TV series · 2026
Is High School! Kimengumi based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. High School! Kimengumi is based on the works 3-nen Kimengumi by Motoei Shinzawa (1980) and High School! Kimengumi by Motoei Shinzawa (1982) and Stage "High School! Kimengumi" by Daisuke Tanaka (2017).
The TV series premiered in 2026.
The manga behind High School! Kimengumi
3-nen Kimengumi
Manga by Motoei Shinzawa · first published 1980 · gag manga, school anime and manga
High School! Kimengumi
Manga by Motoei Shinzawa · first published 1982 · gag manga, school anime and manga, romance anime and manga
Stage "High School! Kimengumi"
by Daisuke Tanaka · first published 2017 · school anime and manga, comedy anime and manga
Common questions
Is High School! Kimengumi based on a book?
Yes. High School! Kimengumi is based on the works 3-nen Kimengumi by Motoei Shinzawa (1980) and High School! Kimengumi by Motoei Shinzawa (1982) and Stage "High School! Kimengumi" by Daisuke Tanaka (2017).
Who wrote the book High School! Kimengumi is based on?
3-nen Kimengumi was written by Motoei Shinzawa and Daisuke Tanaka and first published in 1980.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read 3-nen Kimengumi before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
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