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Orange 5 by Ichigo Takano, 高野苺
5.0

(I did this review a while ago, but I stick to my review and I still believe what I wrote is how I feel now).

Orange by Ichigo Takano.

Plot: One day, Takamiya Naho receives a letter written to herself from ten years in the future. As Naho reads on, the letter recites the exact events of the day, including the transfer of a new student into her class named Naruse Kakeru.

The Naho from ten years later repeatedly states that she has many regrets, and she wants to fix these by making sure the Naho from the past can make the right decisions—especially regarding Kakeru. What’s more shocking is that she discovers that ten years later, Kakeru will no longer be with them. Future Naho asks her to watch over him closely.

Art: The art is amazing. I do really love Ichigo’s art style it feels real and the art style of the characters are just really good and on point. If you get the manga complete collection or just the standard manga’s individually then they are some parts before the next new chapter amazing art that shows different characters and they are absolutely stunning!

Story: I did enjoy the story I love the contemporary/SciFi in the twist of it, it really combined well. I loved how the story takes with you in it like you have no idea how one is going to react or what’s going to happen. This story does contain a trigger warning so if you do not like these that can trigger you or make you feel uncomfortable I suggest not to read it but at the same time do, since it does talk about a serious topic that everyone should understand and learn. The story was very good, and I found myself crying into tears! I WAS BAWLING IN TEARS! Yes, indeed this story does get you the feels and all emotional but hey, it’s worth it cause it’s GOOD DANG BOOK!!

Characters: I loved each and everyone of the characters. Naho was awesome, I felt that you can relate to these characters. Mostly Naho and Kakeru since they are the main focus besides the rest of the friends. I found myself relating to them and wanting to help them out. I just felt that I need the other friends come in part, I wanted to know how they felt more, etc. Other than that I enjoyed them a lot!

Overall: Basically I give this a 5/5 its a good story and a person to start off in the manga area and anime. Everybody who loves contemporary will love it and people who will enjoy SciFi will also since it has the touch of it. This book does have a trigger warning since it has a situation that not all will feel comfortable to read. You will love the characters and the story of it. It’s a good book that I enjoyed and I will never forget. Hope you check out the book and watch the anime that is now out!