Before reading, i have not expected much from this manga, but i was pleasantly surprised.
this is shoujo, but is not so typical or cliche, that's what is so exeptional.
story 7
the story is typical for shuojo, girl in high school searching for love. the plot and story is ok, there are some typical shoujo elements as festival, fight, love rivals ect. but the relationship between two main characters is so intresting, that predictable pot do not matter.
art 7
nice art, likable characters, pleasant for eyes, but nothing impresive.
characters 9
this manga strong point is characters. Otome is not typical, weak, anoying, crying heroine. she is strong, always
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Otomentaru, Tonari no Danshi, The Boy Next Door, Chitsujo vs. Jiyuu: Saint Jiyuu Gakuin, System vs. Freedom: St. Liberty Academy Japanese: オトメンタル InformationType: Manga
Volumes: 2
Chapters: 9
Status: Finished
Published: 2007
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Shoujo
Serialization:
Betsucomi Authors:
Yokoyama, Mayumi (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #67212 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #4640
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Apr 19, 2015
STORY:
It's the basic “girl decides when she gets to high school she's going to get a boyfriend” shoujo cliché. The good thing is the manga is very entertaining because of this. There's not too much going on with the plot after Otome achieves her goal. Instead, she faces many hiccups in her new relationship: jealous petty girls, childhood best friends who realize their feelings, and a grandmother ugly enough (in my opinion) to raise the dead. CHARACTERS: I adored Tokio! You could describe him as a tad brighter Luffy if he were training for the yakuza. His highest aspiration is to take over the high school ... |
