About “Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun” in a few words:

“Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun”, commonly known as “Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki”, navigates the complexities of high school life through the eyes of Fumiya Tomozaki, a top gamer who finds real-life far more challenging. When he meets his in-game rival Aoi Hinami in reality, an unexpected friendship and mentorship unfold, exploring the nuances of social dynamics, self-improvement, and the concept of life as a game.

Meet the characters from Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun

Fumiya Tomozaki

Oh man, Tomozaki is the ultimate “video game logic applied to real life” protagonist and I live for his awkwardness. He’s this painfully honest, strategic thinker who’s somehow terrible at IRL menus even though he can optimize a game build in his sleep. Loves the quiet, hates small talk, but also will endlessly overanalyze how to ask someone to hang out — it’s adorable and a little scary. He’s trying to level up his social stats like it’s a side quest, and yes he keeps a notebook of “social combos” with cute stickers on it (don’t ask why).

Aoi Hinami

Hinami is simultaneously a walking sunbeam and a tiny, terrifying prodigy — fluffy exterior, steel interior, and somehow everyone notices her even when she’s trying to be incognito. She’s kind in this low-key, competent way that makes her look effortless, but those effortless vibes are actually practice and discipline and like fifty contingency plans. She’ll smile at you and then subtly rearrange your whole life so you’re doing better; also she has a playlist that makes you cry in public, I swear. Tiny quirk: pretends not to like desserts but definitely finishes the cake when no one’s looking.

Minami Nanami

Nanami is chaos wrapped in a planner — glamorous, cunning, and loud in the absolute best way, like she loves drama but also keeps receipts for every compliment she’s ever given you. She’s a social weapon: witty, observes everything, and can switch from teasing you to giving actual life coaching in two seconds flat. She’s extra, yes, but also the kind of friend who will ghostwrite an apology text for you (and decorate it with perfect emojis). Oh, and she claims horror movies are her jam but will absolutely hide behind a cushion at anything remotely spooky.

Fuuka Kikuchi

Fuuka is the shy, heart-on-her-sleeve friend who somehow ends up as the emotional glue for the group — soft voice, fierce loyalty, and the kind of person you want to protect even though she’s tougher than she looks. She stumbles over words, apologizes for breathing sometimes, but when things matter she steps up and hits way harder than her timid vibe suggests. Loves cute stationery and is suspiciously good at remembering everyone’s birthdays (like, suspiciously). Also, she has this tiny rebellious streak where she’ll secretly eat spicy snacks at midnight and then deny everything.

Hanabi Natsubayashi

Hanabi is full-throttle energy and blunt honesty — she says what she thinks, stomps through awkwardness like it’s a puddle, and somehow makes you feel seen even when she’s being totally chaotic. She’s sporty and loud, but also suspiciously sentimental about small things (like that one crumpled ticket she keeps in her wallet — don’t ask). She’ll drag you into ridiculous plans at 2 a.m. and then show up with bandages and candy the next day because she’s actually low-key a caretaker. Weirdly tidy in her head but her desk looks like a festival aftermath.

Yuzu Izumi

Yuzu is the soft, fashionable weirdo who photographs everything like life is a moodboard and then immediately deletes half of it because she’s humble? I dunno, she’s complicated in the cutest way. She vibes quietly but has razor-sharp observations — will call you out on something gently and ruin your day with kindness. Obsessed with sweets and pastel bikes, but also can be unexpectedly intense about what she loves (like a full-on speech about latte art once and I died). She says she hates center stage but posts five selfies a week; selective honesty?

Takahiro Mizusawa

Mizusawa is the calm, reliable type — serious face, very competent, the sort of person you ask for help and then immediately want to be friends with because he’s so steady. He’s studious and athletic and somehow simultaneously painfully shy about compliments, which makes his rare smiles ridiculously rewarding. He hoards practical life hacks and will teach you how to fold a fitted sheet in one minute flat (yes, really). Tiny contradiction: he insists he hates cute things but has a plush toy in his bag for “emergencies” and it’s named something ridiculous.