I gave this a 10/10 because its so relatable its scary. This does not mean all asexual people will relate to it, but I can tell you for sure it is a completely accurate depiction of what some ace people go through in life. As someone that is biromantic and ace, this book didn't need to be any longer than it was to have a massive impact on me.
I don't expect everyone to like it as much as I did, but if you're at all curious about asexuality or youre ace and want to see representation, This one is very good.
Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Mine-kun is Non-Sexual Japanese: 峰くんはノンセクシャル More titlesInformationType: Doujinshi
Volumes: 1
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 24, 2019
Genre:
Romance
Serialization:
None Authors:
Isaki, Uta (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #49692 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #10421
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Your Feelings Categories May 30, 2023
Romance here, romance there, I feel like there's not enough Ace representation in media. I need more, it's the only way I feel seen and understood.
I'm seeing quite a few mixed reviews of this little one shot (on Goodreads) and I can understand why. But, in my case, I don't really see the problem with it. As the mangaka has said in the Afterword, asexuality comes in different forms and not everyone is the same. The mangaka is also different than their own Ace character they have created, themselves being under the same spectrum. I don't think it's harmful in any way either. It's not saying ... Mar 31, 2021
Tl;dr If you're looking for a short manga with a good representation/explanation of asexuality, I'd recommend it. If you're looking for a longer manga with a complex romance, I don't recommend it.
I recently bought this online since it was on sale. I'm asexual aromantic, so I'm always on the look out for manga with aspec characters. This one has been on my radar for awhile, and since it's not popular at all, I figured I'd post this. Due to it being a one-shot, its only 45 pages. Not much to get a relationship across. If you don't know about asexuality, its a pretty decent introduction ... Aug 22, 2024
As someone on the asexual spectrum, I think the depiction of asexuality here is alright but nothing special.
There's nothing wrong with the character of Mine-kun himself. In fact, he was the highlight of this manga for me. The main issue I have stems from the fact that Mine is not the main character. If we had more insight into his thoughts, I imagine the depiction of his identity would feel more natural. Instead, the main character is the girl who confesses to him. At times, it felt a bit like she was romanticizing the fact that Mine was asexual. The story also treats his ... |