Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Vol. 1 Paperback – September 17, 2019

This is a really cute story that reminds me a lot of Azumanga Daioh, maybe not so much in content but in the general vibe of it. It's a simple story about a college guy and girl who went to high school together, and the girl has made it her mission to turn him from introvert to extrovert. It's fun and light with plenty of clashing personality hijinks. I didn't know much about it going, and admittedly I was more drawn in by the assets of the character on the cover, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying the story thus far. It's nice to have a male manga protagonist who doesn't turn into a bumbling stammering idiot when he sees a pretty girl, and it's nice to have a female protagonist who doesn't solely exist to be in a relationship with the guy. (I suspect their relationship status will change in future installments, but hopefully it'll happen organically instead of feeling forced as often happens in manga and anime). I wasn't banking on buying the next volume when I bought the first, but I'll continue for now.

I’ve been following this manga since it started in Japan and I’m so glad it finally got a western release. It’s a great slice of life series following Sakurai Shinichi, a third-year college student, and his cute kouhai (underclassman), Uzaki Hana, as they go about their daily routines, which typically consists of her constantly annoying the heck out of him. It’s clear they’re both aware of each other as members of the opposite sex (even though they usually act oblivious about it), so there’s sprinkles of romance thrown in every now and then, but only enough to enrich the comedy that’s usually the centerpiece of each chapter. It’s a great manga for those that love romance-tinted comedy, and definitely worth the buy.Also, in case the cover image doesn’t make it obvious, Uzaki is rather well-endowed, which is constantly brought up throughout the series. The publishers also played into this by sneakily raising the cover material on the front of the volume around her chest to make it stick out. You can easily see it in the 3rd picture I added, where the light plays off the edges.Well played, Seven Seas. Well played.

This slice-of-life series has been on my reading list for ages. We follow college student Sakurai, who's a serious no-nonsense guy that likes to have a quiet life that gets interrupted by a certain girl. Uzaki, a petite but well endowed underclassman with a spunky personality, loves to spend her time with him while also taunting him for his lone wolf persona and no matter where they are, funny moments occur.Going in, lots of laughs are provided that won't stop. Uzaki is no doubt the big spark in this story certainly as she's the one who make it worth reading this series, as well as her and Sakurai's topsy turvy relationship. It's still early to see where their relationship will go from there, but I can't wait for more of this series and Uzaki's bubbliness. <b>A (100%/Outstanding)</b>

Typical Slice-of-Life manga involving a Lone Wolf Introvert 20 year old male college student and a 19 year old super hyper female college student who is Super short & stacked sexy body. The story is entertaining but find Uzaki to be super annoying & clingy. Stereo typical. Try to imagine the roles reversed. Quiet introvert girl and aggressive annoying male. Would not appeal to most tastes and not politically correct? I still enjoy the story and will continue. I am a sucker for Japanese Anime/Manga. I like the art style too.

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For a start to a new comedy / slice of life series I found Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Vol. 1 pretty entertaining. First of all the setting taking place in college as opposed to high school is probably the most refreshing thing about the series. The two main characters Shinichi and Uzaki have a fun dynamic that stopped Uzaki from getting on the nerves to much. One look at Uzaki design and you'd think that this has to be fan service heavy but comparatively speaking there was only a light amount for an older teen series. Don't get make a mistake there is some it just not overwhelming.As for the plot it treads the same standards of most slice of life series. Like at work, going to the movies, hanging out, getting sick, etc. Though Dotemon Go was an amazing knock off game to be a plot for chapter. The side cast is also pretty entertaining. It will be interesting to see what sort of longevity the series might have.

The manga came a few days ago in perfect quality. No dents, scratches or non printed pages so that's the reason for the 5/5 Stars.The manga get's a 4/5 for being pretty great. I originally read this manga via a fan translation and decided to get it physically after growing an affinity for the series and finding out it was being officially translated. The drama surrounding Uzaki-Chan and the Red Cross in Japan may have also helped my decide on my purchase as well.The manga has this kind of charm to it that hits you in all the right ways. I usually find it hard to reccomend certain manga but this is something special. If you're okay with slice-of-life series, please give this a go. You'll be surprised at how fun it actually is.Now all I have to do is wait until vol. 2 gets released...

This is a cute story featuring some character types that are familiar yet different in that familiarity. The hero is more of hermit than implied delinquent like Ryuji in Toradora. The heroine doesn't suffer from the ineptitude often found in slice-of-life manga and anime. In a way it comes across as a version of that genre where the characters are more mature than their ages(20-22 for the major players so far) rather than being both child-like and childish.