IM NOT POPULAR GN (2025)

"In this hilarious new comedy, a high school student realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach - and it can't possibly be her own fault, can it? As a middle schooler, Tomoko Kuroki dreamed of making her high school debut as the most popular girl in school. But all of her experience playing video game dating simulations may have backfired. Instead of preparing her for the real world, her gaming has kept her from it for so long that even the most mundane human interactions have become a stumbling block! How can she impress her classmates when she can't even speak to them?"

"In this surprise, runaway bestseller, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach - and it can't be her own fault, can it?! Despite having made it to high school, her long-awaited promised land, poor Tomoko Kuroki continues to strike out with her peers and remains utterly, wretchedly unpopular. And before she knows it, the first school term is nearly at its end! Can Mokocchi manage to make at least some happy memories over the break? Plunge into one girl's summer of... agony!"

"In this surprise, runaway bestseller, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach - and it can't be her own fault, can it?! Mokocchi's second semester of high school has only just begun, but already it's taken a turn for the worst, as the dreaded tradition of seat changing lands her smack-dab in the middle of the cool kids' action. As if dealing with their not-so-subtle barbs wasn't bad enough, this time in the school year is overflowing with social events, including the most notorious and legendary of them all: the cultural festival! How will poor Mokocchi survive?!"

"In this surprise, runaway bestseller, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach - and it can't be her own fault, can it? As the second term of high school winds down, Tomoko Kuroki's life continues to be full of awesome... nothing. But ever the optimist, she pins her hopes on the possibilities that winter break will bring. Unfortunately, there's a cold breeze blowing in more ways than one, and Tomoko's in for a disappointment. Is she doomed to spend her theoretically monumental first year as an HSG without any friends at all?"

"After an unforgiving and grueling introduction to high school, Tomoko's now finally a second-year. One with a tough, sports-crazed homeroom teacher, a somewhat friendly classmate, and a kid brother now stalking the halls of the same school with an even colder attitude toward his big sister. With all these things shaking up her high school life, will Tomoko be able to stick it out through her second year?"

"In this runaway bestseller, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach - and it can't be her own fault, can it? A face from Tomoko's past shows up at her high school, but Tomoko can't remember her middle school classmate Komiyama for the life of her! As if that's not bad enough, Komiyama holds a serious grudge against Tomoko, and there's no way she's gonna just let it go. On the grand stage of high school, these two lonely hearts wage war on each other!"

"In this hilarious comedy, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach - and it can't be her own fault, can it? Tomoko plunges into her second summer vacation as a high school student. Though determined to do absolutely nothing to the best of her ability, she ends up getting dragged into a school event in the early days of her break. Later, Tomoko sees Kii-chan again for the first time in months. Can Tomoko triumph in a covert battle of wills against her little cousin?"

"Now in her second year and second term of high school, Tomoko comes face to face with a new nightmare - the class trip! The first obstacle that awaits her is the dreaded 'picking of groups,' where an unexpected pitfall lurks. Then comes departure! Stuck with classmates she detests, will Tomoko be able to survive this fresh hell?"

"As the dreaded class trip comes to an end, it leaves an unexpected boon in its wake - Tomoko has gotten juuust a bit more capable of conversing with her classmates! But never fear! The trials of an antisocial butterfly are unending, and Tomoko now has a new hurdle to tackle: the sports festival! Forced to take part in events that require actually talking to people, her newfound social skills are put to the test, but youthful enthusiasm and passion are the farthest things from Tomoko's mind!"

"Tomoko's caught in a love triangle - and she doesn't even know it yet! First-year Akari is head-over-heels for Tomoko's kid brother, Tomoki. But thanks to Komi's meddling, Akari thinks she and Tomoko are rivals in love! When the three girls finally get together, the confrontation quickly devolves... into a heated debate about male plumbing!"

"In this surprise, runaway bestseller, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach--and it can't be her own fault, can it?! In this surprise, runaway bestseller, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach--and it can't be her own fault, can it?!"

"As the third term of her second year in high school rolls around, Tomoko's looking like she just might be about to graduate from loserdom! With all the time she's been spending with the girls from the field trip, are her days as a loner numbered?! "

"Tomoko's schedule is looking surprisingly packed these days. She's got all kinds of plans for the back-to-back holidays that make up Golden Week. But in addition to the fun stuff, there are college visits with classmates and conversations about the future too. Now that she's well into her third year of high school, the time has come for Tomoko to decide what she wants to do with her life! Ages 16 And Up, Grades 11 to 17"

"Tomoko's jam-packed Golden Week has come to a close, and she and her friends still have their college futures to think about. But while everyone may be looking in different directions, there's still plenty of time to enjoy their last year of high school together! For readers ages 16 and up."

"Megumin finally touches down in Axel Town and it's time to begin her adventure at long last! There's just one problem. She can't seem to find a party Why can't anyone appreciate the greatness that is explosion magic?! It's not a gimmick! It's not!!"

"Tomoko's suspension has ended, and summer vacation's about to begin. With entrance exams coming up, it's a time for studying-but an ordinary summer spent studying with friends doesn't exactly seem very Tomoko... For readers ages 16 and up."

"The final summer vacation of high school is here, and while Tomoko would love to relax, it's study time, and what better way to study than by joining a training camp? There, she meets all sorts of interesting characters, and even her relationship with Katou-san begins to shift "

As the curtain closes on the last summer vacation of Tomoko's high school life, she finds herself busy studying, shopping, and trying her hand at voice acting. Later, she Ä s forced to go on a drive with Yoshida's group, where she meets a familiar face...

The final cultural festival of Tomoko's high school career is on the horizon, and her big idea is...to make a movie with Nemo?! Meanwhile, there seems to be a bit of unrest in Kibako's group... As the girls' friendships are put to the test, it's a mad dash to finish their projects in time for the festival!

Tomoko's film is going nowhere, so she takes a trip to her friend Yuu's school festival along with a couple of their old friends to try and find some inspiration. Can their support help break her out of her slump?

Now that the script is done and the cast is assembled, it's finally time to film Tomoko's movie! Will everything come together in the end, or will her big idea turn out to be a big flop?

The start of the culture festival draws near, and filming for the movie is about to end. And for some reason, they're finishing it off with a baseball scene...? Everyone heads to the field in the morning for the shoot, but some are more optimistic about the idea than others...

The last culture festival of Tomoko's high school life finally begins! She's been busy editing her movie up until the day before, but it's finished at last!! Though Tomoko is nervous, she gets up on stage and greets the audience...and then, her movie is put up on the big screen! With her direction and script, Tomoko Kuroki's film is finally revealed!!

The curtain rises! Tomoko's little brother, Tomoki, is about to star in his class's play for the Culture Fest. But a surprise announcement from Sayaka puts everyone on high alert, and after a shocking incident during the play, all of Tomoki's admirers get their feelings tangled up into a big mess!!

After being on the receiving end of a brutal punch while in her mascot suit, Tomoko decides to rest up a bit, though she still won’t take the costume off. But with a little help from her friends, she hatches a scheme to return to her normal body...