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“Delinquent heir Tsuyoshi secretly enrolls in normal high school to experience youth while hiding his true identity.”
Nanba MG5
ナンバMG5 (エム·ジー·ファイブ)
7.31
5,209 rank · 2,903 readers · 31 favorites
Shounen
School
Action
Comedy
Drama
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Synopsis
Delinquent heir Tsuyoshi secretly enrolls in normal high school to experience youth while hiding his true identity.
Tsuyoshi Nanba, born into a family of delinquents, is expected to rule the country someday. After taking over 14 middle schools, he is ready to begin the next phase of his life—as a normal student!. Unbeknownst to his family, Tsuyoshi has enrolled in a completely normal high school to experience the youth he otherwise would have never had. But trouble is always around the corner, and Tsuyoshi will soon learn that maintaining his two personas is going to be the hardest fight of his life.
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9.5
/10
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Score distribution
median 9.5
mode 9
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Running avg · Jun 2016 → Oct 2020
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “The story is incredibly unique and engaging, featuring a badass protagonist and compelling secret identities that make it impossible not to enjoy. While the art is mediocre and requires some...”
- 10 “Nanba MG5 is a visually unique and endearing series that shines through its expressive, dignified characters and a perfect blend of quirky comedy and heartfelt drama. While some might find the...”
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Long · 0%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 160 × 18 ch × vol
- Total read 21h 20m approx
- Published Jun 2005 – Sep 2008
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M31307 catalog