“Non-swimmer Kaoru joins swim club to pursue Sonoko, the swimming team leader he loves.”
Bataashi Kingyo
バタアシ金魚
Would You Love or Hate This?
AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste
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...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Non-swimmer Kaoru joins swim club to pursue Sonoko, the swimming team leader he loves.
Kaoru, a high school student, falls in love with Sonoko, the leader of his school's swimming club. Although he can not swim, he joins the swim club to seduce her. (Source: Baka-Updates Manga)
What people say
Read Order & Related
Explore the Bataashi Kingyo universe
Cast
See all →Gallery
See all →If you stay for this, you'll stay for these
See all →The community pairs this with
See all →Publication slate
A Manga Publication
- Format 69 × 6 ch × vol
- Total read 9h 12m approx
- Published May 1986 – Sep 1988
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M59735 catalog