"Comic Girls" is a four-panel manga currently being serialized in "Manga Time Kirara MAX." Its appeal lies in the cute girls who strive to become successful manga artists. Today, we'd like to introduce the charms of the main character, Kaoruko Moeda!
Kaoruko Moeda's Charm #1: She's Not Like a Protagonist!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
When it comes to anime protagonists, many are positive and lively characters. However, this work's protagonist, Moetakaoruko, is a rather negative and shy girl. However, I'm sure there are many who can relate to her in many ways. Her down-to-earth personality is what makes her so appealing!
Moetakaoruko's Charm #2: She's a Hard Worker!
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Even when her drafts are rejected, her determination to keep trying is truly moving. She wants to catch up with the girls living in Bunposha's female manga artist dormitory! Her determined efforts make you want to cheer her on.
Moeta Kaoruko's Charm #3: Her Childlike Appearance is Cute!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
The main character is sometimes mistaken for an elementary school student. However, her small, animal-like appearance and movements are charming. She usually wears her hair in braids, but when she goes out, she wears it in a bun or pigtails. Every hairstyle is super cute!
Moetakaoruko's Charm #4: Her Cute Catchphrase!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
When the main character is in a hurry or in trouble, she utters the catchphrase "Ababababababa." Additionally, when she's startled, she makes small animal-like noises, and her appearance is truly charming!
Moeda Kaoruko's Charm #5: She has a geeky side!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
She collects figurines and posters that appear in beautiful girl anime, and her excitement is at its peak when she visits anime shops in Tokyo or Akihabara. She also has scenes where she stays at home playing games with Tsubasa Katsuki, who lives in the Bunhosha female manga artist dormitory, and her geeky side is also charming!
Moetakaoruko's Charm #6: Her Weakness for Cute Food!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
When faced with cute foods like parfaits and crepes, the main character hesitates to eat them because they're so cute. Sometimes, when she sees cute food, she groans, "This is too cute for me." Her mysterious sensibility is one of her charms.
Moeda Kaoruko's Charm #7: Animals Love Her!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
For some reason, animals tend to like the main character, and many of them gather around her. They range from cats to birds to crabs. Is it because these small creatures are attracted to each other? What on earth is this? That mysteriousness is part of her charm.
Moetakaoruko's Charm Part 8: Her Unique Sense!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
One day, the protagonist draws a manga themed around crepes and high school girls. In the scene where she eats a crepe, she uses strange sounds like "niccha niccha," "ham ham," "zashu zashu," and "dukshi dukshi." She seems to have a unique and distinctive sense of humor.
Moeda Kaoru's Charm #9: Her fluffy, cute voice!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
Her voice is the ultimate girl's, and her soft, fluffy voice is incredibly cute. Her sometimes soft, relaxed tone is soothing. Her faint, whispery voice in serious scenes makes you want to root for her. Her voice actor is Hikaru Akao!
Kaoruko Moeda's Charm #10: Her Casual Clothes Are a Little Lame!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
The protagonist's casual clothes are a bit unfashionable, like animal paw print or watermelon-patterned T-shirts and shorts. However, she can also sometimes be seen in more lolita-inspired casual wear. These scenes give her a real high school freshman vibe. Be sure to check out her outfits!
[Comic Girls] A Summary of Moetakaoruko's Charms!
Source: Comic Girls ©Kaori Hanzawa, Houbunsha/Comic Girls Production Committee
What did you think? The main character is like a small animal and not what you'd expect from a main character, but he is a very hard worker and you'll find yourself cheering him on, saying "Go for it!" That's what makes him so appealing. Please pay attention to the main character, Moeda Kaoruko, while watching the anime. Thank you for reading to the end.
