“Shy tall girl Furuya and popular classmate Harada slowly grow closer despite her insecurities.”
Stand Up!
Stand Up!
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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
Shy tall girl Furuya and popular classmate Harada slowly grow closer despite her insecurities.
Furuya Utako is shy and reserved, but because of her height (172 cm), she sticks out like a sore thumb. Her mind is constantly plagued by thoughts of Harada Naoyuki, the popular boy who sits next to her in homeroom and claims that he'd like to be friends. She is a bit surprised at his straightforward attitude, but slowly the distance between them is starting to close... (Source: Dazzling Scans) Included one-shots: Volume 2: Chotto dake Zeitaku na Jikan wo Volume 4: Akai Sea Glass
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 2 sampled reviews
What 2 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 1.00 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Jul 2014 → Feb 2016
- 8 “This manga is a perfect, lighthearted read that features a refreshingly kind male lead and cute, simple artwork that consistently leaves me feeling fuzzy inside. While the storyline relies on...”
- 6 “The art style by Yamakawa Aiji is truly beautiful, providing a nice and pleasant reading experience. However, the story lacks complexity and the characters remain undeveloped, resulting in a...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Stand Up! begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 20 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 40m approx
- Published Jan 2012 – Apr 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M21925 catalog