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“Frugal Mai and inexperienced Souta begin their first sweet, awkward romance.”
Ani Tomo
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7.32
5,048 rank · 6,673 readers · 40 favorites
Shoujo
Romance
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Synopsis
Frugal Mai and inexperienced Souta begin their first sweet, awkward romance.
To the boys in her class, Mai Nanase seems more like a housewife than a high school student. Old-fashioned and frugal, she comes across as undatable to most. Mai is fine with her reputation though, as she is uninterested in the frivolousness of the relationships surrounding her. This all changes when she meets her older brother's friend, Souta Nishino—a mature boy unlike the others she usually comes across. Both are inexperienced in love, but Nishino is captivated by Mai at first sight, and the two soon start dating. Thus begins a sweet love story about a couple who have never experienced their own, and their interactions with those who support them on this unfamiliar journey.
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Community consensus
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9.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9.5
mode 9
σ 0.50
Agreement
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σ 0.50 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 0.50
Running avg · Dec 2017 → Jun 2019
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “Anitomo is a fantastic, refreshing read that stands out from typical shoujo with its lack of unnecessary drama, adorable main couple, and consistently great art. While the official summary is...”
- 10 “Ani Tomo is a refreshing shoujo manga that stands out for its fast-paced, realistic romance and beautiful, clean art style. While the story is largely enjoyable, one specific character is currently...”
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Medium · 100%
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Ani Tomo begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 62 × 10 ch × vol
- Total read 8h 16m approx
- Published May 2015 – Sep 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M37746 catalog