楠木さんは高校デビューに失敗している [Kusunoki-san wa Kōkō Debut ni Shippai Shite Iru]

楠木さんは高校デビューに失敗している (Kusunoki-san wa Kōkō Debut ni Shippai Shite Iru) is a current series from Ichijinsha, launched in 2023, following a protagonist whose high school debut goes awry. Over its initial six issues, the story explores the awkward, relatable fallout of trying too hard to reinvent oneself. It matters as a fresh, character-driven take on the classic "new school, new me" trope, anchored by its empathetic portrayal of teenage social missteps.