High Score Girl

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rensuke Oshikiri. It was first serialized on Monthly Big Gangan where the series is known for its unique art style, and thoroughly accurate depictions of the multitude of gaming software, hardware, and even culture that are featured. An anime adaptation by J.C.Staff premiered on July 13, 2018.

Plot
The year is 1991 where arcade games are the popular source of amusement to the youth. The unpopular and negative 6th grader Haruo Yaguchi is one of the best gamers in school, who goes to the arcade besting off his skills. Until one day, a fellow rich classmate who is the exact opposite of Haruo's every aspect pounds him in Street Fighter II and every game in the arcade. Her name is Akira Oono and now follows and wallops Haruo every chance she gets. Over time, their rivalry begins to tone to something more affectionate.