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.
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?
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?
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!
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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…
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!
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.
