Nozo x Kimi

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* IMPORTANT *
This review doesn't include spoilers in it so be calm.

* BEFORE *
If you haven't read Nozoki Ana (which is another older manga from the same mangaka Honna Wakou) then don't care about my point.I gave it 6 points because it's the copy of Nozoki Ana. If you still want a overall point, well If I haven't read Nozoki Ana I'd give this manga 8 points out of 10.If you have read Nozoki Ana, Enjoy reading my review and I think you'll understand how I feel about this manga.

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- Entrance -
Do you have any idea how I rage quited this ?! I think you ... know because that Honna Wakou hasn't got any story other than peeping.

- Story - (6/10)
It really disappointed me. I couldn't find any difference between Nozomi X Kimio and Nozoki Ana. The same thing as usual, A guy called Kimio (the copy of Kido from Nozoki Ana) meets with a girl named Nozomi which is no other than Emiru from Nozoki Ana. Nozomi wants Kimio to PEEP her from a FREAKING WINDOW. (big difference between from the hole! *sarcasm*)

- Characters - (6/10)
One of our main characters Nozomi is the COPY of Emiru from Nozoki Ana and the other character Kimio basically is Kido from Nozoki Ana. I have no idea what to say. The only difference between the main characters from Nozoki Ana and Nozomi X Kimio is, in Nozomi X Kimio, Nozomi is a little bit more social than Emiru from Nozoki Ana. That's it, no more difference.

- Art - (8/10)
The art of the manga is the same as it should be.No difference in art too but I like Honna Wakou's art.

- Enjoyment - (4/10)
It felt like I'm reading Nozoki Ana again and I didn't like it at all.

- Overall - (6/10)
Even I was suprised that how did I gave this manga 6 out of 10. If you haven't read Nozoki Ana you'll enjoy this a lot.

For all intents and purposes, I'll be reviewing the first 19 chapters, or the "first season" if you will.


STORY: 7.25/10
The premise, while similar to the plot found in [Nozoki Ana]-- is done at a more light hearted level. You aren't taken for emotional rollercoasters, you won't cry your heart out, nor will you feel empty upon finishing certain chapters. Of course after removing the aforementioned, it will definitely fall short of it's predecessor. However, let it be known that it really isn't wasn't a deal breaker for me and if you're able to remove the comparison thoughts out of your head and allow yourself to ... treat this manga as a stand-alone-you might be able to enjoy it much more. Nozo x Kimi places more emphasis on comedic situations, ecchi scenes, jokes, dialogue and character interactions. Romance takes a backseat and hovers along on the sides but it is definitely present; and I'm totally fine with that.


ART: 7.75/10
One word- refined. I mean seriously, the art work in this manga is done very well. Panels have a distinct sharpness to them. The designs for all the characters are well drawn, easy on the eyes and were inked uniquely enough to be appealing so there shouldn't be any mix ups or confusion. However, it's pretty clear that some of the characters, the male and female leads to be exact, resemble the leads in [Nozoki Ana]. The pair in [Nozoki Ana] feels like what the main couple in this story would look like post high school and in the college setting. Putting that aside, the attention that the mangaka paid to the character expressions are easily the highlight of the manga. The background details while not breathtakingly amazing, match the high school life setting that this manga takes place in.


CHARACTERS: 7.5/10
Despite being almost carbon copies of the protagonists in [Nozoki Ana], I do not wish to hold our characters in this story in that kind of negative light. Are our characters incorporated well into this manga? Yes they are. Is the on-screen chemistry and interactions between our main characters there? Very much so. Can the supporting characters do their jobs when required and offer more than simply making an appearance? Absolutely. They are all well rounded characters with their own strengths and weaknesses and they felt very human and relatable; for that, deserves its own merits.


ENJOYMENT/OVERALL: 8/10
Coming off reading some emotional and darker themed mangas, Nozo x Kimi was a joy to read. A breath of fresh air that cured me of minor PMDS (Post Manga Depression Syndrome). It provided laughs yet had me scratching my head at times. It made me grin and sometimes cringe at the cutesy-romancey scenes. I'm patiently waiting and extremely looking forward for the next season to be released so that should be a clear sign of my overall enjoyment. Whether you're coming off [Nozoki Ana] or a fresh reader, you should be able to enjoy reading this manga and I would recommend it to all sorts of audiences.

Many people are familiar with this series because it is by the same author of Nozoki Ana. While both series are based around the concept of "peeking" they are both very unique and are in my opinion quite different. This story is much less intense than NA by being less dark, graphic, ect. All around this manga just seemed more light hearted and fun. If you like NA then I think you will probably also like this as well. It's a good fun anime with less twisted romance. If you are scared of reading this because you think it will be the same ... as NA I can promise you that they are worlds apart. (Except the female leads. I swear Nozomi is just Emiru in high school, but I'm cool with that)

If you're looking for a fun and wholesome ecchi to enjoy, Nozo X Kimi is a good recommendation. The story is fun and the same as nozoki ana, which makes sense since it is a spinoff story lol. The characters and their growth are great although issues with the MC being somewhat of a Shinji like character who doubts everything around himself is a prevalent issue within this manga. Overall I think this manga is a great read for those who want a wacky romance story where it's not super mature and deep but it has depth to itself that it can be taken seriously ... at times. Also, a side note: I felt the end was well put and it pulled my heartstrings with me being a little teary-eyed as I flipped each page of the final chapter.

This will be my 3rd manga review.

After just having finished the final chapter of Nozo x Kimi, I honestly wonder why this has been so highly regarded as it is. I've read manga with stronger emphasis on fanservice, but I honestly read this expecting more from the author of Nozoki Ana who brilliantly took the idea to voyeurism and combined it the psychology of peeping into the true selves we hide from society.

Story 4:
The story starts out similarly to that of Nozoki Ana. Our heroine Nozomi encounters the male protagonist Kimio in the girls locker room by accident. Threatening to expose him to the teachers, ... she makes him form a pack of "showing ourselves" out of each other's windows of the apartment building they both share. In Nozoki Ana, this worked well since both parties were expected to take part in the act which revealed more of the personalities and complexities of both characters. But here, only Nozoki does the actual showing and it gets old very quickly. The story becomes very predictable from the first volume onward.

Art 9:
Thankfully the quality of the artwork has not diminished since Honna Wakou's last work. The angles and proportions of the characters are all very well done as well as unique. Unfortunately this is most likely the main reason why readers rate this so highly. I can't say the same for the content.

Character 3:
Kimio shows little resistance to this "showing ourselves" arrangement and makes almost no effort to change it, showing the same shocked reaction for nearly 2 years. During that time, the duo end up extending that routine to assisting other members of their school with various problems like an unofficial club. Yet, outside of a few exceptions, those characters never play any meaningful parts in future chapters (provided they even show up again at all). Nozomi comes off as being unrealistically insightful of other people's feelings despite claiming to not properly understand her own. Kimio similarly shows a frustrating level of ignorance that challenges most high school romances I've seen (and I've seen many). I expected more insight into the individual characters' backstories as that characterization tied into the theme of 'showing your true self' in the mangaka's last work, Nozoki Ana. No such luck here. Main characters are made oblivious to their own feeling for the sake of extending the story until it just ends. I can't help thinking that stifling the subject matter for the sake of serialization in Shonen Jump ended up limiting the creator's options too much. Instead, the manga favors the literal side of exhibitionism more so than the psychological side, appealing more to young horney teenagers.

Enjoyment 4:
There were many times I wished to drop this manga. I only continued to the end expecting there to be deeper backstory to Nozomi, or perhaps a time skip to college life with less excuses for their high school-level ignorance. If not for Nozoki Ana and the stellar artwork, I might never have picked this up at all. I only consider it decent for those who want to look at high school tits or else a good example of a mediocre romance carried by great art.

Overall 5:
This manga has in no way ruined my expectations for the mangaka's future works. However, it has reminded me that I am too old to be reading Shonen Jump romances that primarily focus on exploiting young men suffering from puberty. If it was more comedy focused, I might make an exception. But this was not funny and certainly not the best romance I've ever read. For those looking for similar manga with more mature elements and dramatic tension, please give Nozoki Ana a try first. Or better still, Nana to Kaoru, which also takes place in a high school setting, but explores the world of BDSM. If fetishes aren't your thing, try Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.

My first manga was Nozoki Ana, I discovered it about 2 years ago and I think is the reason I started reading manga.

Those days I've had been looking for something similar and find out that the author had write other mangas.

I have to say that the artstyle is awesome and the story is pretty good, in the middle it get's a little boring but overall I think it's worth reading.

Usually the protagonist from this kind of stories get me angry because of how dumb they are and not taking a move, but this one was decent, is a liniar story with littles modifications.

I would ... say that it's a lighter version Nozoki Ana.

This was a good read honestly I thought this was going to a dumb ecchi series but this exceeded all my expectations.

At first I thought why was still reading but seeing the story progress I just had to keep reading
The ending was damn great that I was smiling all day
I wish we could have more chapters but at the end of the day I'm satisfied

Would definitely recommend to anyone who's interested in it

Story 10/10 for me at least haven't been attached in a while

... Art 10/10 pure culture in any form

Characters 10/10 best development of any rom com but some tweaks I guess

Enjoyment 10/10 not the best but it was amazing