Jotei (2007)

Both are about a naive girl seeking revenge, with aid of a smart guy (Matsuda Shota). Both are very similar...........................................

Aramaki Yurika is a talented consultant whose motto is "trust numbers more than people". This is the story of Yurika as she struggles to rebuild the management of Saitama host club "Eichi" together with the hosts

Both main characters are trying to raise to the top of the Host/Hostess world. Jotei is a little "dirtier" or "grittier" than Giragira.

Very similar theme.... 1. focusing on a promising highschool girl turned hostess 2. then being bullied jealous by colleagues 3. little by little gains respect from customers, her boss, and colleagues becoming a star in her workplace. 4. main protagonist turns out to be the savior of the club (in various situations) she is working at. on the flipside..... 1. Jyouou Virgin have AV idols as casts thus the exposing of nude scenes is a plus while Jotei is somewhat on the conservative side (no av idols). 2. Jyouou Virgin focuses on a highschool girl who wants to be love and accepted in society joins a competition of cabaret girls gathered around Japan in run for the prize money, while Jotei focuses on highschool girl who decided to be a Jotei (Empress) - top cabaret sort of legendary title, in order to take revenge to the people who have money and power who steps on the poor for fun.

Kumiko, who works in the sales department at an advertising agency, unexpectedly inherits “MAJEST”, a host club in Kabukicho on the brink of collapse. She decides to revive the host club to its full glory, while working alongside a quirky ensemble of male hosts.

Very similar theme.... 1. focusing on a promising highschool girl turned hostess 2. then being bullied jealous by colleagues 3. little by little gains respect from customers, her boss, and colleagues becoming a star in her workplace. 4. main protagonist turns out to be the savior of the club (in various situations) she is working at. on the flipside..... 1. Jyouou Virgin have AV idols as casts thus the exposing of nude scenes is a plus while Jotei is somewhat on the conservative side (no av idols). 2. Jyouou Virgin focuses on a highschool girl who wants to be love and accepted in society joins a competition of cabaret girls gathered around Japan in run for the prize money, while Jotei focuses on highschool girl who decided to be a Jotei (Empress) - top cabaret sort of legendary title, in order to take revenge to the people who have money and power who steps on the poor for fun.

Both stories are different, but the gisaeng house part in Gu Family Book is really similar to Ayaka's fight so for those who like it, you could give it a try!