Otaku x Gal #1
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| Writer | 138neco |
| Artist | Souchu |
| Cover Price | $12.99 |
What do a geeky boy and a trendy girl have in common? More than they think!
Teased for his nerdy hobbies in middle school, Koichi Otakura has entered high school with every intention of blending into the background. But when Yua Narumi, the popular girl who sits behind him in class, discovers his hidden talents, she begs him to help her keep up with the latest fashion trends! After all, aren't the skills required to draw fan art and paint plastic models totally applicable to designing nails and styling hair? Who says otakus and gals can't get along?!
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8.0
Anime UK News - Demelza
Mar 04, 2026Overall, Otaku x Gal is debuting in a crowded collection of similar titles. However, so far the cast is proving likable and there’s a lot of charm to Souchu’s art. So, even if it hasn’t done a whole lot to stand out from the crowd so far, it’s more than earned a couple more volumes’ worth of my time to see where it goes. Read Full Review
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7.0
The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Apr 16, 2026The energy and illustrations in this volume are of high quality, but this manga might feel dated very quickly because of the need to keep Yua “trendy.” She uses phrases like “lit” and “no cap" which are already going out of style as soon as this reaches our libraries. Yua is a “gyaru”, and the choice to translate this to “gal” is an interesting one because it just sounds like they’re calling her a girl rather than a specific type of subculture that makes more sense in Japan. There is some sweetness to the friendship between Yua and Otakura, and this is the part that will have appeal to some teen readers. Read Full Review
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