dorkoblorko's manga / #Pretty Girls(5)

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.

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.

With the anime adaptation of Nagatoro-san, bully girls have become more popular as of late. While I wouldn't say Anjou necessarily fits the sort of 'step on me ma'am' trope most people are looking for, the main couple is absolutely adorable. Where Nagatoro is a little rougher, Anjou is more teasing and soft. Her relationship with Seto is so fucking wholesome, and they both seem to genuinely enjoy each other's company. If Nagatoro's more bully-like nature put you off, I believe Anjou's kinder attitude will make for a much nicer read.

Two shut-off geniuses engage in an emotional battle of wits to get the other to confess to them. Features Chika, Iino and Ishigami as side-characters, all of whom are likeable and enjoyable to read in their own unique ways. I love these idiots.