Or Something Like It - Recommendations

• Vol: 11; Ch: 54
• 2017 - 2023

The daily lives of a 15-year-old orphan and the 35-year-old lady novelist she ends up living with, and what happens when two polar opposite worlds try to -awkwardly- interact.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 3
• 2011 - 2012

The youngest of three sisters, Hina Takanashi, is an energetic and good-natured 3 year old. The three sisters lost their parents in a plane accident. They now live with their 19-year old uncle, who is struggling to keep the family united and happy... and little Hina brings her happy mood to brighten the darker days.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 3
• 2003 - 2010

• Vol: 10; Ch: 62
• 2005 - 2011

Daikichi's grandfather dies, leaving behind a young daughter named Rin. However, as most of the family is embarrassed at the idea of a 79-year-old man having a six-year-old child, they can't seem to figure out what to do with her. Disgusted by this behavior, Daikichi decides to take care of her himself, but he's a bachelor, has no idea how to raise a child, and doesn't even like kids! Now, Daikichi must do the normal things a parent does such as enroll her in school, buy her clothing and teach her about the life and world around her. But more importantly, he must also help her deal with her father's death and decide whether or not she should try to find her mother. Together, the two begin their unlikely relationship as father and daughter.

• Vol: 10; Ch: 55
• 2008 - 2017

Chihiro Komiya is an energetic elementary school student who was living with his mom. Chihiro is very good at doing housework and chores, and his mother's motto is "No work, no food." After his mother suddenly dies, a man named Madoka Taketori who claims to be his uncle shows up, and asks Chihiro to come live with him. Chihiro initially refuses, but when seeing the horribly dirty state of Madoka's rich home, he decides to start cleaning it. Then Madoka makes another offer to Chihiro: that he comes to live with him, but in exchange Chihiro will do the housework. Chihiro accepts this deal, but suddenly finds himself in a maid uniform.

• Vol: 4; Ch: 58
• 2003 - 2008

Yoningurashi shows the family life of the Hondas; Tarou, his wife Chiharu and their two children Yuri and Kotarou. A light hearted story on everyday life and their problems.

• Vol: 4; Ch: 29
• 2009 - 2015

Popular writer Itsusu Touki learns about the death of his estranged twin brother, Kazuki, and rushes to help in any way he can. This eventually ends up in him being given custody of Kazuki's toddler son, Ryouta. Ryouta quickly comes under the impression that Touki's his father, but this is the least of the young man's problems as he struggles to overcome the trials of suddenly finding himself a single parent. Ryouta begins to attend the nursery where Kuramoto Yuuji (nickname: Nacchi) is the caretaker. Nacchi's bright and cheerful disposition is an instant hit with kids and parents alike, and Ryouta loves him. But what does Touki think of this sunny guy, his polar opposite in terms of personality?

• Vol: 1
• 1978

Ever since Pollyanna was accidentally sent a pair of crutches instead of a doll, the little girl has learned to be glad about everything. (Her father told her to be glad she didn't need the crutches) Her "Glad Game" encourages those around her to try and be grateful for their own blessings. When Pollyanna is sent to live with her cold Aunt Polly, her optimistic enthusiasm faces its biggest challenge yet- Aunt Polly doesn't see ANYTHING to be glad about!

• Vol: 1; Ch: 8
• 2009 - 2011

The Onishi family doesn't have a father anymore. They don't have much money. They don't even have a shower. Tenohira Size presents eight stories of a mother and her three children's day-to-day lives in the aftermath of divorce.

• Vol: 3
• 1986

When cheerful orphan Pollyanna comes to live with her strict Aunt Polly, Pollyanna's unyielding optimism lifts the hearts of everyone around her.