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Kanji SasaharaThe protagonist of the series (as much as a slice-of-life series can have a protagonist). A shy freshman when introduced, he gradually grows to accept his interests in the club. He becomes chairman of the club at the beginning of his junior year, then hands it off to Ohno the next year.
Makoto KousakaThe first member of the Genshiken whom Sasahara meets. An oblivious guy who remains smiling practically all the time. Great looks, easy to talk, and a very nice attitude. It's actually hard to believe this guy is a die-hard fan of anime and videogames, specially eroges, to Saki's much chagrin.
Harunobu MadarameA sophomore when the series begins, Madarame is a Hot Blooded otaku. Has an unrequited crush on Kasukabe, who draws him out of his otaku shell. He remains Hot Blooded though.
Saki KasukabeA freshman when the series begins, she forms a Beta Couple with Kousaka from the first chapter. Always-suffering Dungeonmaster's Girlfriend who acts as the voice of reason for the Genshiken.
Kanako OhnoJoins the series pretty early. Has a love of cosplay and takes over the club near the end of the series.
Chika OgiueJoins about midway through the series, swiftly becoming the character most often in the spotlight. Unlike most of the Genshiken, she is very hesitant about being an otaku, mostly by some trauma that occurred during her middle school.
Soichiro TanakaTanaka is perhaps the most skilled member of the Genshiken. He can design Cosplay outfits with ease (he is even able to tell someone's measurements by just looking at them in a bathing suit) and he is also an excellent model maker. He's arguably the most down-to-earth member of the group.
Mitsunori KugayamaKugayama is a member of the Genshiken with aspirations of becoming a manga artist. However, he's poorly motivated and very asocial, which makes him a difficult person to deal with. After graduating, his appearances with the club become more infrequent.
Manabu KuchikiJoins the series about midway. Butt Monkey who's even more Proud to Be a Geek than Madarame. His actions are partially the reason why the Genshiken is so small, especially near the end of the series.
Genshiken NidaimeWith the continuation, and the graduation of most of the old cast, several new members were introduced in chapter 56,Susanna HopkinsBetter known as Sue. Promoted to main cast in the continuation, but actually became a member near the end of the original manga. A friend of Ohno from america who visited once for ComiFes and grew attached to Ogiue. Now an exchange student. Speaks almost entirely in anime quotes.
Hato KenjirouCross-dressing yaoi fan who is the very picture of a shy, demure, fashionable girl. Even though she is a he.
Rika YoshitakeEnergetic and shameless Yaoi Fangirl.
Risa YoshitakeRika's younger sister, she is into playing basketball and is a Shotacon.
Mirei YajimaSour and sardonic Yaoi Fangirl. Prone to pouring cold water on everyone's expectations.
Recurring CharactersHaraguchiThe closest thing the Genshiken has to an antagonist. Haraguchi claims to be part of both the Genshiken and the Manga Club, but he has a habit of badmouthing both of them and getting on everybody's nerves due to his condescending attitude. However, he has a lot of connections with semi-professional manga artists.
The First PresidentThe First President of the Genshiken is a mysterious character who seems to have no presence what so ever, but at the same time seems to be omniscient of what goes on at the College. He hands the presidency to Madarame in the second volume of the manga.
Keiko SasaharaSasahara's little sister, who doesn't share his interests. She is a gyaru. Falls hopelessly in love with Kousaka and joins the Genshiken on a whim, toward the end of the series.
YabusakiOgiue's rival from the manga club who was the person that drove her out of the club and into Genshiken.
Angela BurtonA friend of Ohno and Sue, who visits regularly for ComiFes. Cosplays and is rather flirtatious.
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