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A review by booksy_hvn
Pupposites Attract, Volume 1 by Hono Natsuna
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for this copy in exchange of an honest review.
This is such a feel-good manga where we meet Chiharu, Kiyotaka and their respective dogs, the exact opposite of themselves. Chiharu’s dog Tsubuchan is a dark giant: a Rottweiler, but despite his size and reputation as a dangerous breed, he is just a shy and sweet looking scaredy-cat. Kiyotaka’s dog, Monjuro, is a tiny white Pomeranian, whose personality is outgoing and daring. Both Chiharu and Kiyotaka meet in more than one instance, and they decide to hang out together so their dogs also get to befriend each other. What they don’t know is that they might be the one’s to befriend each other faster than their dogs…and maybe some other feelings might arise from these casual meetings.
The drawing style in this is absolutely adorable, I cannot wait to start making reaction stickers with the doggies faces because they are so expressive. The story, at least until now, does not get very deep into the characters backgrounds, their likings and worries; but as an introductory volume I feel like it gives you the perfect first impression on both to make you attached to them and leaving you wanting to know more. The start of their “romance” (as this is not yet developed, only some cute interaction which will make your heart melt) is also quite interesting as it is clear that both of them need in their life a person like the other. Chiharu needs someone to calm her and understand her independent self, while Kiyotaka could use some more energy and fun which Chiharu can guarantee with her clumsy self.
Overall, I would recommend it if you want a really easy to read and follow story which will make you laugh and want to get a dog only to fall in love at the dog park!
This is such a feel-good manga where we meet Chiharu, Kiyotaka and their respective dogs, the exact opposite of themselves. Chiharu’s dog Tsubuchan is a dark giant: a Rottweiler, but despite his size and reputation as a dangerous breed, he is just a shy and sweet looking scaredy-cat. Kiyotaka’s dog, Monjuro, is a tiny white Pomeranian, whose personality is outgoing and daring. Both Chiharu and Kiyotaka meet in more than one instance, and they decide to hang out together so their dogs also get to befriend each other. What they don’t know is that they might be the one’s to befriend each other faster than their dogs…and maybe some other feelings might arise from these casual meetings.
The drawing style in this is absolutely adorable, I cannot wait to start making reaction stickers with the doggies faces because they are so expressive. The story, at least until now, does not get very deep into the characters backgrounds, their likings and worries; but as an introductory volume I feel like it gives you the perfect first impression on both to make you attached to them and leaving you wanting to know more. The start of their “romance” (as this is not yet developed, only some cute interaction which will make your heart melt) is also quite interesting as it is clear that both of them need in their life a person like the other. Chiharu needs someone to calm her and understand her independent self, while Kiyotaka could use some more energy and fun which Chiharu can guarantee with her clumsy self.
Overall, I would recommend it if you want a really easy to read and follow story which will make you laugh and want to get a dog only to fall in love at the dog park!