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School Zone Girls Vol. 1
A quirky yuri comedy about the chaotic daily life of high school girls!
Yokoe and Sugiura have been together forever, and they've mastered the art of making trouble when life's a bore. High school might be a drag, but these girls in love know just how to inject a little chaos and comedy into their sloppy school life.
Yokoe and Sugiura have been together forever, and they've mastered the art of making trouble when life's a bore. High school might be a drag, but these girls in love know just how to inject a little chaos and comedy into their sloppy school life.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 17, 2018
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September 24, 2021
This has a bit of a romcom feel to it, but often devolves into frenetic slapstick. It follows a popular Japanese comedy trope of the 'exasperated straight man and his zany side kick'. I know the trope wasn't invented in Japan, but it is ridiculously popular over there, and they've added a little of their own flavor to it. Here, you have the seemingly calm, princelike Kei, and her best friend, the beautiful but very weird Rei. They are inseparable and are known to the school as being a bickering couple. Their classmates are a far more accurate than they realize, as the two girls slowly start to realize their more than platonic feelings for each other.
I kind of like the set up of a slower burn comedy romance, but here, it feels like the author is throwing a ton of jokes at you hand hope they land. It doesn't give the characters too much time to breathe, and some pages are just a mess of hyper teenage energy. I honestly got exhausted sometimes. There are some cute moments that look to set up some more of the tension between Rei and Kei, and they aren't the only group of girls the narration is following, either. This is only the first volume, and the emphasis is mostly on that slapstick comedy, but I am hoping there's some story happening under all the shenanigans.
I enjoyed the art, even through some of the most frenetic moments - I give the artist this much, the style screams personality, and I enjoyed the slightly less moe art style. It looks clean and consistent to me, and I did find some amusement in how many ways the artist basically drew the energy of the girls - Rei- specifically. But I thought the art couldn't cover for the constant gag that got tiring after a while. I don't know if I really want to pick up volume 2, but I might to see where things go.
I kind of like the set up of a slower burn comedy romance, but here, it feels like the author is throwing a ton of jokes at you hand hope they land. It doesn't give the characters too much time to breathe, and some pages are just a mess of hyper teenage energy. I honestly got exhausted sometimes. There are some cute moments that look to set up some more of the tension between Rei and Kei, and they aren't the only group of girls the narration is following, either. This is only the first volume, and the emphasis is mostly on that slapstick comedy, but I am hoping there's some story happening under all the shenanigans.
I enjoyed the art, even through some of the most frenetic moments - I give the artist this much, the style screams personality, and I enjoyed the slightly less moe art style. It looks clean and consistent to me, and I did find some amusement in how many ways the artist basically drew the energy of the girls - Rei- specifically. But I thought the art couldn't cover for the constant gag that got tiring after a while. I don't know if I really want to pick up volume 2, but I might to see where things go.
December 10, 2022
Lovely and a lot of fun. Easy to read, cute, and great characters. Nothing too ambitious yet, but I'll pick up the next few. Lots of good humor, and bite sized gags.
May 13, 2021
Rei and Kei, at school and at play, get in each other’s way, and if I had to say, they’re probably gay. Yes, yuri tomfoolery is afoot, but it’s really secondary to a large dollop of shenanigans and goofing around.
This is more or less Canno’s Kiss & White Lily For My Dearest Girl, which featured several yuri pairings of various stripes, but slapstick. Which is more than okay - I like that yuri releases have been broadening what we get out of the genre.
Mind you, that implies that there’s a lot of yuri here and there really isn’t. Outside of one traumatic swimsuit incident and some chocolate lip gloss there isn’t too much (minus one very cute bonus chapter about weight gain) beyond random gaffes and veiled conversation.
And that’s fine, the book really picks up as it goes. At first it seems like Rei and Kei have the standard messy friend and put together friend relationship, but it soon becomes clear that these two are both utterly hopeless, just in their own special ways.
Initially I found the dynamic a little grating, but there is a really well placed smile in the first chapter that made me think this book might have storytelling chops and it got there by the end.
The other characters add a lot as well. The twin sisters end up stealing chunks of this book - even though one has a crazy sister complex and the other is basically an awful human being. The way the siscon gets shut down is one of the funniest/meanest moments in the book.
Don’t worry though, the mean one gets hers later when an effusive ball of energy attaches to her like a lamprey. The way she gets owned in the hair cutting chapter is a thing of beauty (and a great middle finger to tropes).
Meanwhile, the siscon meets a stylish girl and they have probably the most charged moment in the volume, even though neither of them realizes it. I hardly trust this book’s intentions, but I like the way they slowly start to fall into one another’s orbit over the course of the volume.
3.5 stars. No rounding up because it’s not THAT good, but I had fun and the dialogue and antics are flying by the end of it (don’t go super saiyan to throw your shoes, kids!). I mean, I’m sketching out the relationships going forward so clearly I’ll be back for volume 2.
This is more or less Canno’s Kiss & White Lily For My Dearest Girl, which featured several yuri pairings of various stripes, but slapstick. Which is more than okay - I like that yuri releases have been broadening what we get out of the genre.
Mind you, that implies that there’s a lot of yuri here and there really isn’t. Outside of one traumatic swimsuit incident and some chocolate lip gloss there isn’t too much (minus one very cute bonus chapter about weight gain) beyond random gaffes and veiled conversation.
And that’s fine, the book really picks up as it goes. At first it seems like Rei and Kei have the standard messy friend and put together friend relationship, but it soon becomes clear that these two are both utterly hopeless, just in their own special ways.
Initially I found the dynamic a little grating, but there is a really well placed smile in the first chapter that made me think this book might have storytelling chops and it got there by the end.
The other characters add a lot as well. The twin sisters end up stealing chunks of this book - even though one has a crazy sister complex and the other is basically an awful human being. The way the siscon gets shut down is one of the funniest/meanest moments in the book.
Don’t worry though, the mean one gets hers later when an effusive ball of energy attaches to her like a lamprey. The way she gets owned in the hair cutting chapter is a thing of beauty (and a great middle finger to tropes).
Meanwhile, the siscon meets a stylish girl and they have probably the most charged moment in the volume, even though neither of them realizes it. I hardly trust this book’s intentions, but I like the way they slowly start to fall into one another’s orbit over the course of the volume.
3.5 stars. No rounding up because it’s not THAT good, but I had fun and the dialogue and antics are flying by the end of it (don’t go super saiyan to throw your shoes, kids!). I mean, I’m sketching out the relationships going forward so clearly I’ll be back for volume 2.
January 2, 2024
OK I'm rereading the whole series again before I read volume five.
This manga holds some funny memories for me , particularly due to it being a significant part in my first gay relationship. Now, the entire series has stood the test of two breakups on my end over nearly two years and it still has the same charm and appeal , which is really a testament to how well done it is.
This volume in particular captures the sunny , warm , airiness of a school kid crush and it really sets a good scene of a high school that I can relate to despite being somewhere completely different to where I'm from. The author obviously understands teenagers and how to write them well , every character feels like someone I've seen before in a fun way , it's really refreshing compared to having characters that are too deep and brooding to relate to.
As an introduction to the world and dynamics of this characters it does a knockout job! Even inconsequential dialogues that don't move the narrative at all (which alot of them are) , provide so much character building that they're still very valuable and enjoyable. Characters are well defined and clean cut in what they are , establishing iconic mannerisms from the get go ,but again , they don't feel like caricatures of those personalities.
Unlike alot of romance based manga (though I would argue this series is also heavily comedy based , often outweighing the romance especially in earlier volumes), School Zone girls doesn't just limit it's fun and wholesome interactions to love interests , alot of other friendship dynamics are explored and developed over the series , again creating this believable school environment and web of friendships.
The art is both at times hilarious and gorgeous , with good character design and work with dynamic expressions and poses.
This series is lovely and such A comfort read.
Still only 4 stars though because of the twins!!! (We've literally established that it's completely unnecessary even after exposition to help "explain" it)
This manga holds some funny memories for me , particularly due to it being a significant part in my first gay relationship. Now, the entire series has stood the test of two breakups on my end over nearly two years and it still has the same charm and appeal , which is really a testament to how well done it is.
This volume in particular captures the sunny , warm , airiness of a school kid crush and it really sets a good scene of a high school that I can relate to despite being somewhere completely different to where I'm from. The author obviously understands teenagers and how to write them well , every character feels like someone I've seen before in a fun way , it's really refreshing compared to having characters that are too deep and brooding to relate to.
As an introduction to the world and dynamics of this characters it does a knockout job! Even inconsequential dialogues that don't move the narrative at all (which alot of them are) , provide so much character building that they're still very valuable and enjoyable. Characters are well defined and clean cut in what they are , establishing iconic mannerisms from the get go ,but again , they don't feel like caricatures of those personalities.
Unlike alot of romance based manga (though I would argue this series is also heavily comedy based , often outweighing the romance especially in earlier volumes), School Zone girls doesn't just limit it's fun and wholesome interactions to love interests , alot of other friendship dynamics are explored and developed over the series , again creating this believable school environment and web of friendships.
The art is both at times hilarious and gorgeous , with good character design and work with dynamic expressions and poses.
This series is lovely and such A comfort read.
Still only 4 stars though because of the twins!!! (We've literally established that it's completely unnecessary even after exposition to help "explain" it)
March 11, 2022
Might be my headspace or that this was originally web manga and thus I'm looking for some trope or format that isn't there, but man I have trouble following this. Like I have to reread things a lot which is not normal for me. That said, the characters are lovely gay disasters and the dialog feels extremely genuine and not scripted, which is rare in a lot of romance style comics. It's definitely quality, but might have just got into my hands at a bad time? Who knows.
October 13, 2021
Love this series so much! Goofy and entertaining cast, the back-and-forth banter, and the ridiculous expressions. While it definitely is more a slice-of-life comedy to start, the romance is sprinkled in bit-by-bit.
Must spread the word...
Must spread the word...
April 17, 2022
The expressions in this series is some of the funniest shit I ever seen. Also I love Kei's design an unnatural amount.
May 1, 2022
I loved the art style :)
September 1, 2022
So fuggin charming
These bitches can't even wink I love it
These bitches can't even wink I love it
October 23, 2024
You just gotta love Yokoe with her silly nonsense man like I just love how she annoys SUGIURA the whole time. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I definitely ship them as a couple♥️. As well, I really like the other side characters interactions too and that’s very rare of me to say this as they normally are annoying. Not this one which is friggin refreshing yall! I honestly wish we got more chapters of the girls to finish the story off but unfortunately author got sick of it and moved on to different projects. It’s a shame but tis what tis folks…
March 15, 2022
The facial expressions the author draws are super dramatic, and the jokes are pretty funny. I like that while this is a comedy series there are still scenes about the malaise that comes with being a lesbian in high school.
Here’s a link to the Youtube review that got me to check out the series. She sums up why this is so good much better than I could.
https://youtu.be/Y98OjctiIP8
Here’s a link to the Youtube review that got me to check out the series. She sums up why this is so good much better than I could.
https://youtu.be/Y98OjctiIP8
November 4, 2021
So so so sooo good!! Their dynamic honestly reminds me of my partner and me, so that's probably the reason that I liked it so much!! I HAVE to find the other volumes!!!
October 25, 2022
For the first volume this was great! I can't wait to read the rest of it
August 31, 2023
I LOVED this!!
Great characters and it is really hilarious. It seems like there are several budding romance is that might develop and I am excited to see it happen!
Great characters and it is really hilarious. It seems like there are several budding romance is that might develop and I am excited to see it happen!
January 2, 2024
this was adorable. had me kicking my feet and giggling in the club. Rei is so me
July 7, 2024
Silly romcom
January 23, 2022
I found this work thanks to a YouTube review by Hazel. The video sold me on the manga, even as I've been moving away from stories focused on High Schoolers (mostly due to how long it's been since I've actually been in high school). So what's to like (and not like) about this work?
What I Liked
- One of my favorite parts of this work was, without a doubt, the facial expressions. They're as weird and varied as they are hilarious.
- As near as I can tell, the work does not seem to have been written with the "male gaze" in mind (e.g. the girls are allowed to be more than vehicles for fan service and seem to have their own interior lives)
- The work was a quick, breezy read; I finished it in a single sitting
What Didn't Work For Me
- Maybe it's just because it's the first issue of the manga I've read, but I hope the, "will they, won't they," of the relationship between Yokoe and Sugiura is resolved sooner rather than later. I say this mostly because I'm so tired of that trope from so many other (usually queer-baiting) stories. There are plenty of other vectors for comedy (in my opinion), especially as the cast expands.
- One of the characters has an This is played for laughs, but it's just not my cup of tea. (Perhaps it is seen as obligatory in the genre?)
- This manga didn't give me the same "gut-busting," reaction as I've had to other manga (Mashle: Volume 1 comes to mind). This isn't to say that the work isn't funny or that I didn't enjoy it, just that I didn't really have any "spit-take" moments.
Conclusions
I liked School Zone Girls enough to purchase the second volume. I enjoyed the humor, and I am curious to see the casts' relationships develop. I'm not sure if this series will hook me for the long haul, though; I really want to read another volume or two before I come to any conclusions. Of course, I'll be sure to report my findings!
Check it out: here.
If you like this work, you may also enjoy...
- Our Dreams At Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki
See more reviews at Quinn's Curios.
What I Liked
- One of my favorite parts of this work was, without a doubt, the facial expressions. They're as weird and varied as they are hilarious.
- As near as I can tell, the work does not seem to have been written with the "male gaze" in mind (e.g. the girls are allowed to be more than vehicles for fan service and seem to have their own interior lives)
- The work was a quick, breezy read; I finished it in a single sitting
What Didn't Work For Me
- Maybe it's just because it's the first issue of the manga I've read, but I hope the, "will they, won't they," of the relationship between Yokoe and Sugiura is resolved sooner rather than later. I say this mostly because I'm so tired of that trope from so many other (usually queer-baiting) stories. There are plenty of other vectors for comedy (in my opinion), especially as the cast expands.
- One of the characters has an This is played for laughs, but it's just not my cup of tea. (Perhaps it is seen as obligatory in the genre?)
- This manga didn't give me the same "gut-busting," reaction as I've had to other manga (Mashle: Volume 1 comes to mind). This isn't to say that the work isn't funny or that I didn't enjoy it, just that I didn't really have any "spit-take" moments.
Conclusions
I liked School Zone Girls enough to purchase the second volume. I enjoyed the humor, and I am curious to see the casts' relationships develop. I'm not sure if this series will hook me for the long haul, though; I really want to read another volume or two before I come to any conclusions. Of course, I'll be sure to report my findings!
Check it out: here.
If you like this work, you may also enjoy...
- Our Dreams At Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki
See more reviews at Quinn's Curios.
August 21, 2025
A breezy, light-hearted slice-of-life high school romance manga, that sets itself apart from most every other slice-of-life high school romance mangas by featuring a cast comprised [i]entirely[/i] of dumbass disaster lesbians. That's the gimmick. I mean "dumbass" in the complimentary sense, of course - this is an incredibly sincere character comedy, and having confused teen girls actually speak and behave like confused teen girls (instead of small, dubiously mature, adults) is exactly why classics like Azumanga Daioh and Toradora! are so enduringly beloved. And, honestly, as a dumbass disaster lesbian myself, of course a volume filled with nothing but dumbass disaster lesbians is a more than welcome treat!
It's not revelatory or anything - not best-in-class for anything it's going for - but it is supremely comfortable, wholesome, relatable, and - as is the hallmark of all good dumbass disaster lesbian romance stories - occasionally bittersweet. Certainly worth checking out! I'm also thrilled to report that it is distinctly free of all the mostly disturbingly lurid trappings of high school romance - maybe it gets worse in future volumes, but for now, there's nothing in the way of "fanservice" or the like.
It's not revelatory or anything - not best-in-class for anything it's going for - but it is supremely comfortable, wholesome, relatable, and - as is the hallmark of all good dumbass disaster lesbian romance stories - occasionally bittersweet. Certainly worth checking out! I'm also thrilled to report that it is distinctly free of all the mostly disturbingly lurid trappings of high school romance - maybe it gets worse in future volumes, but for now, there's nothing in the way of "fanservice" or the like.
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March 11, 2022I'm not sure what to rate this to be honest. It would probably be close to a four star if it wasn't for one character having incestuous feelings for her twin sister. As it is, this is not shown as a good thing and the sister does not reciprocate in any way and in reality quite hates her sister (she is not aware of the incestuous feelings, I'm assuming). The two main girls are fun and weird and it's nice seeing a variety of girls and their feelings about other girls in their lives. Most of the girls in this are dumb weirdos and it captures high school girls better than most media. Still, I'd like a little more meat on this bone. It's only the first volume, so hopefully feelings will be expanded and explored more. It's not a yuri I'd recommend to someone who has never read yuri, but if you're knowledgeable of the genre this one has some funny and cute scenes that make it stand out amongst it's cut-and-paste high-school-focused contemporaries.
March 19, 2025
loved
multiple books
- really funny
- great art and characters HOWEVER,
- one of the characters has a sister complex. both of the sisters have crushes on a trope common in yuri BUT, it is shown to affect both their lives negatively. they also have their separate, normal love interests. its meant to be bad, thats the point. just a lil psa
- great mix of comedy and angst. yokoe is a gift and a perfect example of this
- a sapphic romance dynamic for anyone!
multiple books
- really funny
- great art and characters HOWEVER,
- one of the characters has a sister complex. both of the sisters have crushes on a trope common in yuri BUT, it is shown to affect both their lives negatively. they also have their separate, normal love interests. its meant to be bad, thats the point. just a lil psa
- great mix of comedy and angst. yokoe is a gift and a perfect example of this
- a sapphic romance dynamic for anyone!
February 14, 2023
DNF @ 60%ish. It felt a little disjointed to me and more like a collection of one-shot slapstick joke scenes than an actual consistent narrative, and I just didn’t really connect with it. The art was nice and the characters did have personality, so I can see how it would appeal to others, just on the whole not for me.
January 11, 2024
I am torn by this manga. I wanted to like it a lot more than I did. It started off super cute, grumpy-sunshine with the sunshine being way over the top which I actually enjoyed, thoroughly, but then it kind of faded out a bit as the stories got underway. I do appreciate that each segment was super short, but I also wish there was just a little bit more to them before we moved onto another one. I’ll read the next (and probably finish the series), but I am not in a rush.
November 20, 2022
2.5 but a high 2.5. decent and average for the genre. fun but not that much. cute! i don’t really expect much from this bc of the genre and comedy isn’t for me in the first place but i’m going to continue it anyway
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December 20, 2022while it's nice that there's a yuri that's a school comedy with the relationship trope of 'they're both idiots' but it's a little too silly and all over the place for me to want to keep reading. also: sister complex. nooo thanks.
May 9, 2021
For a comedy, it really wasn't all that funny. Some of it was probably lost in translation, but all of it?
April 10, 2022
3.5* Neither great nor bad. It’s was decent and I enjoyed it. Very reminiscent of Nichijou.
August 3, 2024
actually made me laugh out loud fr
June 11, 2025
Me when i’m transgender and every piece of yuri media just imbues me with horrific amounts of yearning. very sweet and silly slice of life. made me giggle.
November 6, 2025
I usually like a gag manga, but this one just didn't do it for me.
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