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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was just as great as the animation and it was awesome to see the the animation was mostly faithful to the manga. It was great to finally know who Haruhi actually ends up with and some knowledge into each member's future and even some side characters.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.25 ✨
This is my favorite anime.
I know how good this gets, so for this one to be this far down in my rating is a bit sad. However, this does set up a ton of stuff for the rest of the series. This first volume just doesn't have quite enough substantial impact yet.
This is my favorite anime.
I know how good this gets, so for this one to be this far down in my rating is a bit sad. However, this does set up a ton of stuff for the rest of the series. This first volume just doesn't have quite enough substantial impact yet.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A classic, so ahead of its time regarding fashion/aesthetic too
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pros:
- KISS KISS FALL IN LOVE
okay now that that's out of my system
- this is so lovely and nostalgic for me. I never read the manga but it really is the exact same vibes as the show and so silly
- Hikaru and Kaoru look so stupid in the first chapter and I cackled
- I really love how much more explicit Haruhi's genderqueerness is, to the extent that the translation is "maybe I'm just **bent** that way"
- the art is so nice
- I did really need some brevity rn so this hit the spot perfectly
Cons:
- I'm sure part of this is the fault of my own reading speed, but it felt *very* fast and a lil disjointed
- I'm going to have to buy the full set now, aren't I
Overall:
This is definitely a case of biased rating, but I DO NOT CARE
- KISS KISS FALL IN LOVE
okay now that that's out of my system
- this is so lovely and nostalgic for me. I never read the manga but it really is the exact same vibes as the show and so silly
- Hikaru and Kaoru look so stupid in the first chapter and I cackled
- I really love how much more explicit Haruhi's genderqueerness is, to the extent that the translation is "maybe I'm just **bent** that way"
- the art is so nice
- I did really need some brevity rn so this hit the spot perfectly
Cons:
- I'm sure part of this is the fault of my own reading speed, but it felt *very* fast and a lil disjointed
- I'm going to have to buy the full set now, aren't I
Overall:
This is definitely a case of biased rating, but I DO NOT CARE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
As a fan of the anime, the manga was the next natural progression.
I have mixed feeling on this volume. Maybe it's because the style and writing is a bit older, or maybe I was exhausted when I was reading this. It felt like it was going really, really slow. Like, I usually fly through volumes, but this one was an absolute chore. I really liked how the author immediatly focussed on the genderfluidness of Haruhi and how she enjoyed dressing as a man, though didn't particularly mind being dresses as a girl. She is just being herself and I loved that. I must say, however, it felt somewhat repetitive and formulatic. Like, all three chapters, we get re-introduced to the characters with each chapter. Also, the revelation that Haruhi was a girl in this volume wasn't as clear cut as in the anime, where they all had these little moments fleshed out. I can't believe I almost prefer the anime over the manga, though it also might be a matter of time. I will give the the rest a definite shot. Maybe when I am not as tired.
see full review @ Katie's Corner
Okay, let’s start with a confession. I rarely do it, but here it is essential. The truth is I should have written the review back in Dec 2015 or at least Jan 2016. Why? I finally finished reading it around that time, plus I had Millennium Snow scheduled to go in February (it’s by the same author) however, this and that happened and I just didn’t get to it.
Another truth is that I started the manga only after finishing the anime. And truthfully it would have been better to end it where it ended in the anime. I just wasn’t feeling the same fun vibe from it. Reading it became something like an obligation rather than something that should have brought me happiness or at least laughter. If you are not accustomed to this story, let me introduce to you some main characters. Haruhi – a poor girl who goes a scholarship into a super elite school. But because of some incidents she is wearing boy’s uniform and after ending up in 8ml yen debt starts “working” at the school host club. Nope, you’ve heard it right. There’s a host club on the school grounds and it’s very popular due to its eccentric but charismatic members. The most fun character is surely Tamaki aka the club presidents. His mood swings as well as “fatherly love” towards Haruhi is too much fun to read about. Surely when he realizes that he’s in love with her, you just have to see his face.
There are many adventures, humour and glittering life of high school host club. Are you ready to get swept from your feet? Get to know the members of Ouran high school host club and have fun exploring the high school life with Haruhi and others. Enjoy it to your fullest and don’t forget to share your thoughts below! Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos. Don’t miss your next favourite book or manga! Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie
Okay, let’s start with a confession. I rarely do it, but here it is essential. The truth is I should have written the review back in Dec 2015 or at least Jan 2016. Why? I finally finished reading it around that time, plus I had Millennium Snow scheduled to go in February (it’s by the same author) however, this and that happened and I just didn’t get to it.
Another truth is that I started the manga only after finishing the anime. And truthfully it would have been better to end it where it ended in the anime. I just wasn’t feeling the same fun vibe from it. Reading it became something like an obligation rather than something that should have brought me happiness or at least laughter. If you are not accustomed to this story, let me introduce to you some main characters. Haruhi – a poor girl who goes a scholarship into a super elite school. But because of some incidents she is wearing boy’s uniform and after ending up in 8ml yen debt starts “working” at the school host club. Nope, you’ve heard it right. There’s a host club on the school grounds and it’s very popular due to its eccentric but charismatic members. The most fun character is surely Tamaki aka the club presidents. His mood swings as well as “fatherly love” towards Haruhi is too much fun to read about. Surely when he realizes that he’s in love with her, you just have to see his face.
There are many adventures, humour and glittering life of high school host club. Are you ready to get swept from your feet? Get to know the members of Ouran high school host club and have fun exploring the high school life with Haruhi and others. Enjoy it to your fullest and don’t forget to share your thoughts below! Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos. Don’t miss your next favourite book or manga! Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie