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Yotsuba to!

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Synonyms: Yotsuba and!
Japanese: よつばと!
English: Yotsuba&!
German: Yotsuba&!
Spanish: ¡Yotsuba!
French: Yotsuba & !
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Type: Manga
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Publishing
Published: Mar 21, 2003 to ?
Genres: Award Winning Award Winning, Comedy Comedy, Slice of Life Slice of Life
Themes: Childcare Childcare, Iyashikei Iyashikei
Serialization: Dengeki Daioh
Authors: Azuma, Kiyohiko (Story & Art)

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Score: 8.891 (scored by 5478554,785 users)
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Ranked: #222
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Popularity: #71
Members: 155,051
Favorites: 16,348

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Yotsuba reads like a heavily remixed version of Azumanga Daioh. Both are by Kiyohiko Azuma, and both should be prescribed remedies for the blues. Nothing on earth is a more potent cheerer-upper than Azuma's works =))) 
reportRecommended by YourMessageHere
Like Ryushika Ryushika, Yotsuba stars an eccentric little girl and the short stories in it is about her strange thoughts and adventures. 
reportRecommended by Northlander
Spy x Family is what you get when you take a wholesome slice-of-life comedy manga like Yotsuba& and turn it into a cold war spy action thriller. On paper, it should not work. But holy hell it does. And the most striking common feature of both series? THEY'RE HILARIOUS. 
reportRecommended by vanetz
Adventures of adorable girl and her guardian trying to guide her through world. While Yotsubato takes place in present day Japan, Nicola is a fantasy manga. 
reportRecommended by abystoma2
Both are a slice of life involving not so normal little girls and their daily antics with their neighbors and community. 
reportRecommended by bendomolena
Yotsubato! and Flying Witch has a similar atmospheric setting (similar to feeling of countryside). Their storytelling expresses slice of life content with credible intentions and crafts an elegant vibe. Both series' main female protagonist are also curious about the wonders of their world as we see their daily adventures. Recommended for manga readers of any age and genre. Do note that Flying Witch also has some fantasy themes. 
reportRecommended by Stark700
Another light-hearted slice of life title. Stress-free yet not saccharine, it's perfect for the jaded manga reader or anybody who wishes to see the world in a new light. 
reportRecommended by Yuunagi
Both are stories about a single dad raising an adorable little girl. Both have elements of innocence and wonder, and both are sweet and funny. I think Yotsuba&! is more funny than Usagi Drop, but Usagi Drop is better at portraying the realities of daily life with a young child. 
reportRecommended by anniebananie
In the eyes of the innocent, the world is always full of wonders. 
reportRecommended by Yuunagi
Both revolve around peculiar female protagonists in a relaxed slice of life series and the comedy is pretty similar as we watch our protagonists get into awkward situations with hilarious actions. 
reportRecommended by Drugzy
Both stories are about a little girl and how she goes around doing whatever she does. In Shirogane no Nina there is a little more emphasis on the main male character, however both portray the same innocence of the main female lead. 
reportRecommended by Lvxi
Imagine if Yotsuba was split into three separate pre-school girls. That pretty much summarizes Mitsuboshi Colors. There's really no simpler way to describe it. The comedy style and the character interactions are just that similar. 
reportRecommended by Wotuwa
The two stories indulge in the slice of life aspect of two young naive innocent little girls. Both manga's show the joy and struggles of raising children. The Tone & narrative of both manga's are very funny, which in turn makes every page exciting and intoxicating wanting more and more with no dull moments.  
reportRecommended by Obeythealfa
both have an older man looking after a young girl, although Yotsuba is more focused on the "adventures" of the little girl and the friends she makes. Yotsuba is lighthearted with serious moments. 
reportRecommended by otakureese
Slice of life series that adapts comedy with different perspectives. Both manga has a female protagonist who has more of a clever and mischievous personality. The relationships they form with others is refreshing with a sense of fun when it comes to conversations. And despite not portraying a direct story, both series has a good set of themes when presenting their narratives. 
reportRecommended by Stark700
Both have a lot of the same type of for-the-older-audience type of humor, where nostalgia of the reader is a big part in it. Ichigo Mashimaro has a bit more of a focus on this, and because of that more often has jokes that will possibly go over the head of the younger audience, but this doesn't really have a detrimental effect on the overall quality as its usually small stuff or things you wouldn't notice if you wouldn't get it. The two series also have a large focus on typical slice of life day-to-day going ons, basically both are about cute girls doing cute  read more 
reportRecommended by TallonKarrde23
Cute stories about a single father raising his daugher a mix of slice of life and comedy showing the various situations of such kind of life. 
reportRecommended by abystoma2
Both focus on a cute young girl and a guy and their wild antics throughout the story. 
reportRecommended by Disapeared_Ghost
Curious cute little girl doing cute stuff in the strangest way possible is the premise of these comedy manga both catering to the male demographic (whether Yotsuba is seinen or shounen is still arguable so let's generalize that). Art in both are greatly similar to one another - simple yet appealing. 
reportRecommended by gumdrophop
If you're looking for something equally as light-hearted, I recommend Nichijou: there's more comedy and it gets a little weird at times, but like Yotsubato!?, all of the characters are lovable, and you can pick it up at any point due to a lack of 'plot' - each new chapter brings a new story.  
reportRecommended by M0k0cch1_13
If you loved Yotsuba, then you will absolutely love Crayon Shin-Chan too! Both manga series are about children at the age of 5. They are both a little bit rude, crazy and not really smart. But they are really funny as well! Yotsuba and Crayon Shin-Chan both have short stories. Every chapter is a new adventure. A must read for every manga comedy fan out there! 
reportRecommended by Nerdo
Both these Slice of Life manga start when an adult becomes the de facto guardian of a child. From there the protagonists learn to coexist and forge a relationship, meet new and old friends and adventure through the setting. However, where Slime Life relies on the cuteness of both protagonists and relies on estabilished tropes, Yotsuba to! walks the path of realism and genuine characters. Nevertheless, despite the differing styles, both stories are primarily about a curious and (mostly) lovable child enjoying its life under the umbrella of a (mostly) reliable guardian The fact that both manga feature a characer related to the guardian that the  read more 
reportRecommended by -TACHYON-
Pikari is practically a teenage Yotsuba who discovered the joy of scuba diving. Both are great warm and fuzzy slice-of-life series about finding fascination in everyday life. 
reportRecommended by Tickub
Both are slice of life stories featuring young children, their single guardian, and the people around them. They're pretty episodic, featuring sweet and funny stories (sometimes even sad). Both are really cute with similar feels and will probably appeal to fans of the other! 
reportRecommended by Therru_Ghibli
Both feature young girls with an indefatigable spirit for curiosity and happiness, unstoppable in their pursuit for a brighter day. Beneath the veneer of boring every day life, both aspire and succeed in capturing a deeply optimistic and poignantly humanistic understanding of humanity. Delicate and romantic, these manga are not meant to be read, but experienced in all of their delightful simplicity. 
reportRecommended by Yudina
If you like the peaceful life in Yotsuba to, then you may also like Mokke. Even if Mokke can be a bit more serious, it still have its moments of laugh and fun. The other aspect of Mokke that makes it very intrusting is that the story is focused on the japanese traditions and yokai and that can be a good way to introduce yourself to the immensity of japanese culture. 
reportRecommended by Draphik
The story isn't similar, but both are very funny, crazy manga's with an easy plot line. Yotsuba & focuses on daily life, Hataraku Maou-sama! High School! focuses on our favorite characters from the main series going to school together. Both are slice of life manga's. 
reportRecommended by NinjaZombie
Dad, Beard gorilla and I is a beautiful slice of life manga. It has short episodic chapters, light read, funny, and has little bits of romance. The child....Michiru is a young girl who lost her mother a while ago. The mother’s (Miyuki) passing away is brought up many times, in a very sensitive manner. The sad bits are a part of life too. But thanks to his cute daughter and younger brother( named as Beard Gorilla by Michiru) the dad manages to move on. Every day is a happy day of parenting, working in office, cooking, visiting the zoo,etc. Very enjoyable read. It made  read more 
reportRecommended by mangareader123
Both mangas feature a single father with a cute and energetic little girl. The themes are different but there's similitudes in the tone and pacing. 
reportRecommended by Johnny-Jay
Both series are quite similar in nature. Both feature a young girl making friends and discovering new things in life. Both are created with a warm and wholesome reading experience in mind.  
reportRecommended by TotoroTheGreat
Similar art style, humor and general slice of life feel. If you like 'Yotsuba to', it's very likely you'll enjoy 'Emperor to Issho' as well 
reportRecommended by -ia
Both manga show how a kid views the world. Both are simple cute stories. 
reportRecommended by mangareader123
similar day to day experiences and different occasions everyday. cute and based 
reportRecommended by asuca
It's the same safe and ultra-realistic slice of life comedy. It's the same comfy, delightful and enjoyable reading. "Akita Imokko! Ebina-chan" is not like "Himouto Umaru-chan", it's way more sedate and tranquil. Just like "Yotsubato!". Endless cuteness, too. 
reportRecommended by EdgyEcchiSenpai
Both mangas are very wholesome and funny. The main characters are very innocent and they dont understand a lot of things, which leads to funny misunderstandings. 
reportRecommended by amelkoooo
Yotsuba to! Is funny and makes you happy and the story is awesome! If you have read yotsuba to i recommend you to read gokushufudou, but this manga is about a yakuza than get married and his funny adventure's With his wife and friends! Definitely you have to read both mangas ^_^ 
reportRecommended by Paituwin
Grand blue is by far the funniest manga ever 
reportRecommended by Cross_MOON
These two are about a young character exploring the world in fresh eyes 
reportRecommended by Ratris_Decision
Besides the difference in genre they are thematically similar 
reportRecommended by cheap_skate
Youth exploration. A time when the young ones build upon what is the foundation of our world, to reach the apex of the system of things via a slow learning process. Yotsuba&! and August Soda Water use such a ground to convey a seemingly wonderful story. August Soda Water is much more intimate with the learning, which is expanded on with supernatural elements, compared to Yotsuba&! dual with the learning and comedy it uses. Though in both cases, they are good reads, for the most part, Yotsuba&! not being as fast as the 1 hour read that is August Soda Water. 
reportRecommended by NextUniverse
Hotman is the dramatic version of Yotsuba with a single father, who would be similar to Jumbo, raising his group of daughters as he struggles financially. Hotman is essentially a combination of Great Teacher Onizuka and Yotsuba with a mix of some romantic drama aimed at a mature audience. 
reportRecommended by arimakenshin
- Comedy centric - Both focus on the relations and interactions between characters - Very unique characters - Comedic relief 
reportRecommended by chocoLasen
Yotsuba& and Fairy Idol Kanon are two fun age-appropriate manga from 2003 featuring a young female protagonist. Fairy Idol Kanon has fantasy and more story-based elements while Yotsuba& is a comic featuring what slice-of-life comics can offer, but despite the differences, they are just really fun to read and both series have cute artwork on top of that. 
reportRecommended by Fario-P
The relationship surrounding a single father and his child always hits hard, especially with the feels Amaama to Inazuma put you through, it had me tearing up at the end. Continuing this wholesome father/daughter dynamic a great follow up to keep reading similar genres and themes is Yotsuba to!, a series which eases the pains after Amaama to Inazuma with more comedic and wholesome father/daughter interactions. It truly put a smile on my face reading about the shenanigans Yotsuba got up to in Yotsuba to!, constantly reminding me of Tsumugi. If you haven't heard of Yotsuba to! before reading Amaama to Inazuma it's a must  read more 
reportRecommended by TabascoSauz
Both have the same wonderful healing slice of life properties. Beautifully drawn and all around very charming manga series. 
reportRecommended by alpha_shadow
Similar calming atmosphere. Chikyuu no Houkago has major sci-fi and mystery elements, while Yotsubato is purely slice of life. 
reportRecommended by DarthBob
Oku-san is almost exactly like Yotsubato!, mainly in tone and characters, but here the curious 5-year-old is replaced with an extremely whimsical housewife of 32 years. 
reportRecommended by mwp
They both have a lil kid who is learning and discovering about the world as a main character, so for those who like that kind of manga they might like Ano Ko no Ie. So far Ano Ko no Ie seems more mature and not as comic as Yotsubato, but its still quite good. 
reportRecommended by UchuuTami
Simple SOL series depicting the experiences a young girl as she tackles everyday life. Both series has lighthearted comedy with realism and interactions with others. While lacking complex story arcs, it makes it up with the creative way it depicts everyday life. Joshikausei is noticeable for its absence of dialogues. Recommended for fans of slice of life. 
reportRecommended by Stark700
These two are similar on many levels, both deal with leading characters who have little understanding of the world, hilarity ensues. 
reportRecommended by drognen
Looking for some relaxing slice of life? The answer is here. Both Yotsubato and Non Non Biyori are classic examples of how slice of life is portrayed. The main female character has a curious personality with a fascination of the world. The relationships that exists in both series are also charming with great focus on their lives. The quiet and serene atmosphere of both series are excellently portrayed. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a bite at slice of life.  
reportRecommended by Stark700
Both series are full of innocence and dreams. It has children's power of making everything new and magic. Whereas "papa told me" feels older and more refined, yotsubato has a faster pace but they are both refreshing stories worth opening a dreaming window with a soft heart. 
reportRecommended by Belby
They both reminded me of each other because they are laidback, cute, sometimes silly(More in Yotsubato!'s case), and have memorable characters. 
reportRecommended by HatchetGirl
Both very cute with little kids causing the main protagonist lots of trouble and joy. Nice reads, especially when your just wanting something that will make you go "aww" 
reportRecommended by stellanumber7
Both series follow bubbly kids and their daily antics.  
reportRecommended by Rinji-
Both are cheerful, heart-warming stories about raising children. Full of funny events and optimistic, makes you smile all the time while reading. 
reportRecommended by Kamcio
Both are gentle slice-of-life manga with themes of childhood and growing up. The two manga share curious protagonists, and the stories focus on their often comedic interactions with fellow characters and their discovery of new experiences and people. If you can keep an open mind towards Neko Musume Michikusa Nikki's more supernatural elements in comparison to Yotsubato!, you will likely enjoy one series if you enjoyed the other. 
reportRecommended by BrockenmanJr
Cute manga about taking care of kids. 
reportRecommended by puriprincess
Ever wondered what Nodame was like as a child? Yotsuba would most likely bethe best way to describe the carefree, expressive, imaginative yet naive Nodame before she became the great musician.  
reportRecommended by arimakenshin
I'm only at the first volume of Kobato so I don't know how much emphasis is there on the supernatural part later , but the beginning reminded me a lot of Yotsuba&! because both mangas show every day life in a really heart warming way . 
reportRecommended by Roxanne
Story about raising children and their adventures with a single parent. 
reportRecommended by SatanAbyss
It is a story about raising a kid in Japan filled with many good side characters. Honestly it would be totally awesome if one day they had a cross over, how will yotsuba interact with shou. They both will get into wacky adventures. 
reportRecommended by SatanAbyss
Yotsuba follows the daily randomness and amazement with everything of its titular heroine. She's got a screw or two lose/is mentally disabled and likes smiling as she gets involved with the family next-door, after moving to a new town. It's purely slice-of-life and - in the first five volumes, at least - has no real direction. Chinatsu, like Yotsuba, follows the life of its titular heroine after she moves to a new town. Unlike Yotsuba, Chinatsu comes across like a person, despite of her friendliness and cheerful, smiling nature, and it's easy to understand why everyone come to love her. There's a touch of romance and  read more 
reportRecommended by AironicallyHuman
The joys of raising a kid, portrayed in both cute and funny way. 
reportRecommended by abystoma2
Both series are good slice of life, though while Yotsuba is much funnie, Sonna Mirai wa Uso de Aru is more soothing in terms of mood. 
reportRecommended by ashton
Even though it's a Manhwa and the other one is Manga , the drawing are significantly similar, also it contain spontaneous comedy.The characters reactions are almost identical in both of them. 
reportRecommended by Amanemisame
There both funny and in both the main character is a mischievous girl, although Yotsuba is more clueless. 
reportRecommended by ssj4skills
Wholesome slice of life about an adorable quirky littly girl and her guardian. Great comedies. 
reportRecommended by abystoma2
There aren't many other series that can take a perfectly safe, idealized world and make it feel so realistic and well-done. Kimi Ni Todoke may be the more dramatic of the two, but the feeling you get from it is the same as Yotsuba&. 
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