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Taking a look at your lists, I gather that you prefer shoujo-ish things, yes?
Beauty Is the Beast: It doesn't seem to be that popular, but I find it hilarious, in a dry, quirky way.
Coelacanth: The ending was a little too conveniently resolved, but overall, it was a suspenseful read.
Gokinjo Monogatari: The best of Yazawa Ai's works imho. All the "typical" shoujo elements, but done with original flair and subtlety.
Hoshi no Koe: Seinen, but by a female author who also does shoujo and BL. Beautiful story about a couple separated by time and space.
Hotarubi no Mori e: The title oneshot is one of the most poignant I've read. Atsui Hibi is another excellent collection by the same author.
I Wish...: Be patient with the "annoying" heroine. The stories themselves, which are often centered around other characters, are delightfully clever, and often have surprises and twists.
Land of the Blindfolded: A lovely romance that gave me a truly pleasant feeling.
Masca: Dark fantasy filled with poetry.
Nicoichi: Seinen, but by a female author who also does shoujo and BL. A fun story about a man who has to crossdress and falls in love with a woman who does not know that he is a man.
A Perfect Day for Love Letters: Masterfully cohesive collection of oneshots connected with the theme of love letters.
Safe Again Today: Cute, heartwarming story about aliens who are trying to blend in with humans.
White Clouds: Seinen, but not typical seinen. Very touching collection of oneshots, with whimsical art.
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Beauty Is the Beast: It doesn't seem to be that popular, but I find it hilarious, in a dry, quirky way.
Coelacanth: The ending was a little too conveniently resolved, but overall, it was a suspenseful read.
Gokinjo Monogatari: The best of Yazawa Ai's works imho. All the "typical" shoujo elements, but done with original flair and subtlety.
Hoshi no Koe: Seinen, but by a female author who also does shoujo and BL. Beautiful story about a couple separated by time and space.
Hotarubi no Mori e: The title oneshot is one of the most poignant I've read. Atsui Hibi is another excellent collection by the same author.
I Wish...: Be patient with the "annoying" heroine. The stories themselves, which are often centered around other characters, are delightfully clever, and often have surprises and twists.
Land of the Blindfolded: A lovely romance that gave me a truly pleasant feeling.
Masca: Dark fantasy filled with poetry.
Nicoichi: Seinen, but by a female author who also does shoujo and BL. A fun story about a man who has to crossdress and falls in love with a woman who does not know that he is a man.
A Perfect Day for Love Letters: Masterfully cohesive collection of oneshots connected with the theme of love letters.
Safe Again Today: Cute, heartwarming story about aliens who are trying to blend in with humans.
White Clouds: Seinen, but not typical seinen. Very touching collection of oneshots, with whimsical art.
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Another very endearing manga that few people seem to know about is Kokoro ni Hana wo!!. It is about a family of orphans doing good in their community.
I also recommend Flat (AOGIRI Natsu) if you like stories with cute children.
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I also recommend Flat (AOGIRI Natsu) if you like stories with cute children.
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I would really like to suggest Boku no Chikyuu wo Mamotte, as this is one of the greatest mangas that I have red so far.
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Try Shinigami no Ballad?
I've only watched the anime though. Not sure which one is better. They were both adapted from a light novel.
I've only watched the anime though. Not sure which one is better. They were both adapted from a light novel.
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Gah! But seinen is one of the better genres! 
I may list some that are popular, so sorry. :x
Shoujo:
Coelacanth: Such a great shoujo manga that isn't recognized. D: The mystery, the pace, the plot, I loved everything about it. Thanks to this manga, I have a love for mystery shoujo manga now.
Ghost Hunt: I remember watching the anime and falling in love with it, I prefer the anime over the manga, so you choose. x] I love these kinds of supernatural manga. (Not so much fantasy though.)
Hoshi wa Utau: In the beginning, it's kind of hard to get into it, I almost dropped it, but I recommend to keep going, it gets better, so much that you look forward to the next chapter because it just leaves you off at cliffhangers.
Mademoiselle Butterfly: A beautiful sweet shoujo manga, especially at the end. : D
Mint na Bokura: This was hilarious. xD The ending was unexpected, but it wasn't dislike-able.
H: I'm not a fan of teacherxstudent at all, but I couldn't help but like this one. The female lead is strong, fearless, and knows exactly what to say. :]
Shounen:
Matsuri Special: I just love sports manga haha. It may have wrestling in it, but it has a lot of romance too.
Area no Kishi: I think that people who don't like sports manga will like this one no matter what. ;D
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I may list some that are popular, so sorry. :x
Shoujo:
Coelacanth: Such a great shoujo manga that isn't recognized. D: The mystery, the pace, the plot, I loved everything about it. Thanks to this manga, I have a love for mystery shoujo manga now.
Ghost Hunt: I remember watching the anime and falling in love with it, I prefer the anime over the manga, so you choose. x] I love these kinds of supernatural manga. (Not so much fantasy though.)
Hoshi wa Utau: In the beginning, it's kind of hard to get into it, I almost dropped it, but I recommend to keep going, it gets better, so much that you look forward to the next chapter because it just leaves you off at cliffhangers.
Mademoiselle Butterfly: A beautiful sweet shoujo manga, especially at the end. : D
Mint na Bokura: This was hilarious. xD The ending was unexpected, but it wasn't dislike-able.
H: I'm not a fan of teacherxstudent at all, but I couldn't help but like this one. The female lead is strong, fearless, and knows exactly what to say. :]
Shounen:
Matsuri Special: I just love sports manga haha. It may have wrestling in it, but it has a lot of romance too.
Area no Kishi: I think that people who don't like sports manga will like this one no matter what. ;D
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