Title

Rainbow Days

Also known as: Nijiiro Days, 虹色デイズ, Aru Toshi to Sorekara no Watashitachi, Shinbun-bu no Yoriko-kun, Beztroskie dni, Hitori de Dekiru mon, รักสุดใจคนวัยซ่า, 무지개빛 데이즈

by Minami Mizuno

Score from AniList: 77/100finished16 volumes80 chapters

Comedy Romance Slice of Life More like Rainbow Days

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Nijiiro Days follows the daily lives of four high school boys: the hopeless romantic Natsuki Hashiba, the sadist Keiichi Katakura, the playboy Tomoya Matsunaga, and the smart otaku Tsuyoshi Naoe. Even while constantly struggling in their studies, they spend their days goofing around and having romantic misadventures. On Christmas Eve, however, Natsuki is dumped by his girlfriend. While crying alone, he receives a pack of tissues from a girl wearing a Santa Claus costume, and, in return, gives her the scarf originally meant for his ex-girlfriend. As the holidays end and Natsuki returns to school, he finds out that the girl is named Anna Kobayakawa—who luckily goes to the same school as him! Having fallen in love with Anna, Natsuki aims to get closer to her, despite his friends interfering with his plans. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Notes: - Includes 20 extra chapters. - Includes the one-shot "Aru Toshi to Sorekara no Watashitachi." - Includes the one-shot "Shinbun-bu no Yoriko-kun." - Includes the one-shot "Hitori de Dekiru mon."

Chapters available: 80
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A breezy high-school ensemble comedy about four boys whose romantic misadventures are played for warm, easygoing laughs.

Pros

A likeable four-person ensemble with distinct personalities
Easygoing comedy that rarely tries too hard
A finished sixteen-volume run that is easy to dip into

Cons

The episodic structure can make the story feel loose
The romance beats follow familiar shoujo patterns

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Four high-school boys, a lot of goofing around, and romance that never quite goes to plan. The premise is simple, and I appreciated how warmly it treats its ensemble. Each boy has a distinct personality, and the friendships feel lived in. The comedy is easygoing and seldom forced, and the Christmas Eve opening gives the story a cosy hook. The honest catch is that the structure is episodic, so the story can feel loose from one stretch to the next. The romance beats follow familiar shoujo patterns, and readers who have seen similar stories will spot the turns early. Still, the cast is charming, and the tone is consistently friendly. If you want a light, friendly comedy with a big group of characters, this one is a comfortable pick.