Tonikaku Kawaii
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This is probably one of the cutest romcom manga out there.

No drama BS, no stupid cliches, no massively dense character, no school romance, no NTR (so far) just about vanilla romance from day 1 with tons of sweet, cute, comedic, and heartwarming scenes. This is just the perfect manga for all romcom fans like me. Each chapter is just like a complete healing from stressful, lonely everyday life.
One thing i'm worrying is that the story might be going into fantasy-fictional direction in the future so i hope the writers won't ruin the slice of life elements in it.

Overall 8/10 from me so far.

Let me preface this by stating that this is my first review on MAL. I've done other reviews as u_menace on reddit so some of you may recognize me. Anyway, here's my sales pitch for this manga, as it deserves a hell of a good one! Please note that this review contains very minor spoilers (mostly pertaining to story design) but I've tried to keep it as spoiler free as possible!

Do you:

Like vanilla romances?
Hate NTR?
Feel irritated by pointless drama?
Want to see what happens post-confession?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this series is for you! Tonikaku Kawaii is a love ... story that focuses on the relationship and romance that develops between both the male and female protagonists. They initially begin in a relationship, which quickly becomes a marriage and grows from there. This manga has a very positive vibe to it. It has some drama, but the drama is used in a way to enhance the story. Speaking of which lets break down the elements.

Story - 8

While the story's premise is simple, its executed in a very enjoyable manner, taking advantage of the simple but charming artwork, and the lovely dynamic that builds between Nasa (male protag) and Tsukasa (female protag). Add onto it tons of snappy dialogue and hilarious little surprises and you have a gem of a story. The story is mostly episodic in nature, which is a given considering the fact that the main couple is already together so if you're looking for something with a really really gripping story, this might not be your thing, but I'd still give a read for a feel good story from week to week!

Art - 9

The overall artwork takes on a simplistic nature, it's not particularly detailed, but no details are left out. You see what I did there?! What I mean by this is, all of the important things are drawn clearly and visibly, but not in an overly detailed manner. Each scene has just enough details for you to grasp what's going on. The focus is on the 'cute' designs of the characters, as opposed to manga that try to emphasize intricate beauty.

Character - 10

When I see 'Character' I think of 'Character traits/Character Development' and this is one department that I think this story truly excels in. The characters have a wonderful dynamic between them and slowly establish trust while growing as individuals. You might be used to your typically dense main male protag who doesn't know whats happening at all, well Nasa is 'dense' in a completely different sense, but he doesnt stay this way for long! In fact, this manga managed to capture the concept of 'denseness' and convert it into a charming attribute for the main character. Seriously, have a read and you'll see what I mean!

Enjoyment - 10

This is a subjective criteria, but whenever I read this manga it always puts a smile on my face. Sometimes I laugh, sometimes I'm just grinning ear to ear, but this story brings me a little dose of happiness every week. If that's not what defines enjoyment, I dont know what does! In my 25 years of living, I'm privileged to be able to read such a simple but charming romance story.

Overall - 9

I'd say the weakest aspect of Tonikaku Kawaii is the limited number of plotlines to explore. Outside of the mysterious past of our story's bride, not much else is really worth exploring. But if that's the biggest weakness this story has, I'd gladly take it, especially when its countered by the fact that the focus of this story is on the development of love between a couple with hilariously conflicting, but synergistic personalities.

This is an underrated romance that deserves more attention. Forget the thrill of the chase, this is all about the thrill of discovering new things to love about the person whose brought new meaning to your life.

Thanks for reading!

Warning, addictive content ahead.

Vanilla romances, heartwarming, comforable moments... these are what I can found from this manga. Being written by the same author as Hayate the combat butler but directed in a different way, I can surely see how he transfer his talent from the previous work to this new installment. The character designs are similar but way more smoothier and loverlier than before, while lovely story stirs up the enjoyment of each chapter. My soul is healed after every chapter I read. Highly reccommend to people who like slice of life like K On, Yuru camp, Hyouka, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! but also ... want serious relationships and comedy like Toradora.

If you are a fan of Hata Kenjiro's works, then you will probably like this. A short summary if you don't want to keep reading this review would be; it's everything I wanted Hayate to become.

The jokes that are usually present in all of Hata-sensei's works are present here. I'm enjoying this new work from him a lot since it flows much better than the later parts of Hayate and is way more coherent while maintaining the classic comedy style that we come to expect from Hata-sensei.

The mood that is set is relaxed and fluffy at times, while being comedic at others and it makes ... for a pleasant romcom to read. I'm excited to read as chapters are released and I hope that you will give Tonikaku Kawaii a try too.

Tonikaku Kawaii is probably one of the best romcom manga out there!!! No bullshit, no cliche moments straight into the point. My bros reccommend this manga to me and first impression it was quite interesting! The art is quite nice. This is just the perfect manga for all romcom fans like me. Each chapter is just like a complete healing from stressful, lonely everyday life. The story's premise is simple, its executed in a very enjoyable manner, taking advantage of the simple but charming artwork, and the lovely dynamic that builds between Nasa and Tsukasa. Add onto it tons of snappy dialogue and hilarious little ... surprises and you have a gem of a story. The story is mostly episodic in nature, which is a given considering the fact that the main couple is already together
I really like this manga and want to see more about the story.
Overall rating 9/10 (highly recommend)

Tonikaku Kawaii is a love story that skips the getting together of a couple and just starts off with couple living the newlywed life. Though I enjoyed reading the manga in the beginning, I had begun to lose interest as I continued.

I felt like Tonikaku Kawaii's avoidance of typical romance manga story elements proved to be a double edged sword. It skips straight to the cute fluff of two newlyweds, which can be incredibly refreshing. However, the characters in the manga encounter no romantic difficulties or any hardships throughout the entire course of the story, making the story boring for the reader as more time ... goes on. Without any romantic mishaps or hardships, the couple hardly every grows or progresses, making the manga feel static.

I felt like the characters were average to below average at best. The main hero, Nasa, is similar to a harem protagonist. He can solve any problem, he's romantically inept, and he's a beta male. Their is no NTR in the story, but another man is never introduced and the side characters are so forgettable because they're sole purpose is to fulfill certain archetypes. I don't have a lot to say about the main girl. She is cute.

I think the art was solid. It wasn't exactly amazing but it got the job done well.

Overall, I think it is a cute manga, just don't expect any character development or depth. Though I might be tough on the manga, I did find some chapters to be enjoyable.

P.S I didn't realize this but the main guy is 18 and the girl is 16 I thought they were a lot older lol

Honestly, I just got done reading the latest chapter and I'm massively disappointed. As of chapter 189, I'm just disappointed with the story direction it has taken. Though this is my opinion and this is objective for me personally as I think the "big plot twist" made the earlier chapters feel meaningless or just don't fit within the original narrative. Like I've said it just feels unnatural with how the story changed so suddenly.

This is my only complaint about this manga as I love the art style as well as the AMAZING character development with how they handle a rushed marriage and grow in a ... relationship together throughout the first 140 chapters.

Probably my fault for reading late at night when the author decides to pull a 5 million IQ plot twist and I only have 3 brain cells fighting over if I should sleep or not.

If you're one to judge a book by its cover, then at first glance, Tonikawa appears to be an interesting romance manga. But after going through a few chapters, you start to realize that it isn't what you thought. Instead of an interesting romance manga with character development, relationship development and depth/substance, you see a pattern of nonsense equal to a longer version of a 4-koma. For me, I thought it felt familiar and saw the person who made it: Hata Kenjirou! I knew it!

That's right, much like his 10 year long, going nowhere fast romance manga Hayate Combat Butler, Tonikawa too is following in ... Hayate's footsteps. Of course, it's different: We have a relationship to kickoff things instead, but the same stale stagnant writing attached to well drawn characters that Hata loves to do. So I was pretty disappointed to say the least because chapter after chapter after chapter after volume, the relationship of the two man characters goes absolubely nowhere.

So if you are looking for a romance manga with no depth or substance outside of moe moe fluff fluff, where the romance between these two is similar to the "romance" between two little kids then you'll enjoy this. But if you are looking for a serious romance with characters that are memorable, that undergo development overtime and deal with other things we see in a realistic relationship, look elsewhere.

It isn't worth trying.

Tonikaku Kawaii is like a cup of hot chocolate on a rainy day. There's nothing special about it if you really think about it: the plot isn't particularly intriguing, the characters aren't exactly unique, and its themes and how the manga explores them are nothing close to thought-provoking or groundbreaking. Even the comedy, while entertaining, is nothing to write home about. In fact, I'd wager that anyone with at least a basic background in storytelling can make something similar and achieve a similar effect.

But the fact that, at least in my experience, no manga quite does the same (disappointingly, let's hope it sets a trend) ... is what makes it noteworthy.

Tonikaku Kawaii is no masterpiece of a story, but the experience of it, the sight of Nasu and Tsukasa slowly falling more and more in love with each other, gives you a feeling of comforting warmth slowly making its way down your chest—nothing quite compares to that precious sensation. This is what you'll get with this manga. Vanilla romance (albeit slightly unrealistically portrayed, but who cares?) in its purest, most innocent form: endearing, cutesy, and wholesome, the manga offers you a simple, uncomplicated story that's, as the author himself puts it, "full of love."

It's a romantic haven from the mundanity of everyday life, the cesspit of widespread netorare, and other romances that beat around the bush too much. If you just want honest fluff and lovey-dovey stuff between two adorable characters, this is THE manga to read.

I'll keep this review short and sweet (quite like many of the chapters).

In the beginning, Tonikaku Kawaii served as a simple, anti-cliche, - but most importantly - fun romance manga that required minimum investment. Characters were 2 dimensional but lovable. Plot was simple but fresh, often self-aware of its genre and poking fun at common plot arcs (although a much more complex overarching story was hinted at throughout). The artwork is nothing out of ordinary, though Kenjirou Hata's style made the overall enjoyment great. I gave the the manga a 8 - a lighthearted read that was unique and energising.

After the most recent ... chapters, however, the series gets a 9.

It took a big risk with a specific arc (no spoilers) which had been foreshadowed throughout the story. Though the tonal shift (probably temporary) may upset some, it expanded upon its characters and its world building (?!??! did not expect that). It presented a realistic romantic conflict and a conclusion which felt satisfying. To me, this arc served as a critical moment which got me more emotional attached to the story and its characters, while opening up new possibilities for the future.

It's too soon to say what the series will end up becoming, but as of chapter 153, it looks very promising.

This is one of the most wholesome romance mangas I have read. Are you tired of mangas where the character takes 500 years to make a decision on which girl to pick? Then this manga is for you. The manga starts with Nasa Yuzaki getting hit by a truck but being saved by Tsukasa, who eventually marries him from the get-go. Therefore, the manga starts out with the main characters married, and the rest of the manga is a Slice-Of-Life style plot where the daily lives of the newlyweds are shown. If you're into chapter after chapter of wholesome fluff, then this manga is for ... you. And with some later chapters, an overall plot seems to be being slowly revealed.

Best romance manga ever read/seen. This is on par or maybe even better than Horimiya on no bullshity finally a couple and then series ends one chapter later.

I really don't want to spoil you here, so I'll just say that while the progression is quite fast at the start, it slows down and we can see the characters relationships evolving.

They get together quite fast and the series is based around them progressing further.

I gotta tell you, this is a pearl among swine. It fulfills what you want from a cute romance manga. Makes you fluffy inside and for once, no extreme denseness (yaaassss!!!).

*RAPID REVIEW*
As of chapter 275:

This manga should have ended years ago. The romance is cute at first, but really infuriating because they always keep cutting away whenever things get spicy. There's also a historical side plot that is often boring and predictable, the mystery element is intriguing at first but underwhelming, particularly because it took so long to solve. It was a 7/10, then a 6/10, then a 5/10, then finally a 4/10. The longer you read this, the more disappointed you get. The characters barely have any development and nothing of substance ever happens. The plots aren't interesting and the historical sections feel like ... it should be a different manga. The tone jumps all over the place a lot too. I don't recommend this, maybe for those who are married IRL, but not for anyone else.

I'm NOT a contrarian, and if your opinion differs, be civil. Your opinion is as valid as mine. Don't rate this as "confusing" just because you disagree with my view, instead, criticise the actual writing of the review. That's what it's there for. Don't be a child. Thank you for reading my rapid review, have a nice day/night!

Love this manga.

I find the drama and simple romance (e.g. the "I love you", "I love you too" conversations) enjoyable, and very SFC (Safe for Christians). The male protag is pretty straightforward, and it is obvious the main couple really love each other. The story is on the level of ultra-wholesome and would make most guys want to get married if they don't already. They get lovey-dovey once in a while, and it's great (it's okay because they're married). Watching the couple rapidly mature and develop as the plot moves forward provides a strong feeling of satisfaction. The side characters are slightly crazy which ... intrigues and amuse the reader.

Overall, it is love at first sight. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Some spoilers ahead.

To some, 66 chapters might be way too early to give it a 10/10 rating but I'm rating it as myself at the current chapters.

Story and Character development is on point comforting and light-hearted. Literally cute is the best description of this manga. Every interaction between the 2 protag draws me in and finding myself cheering for them. Hoping the nothing will come between them in the later chapters.

The female protag is shrouded with a familiar Japanese mythology vibe. Those who are familiar with Kaguya or Tsukuyomi will no doubt draw the same opinion. However, as we all know Kaguya was never married ... but in this game, Tsukasa did. We may not know what twist the mangaka may have in store for us but here's me hoping it'll not be dramatic or NTR.

I hope the mangaka realizes that most readers who are attracted to this manga are here to find a no drama, no NTR, light-hearted slice of life story to indulge in. Dramas and NTRs are dime a dozen.

As of now, 66 chapters in, if you are looking for a fun, cheerful romcom manga. Then I can assure you that you're in for a good time.

Chapter 41 here!

Story:10
I know i know, it's too early to rate this and 10 might just too good. BUT from creator of Hayate no Gotoku i know a thing or two about his style (sadly watched only anime but soon will read manga so no bigie). And you know what? It's comedy romance and shounen goddammit and I completely agree, comedy F*$k YEAH it's original, well thought threw, doesn't get on my nerves and finally it's modern, on a side note many mangakas are like office workers, grey and copy}paste things and throw a bunch of cliche moments until you vomit blood.
Here i see ... a truly pure comedy with ORIGINALITY. Next we have romance and boy he has plenty of it mixing it up with shounen (started to hate shounen recently but damn my opinion changed 180*). We have here a true ROMCOM a masterpiece you don't have to put crappy run down cliche moments here in order to make it look like manga, this author even manages to sarcastically smirk on other mangakas.
Story is la fantastich (Yeah my french and german suck) anyhow, be ready for some dramatic moments when this puffy romcom turns on you and smacks you with FEELS TRAIN. <---- Pure speculation, forgive me senpai.

Art:9
Why not 10, well characters are a bit bland but nevertheless they are great next we have background and attention to details, AMAZING to draw the details and background one has to have a truly artistic talent. Now that i think about it if characters are not so detailed as other things, because it is easier to empathize with them (true story the more complex character drawing the less we see them as ourselves i.e. harder to empathize with them). And last but not least panels and dialogue bubbles (monologue;inner thought;authors remarks) PLACEMENT is great easy to read easy to understand!

Character:10
Every goddam chapter i learn something new about them, MC is incredible and never ceases to amaze me his wife is a mystery yet little by little we start to uncover her personality, supporting characters some are goofy some are dense but they really spice up this manga they are not seen as nuisance or something to place in order to have a mob, no they have their own mystery and life going on for them. Basically what i'm saying is that the great author thought through about character creation....unlike some a holes who copy;paste;cash machine;dried up;abrupt ending.

Enjoyment:10
Enjoying the moment from chapter 1 till chapter 41 AND EVEN WITHOUT THE DRAMA COMMON give this author a cookie. Usually in order for manga not to get boring you need to input challenges, drama, tragedy and etc. no I'm not saying there won't be any i'm stating that author made so good that it wasn't needed.
All in all i'm saying it's like watching rick and morty (or think about any other analogue) i watch how characters life unfolds without needing them to be hurt. I don't need it to be Santa Barbara (never watched it but remember that family tv was occupied by matriarchal council and had seen a few glimpses of this cringy drama while my cartoons were regarded as trash compared to SB) in order to engulf myself and not get bored. And finally it's EASY to enjoy (believe me not an easy statement)

Overall:10
Yes 10 for now, I may return and change it in the future but for now 10 no less. Would i advice someone to read YEZZZ PLEAZEE! Drama seekers run away this wall of pure ROMCOM will not satisfy your sadistic urges (maybe a little but in the future).

This is my first review on this website. I originally came upon this manga while looking at the Fall 2020 seasonal chart. My initial reaction was "Oh cool, a seasonal anime with a pretty nice and fluffy premise, but I think Kamisama ni Natta Hi by Jun Maeda will be better though", and I thought nothing more of it. However, once I decided to read source material before hand, I started reading this first. Once I started I couldn't stop. It just warms your heart to the point of breaking.

Story - 9

The story for this manga is relatively simple, it having slice-of-life elements and all. ... However, the simplistic plot allows for some of the most heartwarming and charming scenes I have ever seen. From watching the couple adjust to living as a couple to trying to make each other as happy as possible, it shows how their relationship strengthens and grows. Along with the comedy, which acts more as fluffy dialogue to make you swoon, the plot captivates you.

Art - 9

The art in this manga definitely hit the balance between detailed and simple. It focuses on everything important, while decluttering extra details. This gives you the sense that you are watching an anime, as usually the art has a similar style to this. It's relaxing to read this, as you aren't washed away on minute details that only make it worse to read the manga on a tiny phone.

Characters - 10

The characters are probably some of the best that I have ever seen in manga. Usually most characters heavily rely on tropes and don't put much thought into their MCs, but this anime doesn't. The characters are more understanding of what it means to be in a relationship, and understand give and take well. You can detect real emotions from them, like being jealous or flustered. They aren't as dense as a potato and tsunderes, and instead are relatable to us. As well as that, their relationship developed, from being much more modest and unsure of what to do to more intimate and loving. There are no real tropes being used as the model of these characters, it feels real.

Enjoyment - 10

This manga constantly had me smiling and I couldn't get enough of it. The story is immensely enticing and simple that I became entranced. The comedy of this manga mad me laugh less and more made my heart mush as I was drowned in how sweet the characters were with each other. Whenever they got flustered or were pampered I fawned over them like I was watching my own child live their marriage. It felt like I was reading Clannad After Story without the drama focusing on their relationship. It felt like drinking a hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Soothing and warm, I eagerly waited for the next chapter.

Overall - 10

The worst part of this manga was definitely waiting for the anime adaptation. Watching Nasa and Tsukasa's relationship from first meet to second honeymoon was so comforting I nearly cried when I saw I finished catching up to the latest chapter. It is so light and fluffy I read it twice in a day, This manga was all about understanding to love each other,

Tonikaku Kawaii is just plain and simple cute. The story is about two kids who get married, and what their married life is like. It follows a lot of similar tropes as most rom-coms, where he is bubbly and energetic and she is cold and unemotional, but the situations turn out very differently for one reason: they are already married. The manga loves to play off this, as a married couple is obviously going to have different ways of interacting then the typical romance manga couple.

The author spends most of his time making the characters basic interactions as cute as possible, and most of ... the manga is just their day to day lives. This sounds boring but it’s cute enough that you come to love just watching the two of them.

There is more to this story than just the characters living their lives, there is some sort of deep plot that’s been hinted at since the beginning. The manga is only just now starting to expand on it, meaning that it’s too early to tell what direction the author is going to take it. It could either stifle the main story or deepen it, it’s simply too soon to tell.

The comedy in the manga is decent. There are a lot of anime, movies, and video game references throughout. The comedy usually comes with the side characters, who are few in number but can provide a breath of fresh air to the plot. They open up more interactions between our main characters, which helps contribute to the cuteness of their lives without making it repetitive.

Overall, this manga presents a cute life of a married couple, while providing enough side information and hints at a deeper plot to keep you coming back for more. Read up if you need a smile in your life

In my opinion, the best combination of words describing this work is "comforting." The story boasts an incredible charm, and adopts a storyline of romance not much seen in popular history, for the beginning of conversation we are not talking about "children" (although the main character's wife is 16 years old...) but rather a young adult, which by itself already Makes the story more acceptable. Of Course the plot is not perfect, after all it is not every day that a beautiful girl appears in front of you, saves you from imminent death and propose marriage, all in the course of a few hours, but ... as we are talking about manga does not have the reason to stick to reality , and that is precisely why I believe that the story works so well, because we know that something like this would not happen to us but still if we see our protagonist in this situation, it is impossible not to let a smile drop. Believe me I spent a whole afternoon of Saturday following this work, and when I arrived in the last chapter Published, I felt empty, was so invested in the plot that I had forgotten that "lived in the real world". The characters are all amazing and with a great dynamic. Our protagonist is literally a genius who possesses answers to everything, he is optimistic and always puts the welfare of others above himself. In against departure We know very little of his wife. Although to what it all indicates there will be a big turnaround soon (my theories are that she is immortal... but we will not touch this subject now). To summarize, this is a series of romance that I will remember for a long time. The step is excellent and the scenes of romance are at the point. I look forward to seeing what the author will bring us next.

Al 10? yes all 10 at the moment.
This is my first review so don't mind my amateur-ish review.

I adore manga's that are wholesome and has 0 to little drama's. Especially romance manga's that will give u diabetes.
Are u that kind of person too?

Than Tonikaku Kawaii is perfect for you.
It's wholesome, fluffy. It makes you smile as in comedic aspect and sweetness.

Male lead and female lead are greatly written, every chapter you can see how they develop as a married couple. Both of them got their own personality that makes them both a great combo.
Friends of MC's are great too, funny, caring and are also part ... of the mc's development.

Even tho, deep in my heart, i know there will be some stuff that'll happen in the future that'll give us 'the feels'. This manga will always have a place in my heart.
I greatly hope that instead of 100% fluffy manga, with the stuff that'll happen in the future, it'll stay around 80-90% fluffy.

I greatly wish for all the readers that adore this manga for it's wholesomeness, that it'll stay this wholesome and that there won't be a very big twist at the end that would scar our heart

Happy reading!
And see you guys soon, when this manga ends with a happy feeling.