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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I was already hoping for tons of cuteness and there we have it! Two idol otaku start dating, I am still seeking the chemistry, but I do see it slowly appear, plus, it was just so much fun to read~
In this fun book we meet Akari and Onda-san. Co-workers and outside work friends (because Onda is so military at work), oh and sometime in the manga also lovers. Or at least on trial base. Yep. I love that she at least tried this relationship out, I can imagine it must be weird to think your best friend is being with you because you also love idols and you both stan the heck out of them, and then suddenly get confessed by that guy. Will it work out? Especially with how Onda is at work?
I had fun reading about this couple, yes, I still am searching for the spark, it appears at times but not fully there yet, I do think that it can appear though. Both are figuring out things, about each other, about being idol stans AND dating, going from friends/co-workers to something more, maybe. Which is a big step from an other manga I read earlier, here I do see the potential, and again there are also other factors so that I love this relationship a bit more than the one in that other manga.
I also love that both these characters are idol stans and I love how dedicated they are. Still very respectful to their idols and having tons of fun cheering for their idols, going to meets, getting very excited about news, and I just adored that their dates often involved food and going to places that their idols went to. At times just to eat some food, but other times to diehard binge to get the collectables. I love how much of a lead Akari takes in this case. She makes sure to take Onda to the places, makes sure that his collection is complete, and more. It was so sweet!
I also loved that these two are slowly getting together. Figuring out how it works to date, see if this has a future. Figuring out if moe-gap can turn into love. And I love seeing them talk, figure it out, see Akari talk to her friends. It made me smile! I loved that with each chapter we learn new things about the characters and see them get closer. It is hella awkward but also very adorable and I definitely found myself rooting for this couple.
The art was also so sweet and fun, it fits well with the story. The character designs were fun, I especially love the facial expressions (and also happy to see a girl with thick eyebrows again).
All in all, I will keep on reading. I want to see if this works out for the both of them. Will they finally kiss? What will happen to their idols in the next volume?
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was already hoping for tons of cuteness and there we have it! Two idol otaku start dating, I am still seeking the chemistry, but I do see it slowly appear, plus, it was just so much fun to read~
In this fun book we meet Akari and Onda-san. Co-workers and outside work friends (because Onda is so military at work), oh and sometime in the manga also lovers. Or at least on trial base. Yep. I love that she at least tried this relationship out, I can imagine it must be weird to think your best friend is being with you because you also love idols and you both stan the heck out of them, and then suddenly get confessed by that guy. Will it work out? Especially with how Onda is at work?
I had fun reading about this couple, yes, I still am searching for the spark, it appears at times but not fully there yet, I do think that it can appear though. Both are figuring out things, about each other, about being idol stans AND dating, going from friends/co-workers to something more, maybe. Which is a big step from an other manga I read earlier, here I do see the potential, and again there are also other factors so that I love this relationship a bit more than the one in that other manga.
I also love that both these characters are idol stans and I love how dedicated they are. Still very respectful to their idols and having tons of fun cheering for their idols, going to meets, getting very excited about news, and I just adored that their dates often involved food and going to places that their idols went to. At times just to eat some food, but other times to diehard binge to get the collectables. I love how much of a lead Akari takes in this case. She makes sure to take Onda to the places, makes sure that his collection is complete, and more. It was so sweet!
I also loved that these two are slowly getting together. Figuring out how it works to date, see if this has a future. Figuring out if moe-gap can turn into love. And I love seeing them talk, figure it out, see Akari talk to her friends. It made me smile! I loved that with each chapter we learn new things about the characters and see them get closer. It is hella awkward but also very adorable and I definitely found myself rooting for this couple.
The art was also so sweet and fun, it fits well with the story. The character designs were fun, I especially love the facial expressions (and also happy to see a girl with thick eyebrows again).
All in all, I will keep on reading. I want to see if this works out for the both of them. Will they finally kiss? What will happen to their idols in the next volume?
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I loved the art style! Brilliant Slice of Life manga with really great shows of the otaku obsessions without that being the main focus. I loved Onda-san and his awkwardness over events. I loved how this was a really simple idea but was really well played out. I will be continuing with the series.
Really great Slice of Life Manga!
Merged review:
I loved the art style! Brilliant Slice of Life manga with really great shows of the otaku obsessions without that being the main focus. I loved Onda-san and his awkwardness over events. I loved how this was a really simple idea but was really well played out. I will be continuing with the series.
Really great Slice of Life Manga!
Really great Slice of Life Manga!
Merged review:
I loved the art style! Brilliant Slice of Life manga with really great shows of the otaku obsessions without that being the main focus. I loved Onda-san and his awkwardness over events. I loved how this was a really simple idea but was really well played out. I will be continuing with the series.
Really great Slice of Life Manga!
This story is so adorable! I've never read anything with a concept like this. As someone who also has different idol biases its so fun to see the characters really enjoying themselves in their love for their idols! I think its a really fresh task that, not only do they both have a favorite idol, they're falling for each other and dating as well. I can't wait to see how their relationship further develops in future chapters. The art is really well done and I think each character has such a unique look to them which is something I prefer when reading manga. Thank you for the ARC!
Merged review:
This story is so adorable! I've never read anything with a concept like this. As someone who also has different idol biases its so fun to see the characters really enjoying themselves in their love for their idols! I think its a really fresh task that, not only do they both have a favorite idol, they're falling for each other and dating as well. I can't wait to see how their relationship further develops in future chapters. The art is really well done and I think each character has such a unique look to them which is something I prefer when reading manga. Thank you for the ARC!
Merged review:
This story is so adorable! I've never read anything with a concept like this. As someone who also has different idol biases its so fun to see the characters really enjoying themselves in their love for their idols! I think its a really fresh task that, not only do they both have a favorite idol, they're falling for each other and dating as well. I can't wait to see how their relationship further develops in future chapters. The art is really well done and I think each character has such a unique look to them which is something I prefer when reading manga. Thank you for the ARC!
It's a cute manga but nothing special about it. both MC are very social awkward which make for some moments of laugh but i had problem visualizing them as adults for me they seem very highschoolers
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**
Having an Idol-Loving Boyfriend is the Best! 1 by Mito Aoi is a great shoujo manga about two hardworking adults who both enjoy supporting idols as a hobby, and they decide to try dating.
This was a unique and fun premise for a manga and I really enjoyed it! The characters had different looks and were entertaining but still mature; I wouldn't mind reading more.
Merged review:
**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**
Having an Idol-Loving Boyfriend is the Best! 1 by Mito Aoi is a great shoujo manga about two hardworking adults who both enjoy supporting idols as a hobby, and they decide to try dating.
This was a unique and fun premise for a manga and I really enjoyed it! The characters had different looks and were entertaining but still mature; I wouldn't mind reading more.
Having an Idol-Loving Boyfriend is the Best! 1 by Mito Aoi is a great shoujo manga about two hardworking adults who both enjoy supporting idols as a hobby, and they decide to try dating.
This was a unique and fun premise for a manga and I really enjoyed it! The characters had different looks and were entertaining but still mature; I wouldn't mind reading more.
Merged review:
**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**
Having an Idol-Loving Boyfriend is the Best! 1 by Mito Aoi is a great shoujo manga about two hardworking adults who both enjoy supporting idols as a hobby, and they decide to try dating.
This was a unique and fun premise for a manga and I really enjoyed it! The characters had different looks and were entertaining but still mature; I wouldn't mind reading more.
At first, I didn’t love the art style but it grow on me. I thought this manga was super cute. I loved the relationship between onda and tachibana. It’s not very often you read a manga where both characters have common interest. It was a first for me. It was like a breath of fresh air.
Merged review:
At first, I didn’t love the art style but it grow on me. I thought this manga was super cute. I loved the relationship between onda and tachibana. It’s not very often you read a manga where both characters have common interest. It was a first for me. It was like a breath of fresh air.
Merged review:
At first, I didn’t love the art style but it grow on me. I thought this manga was super cute. I loved the relationship between onda and tachibana. It’s not very often you read a manga where both characters have common interest. It was a first for me. It was like a breath of fresh air.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
This manga is such a cute, fluffy romance, ahh! Akari and Onda are coworkers and rather unlikely friends, but they bond over their otaku-level love of idols (though they each follow a different idol). They have so much fun going to idol events together and then supporting each other, so is it any surprise when they start dating? Onda is clearly way more into Akari, which I sort of adore. I also really appreciate how Akari has fellow otaku friends. I'm not a big fan of idols, but I do definitely have interests that some people would think I'm "too old" for, so I felt like I really related to this manga. I was rooting for Akari and Onda the entire time! That being said, I'm not really sure where further volumes could possibly take this... I'm about 50/50 on whether I'll pick up volume 2 to find out.
A digital ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review. All opinions are unbiased and my own.
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A digital ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review. All opinions are unbiased and my own.
Like this review?
Check out more of my reviews on my blog, Elley the Book Otter