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Jul 22, 2015
B-shock is a romantic comedy manga about 2 college students, who meet a nutty Professor, and are suddenly forced to be extremely close to one another or else the watches on their wrist, courtesy of the Professor, will blow up, if they exceed the maximum amount of distance from each other.
As a comedy manga, it's good. Every day, due to their situation, they have to go through unique and funny situations. They have to go to the bathroom with one another, make the most ridiculous excuses as to why they can't be separated, and try to avoid scenarios that will keep them apart.
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they see the professor and try to exact revenge or fix this little issue of theirs. Unfortunately for them, it never goes their way.
In short, their lives are a living hell, but for us readers, it's a funny ride.
As for their romantic aspect of the manga.... it's awful, just awful. Before she likes the main character, the main female lead has a crush on two other guys. One of whom, she was completely infatuated with. I wouldn't have a problem with all of this, if they showed some scenes that would convince me that she would love the main character the most. However, that did not happen. The main female lead's feelings do not feel genuine at all. It's like she's with the main character out of convenience and just because she couldn't get the other 2 guys, which also means he's really the only option left. I don't know about you, but I did not feel any satisfaction.
On a much more positive, I thought the art was good. The backgrounds as well as the character designs are quite nice. Also, the reactions really help with the comedy.
Last, but not least, we have the characters. Arata, our main protagonist as well as the main male lead, while nice, started off a bit too perverted for my taste. Fortunately, he goes through much needed character development. He knows how to stand up for himself and make good decisions. After the development, his perverted thoughts just make him seem like any ordinary boy. He has them, but they don't make you want to punch him. By the end, he's a likable and relatable guy. Anyone would be jealous, if they saw their crush staring at some other dude.
Hatsune is our main female lead. I didn't like her very much, but I didn't hate her. She was naive and a goody two shoes. I especially didn't like her when it came to the romance, you just couldn't help, but feel bad for Arata. On the bright side, she did genuinely care for Arata as a friend. She really was genuinely nice; she just sucked when it came to romance.
Basically, Arata is great & Hatsune is alright to the point where you're not going to drop the manga, but you certainly aren't going to continue reading it for her.
If you want a comedy manga, then this is a pretty good option. If you want a satisfying romance though, then there are way way way better choices out there. The romance portion will most likely piss you off more than it will satisfy you.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Mar 20, 2015
If I may have a few minutes of your time to tell you about my favorite romance manga, I would be greatly honored.
Horimiya is a simple love story. A popular girl named Kyouko Hori and a lonely guy named Izumi Miyamura, who is an outsider and seen as creepy/shady, find out the other may not be as they seem. They learn these sides to each other that no one else knows about and begin to spend more time together. Eventually, Miyamura meets Hori’s best friends and becomes a part of their social circle. Feelings begin to bud between Miyamura and Hori, while Miyamura also bonds
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more and more with his newfound friends. The moments solely between Miyamuri & Hori coupled with the absolutely hilarious moments from this eccentric group of friends & Miyamura’s rise from being lonely to outgoing make for a fantastic manga.
A major part of the story is growth. Our main protagonist, Izumi Miyamura, in the beginning, is seen as some sketchy & shady otaku. In reality, he’s a nice and rather air-headed, but anti-social guy who has tattoos and piercings because he’s been bullied his whole life. As time goes on, he slowly starts to become more social and energetic. For the first time in his life, he’s found people who accept him. I’d say the story is in a way, a coming-of-age story. The story starts from adolescence, doesn’t exactly have messages about how reality is cruel, and isn’t drama-heavy, but I do see characters changing and maturing.
People say the romance is slow-pace, but I dont think that’s true at all. There are tons of manga out there that are still resorting to figuring out feelings and blushing on the 100th chapter. Within 30 chapters, the 2 main protagonists have already gotten together and the manga isn’t even completed yet. If that’s not fast pace romance, then I don’t know what is.
The romance in the story is some of the best romance I have ever seen. It is extremely satisfying. I find it to be so well done that frankly, I don’t care if the main couple don’t kiss that often. I just want to see them together. Their banter moments are just as smile inducing as any kiss could ever be. Furthermore, the romance isn’t the kind that gets all up in your face and tries to shove it itself down your throat. It’s subtle, fairly easy to notice, and most of all, gratifying.
Comedy is quite prevalent in the story. To the point, that a lot of people think the story is spending too much time on comedy and the romance genre is being overshadowed. Despite the rampant amount of comedy, it never gets old. It’s consistent and the running gags get me every time. If you’re worried about the romance, don’t worry. Before the story went full speed ahead in comedy, the couple was already established, so they’re not stalling us. Plus it’s not like the romance is gone, we get plenty of really heart-warming moments here and there. It’s just that compared to the comedy, it’s a lot less abundant.
Horimiya isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It has drama too, but it’s pretty faint. Horimiya is said to be on the lighter side of things, and it is, but don’t think there’s not a time when the atmosphere gets somewhat heavy. There are certainly times when there’s conflict, but it’s not the over dramatic and exaggerated kind from shoujos. The drama is short-lived and actually pivotal to the plot. It makes the characters much more interesting. The drama helps us to see that they’re not characters just for the sake of laughs and romance, they’re people too. You know a character is good when they make you smile and laugh, but at the same time, feel sympathy for them.
In the end, Horimiya is a good mix of romance, slice of life, comedy, and really small dosages of drama. You’re not going to find romance or comedy like Horimiya’s anywhere else.
Everyone in the story is good-looking. By everyone, I mean everyone. Our main protagonists, their friends, the parents, and even the kids. Okay, that last part sounds very wrong, but it’s true. The amazing art reaches everywhere in the story. From characters designs to backgrounds to reactions to chibis. Bask yourself in the glory of Hormiya’s art.
Horimiya only gets better! You know those handsome, beautiful, and adorable people I was talking about? They have awesome personalities too! Each and every character has a nice quirk to them that provides for comedy and interest.
Kyouko Hori, our main female protagonist, really is something special. She’s energetic, intelligent, diligent, & strong. She also loves horror movies and enjoys singing anime songs. There’s more to her that just make her even more lovable, but I think it’d be better if you found that quirk of hers yourself. Simply put, she is one of my favorite female protagonists.
Now for Izumi Miyamura, the star of the show. He feels realistic. He’s kind, caring, and a bit of an airhead but has a dark side to him too. He’s not a perfect prince, but he’s not a jerk. He acts like an ordinary human being. He’s got good points, but also flaws. Is he generic? No. Is he interesting? Very. I guarantee you will love him. His ditzy moments will leave you short of breath from laughing or squealing. I never once felt a shred of annoyance or hatred towards him.
Anyways, the relationship between Hori & Miyamura is absolutely endearing. They have their fights like a normal couple (Mostly because of Hori misunderstanding stuff) and their heart-warming moments when the problem is resolved. They're definitely in my top 5 favorite couples of manga and anime.
The rest of the cast is great too.
We have Tooru Ishikawa, a long time friend of Hori, who he likes. He initially hates Miyamura because of how close he is to Hori, but soon they become great friends. Their interactions are hilarious, they’re even mistaken for a gay couple sometimes. Luckily for us, we don’t have a 50 chapter long cheesy love triangle. The triangle was quickly dissolved. Now where was I?
Next, we got Yuki Yoshikawa, the bubbly air-head of the group. If she were the main heroine, I’d still love the story. She’s just too cute.
Then, there’s Souta, Hori’s younger brother who’s in kindergarten. An adorable kid, who calls Miyamura, Onii-chan. Miyamura is constantly telling him things like honor students can shoots lasers out of their eyes. It’s almost like Hori, Miyamura, & Souta are already a family. Everything they do together is just a pleasure to read about.
There are many more characters, but I think you get the point. I’m sure you love them all.
The way Horimiya goes about the story is refreshing. We have romance that will give you great joy and have you wanting more. Comedy that will leave you dying of laughter. Slice of life scenes that will leave you thinking and bits of drama that only makes the characters much more interesting. You will not regret reading Horimiya.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Feb 1, 2015
Dr. Frost isn't like most psychological manga nowadays. It has nothing to do with using psychological manipulation to win some sort of game or competition. Instead, it revolves around investigating, explaining, and curing psychological problems like obsessive compulsive disorder and multiple personality disorder. Reading this manga makes you feel as if you’re in a psychology class. All the information is well-detailed and feels like it came straight out of an actual textbook or lecture; from, how they know that the person has a certain disorder to how it affects their lives to how they developed it to how to deal with it. Not a single
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piece of information is left out in the process. You get to fully understand the situation the person is in while simultaneously, learning about the world of psychology.
I never once felt that the manga was getting repetitive. All the arcs are unique. The problems, the symptoms, the back-stories, the solutions, and obviously the people are all different.
At the end of every arc, we either get a chapter called the Psychologist in the Yellow Room or the Psychologist in the White Room or both.
The Yellow Room story is what you’d call a break or intermission. It is a chapter dedicated to comedy and being light-hearted which makes for a nice change in the atmosphere.
The White Room is about our main protagonist, Dr. Frost. In each White Room chapter, we get to know bits of Dr. Frost’s background, a mysterious and central part of the story.
Psychological isn’t the manga’s only genre. There’s drama, comedy, slice-of-life, and even romance, but I would not expect much if I were you. All these genres simply make the story better and are never blown out of proportion.
The art is great. Its beautifully colored & it has nicely drawn backgrounds, objects, and characters. Also reactions and emotions are portrayed very well.
Now, for the characters. Our main protagonist is Dr. Frost. He is known for being intelligent and having an emotionless and rather blunt attitude. A major question of the story is, why is he like that? We, as well many of the characters around him, all want to find the answer. Every so often, we get to see events from his past, so we're slowly putting all of the pieces together. We also get to see him change because of him interacting more. He gradually becomes more sensitive, caring, and so much more. His character development is just well done and enjoyable.
As for his role in each arc, what he does is always pleasant to read. His explanations, deductions, and the lengths he goes to, never fail to keep my attention and bring a smile to my face. It's cool to see a character who is intelligent, but not wise.
The next character is Seong-Ah Yoon, Dr. Frost's assistant. She is competent unlike a lot of female protagonists. She helps Dr. Frost in each arc and sometimes, takes the lead herself. She's not a cry baby nor some hopeless romantic; she can think for herself and merely cares about those around her. She is what every female protagonist should be.
Then, we have Sang-Won Cheon, a mentor and father figure of sorts to Dr. Frost. Your opinion of him changes frequently throughout the story. Sometimes he feels like the main antagonist and other times, he's genuinely helping Dr. Frost. In a nutshell, Sang-Won is a shady yet kind man who you can't just help, but be wary about.
Lastly, we have the characters that Dr. Frost helps. None of them are one-dimensional. They all feel human. In fact, you'll probably relate to a couple of them because there are arcs about much more common problems such as insomnia and anxiety. I'm sure you'll empathize with all of them.
Dr. Frost is the paragon of psychological manga. It's educational and entertaining at the same time. The art, the characters, and their development are magnificent. You will feel all sorts of emotions from happy to sad to creeped out to disgusted to angry. All in all, Dr. Frost is a psychological story done right.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 8, 2015
Before deciding whether or not you want to watch Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata, you need to realize that this episode is a parody. It isn't meant to be taken seriously. I mean the title of the episode is Fan Service of Youth and Love, there's no point in complaining about the excessive amount of fan service. You shouldn't believe that the series is going to be like this, the writers were very well aware of their actions. They wanted to make a parody and that's what they did. Do not factor in the fan service in your consideration of whether or not you want to
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watch the show. On the other hand, the plot, the sound, the art, and the characters are fair game.
Basically, Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata is a story about an otaku named Aki, Tomoya who managed to convince 4 girls to join his doujin circle and create a dating sim. It's not completely unique, but it has promise. If the ecchi tag does carry on to the series, then it will lose a lot of it's potential, but for now, I'll presume it's not going to be that excessive. The fan service of this episode wasn't utter trash though. Seeing as how that's what they were going for, the fan service was certainly pleasing to the eyes.
As a whole, it might not be as light-hearted as this prologue depicts it to be, which would definitely make it more interesting. I'm not saying it's light-hearted atmosphere is bad though. The comedy was indeed pleasant. I'm a sucker for parodies, so I found the characters' comments about the anime industry to be hilarious.
In short, the plot isn't crazy unique and interesting, but it's enough to hold my attention. As for the episode, I had a good time. I know they wanted as much fan service as possible, so I took it for what it was and enjoyed it rather than bashing on the abundance of it. Also it's self aware comedy was humorous and the romantic hints served as a nice way to show how big romance is going to be in the show.
The art has its moments where there's a drop in quality, but besides that, the art is stunning. The character designs are neat, the backgrounds are beautiful, and minor things such as laptops are detailed.
The opening and ending are good. I like the voices too. The only problem with the sound that I see people having, is the voice of the protagonist. It's minuscule, but I know many people are tired of hearing Kirito's voice. His voice is basically the same for most of his roles, so I could see people being rather annoyed. I doubt his voice would have a big effect on how you feel about the show though. I just felt the need to point it out.
The characters are a hit or miss. Personally, I didn't mind them, but you might. We have your typical harem protagonist, the cool beauty, the tsundere childhood friend, the tomboy, and the shy girl. As you can see, they're pretty standard. I think you'll either like them or feel indifferent. Yeah, they don't really offer anything new, but as of right now, I don't think any of them are annoying enough to make you not want to watch the rest of the series. Who knows? One of them just might become one of your favorite characters.
All in all, this was a good prologue. We know now the plot has its merits, both, the art and sound are good, and the characters don't entirely rub you in the wrong way. There was a ton of fan service, but the real series might just have little to no fan service and it was delightful considering that the episode is again, a parody. As for the self aware and parody aspect of the show, it's something I hope to see more of.
I'd just like to say one last time that please don't let the events of this episode take total control of your decision to watch to this show. I doubt the actual thing will be as ecchi as this. Just please think about the story, the art, the sound, & the characters, and disregard the fan service.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 6, 2015
I am not a big fan of gender benders, but Kanojo ni Naru Hi is already becoming one of my favorite manga.
Kanojo ni Naru Hi is about 2 childhood friends, Miyoshi & Mamiya. One day, Mamiya is hospitalized and goes through what is known as an emergence: the changing of genders. What will now become of the friendship between Miyoshi & Mamiya?
Unlike most gender benders, Kanojo ni Haru Hi isn't trying to go for comedy using the gender bender concept. There certainly are hilarious moments as a result of the change, but Kanojo is mainly aiming for drama. The manga explores a plethora of
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topics. For example, how does society perceive people who emerged? On a much smaller scale, is it possible for Miyoshi to fall in love with Mamiya? If so, will those feelings remain unchanged even if Mamiya were to revert back to a guy? Plus what would society think of their relationship?
More than anything, Kanojo ni Haru Hi is a story about how love triumphs all. As long as it is sincere, things like gender and opinions aren't going to get in your way. In this manga, we get to see a heart-warming relationship between 2 people who genuinely love each other regardless of gender and people's thoughts. Of course, at first, they're at odds about being together intimately, but they soon realize that they truly love one another & no matter what happens their desire to be together forever isn't going to disappear.
There is ordinary drama too. Drama you would see in any romance. Fortunately for us, it is never blown out of proportions. It's simple things that happen in our every day lives and always results in a nice romantic moment. Things like other people flirting with Mamiya. This drama actual contributes to the plot. It serves as a way for us to see just how much they love each other. Their love being so strong, they just seem like a typical normal couple without any special circumstances. That is all they could ever ask for, to be seen as people who simply love each other.
The art is just good. That's all there is to it. The characters are nicely drawn and so are the backgrounds. There's really nothing else to say.
Our 2 main protagonists are some of the best romance characters I've ever seen.
First, we have Miyoshi. He's a kind guy who is always concerned about Mamiya's well being, but he's not a perfect prince. He gets jealous too, but he doesn't become some over possessive psychopath. He actually apologizes every time, he feels like he did something wrong. He's merely a guy who's worried about would could happen to the person he most holds dear. When he gets jealous, you actually feel sympathy for him. In short, he's a great guy who has flaws but cute ones at that.
Next, we have Mamiya. Despite previously being a guy, Mamiya is currently nothing short of adorable. In a way, it's actually good that he was originally a guy because she retained the strength of a man. She's not some girl who cries all the time and lets guys step all over her. She's strong willed, knows how to fight, and has a soft side. Strong heroines who have a feminine side are the best heroines.
Kanojo ni Naru Hi is one of the greatest romance manga I have ever had the pleasure of readng. Everything about it is just right. The way they go about a gender bender plot, the messages they want to get across, the very satisfying romance, the realistic drama, & the likable characters who despite being flawed never came off as annoying even once. You will not regret reading this manga. If you're not a fan of gender benders, this manga will surely make you see it in a new light.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 4, 2015
To expect an elaborate storyline, unexpected plot twists, and incredible character development from an ecchi harem show would be one of the greatest you mistakes you can ever make. I came into Campione with no expectations at all. I merely came to watch an ecchi harem and you know what I got? An awesome show that understands how to make a story despite having fan service and a harem.
Campione is a story about a guy named Godou Kusanagi who ends up killing the Persian God of Victory, Verethragna. As a result, he receives Verethragna’s power and the title of God Slayer. After that, he
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basically goes around killing out of control gods no one else can take care of.
The story may not be refreshing, but hey, it’s a still a story and a coherent one at that. You’re not going to gasp at anything or cry, nope, you’re just going to enjoy the action and smile at the romance.
Campione actually does have one unique aspect to it. The way he defeats the Gods is through an ability known as Warrior. In a nutshell, if he has sufficient knowledge of the enemy, their defenses begin to crumble and eventually they become mortal, thus making it easier to kill them. What makes it so interesting that he doesn’t just say he knows a lot about the God then proceed to kill him, he actually tells us what he knows. Regardless of whether or not the information about the Gods is valid, I still found it to be one of the best parts of the show. Even if the information isn't true, I felt like I learned something and it was information that actually fascinated me. There’s just something enjoyable about hearing about the origins of Gods of all cultures. I’m sure you’ll love this part of the story too.
Action speaks louder than words, so obviously the whole show isn’t just talking on and on and on about some God’s life. Godou has plenty of other abilities. He has a group of 12 incarnation abilities known as Verethragna’s authorities. To be more specific, he can summon a bull that rivals Hercules’ power or a white stallion with the power of the sun. Each one has a chant, so whenever it felt like he was about to chant, I was always excited and ready to see which animal would come out and how much damage it’d do to the opponent. However, they also have a condition. For example, the bull can only be used on people with inhuman strength and the stallion on people who have committed great sins. So there are those times, when you realize a condition is fulfilled, and you’re like, “Oh, damn, he’s going to do it!”
Now, now Godou. Don’t try to take all the spotlight. The girls need a piece of the action too and luckily, they do. They don’t just sit back and pray for Godou. Nope, they fight. All of the heroines are some of the best to ever exist in the harem genre, simply because of that. It’s always a pleasure to watch both, the male lead and the heroines, provide the action.
Now the romance part of Campione is just satisfying as hell. Funny thing is, if the girl is knowledgeable about the enemy god, she can transfer what she knows through a kiss. The Gods have a long history, so you know what that means ;) The kisses last a good 10, 20 seconds. If that doesn’t satisfy your need for romance, then I don’t know what will. All of the heroines know about some god that the others don’t, so don’t worry, they’re all part of this ever so pleasant romance.
The show is not going to look like the inside of the Sistine Chapel, but it’s definitely good. The art should not have a negative influence on how you feel about the show.
The sound isn’t exactly memorable or catchy, but it’s not that bad. Plus you can always skip it, so if you end up really not liking the opening and ending, just skip it and go on with the show. Making yourself listen to it, then calling the show mediocre because you didn’t like the opening and ending, wouldn’t be a wise nor friendly decision. Also I didn’t find any of the character’s voices to be annoying, so you shouldn’t have a problem when it comes to the sound department.
The characters aren’t ones you’re going to relate to or see as well-written, but they certainly do have good character traits that led me to love all of them. Lets start with the main protagonist, Godou Kusanagi. He is a great male lead. He says he’s a pacifist, but when it comes down to it, he’s willing to kill. That is one of the greatest qualities a protagonist can have. Kind, but not the most forgiving. Watching villains get spared is pretty annoying and it’s nice that Godou understands.
As for the female characters, they’re great. None of them are overly violent or annoying. Not to mention, they’re not princesses waiting to be saved. They’re knights who will protect the citizens of their country at all costs. God, isn’t that just splendid? To have girls who aren’t fragile and emotional train-wrecks.
I, Zeroskye, swear on the River Styx that you will love the protagonist and surely find the bestest girl out of the heroines who just all happen to be best girls.
Campione is an anime that delivers. Nice Action? Check. Awesome Protagonist? Check. Likable Heroines? Check. Romantic Progression? Check. They even decided to educate you about the entities of many different places; from Greece to Persia to Japan. Campione truly is one of the greatest ecchi harem shows to ever exist.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 4, 2015
It pains me to see how unpopular this show is. It’s really sad to see it overshadowed by cliche, nonsensical, and fan service reliant harem shows. You want a good harem show? It’s right in front of you.
Rokujoma (how I’ll refer to show) follows Koutarou Satomi and his life with 7 girls, 5 of them want his apartment. You’re probably thinking, “Okay, what’s so special about the show?”
Well, unlike most harems, it doesn’t use fan-service for cheap laughs. It literally had almost no fan-service. A harem that doesn’t have an ecchi tag is as rare as a protagonist who isn’t oblivious. There was a beach
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episode, but even that wasn’t filler. It actually contributed to the plot. Anyways, the comedy is consistent. The gags never get old and the new jokes are refreshing and funny. This shows holds a special place in my heart for not resorting to anime falls and boob grabs.
The overall plot is arguably the weakest part of the anime. I've read the light novel, so I didn't have any problems understanding anything, but for someone who is only an anime-viewer, it feels like everything is all over the place. One moment, a villain is introduced, who has some sort of connection with one of the main characters, and then the next moment another villain appears for another main character, so it's pretty easy to be left in a daze. However, at the very least, the plot isn't just used as an excuse to show shameless fan-service or how OP the protagonist is. The plot, for the most part, is reasonable and logical. It just wasn't organized/formatted in the best way. In short, the story is definitely engaging and entertaining, but is a bit hard to follow and understand.
How the romance is approached is one of the show’s greatest qualities. All the girls don’t just suddenly fall in love with the protagonist 3 episodes in. In fact, in the end, out of the 7 girls, really only one of them has fully acknowledged that they like the main protagonist. The romance doesn’t go at some abnormal pace. Their feelings for the protagonist actually feel authentic. They see his good qualities, but they’re not crazy for him. They simply understand he’s a good guy and one of the best friends you can ever have. When the romance progresses into something more, then it was worth the wait, because you got to see legitimate reasons as to why the girls fell in love with Koutarou.
The show also has a nice slice of life feel to it. You get to see their school life and what they’re like at home. It’s certainly delightful to have a calm and serene atmosphere in the stead of exaggerated and melodramatic drama.
I don’t have much to say about the art and sound. I highly doubt you’ll have a problem with the art. The heroines are cute and the scenery is nice.
As for the sound, the op and ed are upbeat and catchy. They both have a friendly feel to it. I don’t think I’ve ever skipped the opening. The voice actors are amazing; the voices of the characters are perfect.
The characters are all lovable. They’re not the most unique and realistic characters, but none of them reek generic or one-dimensional. The heroines have back-stories to add depth to their character and they don’t completely abuse any tropes. Koutarou is a great main protagonist. He’s not the standard spineless super nice male lead. He’s kind, but has his own interests too. Not to mention, he has a back bone. He doesn't let himself get stepped all over. He's got pride , something a lot of protagonists lack.
The cast is nothing short of adorable. The way they act and their relationships with one another are hilarious, but endearing.
Rokujouma is what a harem show should be; Good comedy that doesn't utilize fan service, romance that feels genuine, relaxing slice of life moments, and one of the most likable casts you will ever see. Give it a shot and you'll see why I'm so disappointed that it's barely talked about.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 3, 2015
Morality isn't black and white. Akame ga Kill is an action tragedy manga that does this concept justice.
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Akame ga kills follows a boy named Tatsumi who is suddenly recruited into a group of assassins known as Night Raid. Night Raid is a rebel group that will take down the corrupt Empire at any cost.
One of the most prevalent things in action shounens today is the power of friendship and willpower. Akame ga Kill is a manga that just completely brushes that aside. The main characters are always doing whatever they can to help the other during a battle, but friendship is not enough.
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A lot of characters die. Are they actually still alive? No. Do they get revived? No. Were they at least generic characters? Far from it.
The characters that eventually die are actually given proper depth beforehand. Something most shounen manga, that decides to kill characters, lack. Akame isn't just meaningless action and deaths. We have plenty of scenes portraying back-stories, goals, etc. Things so that when the characters do die, it likes you just got hit by a truck. You learn of their past and feel close to them, but then it all comes crashing down. That is how you do tragedy and that is what Akame Ga Kill does.
Along with tragedy, the action is one of the story's main selling points. The action is plentiful and brutal beyond your imagination. It is extremely vivid. Characters are torn limb from limb, blood is everywhere and there are even hints of rape. The action is exhilarating and thrilling yet grotesque and disturbing.
Akame ga Kill isn't dark and tragic all the time. We got romance and comedy too. The romance does a pretty good job at making deaths hit even harder. We do have your light-hearted version though, like casual flirting and what not. The comedy is definitely nice as it allows for a break from the usual heavy atmosphere. Jumping from one dark scene to the next isn't good for the heart, so the comedy is a good way for us to have moments of warmth and content.
In a nutshell, Akame ga Kill is a tragedy-filled shounen with stimulating action, heart-breaking drama, and occasional comedy & romance.
Art: 9
The art is amazing. That's really all there is to it. The fights are vivid and detailed. The backgrounds and characters are nice too. You shouldn't have a problem with the art.
Character: 9
This is where the concept of "Morality not being black & white" comes in. In a majority of the manga, it is fairly easy to differentiate the good from the bad. Merely because the good guys do typical good things and the bad guys do typical evil things. However, in Akame Ga Kill, the line isn't that easy to find, it may not even exist.
From both sides, we are given characters that you can sympathize for. The characters are so well-written that you realize it's not a matter of being good or evil, both sides are simply fighting for what they believe in. No side is truly right. When a story gets you to understand that, then you know just how great the characters are. They even managed to turn generic character tropes into something so much more. The tsundere character of the story isn't annoying like the over-violent ones we have today. We also have your flirty big sister character, she actually has much more to her personality. She's cunning and strong. That's just a portion, you'll need to find out the rest yourself. Lastly, we got your protagonist who is usually supposed to be crazy altruistic. Thankfully, Tatsumi isn't. He is kind, but he's not afraid to kill those he sees as evil which is just awesome. Protagonists could learn a thing or two from him.
All in all, aside from the straight-up evil people, the characters are well-written and well-developed. Yup, all of them. Those who are on the protagonist’s side as well as those who aren’t. This is one of the few manga where I feel genuine sympathy for characters of the opposing side.
Overall: 9
Akame ga Kill is a complete package. You got action of epic proportions & disgust, heart-wrenching deaths, glorious characters of both sides, comedy to lighten up the mood from time to time, and a small pint of romance. Sick of fairy tales? Akame ga Kill is right up your alley.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 3, 2015
Minamoto-kun Monogatari is the manga version of The Tale of Genji: a classic of work of Japanese literature about a playboy who hooked up with 14 (?) women in his lifetime. Each woman being different in personality.
Story: 8
The story basically follows a guy who decides to follow his aunt's desire for him to hook up with 14 different women and see how it all plays out in the end. In it for him, is the chance to become more of a man. He has a face so pretty, even guys fall for him, and out jealousy, he's been bullied by girls his whole life.
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Because of that, he wants to be seen as a man.
As a whole, the story is pretty interesting. There's really no plot twists and the like, but each arc is still very enjoyable. First, a girl gets picked and the protagonist has to get close to her. Next, we find out about the girl's circumstances and what not. Then, it ends with your kisses, french kisses, or sex. Rinse and repeat. It may sound repetitive, but for the most part, they're actually quite different so your attention won't be lost that quickly.
It's a romance that will appeal to all fans of ecchi because he hooks up with every heroine and all the heroines fit a different trope. We got a yandere arc, tsundere arc, dandere arc, incest arc, etc. so you're bound to find one arc you're going to love.
My only problem with the story is that each chapter is usually only 9 to 10 pages long, so once you catch up, the plot is going to feel really slow. From the view point of someone who's on chapter 1 though, it's fairly fast-paced. The arcs aren't dragged out.
For all the harem and ecchi fans, Minamoto-kun is a must read.
Art: 9
It's really sad to have bad art especially in a manga that revolves around sex. Luckily, the art is good. All the female characters are neatly drawn. Seeing as how a majority of the scenes are ecchi, all you need is appealing heroines, and we got that, so yeah the art is definitely good.
Character: 7
The protagonist is my least favorite of the cast. A pivotal part of the plot is how he is supposed to change from a girly guy to a manly man, but the characteristics of a man he soon developed are not the ones I wanted to see. Aside from his libido, he didn't change much. Now he's just a pervert who is constantly horny, but still managed to retain a spineless and tactless attitude. The dude is the complete opposite of suave. It's a shame he's so pathetic, but oh well, can't do anything about it.
Thankfully, I found the female characters to make up for that disaster of a lead. They're all cute in their on way and they all have back-stories that make them a little bit more than just a pretty girl. Some of them are more likable than the others, but to each their own. After all, they're different so you might like that one girl while I don't and I might like that one girl while you don't. It all comes down to taste.
Overall: 8
If you can get past the pitiful and deplorable protagonist, then Minamoto-kun will make for a good read. It has occasional comedy, drama, & one of the most satisfying romantic plots. Every girl is different and they all get routes, so you will not be left disappointed that the protagonist and a specific girl didn't get together.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 3, 2015
My brothers and sisters,
I am here to preach about our divine brother, Sakamoto. A human amongst insects, a king amongst men, & a god amongst kings. He is the most interesting man in the world.
When life gives you lemons, give them to Sakamoto and he will make you an artistic masterpiece. A piece of work so great even the mighty Van Gogh & Leonardo Da Vinci will cower in shame.
Sakamoto desu-ga is a holy book depicting the life of Sakamoto. Watch him as he performs the tasks of gods. From cleaning the ceiling with brooms to writing with both hands simultaneously to playing
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Bach on a whack-a-gator machine. Do not worry, Sakamoto is not a malicious god, the celestial comedy that stems from those events were created exactly so we can laugh more than we have ever had before. He will allow you to find pleasure in his deeds. Accept his kindness and laugh to your heart’s content.
Our god’s benevolence has no limits. He does not discriminate, he helps all around him. For most of the chapters, we see people change for the better as a result of Sakamoto’s influence. Bullies turned to idolizing fans, a narcissist turned class clown, & a once shallow girl learned the importance of sincerity. Don’t forget these are all accomplished through Sakamoto’s outrageous and extraordinary actions. You will have a blast watching Sakamoto change people in the most bizarre and ridiculous ways.
The world he lives in, is a beautiful place. The characters, the backgrounds, and especially Sakamoto. With good art, you get to see every bit of awesomeness that is Sakamoto and his antics.
To call our main protagonist perfect would be the understatement of the century. No model can match his looks. No voice actor can match his voice. No ballet dancer can match his grace. He is simply unrivaled in all aspects. He makes guys and girls blush to their ears. He makes married women have second thoughts. He gives everyone around a better life. Without him, the lives of many would be in shambles. The world needs Sakamoto.
If you are currently reading Sakamoto desu-ga, I give you my utmost respect. As for those who are not yet reading, there is still time as he is a merciful god. You will find great joy in the comedy and over the top scenes of Sakamoto desu-ga .Your smiles and laughs will bring happiness to Sakamoto.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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