A review by warrior_lily
Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 1: Promise by Naoshi Komi

4.0

For a shounen title, this was a promising start. Yes, it's a bit slap-stick and cliche in parts. Yes, you probably already read a similar storyline. However, the characters are fresh and the main two (Raku and Chitoge) are interesting and funny. Even though they don't get along--for now, obviously--it's an odd chemistry that makes the storyline work and makes me want to read more. If this were a drama, I don't think it would work so well. The comedy elements propel the ridiculous premise into something enjoyable. The alternative love-interest, Onodara, is a little empty yet, but there's a glimmer of a deeper backstory. She's obviously going to be connected to the others, so I'm sure she'll get fleshed out. It may have been more of a three in some parts, but I figure if a manga makes me laugh out loud more than a few times, it deserves a little extra.