Hidamari Sketch

is a japanese manga series written by Aoki Ume. It began serialisation in the vol. 1 special issue of Manga Time Kirara Carat.

The series is currently released under 10 volumes from October 2005. (as of March 2020)

The series was licensed and released in English by Yen Press from June 2008.

Synopsis
Yamabuki High School attracts many art students due to its special art classes. Among the school's new pupils is Yuno, who dreams of becoming a famous artist. She lives in the nearby apartment complex Hidamari-so, along with the hyperactive classmate Miyako, the weight-obsessed Hiro and the tomboyish Sae. Together, the students live their day to day lives, including investigating the school's bizarre myths and deal with their cosplaying teacher. But whether they are in school, at the apartment or out shopping, working or playing, the four friends always manage to have fun in the process!

(Source: Anime Planet)

Characters

 * Yuno
 * Miyako
 * Hiro
 * Sae
 * Nori
 * Nazuna
 * Matsuri
 * Yoshinoya

Anime
The series received an anime adaptation in four seasons, produced by Studio SHAFT, in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012. see: Hidamari Sketch (Anime)