Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun

Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun by Izumi Tsubaki is a 4-koma manga, which means the pages are made up of four equal-sized panels. This is commonly used for gag comic strips, which this series is, but it's also a romance manga. Umetarou Nozaki, the main character, is a manga artist who loves his work so much that he spends his days researching it. So his daily life and everything he tries is simply a means to an end: gaining understanding and experience that will aid him in writing his manga. This is where the story's humor really shines.

The comedy in this story picks up when he meets Chiyo Sakura, who falls in love with him. Of course, Nozaki is completely unaware of this. The characters in Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun are a big part of why it's such a good manga. The main characters, Chiyo and Nozaki, and their relationship may be the focus of this series, but they aren't the only stars. Along the way, a number of colorful and interesting characters are introduced, making this a more comedic and lovable read.

Author: Izumi Tsubaki
Original run: August 25, 2011 – present
Volumes: 14
Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Monthly-Girls-Nozaki-kun-Vol-1/dp/0316309478