Finished Mask Danshi: This Shouldn't Lead to Love and looking for something similar? Here are 20 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Boys Love and School.
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A bonus DVD only episode where the boys go to a hot spring.
Recap of the first four episodes of Honoo no Mirage.
Fans who liked Mask Danshi: This Shouldn't Lead to Love tend to recommend Yes, No, or Maybe?, Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation, given the most. If you're into Boys Love and School, any of these are a solid pick.
Mask Danshi: This Shouldn't Lead to Love has a 6.90 on MAL from 18,460 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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