Handsome na Kanojo
Handsome na Kanojo is a manga created by Wataru Yoshizumi. It originally ran in the magazine Ribon from 1988 to 1992, and was adapted into an OVA in 1991. The story is a romantic-comedy. It is Yoshizumi's longest serialized manga so far, and is one of her most popular works.
The 9-volume manga also includes Yoshizumi's other works, including her debut manga "Radical Romance."
Story
Mio Hagiwara is a 14-year-old actress who also enjoys being a regular teenager. One day, Mio meets Ichiya Kumagai, a 15-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a top director of films. Although Mio finds Ichiya to be annoying at first, she eventually discovers his soft side and becomes attracted to him. The story follows Mio and Ichiya becoming a couple and pursuing their dreams.Characters
;Mio Hagiwara:;Ichiya Kumagai:
;Aya Sawaki:
Crossovers in other manga
- Some of the characters from Handsome na Kanojo either make appearances or are mentioned in Wataru Yoshizumi's most popular series Marmalade Boy which was her next manga series to be released after Handsome na Kanojo. Mio is actually seen in the anime while Ichiya is mentioned when Yuu goes to New York City to study.