My first impression of Ryuuga was "This is the kind of protagonist you'd see in something like an anime." Then, that thought soon changed into conviction. First of all, this guy almost never talks about his past. Also, he frequently slips out of class. As soon as he comes back, he gets extremely tired, blood comes out from his lips, the sleeves and cuffs of his uniform get torn, and so forth. Furthermore, there's always beauties that are surrounding Ryuuga. The one who's like an idol within the school, Shiori Yukimiya. The cool expert of the sword, Rei Aogasaki. The mysterious transfer student, Elmira McCartney. It's very tiring for me when these people appear in front of Ryuuga. I have to frantically make a fuss by saying things like "H-hey Ryuga! How did you get acquainted with Yukimiya!" and "W-why did the beautiful swordswoman Aogasaki come to the classroom to specifically meet Ryuga?!" or "E-E-Elmira! What is it that you see in Ryuga?!"
...so why am I doing this? That's because I, Ichirou Kobayashi, am a pro at being a friend. My life's calling is to support Ryuuga Hinomori, the protagonist among protagonists, as a close friend character.
Let the curtains open for the rom-com presented by co-starring best friend, Ichirou Kobayashi!
Is it tough being "a Friend"? has finished publishing and it has 33 Chapters. It is also Known as: 友人キャラは大変ですか?, Is it Tough Being a Friend?, Yuujin Chara wa Taihen desu ka?, Yuujin kyara wa Taihen desu ka?
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy , Supernatural , Super Power , Magic , Romance , Shounen , School Life , Slice of Life
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Top 5 Manga Like Is it tough being "a Friend"? (Yuujin Character wa Taihen desu ka?) [2026 List]
5. Sekai Saikyou no Assassin, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru
The greatest assassin on Earth knew only how to live as a tool for his employers—until they stopped letting him live. Reborn by the grace of a goddess into a world of swords and sorcery, he’s offered a chance to do things differently this time around, but there’s a catch...He has to eliminate a super-powerful hero who will bring about the end of the world unless he is stopped. Now known as Lugh Tuatha Dé, the master assassin certainly has his hands full, particularly because of all the beautiful girls who constantly surround him. Lugh may have been an incomparable killer, but how will he fare against foes with powerful magic?
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する, The world's best assassin, To reincarnate in a different world aristocrat, The World's Best Assassin, Reincarnated in a Different World as an Aristocrat, Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru
4. Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai de
All of a sudden, out of nowhere. "Renya Kunugi, you have passed away!" So said the young girl who styled herself God. Apparently, Renya Kunugi the protagonist had lived long and prospered. His life already came to a peaceful and fulfilling end, but at the request of Her Holiness, he was transported to an alternate world to start a new life as a young man. Thus did Renya, who was definitely your average everyday guy, end up fighting off bandits and vanquishing monsters. Eventually, after his successively blossoming talents coalesce into a force of sheer awesomeness, he will go on to leave his mark upon this alternate world.
Note: Includes 6 extra chapters.
Second Life in Another World has finished publishing and it has 55 Chapters. It is also Known as: 二度目の人生を異世界で, [New Life+] Young Again in Another World
3. Shikkakumon no Saikyou Kenja: Sekai Saikyou no Kenja ga Sarani Tsuyokunaru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita
In a certain world, there was someone who excelled in magic combat, people called him 『Sage』. Seeking the strongest combat art, he devoted himself to research every magic and combat arts in existence. And the conclusion he arrived at was very cruel, 『My body is not fit for magic combat』. Yet he didn’t give up. He sealed his own soul with a magic art, and was reborn in a far-off future. And the magic theory in the completely changed world he saw there was of unbelievably low level.
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 失格紋の最強賢者~世界最強の賢者が更に強くなるために転生しました~, Shikkaku Mon no Saikyou Kenja, Marked for Failure, the World's Strongest Sage Reincarnates for a Do-Over!, The Strongest Sage of Disqualified Crest, The Strongest Sage of Disqualified Crest~ The World's Strongest Sage Reincarnated Himself to Become Even Stronger~, Shikkaku Mon no Saikyou Kenja - Sekai Saikyou no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyokunaru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita
2. Mahou Sensei Negima!
Negi Springfield, a 10-year-old wizard who recently graduated from Merdiana Magic Academy in Wales, hopes to achieve two things—to find his missing father, who was once known as the Thousand Master, and to become a Magister Magi, someone who helps the everyday world through magic. To reach his latter goal, he is assigned one last task: to teach English at a middle school in Japan.
Much to his surprise and dismay, he not only discovers that his homeroom class consists of 31 girls, but also ends up revealing his true identity as a magician to Asuna Kagurazaka, one of his new students. Negi must now negotiate with the girl and face his most difficult challenge yet—to keep his identity a secret as he tackles magical threats both from within and outside of Mahora Academy, all the while keeping a watchful eye out for his lost father.
Negima! Magister Negi Magi has finished publishing and it has 355 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法先生ネギま!, Magical Teacher Negima!, Negima
1. Rosario to Vampire
Aono Tsukune is so hard up on luck, that he can't even get admitted into high school. His parents finally find him a school with no tests required for admittance, out in the middle of nowhere. He finds out the school is a youkai (monster) academy, Just as he is about to resign himself and get back on the bus home, he bumps into a beautiful girl. Turns out this beautiful girl, Akashiya Moka, is also a vampire who bites him right off the bat. They become friends and Tsukune is ready for a happy school life with her, until he finds out that if a human is found on the school grounds, he or she should be killed. Now Tsukune must conceal his identity from the rest of the monsters at school, while at the same time being a ready snack for Moka when ever the urge takes her. What effect will this have on Tsukune and will Moka be able to keep him out of harm's way?
Rosario+Vampire has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: ロザリオとバンパイア, Rosario and Vampire