A short but fulfilling story that, while technically a tragedy, has strong threads of optimism and positivity all the way through, straight until the end.
The story has a fair number of twists, but I don't think it tries to play up the dramatics too much. It also involves a lot of dark and twisted topics, but doesn't have the characters dwell too long on them. Instead, there's this constant theme of 'life sucks, but we'll keep going anyway.' There's explorations on gratitude, on affirmation, and finding happiness. It's just a very sweet story about suicidal ideation and learning how to find the value in life.
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: ワンルームエンジェル More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 8
Status: Finished
Published: Oct 25, 2017 to Dec 25, 2018
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Harada (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #6092 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #3312
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Mar 11, 2022
I liked this story. I did, until I realized it's supposed to be a romance.
So many opportunities were lost. This could've been a cute father-and-son relationship, but it became a weird pedophilic fantasy. Sure, it can be interpreted as platonic but being marketed as a romance and serialized by OnBlue is enough for me. I'm sure this would've been one of my favorites if not for this. And it's not just the labels. There are several unnecessary and weird scenes in this that if removed could've made it so much better and not left room for doubt, even without whatever label you can slap ... 
Aug 4, 2021
One Room Angel is a beautiful, bittersweet story about finding the will to live even when life sucks, and wanting to become a better person for the people that you love.
It's short, but very impactful. Both characters are very well fleshed out and, despite being a one-volume manga, it's easy to care about them. Their dynamics are really touching at times while really fun at some moments too and the story focuses a lot on their bond and how they can help each other but, even though it is a BL, I think it can be enjoyed even by people who typically don't like ... 
Aug 20, 2023
A story that has touched my soul and has left a little hole in my heart. An intense and deep single volume, with an exquisite drawing and narrative. A tragic, deep, bittersweet and realistic story. That touches on topics such as su1c1d3, the search for value in our lives and the search for happiness, through a thirty-year-old man and an angel.
As for the BL label, I don't consider it as such, I see them as two friends who have formed a very special bond and who have helped each other at their most critical moment. Is it really worth living? What is my purpose in ... |
