fiendfull 's review for:

Is Love the Answer? by Uta Isaki

4.0

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Is Love the Answer? is a manga about a new college student who realises that she's asexual and aromantic whilst finding friends who understand her. Chika has felt like an alien, and in high school felt the pressure to be in a romantic relationship. When she goes to college, she finally meets people who can understand her differences, and she's introduced to ideas of asexuality and aromanticism, whilst learning to understand that she doesn't have to fit the definitions perfectly as there's many versions of any sexuality. 

 

This is a cute coming of age story set at a Japanese college that explores not only Chika's confusion and desire to understand herself, but also supporting characters and their different experiences of sexuality, desire, and romance. It could delve further into different experiences, but it does work well being short and easy to read in one sitting. The manga offers a range of models for sexuality, whilst also emphasising, particularly in the notes at the end, that there's a plethora of experiences. It's relatable for people who've had similar experiences, especially during life changes like going to university, and ideal for manga fans exploring ideas of sexuality.