What is Ueno-san wa Bukiyō?#
Ueno-san wa Bukiyō (also known as How Clumsy you are, Miss Ueno) is a comedy series centered around Ueno, the president of a junior high school’s science club. While Ueno is a master inventor with skills far beyond her years, her genius doesn’t extend to her love life. She finds herself completely unable to confess her feelings to her crush, Tanaka.
If you enjoy stories about high-intelligence characters who are socially awkward or struggle with romance, this is a great pick. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to see Ueno’s inventions and her clumsy attempts at love in action.
Is the anime really finished?#
Whether the anime is “finished” depends on what you are looking for. While the anime adaptation was released in 2019, the original source material—the manga—continued for several years afterward, finally concluding in March 2022.
Because the manga ran until 2022, the anime does not provide the full conclusion of the story. If you are looking for a satisfying end to the narrative and want to see how Ueno’s journey unfolds, you will need to continue with the source material. We highly recommend you buy the manga to get the complete experience.
Who is this anime for?#
This series is best suited for fans of the comedy genre who enjoy lighthearted, character-driven stories. The primary appeal lies in the contrast between Ueno’s scientific brilliance and her romantic incompetence. It’s a charming look at junior high school dynamics and the struggle of expressing one’s true feelings.
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Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on how you prefer to consume your media, here are the best ways to approach the series. For more detailed connections between the versions, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
Release Order#
If you want to experience the series as it was released to the public:
- Anime (2019)
- Manga (Serialized from 2015 to 2022)
Completionist Order#
For those who want the most comprehensive experience from the start, we recommend starting with the manga. Since the manga covers the entire span from 2015 to its conclusion in 2022, it is the most complete version of the story.
The “Source-Continuing” Order#
For viewers who prefer to start with animation and only move to print if they are hooked:
- Watch the anime to get a feel for the characters and comedy.
- Read the manga to find the actual conclusion of the plot.
Additional Tips#
While you’re diving into Ueno’s world, you might want to pick up some collectibles. You can buy Ueno-san wa Bukiyō merchandise to celebrate your favorite science club moments!
Ueno-san wa Bukiyō • manga • 2015-02-27 to 2022-03-24 (serialized in Young Animal, 2015 #5-2022 #7)
└─(adaptation)→ How Clumsy you are, Miss Ueno • anime • 2019-01-06
