Girl Friends

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Synopsis

Mariko "Mari" Kumakura has always been an excellent student, but because of her quiet and timid demeanor, she has always been isolated from her peers. However, the outgoing and popular Akiko "Akko" Oohashi plans to change that by becoming Mari's best friend through her constant optimism and persistence. The two, along with Akko's other friends—the carefree Satoko Sugiyama and energetic Tamami Sekine—deal with the troubles of school and everyday life for teenage girls, discovering just how difficult growing up can be. As they spend more and more time together, Mari and Akko's affection for each other grows. Beginning to wonder if friends are supposed to feel this way, how will this affect their budding relationship? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Girl Friends was published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment in two omnibus volumes from October 2, 2012, to January 8, 2013. It was also released in Polish by Studio JG from October 17, 2014, to August 8, 2015; and in Spanish by Planeta Cómic from May 21, 2019, to May 26, 2020.

Published

Oct 21, 2006 to Aug 21, 2010

Authors

Morinaga, Milk

External links

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Main characters

Akiko Oohashi183 fan favorites
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Birthday: August 22nd Star sign: Leo Blood type: B Height: 158cm (5'2") Weight: 45kg (99lbs) Hobby: makeup What she wants the most: Mari's heart (taken from the character profiles in vol.05) Akko is not far away from being the image of the "typical teenage girl". She loves shopping, goes to mixers, and enjoys hanging out with her friends immensely. She is a little on the wild side (as compared to quiet girls like Mariko), though she mostly just enjoys having a good time. She develops a strange fascination with Mari and eventually befriends the quieter girl, much to Mari's surprise. Her charisma and honest, forthright nature captivates those around her, and she easily makes friends. Akko is very concerned about her appearance, as she goes through great lengths to keep her outward appearance in check and to make sure she has a desirable reputation as well. She likes Mari's looks because she finds the other girl to be a natural beauty who doesn't need make-up or accessories to be cute. She has wavy, unruly hair in reality, but straightens it out, which she keeps a secret from most people. She thinks she has unattractive fingernails as well. Akko is not afraid to show the world her nature or her personality. She is not book smart, and usually fails her exams, which leads people into thinking she's stupid, but with Mari's help, Akko manages to pass her exams just by the bare minimum. Throughout their time together, Akko reveals that her self confidence and playfulness is part of her armour. She has an estranged mother and they have a distant relationship. Akko claims that she does not have a father but does not seem to be jaded by this at all. Because of having a lonely home life, Akko has grown independent and self-reliant, and so never really needed anyone. No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Mariko Kumakura117 fan favorites
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Birthday: February 20th Star sign: Pisces Blood type: O Height: 155cm (5'1") Weight: 48kg (106 lbs) Hobby: reading What she wants the most: her own computer (taken from the character profiles in vol.5) Initially just a reserved girl, Mari comes into her own when she suddenly is swept up into a whirlwind friendship with a popular classmate, Akko. Despite being dowdy, Mari comes to enjoy things like shopping for cute clothes and dressing up, though mostly this is because of Akko's encouragement. Mari has a good family life in contrast to Akko, having both her parents there for her (probably more than she'd like) and a younger brother who she gets along with most of the time. She gets her hair cut off, and from that moment, it seems Mari begins to shed her closed up and shy personality. She also becomes good friends with Sugi and Tamamin, though she is surprised to learn that girls would be so open as to casually kiss each other without having any emotion behind it. She is a bit flustered around them and their energy, but she considers the two to be her very good friends. No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .