* Based on the same-named seinen manga by Kio Shimoku, serialised in Afternoon.
The college freshman Sasahara Kanji dives face first into the Japanese otaku lifestyle of anime, manga, video games, pornographic doujinshi, and the like. What better place to do so than by joining The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture club at his college.
Note: Kio Shimoku pokes fun…
Hiyama Nobuyuki
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* Based on the same-named seinen manga by Kio Shimoku, serialised in Afternoon.
It is the beginning of a new year for the Genshiken crew, and that means recruiting new members. Always a dreaded task, The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture manages to get Ogiue Chika pushed onto them from the Manga Club. Introducing herself with a defiant: "I am Ogiue and I hate…
* Based on the same-named seinen manga by Kio Shimoku, serialised in Afternoon.
Genshiken is accepted as a participant in the upcoming ComiFes, and Sasahara must adjust to his new role as club president. Meanwhile, Ogiue continues her struggle to fit into this unconventional club.
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* Based on a series of English language study aid books published by SansaiBooks in Japan.
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They are widely feared delinquents, and are known for their tenacity and viciousness in a fight. However, this lifestyle does not exactly endear them to the opposite gender, so they decide to change…
At Saint Hoshikawa School there is a secret group called the G-On Riders. Students with superior strength and ability are chosen to be in the group, which was formed to fight against alien attacks on Earth. However, many of the problems that the members face are ones amongst themselves, and the same is true for the invaders. And another student at the school, Ichirou, tries…