The story takes place in 16th-century Florence, a time when women were relegated to the roles of wives and caretakers. A young noble girl named Arte dreams of being an artist’s apprentice. One day, she stumbles upon the workshop of the eccentric Maestro Leo, who decides to accept her as his student. Follow Arte on her journey as she discovers the joy and struggles on the path to becoming a maestro.
Arte It is also Known as: アルテ, Arte
Genres: Historical , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life , Seinen
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Top 10 Manga Like Arte [2026 List]
10. Gisèle Alain
"Giséle Alain will provide you with any service, Madame," Gisèle claims as she puts a sign on her door. Gisèle Alain is the owner of an apartment and decides to take on whatever request that she receives. She forces Eric, a resident of the apartment with overdue rent, to tag along with her service. Their first mission is to find a cat that another resident has lost and claims to have been missing for 3 days. Upon further investigation, they find a suspicious man taking away cats to an unknown alley. Gisèle decides to investigate further and finds out who the man is without hesitation! An amusing yet calm service providing you with anything you want; at your service by Gisèle Alain!
has finished publishing and it has 29 Chapters. It is also Known as: ジゼル・アラン, Gisele Alain
9. Torikagosou no Kyou mo Nemutai Juunin-tachi
With a group of friends, 16 year old Kizuna stalks the city at night, flirting with middle-aged men and coercing them out of their money. The thrill should be enough to satiate her, but Kizuna remains unsatisfied with her everyday life… until a beautiful woman named Inoue Yuki, a fellow resident of “Birdcage Manor” approaches her with a job proposition- to model in the nude for her cousin, a painter and fellow resident named Yuusei Asai!
The Sleepy Residents of Birdcage Manor has finished publishing and it has 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: 鳥籠荘の今日も眠たい住人たち, Hotel Williams Child Bird, Torikagosou no Kyou mo Nemutai Juunintachi, The Sleepy Residents of Birdcage Manor
8. Emma
In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance.
Emma has finished publishing and it has 72 Chapters. It is also Known as: エマ, Emma Bangaihen, Emma Bangai-hen, Emma Further Tales, Victorian Romance Emma
7. Kakukaku Shikajika
High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She’s in for a surprise: her new instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn’t care about manga one bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize her dreams!
Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey has finished publishing and it has 34 Chapters. It is also Known as: かくかくしかじか, Kakukaku Shikajika
6. Toshokan no Daimajutsushi
In a distant world reminiscent of Arabian Nights, a mysterious young elf-child etched by a difficult life in the slums of a remote village with his elder sister.
One day, he encountered Sedona, a librarian from the greatest library of the land, and the two formed a bond as they began their adventure in a fantastic and wondrous world.
Magus of the Library is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 圕の大魔術師, Toshokan no Dai Majutsushi, Magus of the Library, The Great Wizard of the Library, Wielki Strażnik Biblioteki (Polish), 도서관의 대마법사, 図書館の大魔術師, 图书馆的大魔法师
5. Dorohedoro
In a city so dismal it's known only as "the Hole," a clan of Sorcerers have been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious "experiments" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man slaughtering his people, he sends a crew of "cleaners" into the Hole, igniting a war between two worlds.
Dorohedoro has finished publishing and it has 167 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドロヘドロ, Dorohedoro
4. Cesare: Hakai no Souzousha
Based on exhaustive research in collaboration with a Dante scholar, Souryo brings Cesare Borgia, one of the most enigmatic figures in history, to life in vivid detail. Bookish and naive, Angelo da Canossa is unprepared for life as a student in a university that hums with tension and intrigue in Renaissance Italy. Will his innocence remain intact when a chance encounter with the charismatic Cesare draws him ever deeper into the darker side of the Renaissance?
Cesare: The Creator of Destruction has finished publishing and it has 106 Chapters. It is also Known as: チェーザレ 破壊の創造者, Cesare: Hakai no Souzousha
3. Aria
On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-VENEZIA, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. The technology of "Man Home" (formerly Earth) has not entirely reached this planet, and Akari is alone, having no contact with family or friends. Nonetheless, the town, with its charming labyrinths of rivers and canals, becomes Akari's new infatuation, along with the dream of becoming a full-fledged gondolier. Reverting to a more "primitive" lifestyle and pursuing a new trade, the character of Akari becomes both adventurous and heartwarming all at once.
Aria has finished publishing and it has 67 Chapters. It is also Known as: ARIA, Aria The Masterpiece
2. Otoyomegatari
A Bride’s Story tells the tale of a beautiful young bride in nineteenth-century Asia. At the age of twenty, Amir is sent to a neighboring town to be wed. But her surprise at learning her new husband, Karluk, is eight years younger than her is quickly replaced by a deep affection for the boy and his family. Though she hails from just beyond the mountains, Amir’s clan had very different customs, foods, and clothes from what Karluk is used to. As the two of them learn more about each other through their day-to-day lives, the bond of respect and love grows stronger.
A Bride's Story is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 乙嫁語り, Young Bride's Story, Otoyome-gatari, The Bride's Stories, Pariya-san wa Otoshigoro
1. Blue Period
Yatora is the perfect high school student, with good grades and lots of friends. It’s an effortless performance, and, ultimately…a dull one. But he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst — and he’s about to learn how savage and unforgiving art can be!
Blue Period is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ブルーピリオド, The Blue Period., النقطة الزرقاء, 藍色時期, Blue Period.
