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My Awkward Senpai

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Kudo. It initially began as a webcomic published on Kudo's Twitter account in March 2019. It was later serialized in Square Enix's manga magazine Young Gangan from December 2019 to February 2026. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Elle aired from October to December 2025.

Plot

Azusa Kannawa is an office worker at a video game development company known for her good looks and serious attitude. However, her office personality is just a façade, as in reality she is awkward around people. When she is tasked to mentor new hire Yū Kamegawa, she finds the task difficult. As time passes, the two form a relationship, with Azusa opening up more to people.

Characters

A 27-year-old office worker known at the office for her strict personality and dedication to work. However, she is actually timid, clumsy and awkward, which she hides through her serious façade. Though initially only mentoring Yu for the sake of keeping her job, Azusa slowly starts developing romantic feelings for him, which she aggressively denies every time. She is originally from Oita Prefecture.
A new hire originally from Saitama Prefecture, who comes under the mentorship of Azusa. His friendly personality allows Azusa to open up and become more comfortable around others. He develops a crush on Azusa after spending time with her.
Azusa's mother.
Yu’s young sister.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Makoto Kudo, My Awkward Senpai initially began as a webcomic published on Kudo's Twitter account published on March 2, 2019. It was later serialized in Square Enix's manga magazine Young Gangan from December 6, 2019, to February 6, 2026. Its chapters have been collected into eleven volumes released from March 25, 2020, to February 25, 2026. The series is published in English by Comikey and by Square Enix through their Manga UP! Global app.

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on December 16, 2024. It is produced by Studio Elle and directed by Ayumu Kotake, with series composition by Mio Inoue, character designs by Kenrō Tokuda and music composition by Kōji Fujimoto. The series aired from October 2 to December 18, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by Angela, while the ending theme song is , performed by Ami Maeshima. Crunchyroll streamed the series.

Episodes

Other

In commemoration of the releases of volumes 3 and 4, the series had two cosplay collaborations with the model Nashiko Momotsuki dressed-up as main character Azusa Kannawa in 2021.

Reception

The series was ranked fifth at the sixth Next Manga Awards in the print category.

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