About this season
Kazuki, a Japanese high school student, is dragged into the world of fan comics along with his friend Mizuki by the scheming Taishi. Taishi soon convinces Kazuki to draw his own fan comic, but Mizuki, who hates the large crowds and long lines of comic book conventions, fiercely opposes the idea. As Kazuki's obsession with finishing his comic in time for the next convention threatens his schoolwork and his relationships, he becomes estranged from Mizuki.
Episodes (13)
1. I Want This Book to Sell!
Aired 22 December 2003 • 29 min
Aya’s comic sales are nonexistent, but Subaru is determined to save the day. Soon enough everyone is giving Aya advice. Reiko’s got the best idea: costumes! Can Aya’s new look draw the fans she’s been hoping for at the next ComiPa?
2. Fumyuun! Take Me to the Beach!
Aired 27 March 2004 • 30 min
Eimi’s never been to the beach, and when she’s assigned a summer class her dreams of a vacation are dashed. She schemes to keep it a secret so Kazuki will take her anyway—but she’s got to avoid everyone else, too! Something smell fishy to you?
3. What We're After is Superhuman Baseball!
Aired 18 April 2005 • 30 min
Rivals Eimi and Yuu are booked for the same table for the upcoming ComiPa, and sharing for these two is not an option. To settle the matter, the girls unleash all their secret weapons at a baseball game showdown of epic proportions!
4. Please Listen to My Feelings!
Aired 26 November 2004 • 30 min
Convinced that all manga writers must experience the throes of love, Minami innocently confuses idol Asahi for an aspiring doujinshi author and sets her up on a date with Kazuki! Asahi’s disguise doesn’t fool Kazuki, who gets to the heart of the matter.
5. Fierce Battle! Cosplay Fight!
Aired 2 May 2005 • 24 min
Mizuki has a knack for cosplay, but she’s totally creeped out by the obsessive fans. When a cosplay contest comes to town, Reiko, the reigning queen of costumes, makes a bet with Mizuki, and Kazuki’s future is the prize! Why doesn’t he have a say in this?
6. Save Tsukamoto Printing!
Aired 9 May 2005 • 24 min
Chisa’s father collapses at their family print shop. Subaru comes to the rescue, and the two form the ultimate team…of utter chaos! When Subaru’s plan to pull the shop out of debt backfires, they’ll need a miracle to keep the printer’s rolling.
7. Bravo at Inobou!
Aired 16 May 2005 • 24 min
An out-of-town Comic Party is on as the whole crew travels to Yuu’s family inn for a steamy hot springs vacation. Yuu’s got enticing plans for Kazuki, and he’s got nowhere to run to avoid the inevitable. Hop in, the water’s fine!
8. Princess of Tennis
Aired 23 May 2005 • 24 min
The heat is on when all the girls of ComiPa partner up for a doubles tennis tournament. When healthy competition turns into foul play, Mizuki holds nothing back to get the sickly—but determined—Ikumi the victory she deserves.
9. The Greatest Bloodbath in History
Aired 30 May 2005 • 24 min
What the gang expects to be a peaceful camping trip becomes Taishi’s hysterical idea of survival training: they must win a game of laser tag against an undefeated team of weirdoes in fatigues in order to return home.
10. Let's Start by Being Friends
Aired 6 June 2005 • 24 min
When Eimi spots Asahi alone at the arcade, she decides what the famous singer needs most is a best friend. While Eimi teaches Asahi the ins-and-outs and ups-and-downs of friendship, the idol’s fans won’t stop mucking up the fun.
11. The Poison Doujin of Horror
Aired 13 June 2005 • 24 min
A mysterious manga is draining the creativity of any manga writer that reads it. Kazuki and Taishi trace the source to an abandoned building and courageously endure the bizarre horrors inside. A shocking discovery awaits them behind one door…
12. Arise Kazuki, It Is Time for World Conquest
Aired 20 June 2005 • 24 min
Kazuki, Aya, Mizuki, and Reiko get an inside look at what it’s like to work for a popular manga magazine. An eye-opening experience breeds enlightenment and inspiration for our doujinshi-making hero. There’s no stopping him now!
13. As Time Goes By
Aired 27 June 2005 • 24 min
Kazuki’s big break arrives when he’s offered the featured space at the next ComiPa! Amidst the uproar, Kazuki struggles with his next issue. A Mizuki imposter leads Kaz astray from his goal, and the real Mizuki must save him in an extreme battle of will.