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A review by elfeeza
Orange: The Complete Collection, Volume 2 by Ichigo Takano
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I’ve reached the end of the series. There is a sequel that I have yet to read which I will be reading soon. This is so heartbreaking and the depiction of mental illness in this book is so real and true that at times my heart palpitates and I get a little breathless when I read it. So trigger warnings for self-hate and suicide attempt.
I’m so glad I bought this book. It’s a very hopeful story and a great escape from the harsh real world where people suffering from depression and anxiety do not always get awesome friends like the friends in Orange. Definitely would want to re-read this in the future.
I gave this part of the book a solid 5 stars.
Ichigo Takano included a short story at the end of the book called Haruiro Astronaut. According to Takano, she started the short story as she “just wanted to draw a super cute girl” and then ended up “drawing a super hot guy to go with her”.
The protagonists were high school twin sisters who were trying to understand what dating a boy means. The younger twin, Mami-chan was very popular among the boys because she was so cute. The elder one, Chiki-chan was Mami-chan’s shadow. Then they somehow got involved with the popular basketball guys in school—Yui-kun and Natsuki-kun and things just got interesting from there.
I enjoyed the plot although I found certain aspects of the characters’ choices and behaviour a little cringe-y and toxic but I think it worked itself out at the end. Overall, it was a fun read and I gave this portion of the book 4.5 stars.
I’m so glad I bought this book. It’s a very hopeful story and a great escape from the harsh real world where people suffering from depression and anxiety do not always get awesome friends like the friends in Orange. Definitely would want to re-read this in the future.
I gave this part of the book a solid 5 stars.
Ichigo Takano included a short story at the end of the book called Haruiro Astronaut. According to Takano, she started the short story as she “just wanted to draw a super cute girl” and then ended up “drawing a super hot guy to go with her”.
The protagonists were high school twin sisters who were trying to understand what dating a boy means. The younger twin, Mami-chan was very popular among the boys because she was so cute. The elder one, Chiki-chan was Mami-chan’s shadow. Then they somehow got involved with the popular basketball guys in school—Yui-kun and Natsuki-kun and things just got interesting from there.
I enjoyed the plot although I found certain aspects of the characters’ choices and behaviour a little cringe-y and toxic but I think it worked itself out at the end. Overall, it was a fun read and I gave this portion of the book 4.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Minor: Suicide