmotionally Strong Female LeadHigh JumpSportsStudent Male LeadTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, High School, Reverse-Harem, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Ashiya Mizuki recently returned to Japan after growing up in California. She develops feelings for Sano Izumi, a talented high jumper who stopped competing due to an injury. In order to encourage him to return to the sport, she disguises herself as a boy and enrolls in the same high school. Sporting a short haircut, a flattened chest, and a deeper voice, she becomes roommates with Sano.

Recommendation: Switch Girl!! similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Switch Girl!!(スイッチガール!!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHidden IdentityHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHidden PersonalitySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Hidden Identity, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% 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 Ouran High School Host Club
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Switch Girl!! Season 2(スイッチガール!! 2)

2012Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHidden IdentityHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHidden PersonalityKidnappingSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Hidden Identity, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% 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: Debusen similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSchool SettingTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, High School, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Fukushima Mitsuru, a financially struggling individual, discovers the body of Fukushima Mitsuko, a deceased female teacher who bears a striking resemblance to him, while contemplating suicide in the Jukai forest near Mt. Fuji. Mitsuko appears to have been affluent based on her belongings left behind. Mitsuru decides to start a new life by impersonating Mitsuko, even though he faces challenges at his new job as a high school teacher surrounded by unruly students. Despite his initial intentions to escape, Mitsuru inadvertently ends up helping to reform the students due to a misunderstanding. Another issue arises for Mitsuru as he continues his masquerade as a female teacher, as the risk of being exposed as a cross-dressing male looms over him. Despite his moral struggles, Mitsuru grapples with his own desires and fantasies on a daily basis. This story is adapted from the novel series "Debusen" by Ando Yuma and illustrated by Asaki Masashi.

Recommendation: In a Class of Her Own similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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In a Class of Her Own(漂亮书生)

2020China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityPoor Female LeadReverse-HaremRomanceYouthBromanceCalm Male LeadFriendshipHistoricalSlow RomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Poor Female Lead, Reverse-Harem, Romance, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Growing up in a poor family, Xue Wen Xi is no stranger to difficulties. Determined to support her family, Wen Xi has gone to great lengths to make ends meet. When the opportunity arose for her to work as a writer, she seized it, even though it required her to pretend to be a boy. Everything seemed fine until the day Feng Cheng Jun, the Prime Minister's son, entered her life. Impressed by Wen Xi's writing, Cheng Jun orchestrated a plan that forced Wen Xi to enroll in the prestigious Yun Shang Academy, a school that exclusively admitted male students. Forced to continue her disguise as a boy using her brother's name, Wen Xi, now known as Wen Bin, navigates her new life with the constant fear of her secret being discovered. Despite her anxieties, Wen Xi excels academically at the academy, earning the respect and friendship of a group of scholars who become known as the "Yun Shang Quartet." With the support of her loyal friends and a budding romance, Wen Xi finds the courage to face the challenges that come her way. However, will her newfound strength falter once her hidden truths are exposed?

Recommendation: Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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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 MangaComedyEccentric Male LeadHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBody SwapCalm Female LeadMagicSmart Female LeadStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernatural

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% 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.

Recommendation: Kuragehime similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Kuragehime(海月姫)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingEccentric Male LeadRich Male LeadRomanceYouthCrossdresser Male LeadEccentric Female LeadHikikomori Female LeadHousemates' RelationshipLifeLove TriangleShare House Setting

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Eccentric Male Lead, Rich Male Lead, Romance, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Tsukimi Kurashita aspires to become an illustrator in the future. She, along with her fellow hikikomoris, believe they do not fit into society and choose to spend their time in their apartment pursuing their hobbies and assisting a mysterious tenant with manga artwork. Tsukimi has a great fondness for jellyfish due to her childhood visits to the aquarium with her mother, and dreams of wearing a dress inspired by these elegant creatures. Despite the loss of her mother at a young age, Tsukimi becomes withdrawn and fearful of the outside world. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes entangled in a romantic triangle involving Koibuchi Kuronosuke and his brother, Koibuchi Shu. With Kuronosuke's support, Tsukimi learns that she can still find love and happiness, prompting her to gradually emerge from her shell. Based on the manga Kuragehime by Akiko Higashimura.

Recommendation: Sungkyunkwan Scandal similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Sungkyunkwan Scandal(성균관 스캔들)

2010South Korea
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityPoor Female LeadRich Male LeadRomanceYouthAll-Boys SchoolBromanceFriendshipHistoricalJoseon DynastyLove TriangleUniversity

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Poor Female Lead, Rich Male Lead, Romance, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Kim Yun Hee is an intelligent and responsible young woman driven by her independence. Following her father's death, she has taken on the responsibility of supporting her family while excelling in her academic pursuits. When her younger brother's health deteriorates and their family faces the risk of eviction due to financial struggles, Kim Yun Hee, in a bid to help him, decides to take the men's national exam using her brother's name, disguising herself as a boy. On the day of the examination, she encounters Lee Seon Joon and they form a friendship. Lee Seon Joon hails from a wealthy background and is not only handsome but also quite arrogant. Both successfully pass the national exam, leading to them sharing a room at Sungkyunkwan University, where she must conceal her true identity. During her time there, she also befriends the charming Goo Yong Ha and the rebellious Moon Jae Shin.

Recommendation: To the Beautiful You similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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To the Beautiful You(아름다운 그대에게)

2012South Korea
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDormitory SettingFamous Man Common WomanHigh JumpSchool SettingSportsStudent Male LeadTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Jae Hui relocates to Korea to assist Tae Jun in reviving his high jump career following his retirement announcement. Although Tae Jun initially keeps his emotions guarded, he gradually starts to connect with Jae Hui. Concurrently, Eun Gyeol grapples with his emotions for Jae Hui, who is disguising herself as a male. The student-athletes develop a strong friendship during their training sessions, prioritizing teamwork over rivalry.

Recommendation: Boys Este similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

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

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% 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.

Recommendation: Fresh Teachers similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Fresh Teachers(鲜肉老师)

2017China
ComedyHigh SchoolRich Male LeadRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthNovel AdaptationSchool SettingTeacher Female LeadTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterWeb Series

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Rich Male Lead, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

The students in sophomore class E possess vibrant personalities and prove to be quite unruly. Is it possible that replacing the current teacher could lead to a positive transformation? Wang Ge Bi, a wealthy student, steps up to take on the role of leading class E. With his disregard for rules, along with the physical education teacher Wu Wei and a new teacher named Su Yi, chaos ensues and transforms the school into a lively environment.

Recommendation: Runaway Sweetheart similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Runaway Sweetheart(落跑甜心)

2013China
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingRomanceYouthFriendshipSchool SettingSports

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Romance, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

What motivates a young woman to relocate to a different part of the globe? Ni Shu Lei grows up in the United States after losing her parents. Upon seeing track star Shan Han Fei on TV, she immediately falls for him and finds inspiration in his achievements. When Han Fei quits the sport due to an injury, Shu Lei is devastated and decides to track him down to encourage his return. She moves to China, enrolls in Han Fei's all-male college, and becomes his roommate. To attend the school, Shu Lei must disguise herself as a man, leading to daily challenges. As Shu Lei's classmate Chocolate starts to develop feelings for her, he begins to question his own sexual orientation. How long can Shu Lei maintain her risky deception? (Trakt.tv) Based on the manga series "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" by Nakajo Hisaya.

Recommendation: Naze Todoin Seiya 16-sai wa Kanojo Dekinai no Ka? similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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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 SchoolRomanceYouthMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, and Youth themes with a 31% 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.

Recommendation: Love Is Written in the Stars similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Love Is Written in the Stars(看见缘分的少女)

2023China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityRich Male LeadRomanceYouthArrogant Male LeadFantasyHistoricalPlayful Female LeadSchool SettingSupernatural PowerWeb Series

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Rich Male Lead, Romance, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Zhou Yuan is a talented martial artist who faces a serious illness if she forms emotional bonds. Disguising herself as a man to enter Qingyun Academy, she crosses paths with a young marquis who despises weddings. Destiny has intertwined Wei Qi and Zhou Yuan's fates. Wei Qi, the sole heir of Wei Hou, appears exceptional and aloof on the surface. However, in private, he detests marriage due to past failed engagements. As the ruler of Qingyun Academy, Wei Qi encounters Zhou Yuan, who possesses a unique ability to perceive connections between individuals. Unfortunately, this gift causes her to fall gravely ill when emotions arise. Together, Wei Qi and Zhou Yuan unite to combat malevolent forces.

Recommendation: Prison School similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Prison School(監獄学園 -プリズンスクール-)

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

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

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

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Princess Princess D(プリンセス・プリンセスD)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolMale Centered PlotMultiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

At a school for boys where a unique tradition involves selecting boys to dress up as girls for school events, Yutaka Mikoto, Shihoudani Yuujirou, and Kouno Tooru have been chosen as this year's Princess team. Not impressed by the lackluster performances of the current Princesses, Hanazono Otoya forms his own group of Dark Princesses to compete for the students' interest.

Recommendation: Mei-chan no Shitsuji similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Mei-chan no Shitsuji(メイちゃんの執事)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Girls SchoolButler Supporting CharacterFamily PressureMaster-Servant RelationshipSchool BullyingSchool SettingStudent Female Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% 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.

Recommendation: Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu(兄に愛されすぎて困ってます)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolReverse-HaremRomanceYouthAirhead Female LeadBrother-Sister RelationshipFamily SecretHidden PastMale Chases Female FirstSecret CrushSlapstick

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Reverse-Harem, Romance, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

High school student Tachibana Setoka has a history of unsuccessful love confessions to different boys. Little does she know that her brother, Haruka, has been the one orchestrating these rejections. Will her luck change when she encounters a new boy, Chiaki, or when her first love, Takane, unexpectedly reappears in her life?

Recommendation: Are You Ready? Hey You Girl! similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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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 SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFamous Male LeadFriendshipNice Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% 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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Dragon Zakura Season 2(ドラゴン桜2)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyEccentric Male LeadHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterYouthCollege Entrance ExamDelinquent Supporting CharacterDramaSchool SettingSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, High School, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Several years ago, a group of students facing challenges at a poorly ranked high school successfully gained admission to Tokyo University, one of Japan's top colleges, with the help of Kenji Sakuragi. Following his departure, the school's performance has declined. However, they have managed to persuade him to return, and he is determined to improve the situation once again with the motto: "Times are tough! So get a move on!" The students are feeling overwhelmed by their options and are in need of guidance. Kenji, with his unwavering faith in their capabilities, provides a glimmer of hope. (TBS)

Recommendation: Ma Boy similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Ma Boy(마보이)

2012South Korea
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHigh SchoolRomanceYouthCohabitationDancer Male LeadDouble IdentityIdol Male LeadMiniseriesNice Female LeadSchool Bullying

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, High School, Romance, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Geu Rim attends a high school focused on the arts, aspiring to achieve her dream of being a pop singer. She receives a new roommate named Irene, who is, in fact, a boy. Irene presents himself as a beautiful female commercial model, but his real name is Hyun Woo.

Recommendation: Ochanigosu similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Ochanigosu(お茶にごす。)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceYouthDelinquent Male LeadFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, and Youth themes with a 29% 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.

Recommendation: My Fairy Girl (2018) similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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My Fairy Girl (2018)(我的女友要上天)

2018China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityRomanceSupernatural

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In a tale about a crimson wine spirit venturing into the human world to find a person capable of resolving a millennium-long grudge, a thousand-year-old wine and wine vessel transform into a young girl named Jiu Jiu Jiu and a boy named Tan Tan Tan, nearing the brink of attaining immortality through years of training. Tasked by the department responsible for elevating spirits to fairies, the duo is assigned a mission: locate a suitable human partner for Jiu Jiu Jiu to wed within one hundred days. This union is the key to releasing Jiu Jiu Jiu from years of bitterness, granting passage to the immortal realm for Jiu Jiu and Tan Tan. The chosen individual is Gao Leng, a man who detests alcohol and has a high sensitivity to it. Sneaking into a school, Jiu Jiu Jiu and Tan Tan Tan inadvertently cause chaos on their first day, sparking a tale of love and comedy. (ChineseDrama.info)

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Asuko March!(アスコーマーチ!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolReverse-HaremRomanceYouthEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamily RelationshipLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesPoor Male LeadSchool SettingStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Reverse-Harem, Romance, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

After failing to pass the entrance exam for her desired high school, Nao Yoshino decides to attend a technical high school known as Kenritsu Asuka Kougyou Koukou, also called "Asukou". Among the 148 new students, only three are girls, with Nao being the sole female in her class. Feeling frustrated and isolated in a predominantly male environment, Nao struggles with the tough technical classes she is required to take. However, as her male classmates gradually show support and encouragement, Nao begins to realize that her new school may not be as bad as she initially thought.

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Good Morning Call(グッドモーニング・コール)

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

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% 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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Horimiya(ホリミヤ)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthLifeNice Male LeadOtaku Male LeadPopular Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% 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: Himitsu no Ai-chan similar to Ouran High School Host Club
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Himitsu no Ai-chan(ヒミツのアイちゃん)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHidden IdentityHigh SchoolRomanceYouthDramaFirst LoveLove PentagonNaive Female LeadPopular Male LeadSecretStudent Female LeadTomboy Female Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Hidden Identity, High School, Romance, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Kasumi "Ai" Aiko is a sporty, boyish girl who is a key member of the basketball team at her school. She is well-liked by the girls and is able to outperform the boys' team, except for one player named Amano Reo, who is equally skilled and popular. Feeling envious of his popularity, Ai declares him as her rival and they have a daily competition to see who receives more love letters, which she always loses. Ai's brother hires her to work at his maid cafe called "Spica" due to a shortage of staff. Despite not fitting the typical image of a maid, she undergoes a transformation with a wig and makeup. One day, Reo visits the cafe with his teammates, causing Ai to panic and accidentally spill drinks on him while trying to avoid being recognized. As she cleans up the mess, Reo surprises her by asking her out on a date. Ai decides to seek revenge by making him fall for her and then breaking his heart. (

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Koi ni Mudaguchi(恋に無駄口)

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

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% 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 Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFirst LoveFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% 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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Hana Kimi(花樣少年少女)

2006Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolDormitory SettingHigh JumpSchool SettingSportsStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Upon witnessing an impressive high jump competition on television, Lu Rui Xi becomes inspired by a talented jumper named Zuo Yi Quan. As a result, she decides to transfer to his school, an all-boys institution. To do so, Rui Xi disguises herself as a boy. While at the school, she strikes up a friendship with Jin Xiu Yi. During a friendly soccer game, Rui Xi is accidentally injured by Xiu Yi and is carried to the infirmary by Quan. It is then that Quan discovers Rui Xi's true gender, but chooses to keep her secret. Meanwhile, Xiu Yi begins to question his own sexual preferences as he develops feelings for Rui Xi.

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Hana Yori Dango(花より男子)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolReverse-HaremRomanceYouthAttempted RapeBromanceDramaInchoate CrimeLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanSchool Bullying

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Reverse-Harem, Romance, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Makino Tsukushi is the sole underprivileged student at Eitoku Gakuen, a prestigious school catering to the wealthy elite. The school is under the control of the F4, a quartet of affluent young men: Domyoji Tsukasa, the influential heir to the Domyoji World Finance Group; Hanazawa Rui, a reserved scion of a major corporation; Nishikado Sojiro, a charming heir to a traditional tea school; and Mimasaka Akira, a mysterious figure with ties to the underworld. Any student who crosses the F4 faces harsh bullying and expulsion. Makino strives to blend in and avoid trouble, but her life takes a turn when she defends a friend from Domyoji's aggression. As a result, she becomes a target of the F4 and is subjected to their torment. Despite the challenges, Makino refuses to back down and challenges the F4, earning her the nickname "tough weed." Her defiance catches the attention of her crush, Hanazawa Rui, and surprisingly, sparks romantic feelings in her main adversary, Domyoji Tsukasa.

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Hana Yori Dango Season 2(花より男子 ~リターンズ~)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolReverse-HaremRomanceYouthArranged MarriageDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipLove TriangleLovers SeparatedMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Reverse-Harem, Romance, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Following Domyoji's departure to New York, Makino confesses her feelings to him but then avoids him for a whole year. With the help of Rui and the other F4 members, they arrange a trip to New York during the Christmas holidays to reunite Makino with Domyoji. However, upon meeting him again, they find that Domyoji has changed drastically. Subsequently, they return to Japan. Later on, Domyoji's mother reveals that they will be coming back to Japan and throws an extravagant birthday party for Domyoji, where an important announcement is made. Domyoji is now engaged to Shigeru, a wealthy heiress, just like in the first season, but this time the wedding is set to happen soon. How will Makino react to this news? Meanwhile, Rui starts developing feelings for Makino, setting the stage for a potential love square.

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Boys over Flowers(꽃보다 남자)

2009South Korea
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolReverse-HaremRomanceYouthDisapproving ParentDramaLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstMean Male LeadPossessive Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSchool Bullying

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Reverse-Harem, Romance, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Geum Jan Di hails from a low-income family that operates a dry-cleaning business. One day, she goes to Shinhwa High School, an elite institution for the affluent, where she intervenes to save a student attempting suicide due to harassment. As a result of her brave actions, Jan Di is awarded a swimming scholarship and begins her studies at the school. At Shinhwa High, she encounters the infamous F4, the most popular and influential group of boys in the institution, which includes Gu Jun Pyo, the F4's leader and heir to the Shinhwa Group; Yoon Ji Hu, the grandson of a former Korean president; So Yi Jung, a talented potter from a family that owns the largest art museum in the country; and Song Woo Bin, whose family operates the biggest construction firm nationwide. Initially, Jan Di's experience at school is quite unpleasant, as she struggles to fit in due to her background, and it worsens when she becomes the new target of bullying by the F4.

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Koko wa Greenwood(ここはグリーン・ウッド)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% 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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Setoutsumi (2017)(セトウツミ)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterYouthLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

Utsumi leads a solitary life as he lacks companionship. When he isn't attending his private institute after school, he often finds himself idling by the riverside. One day, his routine is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Shokichi Seto, a former soccer player with time on his hands. The two strike up a friendship and are soon joined by Ichigo Kashimura and Hatsumi, fellow classmates from their high school.

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Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai(お前はまだグンマを知らない)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

Upon transferring to a school in Gunma Prefecture, high school student Nori Kamitsuki was taken aback by the noticeable cultural distinctions. Nori finds himself smitten with his classmate Kyo Shinooka, yet she remains loyal to her roots and declares her preference for dating someone from Gunma. To compound matters, Nori becomes embroiled in a confrontation with the rival prefectures of Tochigi and Ibaraki.

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Qi Huan Mao Xian Wang(奇幻冒险王)

2014China
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceYouthAdventureFantasy

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Based on the manga "City Hunter" by the author Hojo Tsukasa.

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Sundome (2023)(すんドめ)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceYouthMiniseriesWeb Series

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Upon the arrival of Kurumi Hayaka, a stunning new student, into Hideo Aiba's high school class, the leader of the photography club becomes enamored with her. Despite his initial feelings, Aiba quickly realizes he is dealing with Kurumi's mischievous demeanor. How will their complex and unconventional relationship unfold?

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GTO: Remake Season 2(GTO リメイク版連続ドラマ (第2期))

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadSchool BullyingSchool SettingTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Onizuka returns to his alma mater in Shonan, Japan as a substitute teacher. While there, he encounters challenging situations such as a student's pregnancy and another student's school refusal. Throughout his time at the high school, Onizuka's background is uncovered by individuals who were acquainted with him in the past.

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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterYouthSchool SettingTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

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A man without any apparent strong interests surprisingly excels in connecting with troubled high school students. Referred to as a renowned savior of struggling schools, he arrives one day to help restore order in a class that had descended into chaos. His unorthodox responses and unconventional guidance to students not only surprise the teachers and staff, but also leave the troubled students themselves taken aback.

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Pink no Idenshi(Pinkの遺伝子)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceYouthMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, and Youth themes with a 25% 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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Hatsukare(ハツカレ)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceYouthAll-Girls SchoolFirst LoveInnocent Female LeadMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, and Youth themes with a 25% 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 Supporting CharacterYouthBickering Mains' RelationshipClingy Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingSlow RomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 25% 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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Okusama wa 18 sai(おくさまは18歳)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceYouthLifeMiniseriesSchool Setting

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Based on the manga of the same name by the author Motomura Miyoko, this adaptation stays true to the original source material.

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Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten(帝一の國~学生街の喫茶店~)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesMultiple MainsSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

To coincide with the premiere of the film "Teiichi no Kuni", FujiTV is airing a series of five spin-off dramas showcasing the five main actors portraying characters competing for the position of student council president alongside Teiichi. The students are holding planning sessions for the council elections at Kaitei, the café located next to their school. Each episode highlights a different actor in the lead role. (Credit: DoramaWorld.blogspot)

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The Human Body(コンデラタロウ)

2017Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterWeb Series

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NHK Special "Human Body" is a promotional drama that portrays the interconnected organs of the body in a school setting. This unique drama uses the latest scientific discoveries and presents the organs as characters in a romantic comedy.

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Kanojo, Okarishimasu(彼女、お借りします)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHidden IdentityRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterBickering Mains' RelationshipEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipFake RelationshipMiniseriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kinoshita Kazuya, a 20-year-old college student, experiences a sudden breakup with his girlfriend Nanami Mami. To cope with the heartbreak, he decides to rent a girlfriend online and is paired with the beautiful Mizuhara Chizuru. However, Kazuya begins to doubt Chizuru's sincerity after reading negative reviews from other customers. Their interaction takes a turn when Kazuya's grandmother falls ill, leading him to introduce Chizuru as his girlfriend. With unresolved feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Kazuya and Chizuru must navigate their fake relationship.

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Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi.(春は短し恋せよ男子。)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFirst LoveMale Centered PlotMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Experience the journey of four high school boys as they navigate through their lives and explore the realm of romance despite their lack of prior romantic encounters. This story is adapted from the manga series "Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi" by Shiiba Nana.

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A Contracting School(계약등교)

2024South Korea
Cross-DressingHidden IdentityHigh SchoolRomanceYouthClassmates' RelationshipFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTransfer Student Female LeadWeb Series

Like Ouran High School Host Club, this drama also features Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, High School, Romance, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hyeon Seo, a student who moved to a rural boys' high school, conceals her true gender and embarks on an exciting school journey surrounded by attractive young men. (Shortime App)