24+ Best Manhwa Like Cloud

If you loved Cloud, chances are you'll really enjoy At The End of The Road, A Shoulder to Cry On and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Drama, Psychological, 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. At The End of The Road

Synonyms: What Lies At The End, その先にあるもの

After a car accident, Tae-Min finds himself in the body of Si-Won, who was a victim of bullying at school. No longer a pushover, he starts standing up for himself but then meets Woo-Jin, an old friend from the past. Somehow, Woo-Jin immediately picks up Tae-Min's 'scent' from Si-Won. What happened between these two in the past and how will it affect their future?(Source: Lezhin)Note: Chapter count includes two special chapters and six side story chapters.

2. A Shoulder to Cry On

Synonyms: Cheer Up Boy

Dayeol hears two guys fooling around in the nurse’s office and accidentally knocks over the curtain rod. When the nurse walks in on the scene, devilishly handsome Taehyun tells her that Dayeol tried to make out with him. Before Dayeol can correct the misunderstanding, the rumor spreads and his archery scholarship is in jeopardy. To make matters worse, Taehyun doesn’t show the slightest bit of remorse; in fact, he shamelessly begins hanging around Dayeol. It’s not long before the two begin walking the thin line between hate and love. (Source: Lezhin)

3. I Love Amy

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Bibi is a bubbly girl who's deeply obsessed with Peter, the cutest boy at her high school. So when she sees a random girl talking to him, Bibi invites her to a sleepover with malicious intent... only to have a surprisingly nice time! That's how she makes friends with Amy, a shy and sweet girl who agrees to help Bibi get with Peter. But as they cook up all sorts of love schemes to win Peter over, Amy's place in Bibi's heart grows bigger and bigger by the day... (Source: Tappytoon)

4. Back to School

Synonyms: 留年生〜1年間の空白〜, Returning Student, 返校

Chiwoo’s got issues. Upon returning to school after the “incident” last year, he vows to keep to himself and stay out of trouble until graduation. Easier said than done: his bad boy reputation has made him the talk of the school, and Kyujin - class president and model student - won’t stop being friendly. Trouble arrives soon enough in the shape of Jihyun, a tattooed hunk from Chiwoo’s dark past. It’s gonna be a tough year…

5. Here U Are

Synonyms: Te encontré, 原来你在这里

They say opposites attract, and that couldn’t be more true for Yu Yang and Li Huan. Yu Yang is chatty and outgoing, while Li Huan speaks in monosyllables and walks around with a perpetual scowl on his face. Although they get off to a rocky start, Yu Yang eventually learns that beneath Li Huan’s reserved exterior lies a soft heart. Over time, the two slowly begin falling for each other… but will their budding romance be strong enough to withstand all the obstacles thrown their way? (Source: WEBTOONS) Note: Includes 20 extra chapters.

6. Jibi Eopseo

Synonyms: Homeless, No Home

Hae-Jun Go, who ran from home, and Eun-Yeong Baek, the problem child who lives in a tent. These two, who met under terrible circumstances, are forced to live together in an abandoned dormitory. This is a story of difficult growth between two people who hate both the dorm and each other. (Source: Naver, translated)

7. Our Youth

Synonyms: Minority, Minor, Underage

Jinhyuk is a model student. Studious. Hardworking. He can’t wait till the day he has his own place and his own car. He knows that the only way he can achieve his dreams is to go to a top-tier university. He’s fine with his repetitive daily routine of school and studying. That is, until one day, while taking a shortcut through a rougher neighborhood, he sees a kid that looks familiar. That kid… they’re in the same homeroom together, aren’t they? But he’s not the kind of person Jinhyuk would get mixed up with. He’s the kind of person that grows up to be a lowlife. Jinhyuk was raised better than that. But… that kid, what’s his name… Heechan was it? He’s getting beat up by his dad. No, just keep walking. He should have nothing to do with Heechan, but something seems to keep making their paths cross… This feeling of ennui that Jinhyuk has, is Heechan what he needs to shake it? (Source: Lezhin US)Note: Includes 4 extra chapters.

8. Sasaenggyeolpan!

Synonyms: Death Match!

I'm Chang-Ju Lee, 26 years old, on the verge of graduating from college, and about to be crushed to death when a building collapses. It's all because a junior I met in my liberal arts class asked me to go to an exhibition in this building. All my friends told me to avoid him because he's a murderer, but I didn't believe them. From an objective point of view, X is handsome and has a cute personality, so how could he be a murderer? But... Should I have believed them...? (Source: BOMTOON, translated)

9. Truth or Dare

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A world without lies. A world where criminals are caught, where words are always true, and people always say what they mean. Of course, Saegye isn't like everyone else. He can lie. He can deceive and manipulate in order to get ahead. As long as no one else knows, he can do whatever he wants and get away clean. As long as no one else knows... (Source: Lezhin US) Note: Includes Chapter 61 - Epilogue: Creator's Note

10. Monochrome Diary

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Yoo-Joon is a good boy. That's why he was destined to fall head-over-heels for the handsome and charismatic Ji-Ho. When Ji-Ho says "Jump," Yoo-Joon asks "How high?" And as the pair become more inseparable by the day, they solidify their master-dog dynamic. But little do they know, each boy is harboring his own dark secret. Ji-Ho, who suffers from severe apathy resulting from childhood trauma, is using Yoo-Joon as an expendable toy, and Yoo-Joon is intensely and obsessively in love with Ji-Ho. Despite that, can the two boys successfully remove each other's masks and break the cycle of abuse?(Source: Tappytoon)

11. Love After the Break

Synonyms: 前夫想再婚, Ex-Husband Wants To Marry Again

Landon forced Zayden to go from Alpha to Omega. Zayden endured the pain, the rejection, and finally walked away after the divorce. Only when he was gone did Landon realize... he’d made the biggest mistake of his life. (Source: WebComics)

12. Dreaming Freedom

Synonyms: Free in Dreams , Freedom in Dreams , From Dreams to Freedom

Jeong-Min is a loner in high school being bullied by the Queen Bee, Ju-Hyeon. The two were friends in elementary school before their friendship ended because of Ju-Hyeon’s demand that Jeong-Min should only be friends with her. Ju-Hyeon uses this “betrayal” to fuel the classmates' insults and isolate Jeong-Min in misery. Jeong-Min has only one way to escape, through lucid dreams. One day, a mysterious man enters her dreams and offers to help her get revenge on Ju-Hyeon… (Source: WEBTOONS, edited) Note: The chapter count includes 13 extra chapters.

13. Madou Soshi

Synonyms: Mo Dao Zu Shi, MDZS

Japanese manga adaptation of the Chinese novel Mo Dao Zu Shi.

14. Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi

Synonyms: The Founder of Diabolism, The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, O Fundador da Cultivação Demoníaca

Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian–the grandmaster of demonic cultivation–was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him. Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn. Summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, Wei Wuxian is now bound to seek vengeance on the stranger’s behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul. But when an evil entity emerges, a familiar face from Wei Wuxian’s past suddenly appears amidst the chaos–Lan Wangji, a powerful cultivator who will help shine a light on the dark truths that surround them. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

15. Plum Candy Love

Synonyms: Plum Candy Love

Yeong-Hyeon is a quiet and nice boy who is leaving school early when he runs into Dae-Han, an intimidating classmate rumored to have ties to a gang. Although Yeong-Hyeon tries to sneak past him, Dae-Han drags him to a cafe and asks him to be his boyfriend when they're both guys and have never even spoken before! Undeterred by Yeong-Hyeon's immediate refusal, Dae-Han walks him to school, buys him snacks, and changes seats to sit beside him. Eventually, his constant attention begins to grow on Yeong-Hyeon... They say opposites attract, but can these two very different boys find love together? (Source: Tappytoon)

16. Secret Alliance

Synonyms: Secret Contract, Sikeurin Dongmaeng

Eun Si-An, otherwise known as Shanshan by her good friend Hyunee, is popular with all the girls at school. Which would be great if she swung that way, but she doesn’t. It just happens that she’s terrified of men, and her mother is obsessed with protecting her from all men. And suddenly, Yu-Ri, the prettiest girl at school, has admitted to Si-An that she has feelings for her. Now Yu-Ri won’t stop following Si-An around, which would also be fine by Si-An, except it seems like Yu-Ri wants Si-An all to herself... and who knows how far she’ll go to make sure that happens. (Source: Lezhin, edited)

17. Half of Me

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A car accident leaves both Taekin, a high school outcast, and Heechan, a business owner, in the hospital. But Heechan has no time to sit around and enjoy his hospital bed. If he doesn’t get up and make sure his clients get their products, his business will be in jeopardy! There’s just one problem. After the accident, he now inhabits the body of this high school kid every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Talk about an out of body experience! Heechan decides that the way to fix things is to go to Taekin’s high school in the boy’s body and sort things out himself! While looking for the source of their transformation, Heechan sees a familiar face from his own past. But who is going to believe this ridiculous scenario and help him out? Just how is Heechan going to get his body back?! (Source: Lezhin)

18. Interview with a Murderer

Synonyms: Criminal Interview , クリミナル・インタビュー ～あの日の真実～, 與殺人魔的面談

Aspiring journalist Jonathan is helping report on the violent serial killer, Kister the Slaughterer. Kister, who’s murdered 33 people at the request of his brother, suddenly starts to show interest in Jonathan… 
(Source: POCKET COMICS)

19. Chew & Swallow

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Minjae Kim was the kind of guy who caught your eye. That’s where all the trouble began for Taehwa Lee. The two met in high school, hit it off and then some. All the rumors said that they were together. Intimate. Abuse, betrayal, lies and love, if that was the only truth, they wouldn’t be in this mess. (Source: Tapas) Chapter count includes extras

20. I Want to Hear You Say That You Like Me

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Xu Yuan unwittingly discovers that his best friend has fallen in love with him and is now running away from that realization... (Source: Bilibili, translated) Note: Chapter count includes 3 extras.

21. Countdown to Graduation

Synonyms: 毕业倒计时

The end is in sight! With three months left till graduation, Muyoung is on the high-school home straight. And it’s gone pretty well! He’s student body president, gets good grades, and has never strayed from the straight and narrow. Then out of the blue, the mysterious transfer student, Chanhee, confesses his feelings to him! Muyoung is so taken aback that he barely manages to turn him down… But with 92 days left until graduation, there’s still plenty of time for love to blossom! (Source: Lezhin)

22. Love Interest Zone

Synonyms: Love Supremacy Zone, Love for Love's Sake

Myungha Tae is going to die in 300 days. Well… maybe. After getting sucked into his friend’s novel, "Love Interest Zone," 29-year-old Myungha becomes a 19-year-old high schooler again with one mission—make Yeowoon Cha happy or die. With only 300 days to succeed, Myungha must break past Yeowoon’s barriers and prevent him from experiencing the same tragic fate as he did in the novel. But with Yeowoon’s favorability toward him in the negatives, will he be able to survive? (Source: Tapas)

23. Shining Summer

Synonyms: シャイニングサマー

After parting ways nine years ago, Youngmin and his first love, Jihoon, have been reunited in the same homeroom class. There’s just one problem… that’s not really Jihoon. When the boys were young, a traumatic car accident landed Jihoon with an entirely new soul! To avoid suspicion, the fake Jihoon enlists his old friend’s help in fooling the rest of the world about his identity. This arrogant new guy is nothing like the old sweet, polite Jihoon… so why is Youngmin still getting butterflies? (Source: Tapas) Note: Season 2 is rated R19.

24. Operation: True Love

Synonyms: Operation Name Pure Love, 代号纯情, 純情大作戰

It’s hard dating someone who won’t give you the time of day. Su-Ae Sim knows that better than anyone, having dated her indifferent boyfriend, Min-U Kang, for years. She sometimes wishes she could be more like her charismatic stepsister, Ra-Im, who seems to have it all. But life takes a turn for the weird when Su-Ae discovers Jellypop, a sentient flip phone, in her locker. Jellypop has a lot to say about her love life, especially as Su-Ee drifts further away from Min-U and finds herself running into Min-U’s friend, Eun-Hyeok. Add to the mix a growing suspicion that Min-U and Ra-Im might be more than friends, and Su-ae might need a miracle to navigate the ups and downs of high school romance! (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

25. The Chain of Youth

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Jia is an average girl who, along with the majority of her classmates, has fallen head over heels for Yoona, a girl so pretty she's practically the school's idol. They're on two totally different levels, but Jia can ignore her feelings no longer! But who is Yoona, really? Stay tuned to see what romance unfolds between these two! (Source: Lezhin)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Cloud, 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 At The End of The Road, A Shoulder to Cry On... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Cloud 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.