Gorillaman
ゴリラ・マン
The Gorilla Man, A Man Called Gorilla-man, ゴリラーマン
Description
Ikedo Sadaharu, a transfer student at Shiratake High School, quickly earns the nickname "Gorilla-Man" due to his intimidating appearance. Despite his fearsome looks, Ikedo's true nature is misunderstood by his peers. The story humorously explores his attempts to fit into his new school, deal with bullies, and inadvertently gain respect, blending comedy with school life drama. Won the 14th Kodansha Manga Award for general manga in 1990 (tied with Chinmoku no Kantai).
Chapters (21)
Volume 2
Chapter 21 - The Biology Classroom
Published: Thursday, May 1, 2025Chapter 20 - Don't Take Off the Glasses
Published: Saturday, April 5, 2025Chapter 19 - Arm-Wrestling Is Straightforward
Published: Monday, March 10, 2025Chapter 18 - A Bit of Trouble
Published: Saturday, February 1, 2025Chapter 17 - Adrenaline Release
Published: Saturday, January 25, 2025Chapter 16 - King of Debt, Junro
Published: Friday, January 3, 2025Chapter 15 - A Tale From a Rather Quiet Class
Published: Tuesday, December 31, 2024Chapter 14 - Beka-chans Special Training
Published: Tuesday, December 31, 2024Chapter 13 - An Angel's Smile
Published: Sunday, December 29, 2024Chapter 12 - Japan's Valenzuela
Published: Friday, December 27, 2024Volume 1
Chapter 11 - Arnold Is Popular
Published: Sunday, December 1, 2024Chapter 10 - Tenderness
Published: Tuesday, November 26, 2024Chapter 9 - Double Team of Love
Published: Tuesday, November 19, 2024Chapter 8 - The Janitor Strikes Back
Published: Friday, November 1, 2024Chapter 7 - Replica of the Thinker
Published: Saturday, October 26, 2024Chapter 6 - Kawabata's Literary Work
Published: Monday, October 21, 2024Chapter 5 - The Promised Pitch
Published: Thursday, October 17, 2024Chapter 4 - Requirements for an Ace
Published: Wednesday, August 21, 2024Chapter 3 - The Janitor’s Depression
Published: Monday, July 29, 2024Chapter 2 - Gorilla-Man Crisis Relief
Published: Monday, July 8, 2024Chapter 1 - The Birth of Gorilla-Man
Published: Tuesday, May 14, 2024More by Harold Sakuishi
Gorillaman
Ikedo Sadaharu, a transfer student at Shiratake High School, quickly earns the nickname "Gorilla-Man" due to his intimidating appearance. Despite his fearsome looks, Ikedo's true nature is misunderstood by his peers. The story humorously explores his attempts to fit into his new school, deal with bullies, and inadvertently gain respect, blending comedy with school life drama. Won the 14th Kodansha Manga Award for general manga in 1990 (tied with Chinmoku no Kantai).
Chapter 21
1 year ago
The Band
As an elementary schooler, Araki Yuuhei saw a live music show and was deeply inspired. Now in middle school, he reunites with his music-loving friend Matarou and gets a strange crescent-shaped guitar. From there, Yuuhei becomes obsessed with guitar and ends up performing at his first live show with Matarou!
Chapter 7
6 months ago