Have you read otoyomegatari's author's other work, "Emma"? Tis good.
Arte is nice too. Different author.
And I vaguely remember reading one a long time ago about a woman exploring newly opened Japan. But i don't remember the title. That one was intense. Let me find that and get back to you.
http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/fushigi_no_kuni_no_bird/
About an actual historical woman explorer and her journey through japan.
Hey, thanks
I once tried reading it, but I there was this woman who seriously pissed me off, and I couldn't go further. Is it worth reading?
I will take a look on the other one you recommended.
Arte or Emma?
Emma is certainly different than Otoyomegatari. Kinda a more typical love story. But I still love the art and all the little side stories included. You can see how Oto** evolved out of Emma, stylistically.
Arte has that same historical/I'm learning something feel while focusing more on the MC and her daily dramas. Like Oto*** though, it's very character driven with a strong female lead.
Fushigi no kuni no bird is kinda like if you just followed Mr. Smith around pre-westernized japan. I doesn't shy away from some of the more dark aspects of society at that time like famine and disease, but also celebrates the brighter aspects. It based off of actual travel journals from an actual late 1800's/early 1900's female explorer.
http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/seirei_no_moribito/
This one and its sequel are really good too.
Pure fantasy, but with that same historical feel. Lots of adventure too. If you want to change things up a little.
Bonus, this one is actually finished. Sequel is ongoing though.
Hi
Does anyone know a manga like otoyomegatari and tenju no kuni?
Thanks in advance