The start of high school life. To the girls, that also meant the start of their love lives. For brand new first year student, Takahashi Nanami , it was no different... She happens to end up in the same class as the incredibly popular Yano Motoharu, who rumors say that two thirds of all the girls are guaranteed to fall in love with. But will that hold true for Nana, who says that if she had to choose between like or dislike, she'd say she dislikes him!?
We Were There is finished and has 16 Volumes and 70 Chapters. It is also Known as: 僕等がいた, Run Baby, Run.
Genres: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance
Top 10 Manga Like Bokura ga Ita [2022 List]
- 10. Strobe Edge
- 9. Koishitagari no Blue
- 8. Crazy for You
- 7. Sunadokei
- 6. Koizora: Setsunai Koimonogatari
- 5. Oboreru Knife
- 4. Kare wa Tomodachi
- 3. Ao Haru Ride
- 2. B.O.D.Y.
- 1. Mars
10. Strobe Edge

Having no experience in romance, the vibrant Ninako curiously explores the meaning of what "love" really is, and is surprised to feel a colorful range of emotions as she grows closer to the school heartthrob, the quiet yet gentle Ren, who also happens to be involved in a longtime relationship. With every intention of keeping her head held high, Ninako prepares to face the mental pain of this one-sided love that she had allowed to take root, facing a series of trials that would either contribute to her growth as a headstrong woman, or break her as it did with other girls.
However, is this really a one-sided love? Or had something been silently sown in the most hidden part of Ren's heart?
Note: Chapter count includes 6 side chapters included throughout the series.
Strobe Edge is finished and has 10 Volumes and 42 Chapters. It is also Known as: ストロボ・エッジ, Colorless Dreamer
9. Koishitagari no Blue

“Won’t you become my girlfriend?”
On the day of her high school entrance ceremony, Ao got asked that by Riku, a guy that she has only just met. But by that, he meant to ask her to become his fake girlfriend, just to pretend. Ao was surprised by the sudden request, but after knowing Riku’s true feeling, she decided to agree to become his fake girlfriend...?
Koishitagari no Blue is finished and has 6 Volumes and 24 Chapters. It is also Known as: 恋したがりのブルー, Koi Shita Gari no Blue, Koishi Tagari no Blue, Love Me Blue, Beloved Blue Wishes, I Want to Love You, Blue
8. Crazy for You

Sachi goes to an all-girls high school, and is quite the clueless one. At her first goukoun, she meets a boy called Yuki-chan, which finally ends 17 years of a boyfriend-less life.
Note: Volume 6 contains a side story.
Crazy for You is finished and has 6 Volumes and 24 Chapters. It is also Known as: CRAZY FOR YOU, Number 9
7. Sunadokei

After her parents get divorced, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Accustomed to the anonymity of city living, Ann can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, Ann discovers how much she needs that kindness.
Chosen by the American Library Association as one of the Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2009.
Sand Chronicles is finished and has 10 Volumes and 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: 砂時計, Suna-dokei, Sunadokei Dei Sanduhr
6. Koizora: Setsunai Koimonogatari

Mika is just a normal high school students who dreams of having a wonderful love. And then one day, she happens to meet Hiro, the guy of her destiny. While experiencing many sad events, and while getting hurt, the time she spends with him is still one of the most happy moments in her life…Warning: This series contains mature scenes and themes including drugs, rape, teenage pregnancy, etc.
Koizora: Setsunai Koimonogatari is finished and has 10 Volumes and 30 Chapters. It is also Known as: 恋空~切ナイ恋物語~, Koizora - Kinai Koimonogatari, Sky of Love, Love Sky - Sad Love Story
5. Oboreru Knife

"I don't know what this feeling is … I don't know what I should do now … all I know is, I want him."
They fight one another, they chase after one another, they capture one another—a turbulent tale of preteens on the brink of self-destruction, masterfully brought to life by George Asakura!
Drowning Love is finished and has 17 Volumes and 64 Chapters. It is also Known as: 溺れるナイフ, Drowning Knife
4. Kare wa Tomodachi

In her 3rd year of middle school, Hiyori has had a crush on Mizuno, who is in the classroom next door. It was at a time like that when a seating change happened, and she ended up sitting right next to Sasamoto, who is Mizuno’s childhood friend. She finds this out and she decides to ask for his help. However, Sasamoto, who was supposed to be just a friend, starts to develop feelings…?!
Kare wa Tomodachi is finished and has 7 Volumes and 28 Chapters. It is also Known as: 彼はトモダチ, He is a Friend, He is My Friend
3. Ao Haru Ride

Yoshioka Futaba has a few reasons why she wants to "reset" her image & life as a new high school student. Because she's cute, she was ostracized by her female friends in junior high, and because of a misunderstanding, she couldn't get her feeling across to the one boy she has ever liked, Tanaka-kun.
Now in high school, she is determined to be as unladylike as possible so that her friends won't be jealous of her. While living her life this way contentedly, she meets Tanaka-kun again, but he now goes under the name of Mabuchi Kou. He tells her that he felt the same way as she did when they were younger, but now things can never be the same again. Will Futaba be able to continue her love that never even started from three years ago?
Included one-shots:
Volume 8: Sono Omokage wo Shitteru
Volume 13: Strobe Edge Tokubetsu-hen
Ao Haru Ride is finished and has 13 Volumes and 53 Chapters. It is also Known as: アオハライド AO―HARU―RIDE, Blue Spring Ride, Aoharaido, Strobe Edge, Sono Omokage wo Shitteru
2. B.O.D.Y.

Everyone thinks 16-year-old Ryoko has weird taste in guys because she can't stop drooling over Ryu, the strong silent type who sits next to her in class. When she discovers he works for a host club—where women actually pay men to date them—will she finally wise up? Or will he leave his job to be with her? Or will she take a job at the club so he can quit so she can be with him so...? Only one thing's for sure in B.O.D.Y.—you can't put a price on love!
B.O.D.Y. is finished and has 15 Volumes and 60 Chapters. It is also Known as: B.O.D.Y., BODY, Saa Kyou mo Gakkou da
1. Mars

Kira, a shy high school student, lives only for her art. Rei, An arrogant, rebellious and violent playboy, wears his delinquency like a badge of honor. They are exact opposites in every way, but when Kira sees Rei kissing a statue of Mars, she overcomes her fears and asks him to model for her. And, to everyone's surprise, Rei agrees.
Mars is finished and has 15 Volumes and 90 Chapters. It is also Known as: MARS, Mars