“Arcade king Haruo meets his match in perfect classmate Akira, sparking a fierce yet awkward gaming rivalry.”
Hi Score Girl
ハイスコアガール
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Synopsis
Arcade king Haruo meets his match in perfect classmate Akira, sparking a fierce yet awkward gaming rivalry.
Haruo "Beastly Fingers" Yaguchi rules the arcade gaming scene, but beneath his famous identity as a pro gamer is a plain sixth grader with an uneventful life. Neither popular, smart, nor athletic, he excels in only one thing: video games. Haruo would rather spend hours at the local arcade honing his gaming skills than take his life and academics seriously. One day, Haruo meets his match in fellow classmate Akira Oono. Akira is not the type of person to frequent an arcade: she has perfect grades, is well-loved, and comes from a wealthy background. Even so, not only is she able to score a 29-game win streak, but she also manages to beat Haruo seven times in a row. Eager to end her domination, Haruo duels Akira in Street Fighter 2 and resorts to underhanded tactics—which earns him a slap in the face from the shy girl. This encounter starts a strange and rocky relationship between the two rival gamers.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
What 8 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.18 · split reception
4.7 pts
Recommenders 9.2 · others 4.5
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Running avg · Apr 2014 → Sep 2024
- 9 “This series offers a fantastic blend of gaming, romance, and comedy, featuring well-developed characters and an art style that perfectly suits my tastes. While the anime adaptation is excellent, it...”
- 10 “Hi Score Girl is a fantastic love story crafted for gamers, featuring a compelling female lead who conveys deep emotion entirely through facial expressions and actions. While the character art is...”
- 8 “This manga features a heartwarming relationship and strong character development, further enriched by nostalgic references for fans of 80s and 90s arcade fighting games. While the story suffers...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 65 × 10 ch × vol
- Total read 8h 40m approx
- Published Oct 2010 – Sep 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M20560 catalog