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Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu, Vol. 1 by Mito

theaudioauditor's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kieranl's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

I wanted to love this right off the bat, but I couldn't give it as many stars as I wanted. I'm glad for the mixed weight representation in the manga I just wish it could've existed without it revolving around eating, food or weight. Overall, it was a cool read and hopefully the other two volumes bring the vibe.

elb22's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

The male lead definitely has a feeding kink.

gwenolabarr's review against another edition

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4.0

Minegishi is the purest of souls, who obliviously fetishes Otsu based on his adorable size.

Unintentionally problematic setup aside, the purity in the story writing and the intent with creating a love story that accepts beauty in all forms warmed my heart - just like it clearly melted Otsu out of his stubborn funk.

It's the fluff we need in the '20s decade.

sbaccus's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-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

4.0

richie_h20's review against another edition

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2.0

I DNF’d this manga because it was just….weird?

I bought this a few years ago at this bookshop that had a little card on it from an employee recommendation and it sounded cute so I picked it up. But this wasn’t what I was expecting it felt like it’s was kinda fetishizing one of the male characters and I didn’t like that.
Also just some of the scene were super cringy, like it was just very uncomfortable to read and obviously uncomfortable for some of the characters. The only thing I did like about this book is when one of the side characters said in the background “isn’t that sexual harassment,” because she wasn’t wrong.
I can’t tell if this was supposed to be satirical or not either way not for me I’m good thank you!

sammy_lou's review against another edition

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4.0

That is so sweet & wholesome. I love reading fluffy manga and these two are so funny together. Minegishi shows his feelings for Otsu, by giving him food; he loves seeing the happy face he makes when he eats. It's just his way of showing his affection and he just wants Ostu, happy. I can't wait to see how their relationship will progress. I feel sorry for Tanaka; he is caught in the middle of a clueless pair. He can see how they feel for each other, but they are dancing around it. Bring on the next volume!

ellelainey's review against another edition

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5.0

Charming. Cute. Lovely. A simple, happy plot with no stress/drama, and a quick read that was nothing but enjoyable. Exactly the stress-free read I needed, that was both fun, sweet and romantic.

chortlesngiggles's review against another edition

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slow-paced

2.5

morgiebunney's review against another edition

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4.0

otsu mamoru is genuinely the characfer ever abd i could talk for several hours avout this book and series as a whole and i will someday