If you loved Spirit Fingers, chances are you'll really enjoy Odd Girl Out, The Makeup Remover and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, or just the vibe that keeps you hooked. While you wait for the next chapters to drop, it’s the perfect time to explore something new that still feels familiar. These picks aren't just similar—they're fan favorites for a reason, and they might just become your next obsession.
1. Odd Girl Out
Synonyms: Girl's World, The World of My 17, Siempre amigas
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life | 77/100 |
Nari who just wants to blend in ends up forming a squad with the three prettiest girls on her first day of high school. (Source: WEBTOONS) Note: Season 1 finished with 213 chapters; Season 2 contains a prologue.
2. The Makeup Remover
Synonyms: The Man Who Cleans Up Makeup, 逆袭女王的男人, Make-up Man
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Drama, Romance | 129 | 77/100 |
After years of being told to focus on studying, Yeseul feels lost when she starts college and is suddenly expected to pay attention to makeup. When a chance encounter with brilliant makeup artist Yuseong leads to her taking part in a televised makeup competition, Yeseul begins to question the role that makeup and appearance play in society. (Source: WEBTOONS)
3. After School Lessons for Unripe Apples
Synonyms: The End of the Century Green Apple Tutoring School , 20th Century Green Apple School, A 90's Cram School for the Unripened
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life | 83/100 |
Mi-Ae is just a normal middle school girl trying to survive school. She likes reading comics, the pop group “The Fire Boys”, and karaoke. One day, a boy she used to know transfers to her school and begins to stir up trouble. No matter what she does, it seems he just doesn’t appreciate her efforts to get to know him. What’s up with that? (Source: WEBTOONS)
4. Our Beloved Summer
Synonyms: That Year We... Early Summer Is Great!
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 20 | 75/100 |
At Midsummer High, Yeon-Su Guk is at the top of her class, while Wung Choi is ranked dead-last. And it’s not just their grades -- their personalities couldn’t be more different, as Yeon-Su is a no-nonsense stickler and Wung is a care-free slacker. When a filmmaker comes to make a documentary about their school life over the course of a month, they’re not exactly thrilled to be spending so much time together. However, as the month goes on, they begin to discover each other’s hidden depths. At least one thing’s for certain - they’ll never forget this summer! (Source: WEBTOONS, edited) Note: Chapter count includes an epilogue and a special episode.
5. Summer Breeze
Synonyms:
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Romance, Slice of Life | 12 | 67/100 |
In an unfamiliar place I met a boy with a not so unfamiliar gaze. After the summer breeze passes, we will be... Han Gyeong-Chal's new summer special! (Source: Naver, translated)
6. Sound of Magic
Synonyms: Annarasumanara: El sonido de la magia, АН НА РА СУ МА НА РА
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life, Supernatural | 28 | 79/100 |
Yun Ai wanted to be a magician when she was little. But now in reality, she is a high school student who cannot even afford new stockings. Since the day she met a real magician at a fair, she desperately wants to follow her dream. (Source: WEBTOONS) Note: Includes the prologue.
7. Romance 101
Synonyms: The Right Love Guide, Ba-Reum's Guide to Dating, A Guide to Proper Dating
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life | 158 | 82/100 |
Ba-Reum’s planner might be full, but one thing she desperately needs in her diary is a date. When she is lured into joining a programming club by her friend’s hot coworker, it looks like there might be hope for her. But will her inexperience lead to her downfall? And why does she keep running into his bad-tempered friend instead? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)
8. The Students of Illip Arts High
Synonyms:
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama, Slice of Life | 66/100 |
Meet Sol Han, the human photocopier who can replicate anything she sees with precision! One day, she stumbles upon a mysterious genius's drawing in a VR game, igniting her passion for art. Curiosity leads her from a quiet countryside to Illip Arts High School, the epitome of artistic excellence. Amidst challenges and tangled friendships, Sol's journey, a captivating tale of youthful growth and camaraderie, unfolds in the picturesque halls of Illip. (Source: WEBTOONS)
9. Winter Breeze
Synonyms:
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama, Romance | N/A/100 |
Set against the backdrop of a wintry Seoul, Winter Breeze tells a story of second chances, hope, and the unexpected warmth that can bloom even in the coldest seasons. Two years after their fleeting encounter at Seoul Station, Hae-Na is reunited with Do-Hwa at a newly opened photo studio tucked away in her quiet neighborhood, and finds herself drawn to the mysterious photographer she hasn’t been able to forget. Is their reunion merely coincidence, or is it the beginning of something meant to be?(Source: WEBTOONS)
10. Hwayangyeonhwa
Synonyms: In the Mood for Love, Mood for Love
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Comedy, Drama, Romance | N/A/100 |
In her campus life, full of ups and downs, she may have a magnificent appearance, but in reality, she has the most timid personality.
11. Unlucky Mansion
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| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life | 72 | 76/100 |
Kang Eun-Joo loses both her house and job at the same time. When she discovers a working position at a mansion, she immediately grabs the chance! How will her life as a live-in caretaker in a mansion play out, with a rude employer she immediately butts heads with? A story of unusual people in an unusual mansion!
12. Lovers of the Galaxy
Synonyms: เมื่อจักรวาลส่งรักแรกมาให้ฉัน, The Strongest First Love in the Universe, 宇宙最强初恋
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi | 48 | 58/100 |
Six years ago, when Wu-Ju lost her father, she came across a kind-hearted alien in the mountains. Ever since then, she’s been an avid fan of aliens, but she pretends not to believe in their existence out of fear that her classmates will ostracize her. One day, Wu-Ju discovers a school club that meets her interests. She’s excited to finally share her passion for aliens with others, but she has no idea that this will be the beginning of her exciting romance with the student body president Hui-Mun, who has a secret of his own. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)
13. Challanhaji Anado Gwaenchana
Synonyms: 찬란하지 않아도 괜찮아, 새벽, 不那麼燦爛也沒關係
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Drama, Romance | 102 | N/A/100 |
Unlike her name, Chan-Ran has been living a life of poverty and dreary life. She meets a theater club on the verge of closing down and becomes the main character.(Source: Naver, translated) Note: Chapter count includes 15 side story chapters.
14. Seasons of Blossom
Synonyms: Youth Blossom, Cheongchun Beullasseom, 青春选择题
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 130 | 84/100 |
Oh, to be young and in love. Oh, to be wild and carefree. The springtime of life is intense, tumultuous, and at times, oh so confusing. Spring, summer, fall and winter -- love blossoms in all seasons. (Source: WEBTOONS)
15. See You in My 19th Life
Synonyms: Please Take Care of Me in This Life as Well, 今生也請多指教, 此生，请多关照
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 114 | 81/100 |
Ji-Eum Ban has a secret—she can remember the memories of her previous lives...all 18 of them! This means she retains past knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the bonds with the people she cares about. Guided by the bittersweet memories of her last life, Ji-Eum sets out to rekindle the love that was cut short by her tragic death. But little did she know her biggest rival would be her own past self... (Source: Yen Press, edited)
If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Spirit Fingers, you're left wondering—what now? Luckily, there’s a whole world of stories out there that give off the same energy, whether it’s the intense fights, emotional backstories, or just that feeling of being completely hooked. The titles like Odd Girl Out, The Makeup Remover... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Spirit Fingers special in the first place. Of course, everyone’s taste is different, but I really think you’ll find something here that pulls you in. And hey—if you’ve got a favorite that didn’t make the list, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for my next obsession.