Insomniacs After School

Kimi wa H%C5%8Dkago Insomnia vol. 1

Insomniacs After School is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Ojiro. The series has been serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits since May 2019. The story revolves around two high school students who bond over their shared struggle with insomnia.

Plot

The narrative follows Ganta Nakami, a high school student who suffers from chronic insomnia. His condition leads to poor academic performance and social isolation. One day, he discovers the school's abandoned observatory, which becomes his secret hideout. There, he meets Isaki Magari, a fellow insomniac who also uses the observatory as a refuge. The two form a unique friendship and support each other in coping with their sleep disorders.

Characters

• Ganta Nakami - The main protagonist, a high school student dealing with chronic insomnia.
• Isaki Magari - A fellow insomniac who befriends Ganta and shares the observatory with him.

Themes

The series explores themes such as mental health, friendship, and the struggles of adolescence. It delves into the impact of insomnia on daily life and the importance of finding support systems.

Publication

Insomniacs After School began serialization in Weekly Big Comic Spirits in May 2019. The chapters have been collected into tankōbon volumes by Shogakukan.

Reception

The manga has been praised for its realistic portrayal of insomnia and the development of its characters. It has garnered a dedicated readership and positive reviews from critics.

Adaptations

As of , there have been no announcements regarding an anime adaptation or other media adaptations.

See also

• List of manga series
• Mental health in fiction
• Adolescence in fiction