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6:44 pm, Dec 24 2013
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I'm looking for good series where the main character pretends or looks like they're weak/dumb but is actually really strong or smart. Basically, mangas where the main character is underestimated severely.

Examples:

1. Gokusen- Teacher pretends to be weak, but is actually the ojou of a yakuza syndicate.
2. Shibatora - Policeman who looks like he's in middle school but is actually a 4th dan in kendo
3. Onepunch-man - "Hero" who looks like he's weak.
4. Rurouni Kenshin
5. Black Cat

Looking forward to the suggestions! Thanks!

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7:42 pm, Dec 24 2013
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Oresama Teacher maybe?

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11:25 pm, Dec 24 2013
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Black Haze - MC is actually a famous magician. Pretends to be a sickly student at a magic school. (When I say pretend, it's more like bold-faced lying, lol.)

Warau Kanoko-sama & sequel Koi Dano Ai Dano- Applies more to sequel, but character gives off the impression of incredibly average and dull student, but she's actually a schemer. (In the sequel, it's common for people to think her friend does everything, but in actually, they were her plans.)

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8:33 am, Dec 26 2013
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Seconding...

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei I prefer the light novel though, this one Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei (Novel), The MC here is hiding his real power with a proper reason and you'll see a LOT of discrimination towards him here.

Gun x Clover He pretends to look weak and useless when he's actually one of the strongest.

Black Haze Hiding his identity as a newbie magician. You'll get some discrimination too like in Mahouka

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12:49 pm, Dec 29 2013
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Maybe Superior and the sequel Superior Cross

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8:47 pm, Dec 29 2013
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Thanks for the suggestions! Will start making my way through them.

Happy New Year!

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9:55 pm, Dec 29 2013
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Makai no Ossan
That old man certainly dont look strong.

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12:16 pm, Apr 5 2014
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I third Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei.
And Black haze is even better though not AS bad when it comes to discrimination against the MAIN character...

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11:57 am, Apr 8 2014
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Aww, you've read Rurouni Kenshin alread ;(. Okay, then, a common one that many people recommend for RK fans is Samurai Deeper Kyo. I've tried it and it's pretty good, but it's up to your tastes. smile

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Try the Deceptively Weak-Looking Protagonist tag

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