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Orange 5
by Ichigo Takano, 高野苺
5/5 stars
If you ever cry alone again...or even if the day comes where you just find living to be painful...then I promise I'll save you again and again.
This was such a cute and heartwarming but at the same time heartbreaking read. I had the best experience reading it, and the idea behind this manga was in my opinion beautiful. The plot was very smooth but the sci fi element totally made sense and was carefully wrapped around it, influencing everything that happened. It was a contemporary story with a few sci fi elements, and it also dealt with mental illness. It has a trigger for mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts, so if any of you are not in the right place to read it, do not. If you do not mind reading it now, I totally recommend it, though ♥
The characters were so well made, fleshed out and nicely written and drawn, and they all had multiple layers and faults, but also strong points and beautiful, beautiful hearts. Naho, the main character, as well as Kakeru, the main love interest, got such a huge character development, that was a result for both their own personal growth but also the help they offered to each other. Suwa, another very important character, bloomed throughout the story and showed the reader that some times, we should move away from the things we love, for a greater purpose. The rest of the characters were also perfectly spun, and their friendship was the most adorable thing ever.
The art was also really interesting, as it was cute but turned darker with the characters who had dark thoughts. The portrayal of depression was very, very realistic, as it involved mood swings, lack of motivation, feelings of helplessness and self-hate, constant fear and a difficulty to communicate feelings. I was really glad to see that it was done right, as the representation of mental illness in stories is very important for the world to understand how it works and help their loved ones who might experience it.
The friendship, as I slightly mentioned before was so cute that it warmed me like the most comfortable sweater. The bonds between the characters were strong, beautiful and full of mutual understanding and helping. They were all here for each other, constantly put themselves in each other's shoes and were not afraid to admit their feelings. It was so refreshing to see meaningful platonic relationships between men, as well as beautiful relationships between women.
Overall, it was such a beautiful manga, sunshine warm and lollipop sweet and very, very important, and I totally recommend during Christmas ♥
Until my next review, stay cozy, with some chocolate and books, enoy your holiday if you celebrate, and the most important, never give up ♥ You are all beautiful and deserve happiness ♥
~Mary
If you ever cry alone again...or even if the day comes where you just find living to be painful...then I promise I'll save you again and again.
This was such a cute and heartwarming but at the same time heartbreaking read. I had the best experience reading it, and the idea behind this manga was in my opinion beautiful. The plot was very smooth but the sci fi element totally made sense and was carefully wrapped around it, influencing everything that happened. It was a contemporary story with a few sci fi elements, and it also dealt with mental illness. It has a trigger for mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts, so if any of you are not in the right place to read it, do not. If you do not mind reading it now, I totally recommend it, though ♥
The characters were so well made, fleshed out and nicely written and drawn, and they all had multiple layers and faults, but also strong points and beautiful, beautiful hearts. Naho, the main character, as well as Kakeru, the main love interest, got such a huge character development, that was a result for both their own personal growth but also the help they offered to each other. Suwa, another very important character, bloomed throughout the story and showed the reader that some times, we should move away from the things we love, for a greater purpose. The rest of the characters were also perfectly spun, and their friendship was the most adorable thing ever.
The art was also really interesting, as it was cute but turned darker with the characters who had dark thoughts. The portrayal of depression was very, very realistic, as it involved mood swings, lack of motivation, feelings of helplessness and self-hate, constant fear and a difficulty to communicate feelings. I was really glad to see that it was done right, as the representation of mental illness in stories is very important for the world to understand how it works and help their loved ones who might experience it.
The friendship, as I slightly mentioned before was so cute that it warmed me like the most comfortable sweater. The bonds between the characters were strong, beautiful and full of mutual understanding and helping. They were all here for each other, constantly put themselves in each other's shoes and were not afraid to admit their feelings. It was so refreshing to see meaningful platonic relationships between men, as well as beautiful relationships between women.
Overall, it was such a beautiful manga, sunshine warm and lollipop sweet and very, very important, and I totally recommend during Christmas ♥
Until my next review, stay cozy, with some chocolate and books, enoy your holiday if you celebrate, and the most important, never give up ♥ You are all beautiful and deserve happiness ♥
~Mary