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. Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san
Middle schooler Nishikata has had it with his classmate Takagi – the chronic teaser who sits nearby. Day in and day out, she comes after him with every sort of trick or prank. Even when he tries to get her back, she's always one step ahead. But rest assured, it's only the beginning. He's not about to give up that easily in this battle of cunning and youth!
Note: Includes 13 extra chapters
Teasing Master Takagi-san has finished publishing and it has 190 Chapters. It is also Known as: からかい上手の高木さん, Skilled Teaser Takagi-san
4. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san
Nagatoro is a freshman in high school who loves teasing and torturing her older male classmate! What’s her motivation and why does Senpai put up with her? Does Nagatoro just want to create misery for Senpai? Or maybe she secretly likes him?
Note: Includes 34 extra chapters.
Please don't bully me, Nagatoro has finished publishing and it has 188 Chapters. It is also Known as: イジらないで、長瀞さん, Please don't bully me, Nagatoro-san, Please don't bully me, Nagatoro
3. Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo
Ryuu Yamada is a second-year student at Suzaku High. Ryuu is always late for school, naps in class and gets abysmal grades. His life is a dead bore. The beautiful Urara Shiraishi, on the other hand, is Suzaku High's brightest student. One day, without explanation, their bodies are swapped! Ryuu ends up in Urara's body, and Urara in Ryuu's.
Includes the side stories Muramura and Sobasshi no Ryouri Yacchimauzo★
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches has finished publishing and it has 245 Chapters. It is also Known as: 山田くんと7人の魔女, Yamada-kun to Nananin no Majo , 7 Witches , Maou no Kyoushitsu , The Devil's Classroom , Yamada-kun ve 7 Cadı
2. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
After being killed by a passing robber, a normal 37-year-old guy finds himself reincarnated in another world as a blind slime with unique abilities. He takes up a new name and calls himself "Rimuru Tempest," which he thought of after meeting his new friend, "catastrophe-level" Storm Dragon Verudora. There, he begins his new slime-like life in another world with his increasing number of minions by his side.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 転生したらスライムだった件, Regarding Reincarnated to Slime, Re: My Reincarnation as a Slime
1. Fairy Tail+
This artbook contains 3 side stories that were not included in the main volumes.
1. Mira-sensei no Henshin Mahou Lesson (ミラ先生の変身魔法レッスン, Mira-Sensei's Transforming Magic Class) - Natsu, Happy and Lucy ask Mirajane to teach them Transformation Magic, Lucy becomes the focal point of yet another troublesome day.
2. Yousei no Izumi e Youkoso! (妖精の泉へようこそ！, Welcome to Fairy Fountain) - The master wants to open the guild's pool to the public to make some cash and he asks Lucy to test out the attractions that the guild members prepared.
3. Nagagutsu wo Haita Happy (長ぐつをはいたハッピー, Happy in Boots) - A short story of a talking cat, Happy and his plans for the princess and his master, Natsu. His plans, however, failed after the princess was turned off by a barbaric Natsu.
Also contains "Fairy Megane" (crossover one-shot between "Fairy Tail" and "Yankee-kun to Megane-chan").
Fairy Tail Plus has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: FAIRY TAIL+, ミラ先生の変身魔法レッスン, ようこそ！妖精の泉へ！, 長ぐつをはいたハッピー, Happy In Boots, Mira Sensei's Transformation Magic Lesson, Welcome to the Fairy Fountain!!, Fairy Megane
