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khrenek's review against another edition
4.0
Dopo un inizio un po’ stentato la storia prende piede e i personaggi cominciano a delinearsi. Sono due tipi un po’ strambi ma che, tra momenti teneri, gelosie e litigate, riescono a creare un rapporto abbastanza stabile.
La storia è episodica e costruita per momenti lasciando un po’ di spazio al lettore per colmare le parti mancanti. Un punto di forza del volume sono alcuni momenti comici che spuntano all’improvviso e stemperano situazioni potenzialmente pesanti o complicate. Non proprio un capolavoro, ma una storia che si fa leggere bene.
La storia è episodica e costruita per momenti lasciando un po’ di spazio al lettore per colmare le parti mancanti. Un punto di forza del volume sono alcuni momenti comici che spuntano all’improvviso e stemperano situazioni potenzialmente pesanti o complicate. Non proprio un capolavoro, ma una storia che si fa leggere bene.
rereader33's review against another edition
5.0
Holy shit, I blew threw this volume! What an adorable, squee-worthy story about two boys starting a relationship!
I don't have a lot to say that isn't me squeeing nonstop, but something I do want to mention is that I'm thrilled I finally found a m/m romance I can root for. I don't know if other anime/manga fans think this way, but to me it seems like there are more slow-burn/romantic lesbian stories and FAR more hard-core, sexual gay stories. The problem I see is that it's perpetuating this idea that gay relationships are meant to be sexualized while lesbian stories should be more romantic (not to say all of them are, I read Citrus and am sure there are more like that out there). Thus, when this series went on sale and having heard it's considered a classic, I jumped at the opportunity to read it and see why it's held in such high regard. And just from this first volume, I totally get it and am so down for this romance!
Mini rant aside, I do really like this relationship and love our two main leads. Kusakabe is such a hyper nutbar and Sajo is so serious yet shy and I ADORE their dynamic. The art style/artwork can be a little difficult to follow sometimes, but I do really like it, especially the expressions the characters make. There's not much to discuss story wise, since it's a typical romance, but that's fine. Sometimes simple is better.
This was a great start to the series and I'm hoping to binge the rest of it cuz I need more cute in my life. Love it, highly recommend it!
I don't have a lot to say that isn't me squeeing nonstop, but something I do want to mention is that I'm thrilled I finally found a m/m romance I can root for. I don't know if other anime/manga fans think this way, but to me it seems like there are more slow-burn/romantic lesbian stories and FAR more hard-core, sexual gay stories. The problem I see is that it's perpetuating this idea that gay relationships are meant to be sexualized while lesbian stories should be more romantic (not to say all of them are, I read Citrus and am sure there are more like that out there). Thus, when this series went on sale and having heard it's considered a classic, I jumped at the opportunity to read it and see why it's held in such high regard. And just from this first volume, I totally get it and am so down for this romance!
Mini rant aside, I do really like this relationship and love our two main leads. Kusakabe is such a hyper nutbar and Sajo is so serious yet shy and I ADORE their dynamic. The art style/artwork can be a little difficult to follow sometimes, but I do really like it, especially the expressions the characters make. There's not much to discuss story wise, since it's a typical romance, but that's fine. Sometimes simple is better.
This was a great start to the series and I'm hoping to binge the rest of it cuz I need more cute in my life. Love it, highly recommend it!
jackni's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
ksifactory's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
oldestdream_0215's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
fdikili's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
seawiiitch's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.0
I had watched the movie adaptation a few years ago, so when I saw that the series had been translated in French, I decided to buy all of them without thinking.
Now I finally got around to start reading them and oh my gosh, what a delight it was! The art style is unique but lovely, and I really enjoyed how the story develops. It's sweet, relatable and quite easy to follow. Definitely a comfort read in the future!
Now I finally got around to start reading them and oh my gosh, what a delight it was! The art style is unique but lovely, and I really enjoyed how the story develops. It's sweet, relatable and quite easy to follow. Definitely a comfort read in the future!
breathewordscarol's review against another edition
5.0
Sempre achei o traço meio estranho desse mangá mas agora que eu li eu achei tão lindo! Fluído e romântico, a história é o clássico clichê de nerd X popular se apaixonando e foi tão lindinha
joluchs's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75