I’ll Recommend You A Manga To Read Based On Your Favorite ATLA Ship

Sukka=Inuyasha?

Kataang-Maison Ikkoku

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Just like Kataang, the main couple of Maison Ikkoku (a landlord and a flunked-out college student, respectively), are constantly on will-they-won’t-they terms when it comes to their romance. Godai, a 19 year old still prepping for college, knows he has feelings for his landlord Kyoko. But does she reciprocate? He’s never quite sure. Just like Aang, Godai tries several tactics to win over Kyoko with varying levels of success, and just like Katara, Kyoko is initially ignorant of his feelings, though she comes to realize her own for him over time.

You can purchase Maison Ikkoku anywhere books are sold.

Sukka-Inuyasha

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Inuyasha and Kagome have always been defined been banter and a mutual dislike that bleeds into respect and eventually, love. And what couple does that call back to? Well, Sukka of course! Both couples have a matched amount of sass, but they always realize their affection for one another when tragedy strikes.

Just like Sokka, Kagome wasn’t Inuyasha’s first flame, so there’s always a bit of hesitance in their interactions. And similarly to Suki, Kagome is a driven warrior who’s softer side is brought out by her lover. ATLA fans will be pleased by the similar world building of Inuyasha as well.

You can buy Inuyasha anywhere books are sold.

Maiko-Nana

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Yes, Nana is more focused on female friendships than romance, and Nana and Ren (the couple that particularly reminds me of Maiko) end up split with one half of the pair dead at the end of the manga. But for the short time they are together in this manga, I think it counts. Like Mai and Zuko, Nana and Ren have a quite complex relationship, with it being equally angsty and easy to root for. Mai and Nana O are both independent and goth, and Zuko and Ren are both hopelessly devoted to their respective lovers but also want to go their own way. I also will note that the main friendship in Nana probably would remind ATLA fans of the friendship between Mai and Ty Lee.

Most volumes of Nana are currently out of print, but it is slowly being reprinted, with volumes 1 and 2 currently being available where all books are sold. However, it is also important to note that Nana went on a hiatus years ago due to author Ai Yazawa’s health issues, so if you want a manga that has currently finished publication and the entire story is available, Nana is probably not for you.

Yukka-Socrates In Love

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This manga follows a couple who’s time together ends tragically, but not without the girl having opened the guy’s eyes to love. Which, in my opinion, is very similar to Yue and Sokka. This couple likes traveling together and exploring, just like Yue and Sokka do when taking walks or riding on Appa. The girl also has a debilitating condition that she hesitates to tell the boy about, like Yue. Be forewarned, this manga ends in a very sad way, but hey, if you’re a Yukka fan, you’ve probably grown a thicker skin for tragic endings.

You can purchase Socrates in Love on Amazon.

Tokka-Toradora!

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To this day, Toradora is one of my favorite manga/anime, and holds a very special place in my heart. Main couple Taiga and Ryuuji have a lot of banter, just like Toph and Sokka. It must be said that Ryuuji doesn’t remind me half as much of Sokka as Toph reminds me of Taiga, though. Both girls are tiny but terrifying and sassy. They also have strained relationships with their families.

You can purchase Toradora from wherever books are sold.

Zutara-Basara

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Enemies to lovers! A divided fantasy world! A passionate, consuming romance! Both of these describe Basara and Zutara perfectly. Both couples are forced to choose between love and loyalty to their people when they find out they’ve fallen in love with the enemy. Basara is epic and makes me swoon, just like Zutara!

Basara is out of print, but the series can be ordered on Amazon for a varying amount of money for each volume.