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“Love-naïve Iroha, 16, confronts romance when paired with cynical, love-wise classmate Kusakabe.”
Miniamaru Kareshi
みにあまる彼氏
7.24
6,068 rank · 7,528 readers · 66 favorites
Shoujo
School
Romance
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Synopsis
Love-naïve Iroha, 16, confronts romance when paired with cynical, love-wise classmate Kusakabe.
Iroha Aoyagi is a normal 16-year-old girl, except she's never fallen in love. She suspects there might be something wrong with her, until she meets her classmate Kusakabe-kun, who seems well-versed and cynical about matters of love. Will Iroha be able to handle someone like Kusakabe-kun? (Source: MU)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
6.5
/10
What 8 readers settled on.
63%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 2
σ 3.16
Agreement
Polarized
σ 3.16 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.1 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 2.7
Yes
No
Score over time
↑ 4.50
Running avg · Jan 2020 → Apr 2025
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “This is the best shoujo manga I have read in a long time, featuring a uniquely obsessive male lead and a masterfully written, realistic portrayal of psychological manipulation. While some might...”
- 8 “Minamaru Kareshi is a fantastic shoujo manga that shines through its hilarious, high-energy chemistry and a surprisingly sincere exploration of emotional growth. While Haruki’s intense and...”
- 10 “This series excels by showcasing a couple that prioritizes healthy communication and mutual assurance, making their relationship feel far more grounded than those in typical genre entries. While...”
Verbosity
Short · 38%
Medium · 50%
Long · 13%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Miniamaru Kareshi begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 83 × 13 ch × vol
- Total read 11h 04m approx
- Published Apr 2018 – Nov 2021
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M48797 catalog