Nuriko Wrote:I'm pretty sure it's still unlicensed -- Reading Yamada Tarou Monogatari is what took me from the beginner to intermediate stage of manga reading. It is the story about "the boy with no faults.. except for that he's poor!" <-- "そんな彼の唯一の欠点は。。。貧乏な事である！" At first it was tough to read, but once past the first volume, I felt a huge level up in my reading ability and speed.
This story revolves around Tarou who's always trying to make as much money as possible with many part time jobs. He's a poor high school student with 6 siblings, a somewhat sickly mom who doesn't work (and always splurges on clothes and tacky, expensive "artwork") and a father who travels the world painting pictures (that usually can't sell). And everyone at his rich kid highschool (Tarou's exempt from tuition because he's the top of his class) thinks he's a true "お坊ちゃん" and there are even some rumors that he's a prince with European lineage.

The comedy in this manga is the best I've ever read. Here's a link to the scans at manga helpers:
http://mangahelpers.com/downloads/read-online/?sort=order&ord=desc&lang=jp&manga=2061

I learned a lot of Japanese from this 14 volume manga, especially money/business related words. One of the best things I've done for my Japanese. If anyone wants scans beyond volume 5 I'll be happy to upload.

yukamina Wrote:Apparently there's a drama for Tarou too.