Hi! I'm looking for some new manga to read since it's summer and I can go on a crazy binge w/o having to worry about studying or exams blah.

What I'm looking for today a manga that has a realistic, grounded feel to it. There's zero drama (or at least no random drama that happens for no reason and it derails the plot/characters)) and the characters are likable and well-developed with their own idiosyncrasies. I really liked Bonnouji! And I also enjoyed the atmosphere of Love Roma. Basically, a manga that's relaxing to read, and you enjoy reading it!

I hope my request isn't too vague? The only genre I don't like reading are shounen, harem, and genderbender (is that what it's called?). My absolute favorite genre is josei.

Thank you, again 🙂

Maybe you could try Genshiken - The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture or My Girl (SAHARA Mizu)

I don't know if you had already read those two or not, but both has realistic and grounded feeling to it.

While there is some drama it's the good kind of drama in Honey and Clover, check out the anime, I'm rewatching it right now actually.

I think 14-sai no Koi would be right up your alley, light and refreshing.

You might like Usagi Drop up until the time jump, I'll second My Girl (SAHARA Mizu) which has a similar theme.

Gin no Saji is technically shonen but I think you might enjoy it regardless, a series that revolves around a city kid going to an agricultural high school.

You're probably not going to find a series as relaxed as Bonnouji, or at least I haven't found one yet.

Hm, somehow I just feel like throwing these completed ones in...

• Kanojoiro no Kanojo - I think, it has a great storyline focused on friendship and the character development of the main characters. Romance is as a subplot included.

• March Rabbit and Nineteen, Twenty-One - If you don't mind webtoons, then these can be interesting with their calm setting and rather slow paced plot.

• Heaven's Door (HONGOU Ranko) - Yes, it's a traged, but you should take a look at it, if you haven't done this till now already. The characters are really likeable and it's a nice read.

"It's like love is a bonus in your life. Even without it, I'm just fine. I don't feel like pointlessly searching for it. You don't have to make yourself unhappy." (Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji)

"Why does it rain?" - "To create drama." (Drops (Andou Yuki))

Hmm how about:

Ryuushika Ryuushika
Hatsukiai
Yotsubato!

All of these are technically shounen, but the content is mature (not in a sexual sense) and they are not what you would usually expect of shounen mangas.

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I second Yotsubato!, I also think Minami-ke is similarly funny and relaxing.
Another great read is Mahoraba, the characters are great and while it's more elaborated plot-wise than the otherwise the drama is still extremely light. Highly recommended.

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How about Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou ?
Well it's a post apocalyptic sci-fi, but without much non-realistic stuff. And it is pretty much relaxing.