Kuragehime

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge♥ addpermalink

Both main characters are not confident about their appearance and people around try to help them. They also have a tendency to runaway from "beautiful looking" people. 

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Nana addpermalink

Nana and Kuragehime has an unique sense of fashion. They both adapt a series where the main female character enter an industry with a passion for what they love. Throughout both series, there is development in both the story, their goals, and even relationships with others. Romance is portrayed as realistic in Nana while Kuragehime has more humorous gags. Both series are also well known for their appealing dialogues with a variety of emotions. 

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They say opposites attract! And that’s certainly true of the friendships in both of these series. In Kuragehime, quiet, jellyfish-otaku Tsukimi befriends cross-dressing fashionista, Kuranosuke; whilst in Nana, cutesy, boy-crazy Komatsu Nana finds an unlikely bond with punk-rocker Osaki Nana. 

The female characters in these series are really easy to relate to, as they each have foibles and quirks which make them seem more real. Both series also have characters with forms of Anxiety. Osaki Nana suffers with panic attacks, and Tsukimi (along with some of the other Amamizukan residents) has some social anxiety. 

The series’ plots also have a somewhat ‘fish out of water’ theme, as the main characters find themselves in situations they would never usually find themselves in, with people very unlike them. Though Kuragehime is more lighthearted than Nana, both have moving moments and characters that you can truly care about!

The art styles of both are very quirky and beautifully drawn. Though Nana doesn't revolve around fashion as much as Kuragehime, the characters wear some amazing clothes. So, if you enjoy series with plenty of interesting fashion to gawp at, I would definitely recommend reading Nana!
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So both are romance themed stories have a good amount of focus on fashion and style, and both focus characters who are like the opposites of each other, yet they become friends overtime. And both are focused on characters who are involved in a industry they are very deterimined to make it in as well too.  

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Princess Jellyfish deals with polar opposite female characters as well, except in princess Jellyfishes's caseit blossoms into sort of a romance. There is however a lot of joy and humour regarding the women's different relationships and how they build on each other strengths and weaknesses. 

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Paradise Kiss addpermalink

Both of them deal with fashion.
Kuragehime is funnier than ParaKiss though. 

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Himegoto: Juukyuusai no Seifuku addpermalink

The main character in both mangas have a male friend that is a cross dresser and they end up falling inlove with them. They both have a low self esteem.  

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Boys Run the Riot addpermalink

Both manga feature characters trying to start their own clothing brands with their own unique twist and motif of what they want to represent.

Both stories also have themes of feeling pressured to fit a certain mould that society and/or your family expects you to be, and rebelling against that and living as your authentic self. Boys Run the Riot is much more heavily focused on gender dysphoria and gender identity in general however. 

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Skip to Loafer addpermalink

Both have a keen focus on strong friendships between characters and societal differences & how we're expected to live up to them & interact with others. Great ensemble casts, great writing, and great humor with keen insight into emotional intelligence and bonds. Both are series I'd come back to over & over again. Totally timeless. 

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Runway de Waratte addpermalink

Both focus on the world of fashion design. The designer in both is completely untrained but manages to understand genius bits of design. The model in both is what gets the designer to pursue fashion seriously, and both models are very strong-willed as people the designers view as beautiful. 

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Hirunaka no Ryuusei addpermalink

Both mangas exhibit some similarities, as the two main characters are both ugly ducklings who, with a little bit of makeup, can turn into a swan. With the makeup on, she is able to attract an older guy and is able to form a relationship with him (in Hirunaka, it is ambiguous whether or not they had one in the first place). There is also another male that's is in love with her, but due to her "dating" the other guy, it is hard for that guy to get her. Along the way, something causes their relationship to crumble, due to the actions of one. Kuragehime is ongoing, whereas Hirunaka is completed. Kuragehime is also a josei manga, whereas Hirunaka is a shoujo.  
If you've liked one, you may enjoy the other. read more 

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Tokyo Tarareba Musume addpermalink

- Both involve adult women, who don't fit in with the mainstream or get along well with men.
- Very similar artwork because they are made by the same mangaka/author. 
- They also happen to be the same genre. Specifically: josei with a mixture of romantic comedy.
- The only major difference is that Princess Jellyfish involves crossdressing while Tokyo Tarareba Girls does not.  

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Kitai Fuku ga Aru addpermalink

The heroines of these series are extremely similar. Tsukimi and Mami are both shy and insecure girls whose worlds are expanded when they meet a flashy boy (Kuranosuke on “Kuragehime” and Ozawa on “Kitai fuku ga aru”). This boy is interested in fashion and doesn’t care about others’ opinions.
Both mangas are aimed towards an older audience, so if you enjoyed one of these stories, probably you'll enjoy the other. 

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Harem☆Lodge addpermalink

They both give me the same feelings. A group of misfits sharing a home together, eventually a member of the opposite sex is introduced, and romance ensues. In Harem Lodge the men are all attractive, and in Kuragehime the women are all considered unattractive, but each person has character development and personal quirks. Both have cross-dressing and are heart warming. 

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Ase to Sekken addpermalink

Both are feel-good titles, centering around adults. The main characters are women with little self confidence, but are able to gradually break out of their shell with the help of a peculiar love interest, who helps them flourish by allowing them to embrace their favorite things: jellyfish in Kuragehime, and soap in Ase to Sekken. 
- Kuragehime has a lot of pining, whereas in Ase to Sekken, the lovin' starts immediately
- One might enjoy the impact that their work has on the story
- Adult readers may relate more to the characters 

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Maniac Road addpermalink

Otaku guy tries to help a group of girls run a successful business. 

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Cat Street addpermalink

Both are about shut in girls who got faded by a business (in cat streets example it was showbiz) and in Paradise Kiss it is fashion 

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Manga: Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!

Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! addpermalink

Tomoko and Tsukimi are socially inept nerdy girls, however while Tsukimi has a circle of friends to help her navigate life as a shut in, Tomoko is pretty much just on her own. Which sounds boring but it's actually what makes Watamote a masterpiece, the way Tomoko is able to fight, argue, lust over her very OWN self....it's hilarious. 

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Cinderella Closet addpermalink

one of the leads is a male crossdresser, while the other is a very plain girl who the former helps to become more fashionable. CC reminds me a LOT of princess jellyfish, the main difference being CC focuses more on the relationships than the fashion.  

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Manga: Wota⇄Doru: Oshi ga Watashi de Watashi ga Oshi de

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Star-Crossed and Princess Jellyfish are two comedy manga series aimed at women—especially nerds, otakus, and other obsessed types, as the one of the primary protagonists is a girl who is huge geek for someone/something. Her obsessive nature often shows up in the narrative in one way or another, including many jokes referencing it and how she meets a boy in probably the most unexpected circumstances possible considering their lifestyles. Transformations are also, in a way, a common theme, whether literal or just metaphorical. 

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Mizutama Fabric addpermalink

Both female characters have some sort of dislike for fashion and had former wishes for them. From there on they are no longer similar. 

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Manga: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu.

Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu. addpermalink

Both feature a fashionable gender non-conforming man and and ordinary/awkward woman dynamic 

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Shouri no Akuma addpermalink

Similar 'trap' idea with cross-dressing male leads who have accentric/loud personalities. Female leads differ in Kuragahime features an otaku, unstylish female lead as opposed to a opinionated studious schoolgirl. Kuragahime focuses more on the fashion industry as opposed to school-life in Shouri no Akuma. The endings of both are rushed. 

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Otonari Complex addpermalink

Kuragehime has an extravagant and somewhat "tsundere" cross dressing male and a shy, quirky, otaku female as main characters, likewise Otonari Complex has a "tsundere" cross dressing male and a quirky, soft spoken, and not-so-feminine female as main characters.
The main guys from Kuragehime and Otonari Complex are the ones who are the most similar.
The tone and the coloring of the covers are somewhat similar as well.

 

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Chihayafuru addpermalink

It becomes much more apparent later on, but if you liked the themes of one you will probably find something enjoyable in the other. They both are founded on a dream (fashion, kind of, in K and karuta in C) and follow different characters as they face the realities that make achieving their dream difficult. But, they also focus on strong friendships that allow for characters to persevere. There's a lot of self-doubt, and resulting self-exploration. If you liked the characters in one of these manga, here is another point of similarity. The female protagonists are both total geeks who obsess over something that they have an innate skill for, and it awakens their passion for something... I could go on but honestly the point is that they are both hilarious with enough seriousness to even it out and if you liked one you will most likely like the other. read more 

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Glass no Kamen addpermalink

Both convey an art style similar to "classic shojo/josei manga" (though Kuragehime is more modern and is merely influenced by it).

But other than the occasional art style, both feature a heroine who initially seemed useless, but over time gained her ambition by following her obsession (whether it would be Acting for Glass Mask, or Jellyfish dresses for Kuragehime). And lastly, both feature a highly stylish, rich male who serves as that push or force to the heroine's ambition. 

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Nodame Cantabile addpermalink

These are two classy looking and feeling manga, which meshes nicely with the air of immaturity that is often present. The feel witty and intelligent without being too inaccessible. And the main couples are amazing! 

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Toraware Gokko addpermalink

Toraware Gokko is a shoujo rom-com about a girl who gets involved with a boy whose grandmother runs a kimono shop. Kuragehime is a josei with a character who is a kimono otaku. If you like kitsuke or kimono at all, you will enjoy the outfits in these series. 

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Mishounen Produce addpermalink

Both characters (Kuranosuke in Kuragehime and Kako in Mishounen Produce) change their friends' appearances in order for them to look outwardly better. Both are comedic and worth a read, however, Mishounen Produce is drawn in a more shoujo-like style while Kuragehime is more josei. 

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Half and Half addpermalink

Oh well, they do have different scenarios, but the story is basically the same. The main characters are: a unusual protagonist in shoujo, a girl who is not cute or feminine and a boy cross-dresser. In Kuragehime, they're strangers in the beginning, while in Half and Half they are childhood friends that meet after 13 years. Both deal with gender bender, Kuragehime in a funny and sometimes serious way and H&H in a more deep way: deals with homossexuality and prejudice... Both are great manga, I only read Kuragehime's first two volumes, but I watched the anime and when I started Half and Half manga I was like: "Oh, reminds me of Kuragehime. This is good and could totally happen in the anime's continuation". So, if you like K's anime and manga, you could give a try to Half and Half, it deserves a 8, imo. read more 

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Zassou-tachi yo Taishi wo Idake addpermalink

Simple yet cute artstyle and smiliar characters and atmosphere. 

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Otona no Mondai addpermalink

Complicated, with a lot of strange hilarious situations. I had a feeling they really resemble one another.   

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Real Clothes addpermalink

Both are josei manga about the transformative power of clothes. Kuragehime is more comedic and Real Clothes is more realistic.  

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Kageki Shoujo! addpermalink

Both manga have a bubbly style and friendship between women as a theme. Kuragehime is more purehearted, but Kageki Shoujo is also very emotionally real about the feelings girls have for each other. 

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Koudai-ke no Hitobito addpermalink

If you like the comedy in  Kuragehime (Princess Jellyfish) -  I would recommend Koudai-ke no Hitobito.   -First off - they both have top rate humor.   Their art is  great, distinct and along a similar vein.  The characters, their antics,  and oddball traits really make these manga shine - they don't focus just on the mc's  - these mangakas really develop a full cast of unique funny side characters, families and backstories for your entertainment.   They each feature romance between a socially awkward odd young woman and a handsome guy - however, If you are tired of standard settings and school romance and want something different try these.    The guys are attracted to the girls for things very different from looks, they like their imaginations, minds and creativity.  In Kuragehime the heroine draws jellyfish while in Koudai-ke the heroine has an imagination where she pictures things out of fairy tales. A difference between them would be Kuragehime features gender-bending while Koudai does not.  These pro mangakas give us character development, plot, depth and heart within comedy that is more than surface giggles.  Oh and they are really funny!  I would recommend these to all audiences - they are true gems.   read more 

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Skip Beat! addpermalink

The desire to follow a dream. Skip Beat and Kuragehime sets a mission to adapt such a theme with our main female character. There is a variety of character in both series with flamboyant personalities. It's important to note that the relationships they form with these characters are portrayed with unique appeals. Comedy is also a strength that lies with both series whether it's the dialogues or the gags that are adapted. Both series also has some a great style of fashion in diversity. 

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Mousou Shoujo Otaku-kei addpermalink

Both shows are about rabid fangirls, one deals with the yaoi fandom, and the other deals with several more fandoms. Both girls have boys that are attracted to them.  

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Fujoshi Kanojo. addpermalink

If you enjoy the antics of the otaku girls in Kuragehime you might enjoy Fujoshi Kanojo, which is also a funny josei story involving otakus.   The plots are very different, although both have otakus, humor and romance.     In Fujoshi Kanojo, we have a normal non otaku boyfriend dating a  BL / yaoi obsessed girl and having to deal with a lot of uncomfortable situations.   While in Kuragehime we have a bunch of otakus of all different types and are treated to watching their antics.   If you are an avid manga reader ( maybe an otaku yourself ) who can still enjoy laughing about your "hobbies" you might get good laughs from both of these mangas.   read more 

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Ouran Koukou Host Club addpermalink

it's like this: while in Ouran there is one poor girl who is mistaken as a boy and is surrounded by rich guys, in Kuragehime you have a rich boy who wears female cloths and ends surrounded by a bunch of poor girls. both r funny stories totally recommended :) 

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Usotsuki Lily addpermalink

there both about cross dressers but are done in a way that isn't cheesy also the male underneath is really good looking   

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Nousatsu Junkie addpermalink

These two manga are probably the most similar out of all the recommendations I've made. First of all, both manga have cross-dressing boys who make beautiful girls and girls who don't find themselves as pretty as they are. There are also a lot of modeling in both.

However, Charming Junkie focuses almost completely on modeling, while Jellyfish Princess wanders and included modeling as well as fashion design. The art is really well done in both manga as well. I feel as though Jellyfish Princess also follows the same theme, which implies that everyone can be beautiful no matter what they look like, as Charming Junkie.

I'd say that Jellyfish Princess is a lot better for those who want to read something that would touch their hearts a little. Charming Junkie is great for people who like romance and sadistic male leads with a penchance for crossdressing. However, you don't necessarily have to fit into either of these categories to enjoy either manga. read more 

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Mairunovich addpermalink

The main characters in both of these series have an unruly/plain appearance until a cross-dresser (transvestite in Mairunovich) gives them a makeover. A handsome guy (in Kuragehime, a handsome guy who just likes to dress up as a woman sometimes) assumes a "guardian" role over the MC as she fumbles through love with other people, although it's clear that the MC is meant to be with him in the end. Both series feature cross-dressers, puts an emphasis on the significance of caring about one's appearance, and takes you inside Japan's fashion world (to a much lesser extent in Mairunovich). Mairunovich is more of a high school rom-com that is ALL about romance, while Kuragehime is a josei manga that delves into topics other than romance and properly fleshes out its characters.  read more 

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