Finished Manga
Stand by Me

“Sick, affectionate stranger seeks rice porridge from supermarket worker Tatsuru.”

Stand by Me

6.46
18,439 rank · 700 readers · 1 favorites
Boys Love Romance
2 chapters · 2012 · Manga
For you

Add Stand by Me to your library

Add to library
Chapters · 2 0/2
CH 01 CH 02

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...

Sign up to unlock
Personalized to you
Honest pros & cons
Based on your library
Get Your Personal Analysis

Synopsis

Sick, affectionate stranger seeks rice porridge from supermarket worker Tatsuru.

Tatsuru encounters a young man looking for rice porridge during his shift at the local supermarket—unfortunately, he's sick as a dog. Turns out, he's as affectionate as one, too. (Source: MU)

What people say

Read Order & Related

Explore the Stand by Me universe

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 2 ch ch × vol
  • Total read 0h 16m approx
  • Published Jul 2012 – Sep 2012
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M38698 catalog

In the news

See all →