Reviews - Rent-A-Girlfriend, Vol. 1

Rent-A-Girlfriend, Vol. 1 by Reiji Miyajima

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I mean the illustrations were obviously fantastic, really cute. And the title/description is very accurate so I can’t really give this book a lower review, especially as I haven’t read their whole series. But some people recommended this as a ‘not cheesey’ and ‘funny’ girly read, it’s not.

I just didn’t warm to the characters at all really, which was disappointing. They both felt cold, confusing and they were both horrible. The minor characters were unnecessary and boring. So I didn’t really want to continue pretty early on.

The story line, again I got a bit confused, maybe because I’m new to manga or because the layout is different for me? But I did get a bit lost twice. I understand that the story line can’t be too long or complex due to the style and length, but nothing happened? Or more accurately, the same thing kept happening over and over.

Kazunya was a real arse! Talk about toxic and entitled. I really dislike him, he’s disrespectful. I don’t want them to even try and improve his character. The fact there are even more girls in the future volumes makes me wanna cry. Mizuhara was cute and later on sassy until she started allowing him to walk all over her, then she became the typical female character. I don’t like it when females just become a play toy.

TW: there are a lot of references in regards to the female figure, sex ect so don’t read if you’re triggered by objectified standards of women.

It’s just not for me. Probably my fault for giving it a go, but I shan’t be continuing.

ashleycmms's review

3.5

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

m24cljj's review

2.5

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lesread's review

4.0

I enjoyed this and will definitely read a few more volumes! But girllll, if a dumbass boy thought he was going to break in to my apartment to pay me for a date, I'd be calling the police. Don't get murdered, friends!

cyanide_latte's review

5.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Honestly, I didn't have high expectations going into this manga, and it blew me away with how much I ended up enjoying this volume. I don't know if I really have a review for you at this time, because anything I have to say could easily be summed up if you were to go onto YouTube and look up anyone's review so far of volume 1. I'm going to have to get my greedy little hands on the next few volumes pretty soon, this was a lot of fun!