This story honestly disappointed me... when I saw this story labeled as a "hot read" I though I would give it a shot~ -and this is what I was presented with.
story- Very predictable, nothing unexpected, in fact every time something happened I though to myself, "saw that coming". There is nothing original in this story. The pace is slow and I got board. I only kept reading because I was hoping the plot might actually do something!
art- The art was fine, although... most of the girls looked really similar to each other and that kinda bugged me. -but the art was decent.
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: L♥DK More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 24
Chapters: 98
Status: Finished
Published: Feb 13, 2009 to Aug 12, 2017
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Shoujo
Serialization:
Bessatsu Friend Authors:
Watanabe, Ayu (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #30032 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #368
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Jun 30, 2011
I can't describe my disappointment. First chapter seemed really good so I was glad to find a shoujo manga as good as this. But after a couple of chapters it turned a pathetic story I've ever read. I just can't see love between the main characters.
Story - Cliche. Art - Well, not bad. Characters - There is a guy that is called "Prince" in his school, he's handsome, cool but bothersome. And also self- centered. And there is a stupid girl who is in love with him. That's all. Enjoyment - I don't feel like reading this anymore but I hate to leave things halfway. 
Aug 4, 2011
I LOVE THIS MANGA! I am a shoujo maniac and romance maniac and I check this manga everyday for updates. Its typical romance yes but it has what I want: hot guy who's hard to understand but sweet, nice girl who doesn't cry all the time, good art, great romance scenes, EVERYTHING a shoujo maniac needs. :D
Story: Yes, we've encountered this many times before, girl and the prince of the school living together but there's sexual tension almost immediately and the guy has a wicked sense of humor and the girl is cute, plus new characters are introduced often who are fun and have ... 
Jan 7, 2012
Okay, like every one else here, I was dissapointed.
Story: Pathetic I am a shoujo addict. I only read shoujo. And I can say I've seen better. It's too predictable and common. No unseen twists, no unseen changes... If you usually read shoujo, you will see the future of the plot coming only by reading the summary. Art: Decent The boys are handsome but girls totally suck. Character: Poor The heroine is naive, caring, takes in a boy in her house, she starts to like him then she gets jelous... you know the story. The main boy is too rude and mean on the girl, even though she let ... 
Jun 26, 2019
I haven't made a review in months but just came back just to give people a warning and basically a whole signal flag waving review to stay clear unless you like feeling like a idiot for still reading. First off, I definitely didn't read through all of this and skipped to most important parts but I still got a great understanding of the entire thing.
Story 5/10: Now... the story isn't bad at all it's your regular shoujo type situation of people living together and they fall in love. I love shoujo romance manga and it's one of my favourites to read but this... this I ... 
Jan 2, 2012
to be honest, i really have no idea how did this manga made it up to one of the most popular in so many manga sites...
Overall: 5/10 wouldn't recommend to those who are looking for unique plots and those who are hoping for plot twists [ there are hardly any seen so far in the story ] for those who are looking for the typical love story shoujo manga style, with the girl still liking the lead even though there is someone 100 times better in front of them, this story is for you! just don't think too deep into the story, because ... 
Oct 22, 2011
This manga certainly follows a few typical shojo themes, ie boy meets girl, girl at first hates guy but then likes him, girl doing everything to hide that she likes him.
However they were some aspects that kept me interested. The characters for example felt real. The main female is your average female teenager with conflicating emotions and the male lead is practically unreadable and you can never understand what he's thinking. I think its worth the read because I found it easy to get drawn into. The only disappointing aspect was that the story line did seemed to be lacking in a specific direction. 
Dec 12, 2020
I don't normally write reviews, but this story disappointed me to the point where I needed to vent my frustrations. I finished it in hopes that it would get better, but it left me feeling mad and that I wasted my time.
I don't even know what to say but that everything was severely frustrating. The characters, plots, story-line, romance, everything was just so frustrating. I wasn't ever convinced of the romance, connection, or decisions made. Steer-clear if you want something that's going to make you happy, sappy, or deeply-moved. Nobody had any real character development, their back-stories were predictable and yet unconvincing, and there was absolutely ... 
Feb 19, 2015
Bad manga.
I kept seeing pictures of this manga on IG & Pinterest & it seemed like it was a good manga but it turns out that it wasn't. ----------------------------------------------------- [STORY] The story tries so hard to be linear but it has these subplots that are either irrelevant or just feel like a filler. The plot really lacks in substance. It tries to give you something deep then it ends up just being stupid or the character over-thinking something when it was literally not even their fault. FOR EX...I won't go into detail because of spoiler reasons but there's this 1 dude that comes in & claims he likes the ...
Dec 16, 2020
I don’t know why the reviews for this one is this sad, but I can’t really disagree with them either, since it seems might not everyone’s cup of tea. I was expecting something bad shoujo manga too, seeing how everyone was reacting, but I was surprised that I really enjoyed it!
Well, first, let’s mention the sexual harassment. I’m okay with a light-joking-kind of harassment, but if it’s getting repetitive, it can get very disturbing. Sadly, this one does. The FL got “attacked” a lot, to the point she seems stupid and weak. That’s why I understand for the reader who only read the previous dozens ... 
Dec 23, 2011 This manga could be described as the epitome of shoujo manga cliches and story lines. If you are after a shoujo manga that revolves dependently on two characters than perhaps it may be worth the read. I liked the first few chapters however the story began to lag and the female lead within the current chapters becomes desperate and needy. Its a set-back to any who believe in feminism and strong women characters. Another little wince of an issue was the constant stills of blank expression and then a close up of a teary eye with a sobby phraze next to it. Good but not ... 
May 8, 2017
Well, If I have to say,
L-DK is really a sweet manga, I love how they sometimes mix my emotions, WHICH IS GOOD, because then you will experience many things with this anime (Feelings). But I do have to say, when it comes to some scenes where they um, how do I say this, get too "Touchy" It does get me a tad uncomfortable, but overall it's a really good manga to read if you have free time, or to kill time. But if you are a type of person that doesn't like to wait, I don't recommend this manga, because I have been waiting for the ... 
Dec 20, 2015
I like this shoujo - its not typical and is a real page turner!
Overall, I was SURPRISED by how much I liked it!!!!! It definitely was NOT what I was expecting. I read it throughout, completely and was only disappointed that I had already gotten to 50. (I binge read and hate waiting for updates!) I'm very picking about shoujo mangas - yet I love them. I feel like the characters are genuine, and the main protagonist (the girl) isn't whiney at all. In fact, she's a real fighter and I love that. She'll hit him. >=) I love how she sticks to her guns. ... 
Jul 24, 2021
*Review contains spoilers*
Story 6/10 If you are able to tolerate the first 20-30 chapters, it does get better. Well, actually, its a bit weird because the manga starts off very interesting, then it just becomes stale, where things don't really progress at all. However, the story does pick up and gets more interesting. Cliché? yes. Predictable, yes? But if you are reading a Shoujo, those two are expected adjectives. I did find refreshing that majority of characters were able to go beyond the apparent cultural boundaries/shyness/politeness of Japanese people and were able to express their desires and make advances towards each other. I also think the ... 
Apr 14, 2023
I never write reviews and this is my first one ever, but I feel like there is a lot of good shoujo manga and you should not waste your time on this one.
Story: 4/10 It isn't too bad but it does follow the cliche route which has been written before. There are no twists or changes in the story. Honestly I see no reason for this manga to be this long. I skipped through some dialogues because they were repetitive and did not add anything to the story. Characters: 2/10 There is zero to none character development. The male MC is rude and just unlikable ... 
Jun 14, 2020 This manga may be a hit or a miss for some. But personally, I do love it. It started out as pretty much like other cliche shoujo drama out there but once you get past by the 1st arc ( a bit messy), things will get better. I personally think that it takes some crafty writer to be able to constantly pound the two main leads with tons of challenges without compromising the foundation of the story which is the love between the two. I super enjoyed reading how their love grew from the usual chasing game to thinking about their future as individuals and as ... 
Oct 15, 2023
This manga is like Defying Kurosaki- Kun if Defying Kurosaki- Kun was very badly written so I guess you could say it’s like a cheap imitation. The ML in L♥DK is of the Tsundere personality however unlike most Tsundere characters which are likable despite their bully personality traits the ML in L♥DK is very unlikeable. I despised him and I’m not exaggerating when I say I wished he’d get run over by a dump truck and die. The first 79 chapters are badly written low grade trash that is ridiculously unrealistic and quite frankly torturous to read. However if you are able to persevere
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Oct 19, 2021
Now I am a sucker for shoujo, cheesy manga series but this was very dissapointing. I only got through 4 volumes before I dropped it. I had high hopes for this series but if you do not like a slow-burn romance then this is not for you. Every time you think something is gonna happen between them it doesn't. Not to mention the characters were not likeable. Shousei is just a jerk and Aoi lets herself get toyed around with by him. Hard to like the main character when she is not a strong female lead. All she cares about is the guy. The situations
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Jan 13, 2024
This is exactly what it wants to be trashy fun I get that some people don't like it, but it's ok for there to be trashy fun romance manga with some drama to suck you in. When reading this you are not going to get high-class storytelling that handles every topic with grace, but sometimes it is fun to live in the intense melodrama. If stories with SH are too much for you, please don't read this manga. Remember fiction is fiction and the author trusts you to know that not everything in the story is morally right including the HS which is the worst
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Feb 24, 2021
I’ve never written a review before but this manga disappointed me so much that I just needed an outlet to vent. Perhaps I was probably expecting too much, seeing as for so many years this manga was always on trending and so popular. To start, I’ve read some very great shoujo mangas before, and also some very bad ones - I would have to bluntly say this goes at the far end of the “bad” spectrum.
My main problem with LDK in itself is how unlikeable the main characters are. The main female lead is dull and has no particular traits that make her stand ... |
