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宝石の国 3 [Houseki no Kuni 3]

Haruko Ichikawa, 市川春子

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Characterization labels used: clumsy protagonist, coming-of-age, self-doubt, depression, matured protagonist, traumatized protagonist, serious mentor, guard duty, stoic partner, genderless characters

Relationships labels used: partnership, mentor-student, friendship, dependence, protective bond, nonsexual intimacy, idolization

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Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

Jomny Sun, Jonny Sun · 2017

A lonely alien studies Earth and finds unexpected comfort, friendship, and life lessons among talking creatures.

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Characterization labels: lonely protagonist · naive protagonist · empathetic narrator · introverted characters · insecure characters · philosophical characters · quirky secondary characters · vulnerable characters

Relationships labels: friendship · listening · acceptance · belonging · community · mentor-like presence · outsider connection · emotional support

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1446

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Land of the Lustrous, Vol. 1

Haruko Ichikawa · 2017 · 宝石の国 [Hōseki no Kuni]

A fragile gem being is given an odd assignment and pulled into a strange war against moon-dwellers in a far-future Earth.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: fragile protagonist · stubborn protagonist · comical protagonist · inept protagonist · outcast · loner · tragic characters · complex characters · distinct personalities · morally flawed characters · identity struggle · character development

Relationships labels: mentor-student · caretaker figure · peer bonds · friendship · protective bond · outsider connection · found family · community structure · dependence

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1471

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宝石の国 2 [Hōseki no Kuni 2]

Haruko Ichikawa, 市川春子 · 2014 · 宝石の国 [Hōseki no Kuni]

A gem-bodied outcast dives into the sea for answers, uncovering buried world secrets and a widening conflict.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: outcast protagonist · reluctant hero · fragile protagonist · persistent protagonist · emotionally burdened characters · immortal beings · distinctive side cast · suspicious authority figure · moodily stoic characters

Relationships labels: mentor-student · rival groups · protective friendship · caretaking · power imbalance · betrayal · dependence

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Distance: 0.1512

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Orange 3

Ichigo Takano, 高野苺 · 2014 · Orange [オレンジ] / Orange: Future [Orange -未来-]

A shy teen receives a letter from her future self and joins friends in trying to change a painful fate.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: shy protagonist · indecisive protagonist · supportive friend · selfless friend · emotionally vulnerable · depressed character · suicidal ideation · protective group · expressive characters

Relationships labels: friendship · romantic tension · love triangle · male friendship · support network · self-sacrifice · unrequited love · group bond · confession

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Distance: 0.1512

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The Dollmakers

Lynn Buchanan · 2024

An apprentice dollmaker seeks to prove her creations can fight monsters, but her quest upends everything she knows.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: unlikable protagonist · flawed heroine · arrogant protagonist · stubborn protagonist · brash protagonist · childish behavior · violent temper · redemption arc · traumatized character · reclusive character · guard dollmaker · apprentice · mentor · reclusive expert · complex side characters · sentient dolls

Relationships labels: mentor-student · friendship · rivalry · protective bond · community role · shared trauma

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Distance: 0.1515

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The Primal Hunter 8

Zogarth · 2024 · The Primal Hunter

Jake is pulled back to a war-torn Earth where rival gods, factions, and a hostile Chosen force him into another escalating crisis.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · progression-focused MC · socially isolated protagonist · reluctant leader · alchemy trainee · beast befriender · humorous protagonist

Relationships labels: friendship · mentor-student · allies · rivalry · proxy conflict · beast companion bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1528

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Кубик

Саша Козлов · 2024

Six linked sci-fi stories in shifting realities slowly reveal a hidden pattern, forcing readers to solve the puzzle.

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Characterization labels: ordinary people · functional characters · flat characters · NPC-like characters · relationship-centered · baffled protagonists · observer protagonists · brittle humanity

Relationships labels: romantic tension · friendship · dependency · human connection · community · partnership

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Distance: 0.1532

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The Starlight Watchmaker

Wren James, Lauren James · 2025 · The Watchmaker and the Duke

An abandoned android watchmaker and a privileged student uncover a dangerous academy mystery and a surprising friendship.

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Characterization labels: lonely protagonist · abandoned android · wealthy student · pompous noble · shy protagonist · content but lonely · character growth · confidently developing · likable leads · support character

Relationships labels: unlikely friendship · budding friendship · friendship across class lines · potential romance · platonic bond · equal-footing partnership · animosity to friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1547

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Scarlet Witch, Vol. 1: The Last Door

Steve Orlando, Stephanie Williams · 2023 · Scarlet Witch by Steve Orlando

Wanda Maximoff runs a magic shop that calls in the desperate, turning each visit into a new rescue and reckoning.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · redeemed antihero · healer heroine · protective mentor · helpful protagonist · wisecracking sidekick · snarky assistant · grounded heroine · dysfunctional family

Relationships labels: friendship · sisterly bond · mentor-student · family reunion · workplace partnership · found family · supportive friendship · foil relationship · rivalry · protective bond

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Distance: 0.1547

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Oasis

Dima Zales, Anna Zaires · 2016 · The Last Humans

A sheltered young man in the last habitable enclave on Earth hears a voice that may be real—and may expose everything.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young male protagonist · immature adults · naive characters · rebellious protagonist · loyal protagonist · heroic protagonist · street smart · curious protagonist · confused protagonist · mysterious companion · invisible guide · two main characters · small cast

Relationships labels: friendship · companionship · mentor-like guidance · dependency · secret alliance · romance subplot · taboo romance · lost friendship · chosen duo · trust issues

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Distance: 0.1550

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A Conspiracy of Truths

Alexandra Rowland · 2018 · The Tales of the Chants

A jailed storyteller uses wit, lies, and old tales to survive a corrupt court and destabilize a country.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: elderly protagonist · wandering storyteller · trickster figure · morally gray protagonist · cynical protagonist · grumpy protagonist · wry protagonist · scheming protagonist · young apprentice · cynical advocate · flawed characters · complicated characters · charismatic narrator · antihero · manipulative protagonist

Relationships labels: mentor apprentice · cross-generational bond · hostile allyship · pragmatic alliance · court patronage · nontraditional marriage · polyamorous households · queer relationships · romantic crushes

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Distance: 0.1554

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Saviors

Brian J. Nordon · 2024 · Quest Academy

A gifted academy crafter races toward a Tower trial, balancing team betrayal, power limits, and hero ambitions.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: overachiever · crafter · support specialist · underdog · gifted protagonist · team-dependent · self-doubting · growth arc · altruistic · overpowered protagonist · sheltered protagonist

Relationships labels: teamwork · friendship · bromance · mentor relationships · parental support · betrayal · trust issues · rivalry · romantic tension · friend group

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1562

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