Feb 2, 2011
When I think of Love Hina, I think of, "repetitive", but in a somewhat good way.
I read Love Hina about 2 years ago. Main reason why I read it because many people say Love Hina is a "Classic", "Great", "Wonderful","fantastic" harem manga series; plus I wanted to read something fun. I read it and..."Meh". Its not bad, but its no where near good.
Story:
Basic plot:
Two kids, in love, promise each other they will both go to Tokyo U, get married and live happily ever after. Simple right?
Here's my problem: Why make a BIG deal like that? I mean, both of them are kids, and most likely
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they're appearance will change over time, so even if they both get in Tokyo U, they need to look for each other. Plus making a deal to get married, as kids, like that sounds a bit...Dumb. Like Twilight level dumb. Egh, whatever, its a manga. :P
Even though that plot device sounds a bit lazy, but it does keep the story going. As well the story does try to throw a curveball, keeping you guessing who the main character lover might be, but that little twist comes off a little weak, and you probably know who the true lover might be. As well the plot has this repetitive device in it. About everytime something big happens to the characters, they all start running away. Few time in the series are understandable, but later on, it feel like the creator has no idea how to deal with his characters situation. That, or get one character to point A to point B. Plus the series humor is pretty weak too. I did luagh at some joke here and there. But thats kinda rare.
Even with all these complaints I'm giving, its not all bad. Oddly enough, the story has well pacing for its characters development, as well calm moments. There's not whole lot of character development (Well, just a few do), but nearly every character have their moment to shine; some more than once. As well with all the hectic moments the series has, there are many moments the series slow down a little, give the reader a breather. One big example of this is the valentine chapter. Nothing to crazy is happening in that chapter, but there's some development for the main character, as well some funny moments.
And, at time, rare time for me I mean, there's some touching moments in the series that really work.
Speaking of characters....
Characters:
Typical. Not too typical, but typical. You got:
-The hot head
-The shy one
-The energetic one
-The trouble maker
-The party girl
-The absentminded one
-The goof ball one
-The "Don't judge a book by its cover" one
-The weird lover one
-The "guy" friend one
Really, those characters are in this series. Though, like I said before, each character, the side one, does get their moment to shine. Some do development the plot a little, as well have some character development too, while sometime, they are put on the side for other MAIN characters.
Art:
It ok. Though its nothing new. Its kind of stander manga art style, but there are few cute moments here and there....AND FANSERVICE! I could of add this much sooner while I was talking about the plot. But about 85% of the time, its really pontless and doesn't effect the plot at all.
And yes, there are "some" loli fanservice. NOTHING OVER THE TOP THOUGH. If I can remember, the fanservice is up to PG-13 level. A lot of T.N.A but nothing too detal about it. Try to imagin those store mannequins, by nudity, is like that. If you can handle it, great. If you can't well, don't read the first chapter.
Over all:
I won't say Love Hina is a bad series, but with all the love and prase it has, don't believe all the hype around it.
If your looking for a fun series to relax, enjoy its very basic plot and stander characters, Love Hinda is your series.
Though, personally, for a harem series, I'll take Teachi Muyo any time.
-The King has spoken
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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