Reviews

Zettai Kareshi, Band 01 by Yuu Watase

clowdywings's review against another edition

3.0

Not the biggest fan of the cover or art style. The story is interesting (though strange) and compelling, especially with that cliffhanger. The main character is funny but sort of annoying occasionally.

shanieshira's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.75

semperlunaris's review against another edition

2.0

My other weeb friend let me read this in return for lending her [b:Fruits Basket, Vol. 1|271199|Fruits Basket, Vol. 1|Natsuki Takaya|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1442161482l/271199._SX50_.jpg|542633] and I feel that I got conned! (Also how did we get away with reading these in high school?!)

Like, I find the premise amusing (whoops I bought a sex doll boyfriend off the internet and broke it so now I have to teach it to human or I will be in crippling debt) and I did sort of like it back when I read it but...MAJOR ICK! Like why/how was it allowed?! I mean we know why/how but...WHY/HOW?!

If I were re-writing this, I'd be making everyone adults straight off the bat. You know why. And I'd get rid of the love triangle (but that's because I'm sick of them JUST COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER!!!!)

But yeah...it's of its time...

lexi_lovesbooks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

This was fun. I like the boys and that the main girl takes some initiative. Hope she gets more friends

theseventhl's review against another edition

3.0

Absolute Boyfriend/Zettai Kareshi reads like a shojo fan's perfect adolescent fantasy. A knock on your door, a giant box waiting to be opened, and what's inside? A drop-dead gorgeous young man, tailored to your specifications and fancies, whose number one purpose in his artificial life is to please one person and one person only: you. But Riko, Yuu Watase's main protagonist, wants nothing to do with the world of private fantasy lovers. And yet here she is, stuck with a young man who keeps offering to have sex with her. What's a girl like Riko to do?

You can read my complete review of ABSOLUTE BOYFRIEND volume one here.

libraryterri's review against another edition

5.0

So I don't usually read Manga but this cover caught my eye and so I decided to see what all of the fuss is about. It was cute in a slightly disturbing way. The "mail order robot" keeps wanting to have sex with his teenage owner. Anyway I think I'll read the others. Now I'm curious about how things will turn out.

dinnureads's review against another edition

5.0

Naked manga boys....Yummi :D But being serious, this is soooo funny and cute :)

12dejamoo's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

I do love Yuu Watase, but this wasn't really for me. Although I will admit I am curious about a lot of the mysterious bits, overall I doubt I'll keep reading this series.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Sexual content and Sexual assault

quietweather's review against another edition

5.0

Wow, i didn't expect this book t0o be such a good manga. the story is actually interesting. (In Shock)
I actually can't wait for the second book. <--( still in shock)

amishemokid'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0