is a

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series by . The manga was published by

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; 29 volumes (1982–1991, magazine), 2003–2006, magazine, and compiled into 29 ''

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'' volumes.

Plot

The stories follow the adventures of Shinokita Reiko (Kita) and Yajima Junko (Yaji) as they move from school to school fighting corruption, Yakuza, gangs, and ninja. Both Yaji and Kita have extraordinary hand-to-hand fighting skills, which they actually work on improving. Yaji's family runs a dojo and Kita's father is a police captain. The characters are based on the theme in

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, where the characters, often called Yaji and Kita, frequently find themselves in hilarious situations.

Characters

; :A young woman with shoulder-length black hair. She learned martial arts at her father's

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. She has a light-hearted personality and sense of humor and can sometimes rush in to a situation without considering the consequences. ; :A young woman with light brown hair in a bobbed hairstyle. She is an expert at

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and the sword and is more serious and considered in her actions than Junko. ; :Head of the United Kanto Group, has long brown hair and a feminine appearance although he is excellent in both martial arts and diplomacy. ; :He works for the United Kanto Group and has long black hair which is usually tied back. He sometimes wears round glasses when he plays an undercover timid student. He is a Kouga ninja and often helps Junko and Reiko on instructions from Tokuzen Yukiya.

Media

Manga

The manga began serialization in 1982 in ''Bonita'' magazine and then in 2003 was transferred to ''Mystery Bonita'' magazine, both published by

. It was later compiled into 29

volumes. The manga has been reprinted and collected in multiple editions: * Yajikita Gakuen Doraka: 29 volumes (1982 - 1991, Bonita. 2003 - 2006, Mystery Bonita, Akita Bookstore). * Yajikita Gakuin dori Shōwa taishi Hatchobori: 1 volume (2010, Princess GOLD, Akita Bookstore). * Yajikita Gakuen Doraku II: 12 volumes (2010 - 2015, published by Princess GOLD, Akita Shoten).

Anime

''Tales of Yajikita College'' was adapted into two

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series by

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released on September 15, 1989 and July 25, 1991.

Episode list

References

External links

* {{Mystery Bonita 1989 manga Anime series based on manga Shōjo manga Juvenile delinquency in fiction