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what are your favorite 4-komas and why? also what makes 4-koma great?

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May 24, 2015 12:19 AM
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Yandere Kanojo - seriously one of my favorite romance manga out there, so well done

Azumanga Daioh - a classic and probably one of the funniest manga I've read

Poor Poor Lips - perfect balance between the shoujo ai and comedy, made me smile a lot

K-On - it should be obvious

Gochika - not sure why I like this as much as I do but cockroaches >

Warrate Sotomura-San - great gag series and I really never get tired of it

Haikiori Drops - really captures the spirit of what a 4-koma should be, hope it gets more chapters soon

some of my favorite anime that come from 4-koma manga are Hidimari Sketch, Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun, and Working!! but I never got to read those

4-komas generally make me smile, that's why I love reading them so much. The simplicity fits a lot of slice of life series and makes them more fun to read IMO.

Conveying the most meaning or getting the most laughs in such a limited amount of space is really impressive.

If I'm being honest I only added the second question in the title so this doesn't get locked for being a listing thread.
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May 24, 2015 12:24 AM
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1- Palepoli

2 - They're not, only palepoli is good
May 24, 2015 12:56 AM
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for me: tne best one are:
"WA!" why they get axed? why? it funnest 4-koma manga i've ever read.

well, most of 4 koma are comedy, so, comedy are the answer.
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May 24, 2015 1:04 AM
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this is the only one i'll read

everything else is pretty much crap to me :S
May 24, 2015 8:26 AM
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mayukachan said:
this is the only one i'll read

everything else is pretty much crap to me :S


What of Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun?

OT: My favorite is easily Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun, though that wasn't exactly hard since only that and Acchi Kocchi stay on my radar and even then, I forget about Acchi Kocchi most of the time.
May 24, 2015 8:32 AM
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Best 4-koma is Calvin and Hobbes , no arguing
May 24, 2015 2:22 PM
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Best 4-koma is Calvin and Hobbes , no arguing


Well yeah, me too...

But in terms of manga, I have to say Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun. The humor is great, as it doesn't rely on pervertedness, hating a character, or (purely) physical comedy. I also really like Yandere Kanojo and Tsurezure Children. But Nozaki-kun takes the cake, in my opinion, in terms of execution.
May 24, 2015 2:24 PM
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Probably The Boondocks
May 25, 2015 2:28 AM
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A Room For Two
Sensei Lock-On!
Waratte! Sotomura-san
Hitoribocchi no OO Seikatsu


all 4 are cute with good art and that's basically all im looking for in 4-komas
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May 25, 2015 8:31 AM

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Azumanga Daioh is the funniest manga I've ever read! Osaka is a pure comedy gold, always made me lol.

I'm not a big fan of K-On! though, wasn't amusing at all imo. I think I prefer the anime version in this rare case. Especially the sequel manga was so boooriiiing....
May 25, 2015 8:32 AM

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yhunata said:
mayukachan said:
this is the only one i'll read

everything else is pretty much crap to me :S


What of Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun?

OT: My favorite is easily Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun, though that wasn't exactly hard since only that and Acchi Kocchi stay on my radar and even then, I forget about Acchi Kocchi most of the time.
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May 25, 2015 9:47 AM
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Yandere Kanojo is one of my favorite mangas and works it's drama great while mantaining it's comedy (Though it's a mix of 4koma and surely you know), Also, Yankee-deres are a 100% win .



Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro is a pretty interesting one, it's a light-hearted "traveling story" with a deeper, darker story surrounding the main character (Same creator as GA)



Sketchbook is uh.... It's sketchbook! For me it's just really interesting to read, I have no idea why I like it so much nor why it's one of my favorites. (There are several following images, as you may see, I have a strong liking to this series)



And there there's two that were already mentioned.

Wa! was a really interesting and enjoyable read, comedy-wise, the circle of love concept had me going also.



Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun is probably if not surely the best paced 4koma comedy I've seen, the timing of the jokes is perfect.



Hidamari Sketch is a enjoyable relaxing read, it gets pretty interesting sometimes and it gives that feeling of wanting to keep reading more. Currently waiting to see if it'll end soon or it'll continue after Hiro and Sae's graduation and the joining of Matsuri



Suzumiya Haruhi-Chan no Yuutsu is a complicated one, I don't know if it's because I'm a fan of the original series and a fan of 4komas or if between quiet Nagato, moe Nagato or derp Nagato, I preffer the latter, either way, I adore this series.



Seitokai Yakuindomo got dirty jokes, and yet it doesnt shove fan service with it, it concentrates on making the most of dirtyness into humor and not into jiggle jiggle boom shakalaka


Why do I like Yonkoma/have preference on it? It's most likely because of the 4 panel format (Cough* youdunsay?), Setting, development, climax and conclusion, meaning it usually delivers a punchline (comedy-wise, but that's a stale on 4komas mangas). I myself am quite fond of the tsukkomi/boke based humor and 4komas have a really nice setting for it to happen.
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May 25, 2015 10:41 AM

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I'm only reading Nozaki kun, yuru yuri and umaru chan at the moment.

http://myanimelist.net/manga/50133/Himouto!_Umaru-chan

Is there any ecchi based 4 koma?
May 26, 2015 5:19 AM

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ichii_1 said:
I'm only reading Nozaki kun, yuru yuri and umaru chan at the moment.

http://myanimelist.net/manga/50133/Himouto!_Umaru-chan

Is there any ecchi based 4 koma?
cyclops shoujo saipu, some ecchi manga spinn off, houkago play, seitokai yokuindomo
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May 26, 2015 6:53 PM
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Aho Girl is easily my favorite 4koma as it's one of the few that consistently makes me laugh. Shoutouts to Waratte! Sotomura-san.

The best thing about 4komas is that I can read 'em quickly. Even if I get interrupted it's no big deal cuz it's so damn short.
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May 28, 2015 3:34 PM
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Here's a quick list in no particular order of 4koma I like ; A-Channel, Seitokai Yakuindomo, Gochuumon wa usagi desu ka?, Azumanga Daioh, Waratte Sotomura-San, Raki⋆Suta, Non Non Biyori...

Gochuumon is the most MOE thing I have ever read, but it's still good. A-Channel has some of my favoites caracter in 4komas, Seitokai Yakuindomo is just downright hilarious, especialy if you like innuendo/sex jokes, Azumanga Daioh is legend, so I don't have too much to say on it, Waratte Sotomura-San is just all around pretty fun and Raki⋆Suta is also a legend, so, yeah, and Non Non Biyori is just cute/funny all around.

I'm probably forgetting some, but there you go. (Those are actual 4koma, as in 4 pannels only, or else I would have included stuff like Minami-Ke and Hinamatsuri xD)

Edit : Forgot Nichijou xD
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May 28, 2015 3:35 PM

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hirameki hatsume chan <3
May 28, 2015 3:37 PM

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Azumanga Daioh and Nichijou
May 28, 2015 6:08 PM

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i only enjoyed B Gata H Kei, it was funny
Jun 1, 2015 6:06 PM

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Going on record, Azumanga Daioh will never be beaten for me. Too many reasons why.
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Jun 2, 2015 12:48 PM

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Mkim said:
Yandere Kanojo is one of my favorite mangas and works it's drama great while mantaining it's comedy (Though it's a mix of 4koma and surely you know), Also, Yankee-deres are a 100% win .



Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro is a pretty interesting one, it's a light-hearted "traveling story" with a deeper, darker story surrounding the main character (Same creator as GA)



Sketchbook is uh.... It's sketchbook! For me it's just really interesting to read, I have no idea why I like it so much nor why it's one of my favorites. (There are several following images, as you may see, I have a strong liking to this series)



And there there's two that were already mentioned.

Wa! was a really interesting and enjoyable read, comedy-wise, the circle of love concept had me going also.



Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun is probably if not surely the best paced 4koma comedy I've seen, the timing of the jokes is perfect.



Hidamari Sketch is a enjoyable relaxing read, it gets pretty interesting sometimes and it gives that feeling of wanting to keep reading more. Currently waiting to see if it'll end soon or it'll continue after Hiro and Sae's graduation and the joining of Matsuri



Suzumiya Haruhi-Chan no Yuutsu is a complicated one, I don't know if it's because I'm a fan of the original series and a fan of 4komas or if between quiet Nagato, moe Nagato or derp Nagato, I preffer the latter, either way, I adore this series.



Seitokai Yakuindomo got dirty jokes, and yet it doesnt shove fan service with it, it concentrates on making the most of dirtyness into humor and not into jiggle jiggle boom shakalaka


Why do I like Yonkoma/have preference on it? It's most likely because of the 4 panel format (Cough* youdunsay?), Setting, development, climax and conclusion, meaning it usually delivers a punchline (comedy-wise, but that's a stale on 4komas mangas). I myself am quite fond of the tsukkomi/boke based humor and 4komas have a really nice setting for it to happen.



Thanks a lot I started reading Wa! after seeing your post and It's gooood.

My favorite would be Poor Poor Lips or Majo to Houki

I like 4 koma because every single one I've read was entertaining.
Jun 10, 2015 12:06 AM
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I think the humour-style of 4-koma is something you have to be in the mood for, but when you are, the pacing is usually what sets the tone and makes the 4-koma great, it makes them easy to read and enjoy.

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun is by far my favourite, though I saw the anime first. Seeing the anime helped me get into the manga, and the manga helped me appreciate the pacing and set up of the anime even more. So it was win-win for me.
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I'm really bad at explaining exactly why I like things, but I'll add mine...

Seitokai Yakuindomo and Kill Me Baby! for being hilarious and cute.

Cyclops Shoujo Saipu 'cause I like the story, and think it's cute.

Hozuki-san Chi no Aneki, and Hozuki-san Chi no Aneki (+Imouto) 'cause I'm a perv.
Jun 10, 2015 1:04 AM
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B Gata H Kei is the only one to make me laugh uncontrollably time and time again. Easily the best I've read
Jun 10, 2015 3:13 AM
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Houkago Play Series

Acchi Kocchi

Ojojojo

Yandere Kanojo

Kill Me Baby

Big fan of slapstick comedies and romantic comedies, so these made the top five. Houkago Play isn't really heavy on either, but overall it's a highly entertaining read.

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