Genshiken: Story, Chapters and Where to Read
Genshiken (2002): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Genshiken (2002) is a comedy, drama, slice of life manga by Kio, Shimoku. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.23/10 from 13,894 ratings.
What is Genshiken about?
It's the spring of freshman year, and Kanji Sasahara is in a quandary. Should he fulfill his long-cherished dream of joining an otaku club? Saki Kasukabe also faces a dilemma. Can she ever turn her boyfriend, anime fanboy Kousaka, into a normal guy? Kanji triumphs where Saki fails, when both Kanji and Kousaka sign up for Genshiken: The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture.
Key details
Genshiken spans 127 chapters across 21 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Apr 25, 2002 to Aug 25, 2016.
Where to read Genshiken
Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Genshiken about?
It's the spring of freshman year, and Kanji Sasahara is in a quandary. Should he fulfill his long-cherished dream of joining an otaku club? Saki Kasukabe also faces a dilemma. Can she ever turn her boyfriend, anime fanboy Kousaka, into a normal guy?
Is Genshiken finished?
Its publication status is: Finished.
What is the MAL rating of Genshiken?
Genshiken is rated 8.23/10 on MyAnimeList.
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