Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai (かぐや様は告らせたい~天才たちの恋愛頭脳戦~ Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Ren'ai Zunousen, lit. "Kaguya Wants to be Confessed To: The Geniuses' War of Love and Brains") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka.
Akasaka began the series in Shueisha's Miracle Jump magazine in May 2015 but it moved to Young Jump in March 2016. As of April 2020, there are 18 Japanese volumes published with more than 10 millions print counts.
Sypnosis
Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its president, working alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. The two are often regarded as the perfect couple by students despite them not being in any sort of romantic relationship.
However, the truth is that after spending so much time together, the two have developed feelings for one another; unfortunately, neither is willing to confess, as doing so would be a sign of weakness. With their pride as elite students on the line, Miyuki and Kaguya embark on a quest to do whatever is necessary to get a confession out of the other. Through their daily antics, the battle of love begins!
Characters
Kaguya Shinomiya (四宮 かぐや「{{{2}}}?」, Shinomiya Kaguya) is the main female protagonist of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai. She is a student at Shuchi'in senior high school and the vice president of the student council in the academy.
Miyuki Shirogane (白銀 御行「{{{2}}}?」, Shirogane Miyuki) is the main male protagonist of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai. He is a student in Shuchi'in senior high school and the president of the student council in the academy.
Chika Fujiwara (藤原 千花「{{{2}}}?」, Fujiwara Chika) is one of the main characters of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai. She is a student at Shuchi'in senior high school and the secretary of the student council in the academy.
Yu Ishigami (石上 優「{{{2}}}?」, Ishigami Yu) is one of the main characters of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai. He is a student at Shuchi'in Academy and the treasurer of the student council in the academy.
Miko Iino (伊井野 ミコ「{{{2}}}?」, Iino Miko) is one of the main characters in the series. She is a freshman in Shuchi'in highschool and the auditor of the student council in the academy.
Volumes
Volume Covers
Chapters
Main Article: Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Chapters
Chapter Covers
Omake/Extra Chapters
Main Article: Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Omake
Trivia
- Aka Akasaka originally planned the title to be IQ (愛求 Aikyuu lit. Love Seeking / Love Longing) but his editor told him off. To make it easier for readers to figure out the contents from the title, it was changed to the current.
- Aka Akasaka has revealed he was inspired by School Rumble to create Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai.
Official Links
- Official Website: https://youngjump.jp/kaguyasama/
See Also
Main Characters | Kaguya Shinomiya • Miyuki Shirogane • Chika Fujiwara • Yu Ishigami • Ai Hayasaka • Miko Iino • Narrator |
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Media | Manga • Spin-off • Official Doujin • Anime (Season 1 • Season 2 • OVA 1 • Season 3 • Movie) • Live Action • Novels • First Fanbook • Last Fanbook • Music • Web Radio |
Story | Timeline • Characters • Clubs • Chapters and Volumes • Episodes and Volumes • Sales |