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HIGH SCORE
The record-breaking school comedy where chaotic beauty and eccentric students rule.
Author: Chinami Tsuyama
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About this series
HIGH SCORE is a legendary 4-panel gag manga created by Chinami Tsuyama and published in Shueisha's Ribon magazine. Debuting in 1995, it holds the historic record as the longest-running series in the history of Ribon.
The story centers on Megumi Fujiwara, an extraordinarily beautiful high school girl whose stunning appearance hides an insanely self-centered and tyrannical personality. Around her revolves an unbelievable ensemble of bizarre classmates, family members, and teachers.
Tsuyama masterfully blends fast-paced slapstick, sharp comic timing, and irreverent parodies in every short chapter. The humor consistently subverts traditional shojo tropes by replacing sweet romance with pure comedic chaos.
Having spanned decades of publication and adapted into an animated television series, HIGH SCORE remains a landmark work in Japanese comedy manga. Its enduring appeal lies in its unflagging energy and memorable cast.
Highlights
- Holds the record as the longest-running manga series in the history of Shueisha's Ribon magazine.
- Subverts classic high school heroine tropes with a unapologetically selfish and hilarious protagonist.
- Features a rich ensemble cast of uniquely bizarre recurring characters developed over decades.
- Adapted into a broadcast anime series in 2011, celebrating its popularity across mediums.
Recommended for
- Fans of 4-panel yonkoma comics looking for quick, punchy, and slapstick humor.
- Readers who appreciate subversive comedy that parodies classic shojo tropes.
- Manga enthusiasts interested in iconic long-running Shueisha comedy series.
Reading tips
- Enjoy each chapter as a standalone batch of jokes, making it easy to read in short bursts.
- Observe how the character dynamics evolve and multiply across different volumes.
- Look out for background gags and subtle pop-culture references hidden within individual panels.
Publication facts
- Serialized in Shueisha's monthly shojo magazine Ribon continuously since April 1995.
- Published in compiled tankobon volumes under the Ribon Mascot Comics line.
- Created by mangaka Chinami Tsuyama, establishing her as a pillar of Ribon comedy.
Official & Reference Sources
- Wikipedia Article (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIGH_SCORE
- Ribon Official Websitehttps://ribon.shueisha.co.jp/
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