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danielle_readsbooks's review
5.0
I watched the anime of this manga and absolutely adored it. Bc i couldn’t get enough I started the manga and it’s even better than expected! I love RISA
bookishlifewk's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve seen clips of the anime years ago but never go around to watching it. I managed to find a copy of volume 1 at my local library and now I know what I’ve been missing out. The banter between Otani and Rosa literally makes this book. I’m definitely continuing this series and will give the anime a watch
ursopretty's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
yuusasih's review
3.0
This rating and review is for the whole completed volumes.
3,5 stars.
Risa Koizumi is 172 cm, and Atsushi Otani is 159 cm tall. Both getting insecure toward their height, yet they're always being paired as a comedy duo. And when they're used to each other, they're slowly falling in love. But how more than 10 cm differences would work on them?
I just finished reading this now. I dropped it when I first read it back in 2005, because I still couldn't get the idea of 'a taller girlfriend' at that time. Yah, I had my narrow-minded time, too. But now, when I'm a bit older and started to open my mind into new perspective, I find this story is actually quite good. It kinda tear down the patriarch believe that boys should be taller than the girls because the boys need to protect their girl, etc. Kinda, I said, because when I read it, though some of the perspectives changing, there are still many aspect that went to majority (or patriarch) beliefs, moreover toward the gender role of teenage boys and girls.
But anyway, this story is quite a mind opener. I like it.
3,5 stars.
Risa Koizumi is 172 cm, and Atsushi Otani is 159 cm tall. Both getting insecure toward their height, yet they're always being paired as a comedy duo. And when they're used to each other, they're slowly falling in love. But how more than 10 cm differences would work on them?
I just finished reading this now. I dropped it when I first read it back in 2005, because I still couldn't get the idea of 'a taller girlfriend' at that time. Yah, I had my narrow-minded time, too. But now, when I'm a bit older and started to open my mind into new perspective, I find this story is actually quite good. It kinda tear down the patriarch believe that boys should be taller than the girls because the boys need to protect their girl, etc. Kinda, I said, because when I read it, though some of the perspectives changing, there are still many aspect that went to majority (or patriarch) beliefs, moreover toward the gender role of teenage boys and girls.
But anyway, this story is quite a mind opener. I like it.
abrittlebee's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve never reviewed a traditional manga for Comic Corner before, but now that we’re entering the month of love, I thought it would be appropriate to look at a romantic comedy. Love*Com is adorably fun with a unique sense of humour and a story that’s easy to get into.
Risa has some problems finding love: she’s too tall and all the boys are intimidated! But while forced to attend summer school, she meets Suzuki, a handsome boy who’s taller than she is. It’s love at first sight, but getting close to Suzuki proves to be difficult. Enter Otani, a loud mouth boy with the opposite problem to Risa: he’s too short! But after some scheming, Otani agrees to help Risa if she will help him get together with her friend, Chiharu.
Love*Com (short for “Lovely Complex”) is written and illustrated by Aya Nakahara. Unlike Western comic books, it is not unusual for manga to be written and drawn by the same person. I found the plot fun, even if it is a little predictable. This graphic novel was very obviously produced and marketed for women, which was an unusual but welcome change.
The art is definitely different. If you are not familiar with the manga/anime aesthetic, you might want to try out some free samples online before purchasing a full graphic novel.
That being said, as someone who has read manga before, the art for this one seemed a little simplistic. The pages were sparse and empty, and everything—even the character forms—was a bit circular. Nakahara’s style is not without its appeal though. I was pleased to see a variety of feminine body shapes.
Altogether I enjoyed reading this manga and would definitely recommend it to my girlfriends if they need a good laugh.
Cross posted from The Other Press
Risa has some problems finding love: she’s too tall and all the boys are intimidated! But while forced to attend summer school, she meets Suzuki, a handsome boy who’s taller than she is. It’s love at first sight, but getting close to Suzuki proves to be difficult. Enter Otani, a loud mouth boy with the opposite problem to Risa: he’s too short! But after some scheming, Otani agrees to help Risa if she will help him get together with her friend, Chiharu.
Love*Com (short for “Lovely Complex”) is written and illustrated by Aya Nakahara. Unlike Western comic books, it is not unusual for manga to be written and drawn by the same person. I found the plot fun, even if it is a little predictable. This graphic novel was very obviously produced and marketed for women, which was an unusual but welcome change.
The art is definitely different. If you are not familiar with the manga/anime aesthetic, you might want to try out some free samples online before purchasing a full graphic novel.
That being said, as someone who has read manga before, the art for this one seemed a little simplistic. The pages were sparse and empty, and everything—even the character forms—was a bit circular. Nakahara’s style is not without its appeal though. I was pleased to see a variety of feminine body shapes.
Altogether I enjoyed reading this manga and would definitely recommend it to my girlfriends if they need a good laugh.
Cross posted from The Other Press
bucket_filler's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
xxrosedarlingxx's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
No me. voy a cansar de decir que no es tan alta