I wholeheartedly agree, Noriko and Izark are the best! I've reread this story many many times over the years and I still come back. I'd also recommend Red River (it's definitely on par with this story). Maybe also... Tokyo Crazy Paradise, Please Save My Earth, Superior, Shinobi Life and Crimson Spell (last one is BL though, but it has the same energy, long story, historical and with magic). Though, it's hard to come by a story this good ^^
Omg same I've reread this manga so many times too, thanks for all the recommendations and I’m always done for some BL or Yaoi hehe so thanks again
I’m not gonna even start about how amazing and wholesome this manga is oh my life I LOVED noriko and Izark and their relationship oh god can someone recommend me manga like this or historical ones