Hi Score Girl

Synopsis

In 1991, arcade gaming is booming, and the concept of becoming a professional player is still an unrealized ambition. Sixth-grader Haruo Yaguchi is determined to pursue this path, having gained recognition and self-confidence from dominating local arcades. His world is disrupted when classmate Akira Oono defeats him in Street Fighter 2. Akira is known for being attractive, wealthy, and academically excellent—the picture of perfection. Haruo previously paid little attention to those traits, but now his faith in his own unmatched gaming skill is shattered. Though he feels bitterness toward Akira, there is also a desire for a true rival, and Akira fits that role perfectly.