J no Subete

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Synonyms: J's Story

Japanese: Jの総て

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 3

Chapters: 16

Status: Finished

Published: 2004 to 2006

Genres: Boys Love, Drama, Romance, Erotica

Theme: Crossdressing

Serialization: Manga Erotics F

Authors: Nakamura, Asumiko (Story & Art)

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Ranked: N/A²

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Popularity: #3259

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MangaManga Erotics FNakamura, Asumiko (Story & Art)

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The story of J, a beautiful teenager with a twisted past and the face of Marilyn Monroe.

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J no Subete has been licensed in Spanish by Milky Way Ediciones.

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Morgan, Andrew

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Justus, Arther

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Jul 23, 2015

WingGoddess248

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Reading Nakamura Asumiko's work has definitely been a wonderful experience. I encountered Copernicus no Kokyuu first and I found myself totally mesmerized by her unique way of story-telling! I don't think I've read a manga that explore themes of gender, sexuality, rape and abuse so vividly with a dark, deep and mysterious tone to it. It's definitely one that I do keep re-reading from time to time and it always gets me.

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Oct 2, 2016

MangaGreat

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J no Subete is a rather interesting manga.

It’s a rather morose tale about a person named ‘J’ – yes, that’s the whole name – who supposedly looks like Marilyn Monroe and, apparently, likes to spend time singing dressing up as a woman. The manga presents his life in a rather matter-of-fact way; that is, there’s no great point or goal. You’re really just learning about the times and struggle of J.

In that aspect, the manga does well. Initially, J comes off as this sort of ‘doll’ that seem to live mostly for attention without any real thoughts. Roughly ¼ through the manga, though, things changes ...

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Jul 13, 2019

-Lupa-

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Recommended for: People in search of a manga that departs from the norm - a story set outside of Asia in the 50s/60s with a unique art style that explores some very dark subjects.
Not recommended for: The faint of heart, or people looking for a story that is light-hearted, romantic, fluffy, etc. There are a lot of aspects of this story that many people will find distasteful or unsettling - graphic sex/violence, rape, child abuse (sexual and emotional), etc, so be warned. This sort of content is put in the spotlight in this manga.

-Enjoyment (5/10): This was an extremely difficult manga for ... me to rate. I can certainly appreciate its premise and the quality/direction of its execution, but I can't say that I ....enjoyed it. To be honest, this is not a manga that is meant to be "enjoyed" in the conventional sense; it is meant to be thought-provoking, to pick up a rock and look underneath at the seedy underbelly of this world. Be prepared that, if you do choose to read this manga, you will have to approach it in a different fashion, and with a different mindset, than most manga call for.

-Story (7/10): The overall framework of this manga is that of the MC recounting the gory details of his past to reporters and other people. The tone of the story fits well with that premise - I often felt like I was being asked to hold witness to a rather blunt account of all the f*cked up sh*t that happened in his life, and how it led to him becoming the person that he is. Tbh, I was not prepared for how graphic and gritty this manga is. Right from the get-go, the reader is bombarded with very graphic and generally unpleasant images of sex in various forms that are outside of societal norms. Whereas graphic sex scenes in manga are generally included to excite the reader, bring romance into the story, or create a steamy atmosphere, the scenes in this manga are very brutal, and definitely not intended for the reader to enjoy, or to convey a feeling of romance. Instead, these scenes are used to plunge the reader head-first into exploring the darker topics that most manga only skirt around.

As for the plotline and its execution, there are many parts that are not fully fleshed in, and the story often jumps around more than needed.

-Art (8/10): A very distinct style. I liked it, and felt that it fit well with the setting and story, but I can easily see how some people might dislike it. I can't quite put my finger on the reason why, but it constantly reminded me of Art Nouveau, even though the way figures are drawn in that style is quite different. Possibly because of how sinuous and sensual the drawing often look, and because J often brought Oscar Wilde to mind for me.

-Character (6/10): This manga generally focuses more on the characters' interactions with J, rather than developing them individually. J's character is very interesting and multi-dimensional, but most of the other characters (even the other main character, Paul) are somewhat flat.

-Overall (7/10)

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