“Unluckiest boy attends school of criminals, befriending suspects while enduring endless crime attacks.”
Criminale!
クリミナーレ!
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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
Unluckiest boy attends school of criminals, befriending suspects while enduring endless crime attacks.
Since the day he was born, Tamito Ichimura's life was filled with misfortune. Every day, he becomes a victim of various crimes, no matter how ridiculous they are. As a result, he carries out his life fully prepared for what may happen next. On Tamito's first day at his new school, a criminal attacks him, which is nothing different from the usual. However, seeing that a girl is passing by, Tamito tries to save her. Moreover, upon entering school, he notices odd things about his classmates. He soon comes to know that each one of them is either a criminal or a suspect—including the girl he saved earlier. Tamito attempts to run away but is gradually convinced to continue attending. Even while constantly attracting criminals, his abnormal life will continue in this ludicrous school, as he will face many more criminal encounters, while befriending the most unexpected—his very own unlawful classmates.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 10 sampled reviews
What 10 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 1.00 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 1.30
Running avg · Jun 2016 → May 2022
- 8 “Criminale! excels with its highly engaging premise and top-tier comedy that rivals Gintama. Unfortunately, the experience is marred by an abrupt ending that leaves potential plot developments...”
- 10 “Criminale! features a fresh, innovative concept paired with compelling characters and a high-quality art style that makes the series absolutely worth reading. My only major grievance is that the...”
- 8 “This manga features a brilliant core concept and a fantastic cast of criminal characters whose unique personalities make their school lives incredibly enjoyable to watch. Unfortunately, the story...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Criminale! begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 39 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 5h 12m approx
- Published Jul 2015 – Apr 2017
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M37987 catalog