dorkoblorko's manga / #Good MC(s)(11)

I'm not usually the type of guy to enjoy harem comedies, but 100kanojo makes it so damn easy. The first thing that really smoothed the read for me is the main male character, Rentarou. He's the harem's protagonist, and I love him. Why? Because unlike most harem protagonists, he truly expresses joy when in the company of the harem, and not just because he's horny. Rentarou is a lovable idiot, whose earnest adoration for each of his girlfriends is so apparent you can feel it through the page. Of course, being a harem comedy that proclaims it's going to have 100 girls, it really wants to appeal to as many waifu tropes as possible. Which leads me to the, uh, lolis. So far, there's been 3 lolis, 5 if you count Kurumi and Momi. There are also 3 (technically 4) adults in the situation, one of whom is the director of the school (not to mention the mother of one of the girls), which is a, uh, skeevy sounding situation to those who aren't used to the usual anime tropes. But if you can look past those (or are already desensitized to the usual anime/manga skeeviness) I truly think you should give 100kanojo a try.

robin my love <3 Ahem. Sorry. Got something stuck in my throat there. On a more serious note, the best way I can describe 'Mairimashita! Iruma-kun' is 'Poor MC gets caught up in something bigger than him, but he improves and achieves friendship in doing so.' The manga follows a similar structure to the classic action trope of growing in levels, but it also has a focus on the rest of the cast. While it is less so than Iruma himself (he is the title character, after all) I can say with certainty that this manga has made me fall in love with each and every misfit in Iruma's class, as well as every other character Iruma encounters. It's just a feel-good manga for people looking to feel good.

While I've read a few chapters of Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler, I can say with certainty that Twin has given me a much more enjoyable reading experience. Twin follows Mary (or Meari, if you prefer) when she first starts attending Hyakkaou. Like Yumeko, she makes a strong entrance by beating the class bully. Unlike Yumeko, however, Mary feels like she's actually trying to strategize and win. In general, Mary was much more likable as a main character, and following her journey through Hyakkaou was beyond riveting. If you wanted Kakegurui but less horny, I believe Twin has got you covered. Also, Hoshizuka is for sure gay for Mary.

Though a smaller harem than most, I'd say Girlfriend, Girlfriend is for sure one of the funnier harem comedies I've read. While harem comedies usually rely on misunderstandings for their comedy, GFGF takes the complete opposite approach. All of the three main characters are absolute buffoons, and I adore all of them. The main character Naoya is probably one of the best harem protagonists I've seen. He shares quite a few traits with another fellow harem MC, namely one Rentarou from 100kanojo, and his combined idiocy yet earnest love for both of his girlfriends makes GFGF a much more enjoyable read than most other harem comedies. Also, Saki is definitely bisexual.

Kumo-chan is a very good main character, at least in my opinion. Her ability to beat the odds and attempt to strategize during a fight makes her eventual escape into the overworld extremely satisfying to read. She has a personality, a lot of spunk and the ability to think quick on her feet, which makes every successful battle not only satisfying (due to her being born weak), but believable too. Not to mention the current chapters are popping the fuck off. If you have the time, please give Kumo a read.

I like the concept, but... it's really horny. Really horny. The MC is (thankfully) more of a feet guy, which I did laugh at, but you can feel the author's intent.

While Yuri/GL is not necessarily my forte, I did enjoy School Zone Girls. It features a lot of romance options, all of which are good in their own way, and if you do love cute girls doing cute things who look generally shippable together, I believe School Zone Girls would be a good manga for you.