Finished True Beauty and looking for something similar? Here are 8 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Comedy and Drama.
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Fans who liked True Beauty tend to recommend Lookism, Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!, Kiss Him, Not Me! the most. If you're into Comedy and Drama, any of these are a solid pick.
True Beauty has a 6.59 on MAL from 32,190 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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