Title

School Rumble

Also known as: スクールランブル, School Rumble สูตรรักฉบับนักเรียน

by Jin Kobayashi

Score from AniList: 78/100finished22 volumes345 chapters

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Second-year student Tsukamoto Tenma learns that her secret crush, Karasuma Oji, will be transferring to a school in America. In a last-ditch effort to reveal her love to him, she writes a long (but anonymous) love letter. When Karasuma ends up postponing his transfer for another year, Tenma realizes she has to tell him how she feels before time runs out again. But her extreme nervousness around him prompts her to try and setup all sorts of schemes to get close to him and let him know, without actually coming out and saying it. Meanwhile, unknown to Tenma, the school delinquent, Harima Kenji, has the biggest crush on her, as well as the same anxieties about being direct. Around this love triangle of clueless people are a few of Tenma's friends, and her younger (but older looking, more mature, and more popular) sister, Yakumo. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: This manga consists of 283 sharp chapters and 62 flat chapters. Sharp and Flat refers to the musical notations.

Chapters available: 345
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A bright, energetic school comedy about a girl who writes an anonymous love letter and then schemes endlessly to confess, with a lively ensemble and a warm, comic heart.

Pros

Lively, memorable ensemble
Bright, comic energy
A complete 345-chapter run

Cons

Gags can repeat over a long run
Some schemes feel stretched

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School Rumble begins with a last-ditch confession. Tsukamoto Tenma learns that her secret crush, Karasuma Oji, will be transferring to America. In an effort to reveal her love, she writes a long but anonymous love letter. When he postpones his transfer for another year, she realises she has to tell him how she feels before time runs out. Her extreme nervousness leads her to dream up all sorts of schemes to get close to him without revealing herself. The premise is a comic, energetic set-up with a sincere heart.The series is at its most fun when Tenma's elaborate schemes collapse into comedy. The ensemble of classmates adds noise and warmth, and the school setting keeps the chaos grounded.The weaknesses are gags that can repeat over a long run and schemes that sometimes feel stretched. Readers who enjoy lively, sincere school comedies will find plenty to enjoy. Those wanting restraint may find it busy, though the heart of the story is hard to resist.