Medaka-Box
Tonkam · 2012–2016 · 21 issues
About the series
Medaka-Box, published by Tonkam from 2012 to 2016, is a 21-issue manga series that follows the hyper-competent student council president Medaka Kurokami as she establishes a "suggestion box" to solve any problem at her school—no matter how bizarre or dangerous. Created by the duo of writer Nisio Isin and artist Akira Akatsuki, the series is known for its rapid-fire dialogue, over-the-top action, and sharp deconstruction of shonen tropes, blending slapstick comedy with genuine emotional stakes. It matters as a cult favorite that showcases Nisio Isin's signature verbal wit alongside Akatsuki's dynamic, expressive artwork, earning a dedicated following for its inventive premise and layered cast.