Insomniacs After School
Viz · 2023–present · 13 issues
About the series
In this quiet, luminous slice-of-life manga from Viz Media, two high school insomniacs discover they share the same sleepless nights and form an unlikely bond in their school’s abandoned observatory. Written and illustrated by Makoto Ojiro, the series tenderly explores the fragile, precious hours between dusk and dawn, where the two protagonists find solace in each other’s company and the stars above. Running 13 issues since 2023, Insomniacs After School has been praised for its gentle pacing, evocative art, and sensitive portrayal of adolescence and mental health. It matters as a standout in the growing genre of quiet, character-driven manga that prioritizes emotional resonance over dramatic conflict.