Skip to Loafer
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I'll try to keep it short: this is one of the best mangas I've ever read.
Seriously though, if you like slice of life, give it a chance. Oh you don't like it as much? Give it a chance still!
Basically, Skip and Loafer has the whole package:
- great plot progression (doesn't linger where it shouldn't)
- deep characters (they are the focus, nobody seems shallow, even secondary characters)
- subversion of tired tropes (nobody is a stereotype without subversion and/or justification)
- diversity (characters come in all shapes and sizes)
- gorgeous drawings (fluid and suits the vibe/message of the manga)
- non forced humor (lots of naturally funny occurrences and ... great non exaggerated visual gags)
- no contrived romance (the pairings get to know each other, no random out of the blue crushes)
+ got an anime adaptation in 2023 that just wrapped up its first season, even has a great opening and ending! Check it out too, they adapted it very well.
It's honestly so refreshing to see such a natural portrayal of high-schoolers/coming of age story that is hard for anyone not to like it, a 10/10 for real. Please give it a try, you won't regret it <3

If you've ever found yourself deeply frustrated with the typical 'shoujo' or romances in manga/anime, reading this will bring your faith back to well-written romance.

Skip to Loafer paints a picture of human connection - something that is rarely well articulated with such nuance and charm in romance manga/anime.

Finally, a romance with nuanced characters?

As a 20 year old, reading this manga brought myself back to my highschool days immediately and I was so fascinated with how well the author had managed to encapsulate not only the nostalgic struggle of highschoolers, but also a lot of issues that even adults still struggle to come to terms with.

I ... cannot tell you how refreshing it is to finally have a self assured and confident AND dimensional female lead.

AMAZING - !

Refreshing and Realistic: I cannot stress enough how amazing this series is!!!

Skip and Loafer is quite possibly the best coming-of-age romantic comedy in the decade and definitely in this new era of shoujo series. It has the fun and carefree nostalgia of old shoujo while serving a step in the right direction for the genre as a whole with its sincerity and welcomed seriousness. Its cast of realistically driven and portrayed characters are a delight! The situations they get into are heartwarming but they also productively show the internal conflicts of the characters. At first glance this show may not seem to offer much, but ... it effectively tackles dramatic and often times depressing themes of: self-image, dreams, relationships and the confidence and/or struggles of trying to address them as a young kid. The leads themselves are by far some of my favorite main characters in romance, slice of life, and animanga in general. The themes I mentioned earlier can only be addressed in such an impressive way through an emotionally mature yet socially immature girl like Mitsumi and her male counterpart, Shima, who is just the opposite. Mitsumi's genuine and candid personality is so endearing and creates a perfect juxtaposition to a very conflicted and closed-off character like Shima. This series doesn't shy away from showing the ugly and flawed aspects of people but it also gives us hope for growth from them, as well. Regardless, Mitsumi and Shima's dynamic as a romantic couple (and often times just as two people) is not only so refreshing but also extremely healing and needed... I seriously cannot recommend this series any more. If not for the main characters, the art style is so fun and cute and the entire cast is so expressive! My highest praise for this series is all the characters feel REAL which is not only under represented in this genre but also under appreciated!! Anyways, I don't know how else to encourage you with my whole being to consume this fabulous series--please read and watch!!!