“Two teens exploit reality-bending "Bugs" through specific actions, risking consequences when one seeks to alter his future.”
Bug Ego
バグエゴ
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Two teens exploit reality-bending "Bugs" through specific actions, risking consequences when one seeks to alter his future.
Makoto Hitsujiya transfers to a new high school and meets a strange classmate named Takehiro Kokudou. Kokudou introduces him to Bugs, a variety of phenomena that produce certain outcomes only if specific sequential actions are performed. The phenomena can range from bird droppings appearing on a sidewalk after pressing a certain combination of vending machine buttons to being able to lift weights beyond one's normal physical limits. Gradually, Hisujiya and Kokudou's friendship grows as they take advantage of the handy—and sometimes outrageous—conditions to activate Bugs that transcend the laws of science and humanity. Following Kokudou's footsteps, Hitsujiya becomes addicted to triggering these anomalies. But when he discovers a bizarre set of conditions required for a ridiculous Bug that can change his future, his curiosity may have serious consequences.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
What 7 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.73 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.43
Running avg · Nov 2024 → May 2026
- 10 “If you like Dandadan, try this one! The art style is amazing, there are many similarities. I'd say the only difference and maybe concern are the characters so far. Only 9 chapters in of course, but...”
- 10 “It might be bold to call this a 10/10 series when there's so few chapters out at the moment, but this series really does feel so well-put-together that it feels almost... Impossible. Artwork this...”
- 10 “I have been following this manga since the first chapter released on day 1 and it has captivated me like no other; The concept is beautiful, the characters are fun and the art is beyond gorgeous-...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Bug Ego begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Apr 2023 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M68916 catalog