What is This Art Club Has a Problem!?#
If you are looking for a lighthearted escape, This Art Club Has a Problem! (also known as Kono Bijutsu-bu niwa Mondai ga Aru!) is a charming choice. The story centers on a middle school art club that is anything but traditional. The club consists of Subaru Uchimaki, a genius artist who refuses to draw anything other than the “perfect 2D wife”; Colette, a wealthy troublemaker; and a club president who spends most of their time sleeping. The only member actually interested in traditional art activities is Mizuki Usami, who spends most of her time struggling to keep the club on track.
If you enjoy quirky character dynamics and school-based humor, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see the chaos unfold.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When asking “is the anime finished?”, it is important to understand that this series is an adaptation of a manga that began as a one-shot in Dengeki Maoh back in 2012. While the anime provides a wonderful introduction to the characters and their antics, those who want the full experience or a deeper dive into the story will likely find that the source material offers more.
For those who want to see where the story goes beyond the animated episodes, we highly recommend buying the manga to ensure you don’t miss any of the club’s eccentricities.
Themes and Audience Appeal#
This series is a quintessential “slice of life” comedy. Its primary appeal lies in the contrast between Mizuki’s desire for a normal club experience and the absolute absurdity of her peers. It is best suited for viewers who enjoy:
- School Comedies: Low-stakes, high-humor interactions in a school setting.
- Otaku Culture: Jokes regarding the obsession with 2D characters.
- Character-Driven Plots: Seeing the chemistry between a straight-man character and a group of eccentrics.
If you enjoy these themes, you might also want to pick up some official merchandise to show your support for the series!
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on how much of a completionist you are, there are a few ways to approach this series. Please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page for a visual guide to the connections between the works.
The Release Order#
If you want to experience the series as it was released to the world, start with the original manga (2012) and then move to the anime adaptation (2016).
The Beginner’s Order#
For most people, we recommend starting with the anime. It is a great way to get a feel for the characters and the humor before deciding if you want to commit to the written material. Once you finish the anime, you can jump into the manga to continue the story.
The Completionist Order#
For those who want every single detail, start with the manga one-shot from 2012 to see the series’ origins, then watch the anime, and finally read the full manga run to capture all the nuances the anime may have skipped.
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This Art Club Has a Problem! • manga • 2012-07-27 (one-shot in <i>Dengeki Maoh</i>)
└─(adaptation)→ This Art Club Has a Problem! • anime • 2016-07-07
