Tenshi ja Nai!!

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Synonyms: I'm No Angel!!

Japanese: 天使じゃない！！

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 8

Chapters: 40

Status: Finished

Published: Feb 6, 2003 to May 2, 2006

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Themes: School, Showbiz

Demographic: Shoujo

Serialization: Princess

Authors: Shigematsu, Takako (Story & Art)

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Ranked: #1099²

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Popularity: #2485

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In the play of life, all Hikaru Takabayashi wanted was to be part of the scenery. Tormented by jealous schoolmates ever since she appeared in a famous commercial in grade-school, Hikaru transfers to a prestigious all-girls' academy where she hopes to settle down to a quiet life of anonymity. But when her new roommate turns out to be the super-popular TV idol Izumi Kido, Hikaru finds herself thrown smack in the spotlight's glare once more!

And as if living with a celebrity wasn't bad enough, Hikaru discovers that there's more to Izumi than her "good girl" image—she's a he! And this is only the first of Izumi's many dangerous secrets! Now Hikaru's the unwilling star player in a madcap tale of deception, abduction, humiliation and blackmail... you know—the usual romantic stuff.

(Source: Go! Comi)

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Tenshi Ja Nai!! was published in English by Go! Comi from November 2, 2005 to October 17, 2007.

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Kido, Izumi

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Takabayashi, Hikaru

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Inukai, Yasukuni

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Sumikko

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Akizuki, Yuichi

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Ayase, Tsukasa

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Sep 10, 2008

karlala

Recommended

i was looking so hard for this manga and i finally found it, so when i started
reading it i was so hooked that i finished it in one day, i think that the reason
why i liked a lot this manga is because it's not too dramatic, the main character is also simple mind,funny and makes you like her because she's not annoying it's not one of that shoujo mangas where the main female it's stupid and foolish and have the dream of being at the top of the world,the main male it's full of pride but at the same time he is kind and caring. ...

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Nov 28, 2009

SCHX

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Story: 8

The story ha snothing special about it. A typical manga about a student's life mixed up with attention from the media, jealous female students with raging hormones, a cousin who wants to be seen as an adult, and a guy who saves the day.Its another shoujo manga. But somehow, when i finished this manga, I wasn't really satisfied because, I wanted the story to continue, I fell in love with the overused plot and I just couldn't put the book down. Throughout the manga, the author has side notes,talking about her current addictions. Though there isn't any 'breaking the third wall' among the characters ... which is a method I really enjoy, she still manages to connect with the reader, and she's very humble. The story layout is very simple and should I say carefree. Its a really easy read without much intensity within it. A rather relaxing piece of work.

Art: 9
I'm not too particular about most art in mangas. In fact, my main concern is how the mangaka differentiates one character from another which she has done very well especially on Izumi's features. There are clearly times when Hikaru is drawn as the male component while Izumi as the female component which kinda destroy most shoujo manga cliches

Character: 10
The characters are so lovable. It really makes you wanna root for their love. Kudos to the mangaka for creating a lead female who is strong and isn't a retarded, dependent, annoying, air-headed girl which is found in many shoujo mangas.I honestly appreciate her silence. You can actually say, that the roles of the characters are switched because both characters portray personalities of the opposite gender. Izumi is seen as a more feminine while Hikaru is a strong opinionated male. However, both character's feminine and masculine sides are very well balanced.

Enjoyment: 10
I absolutely love gender benders not because of the comedy, but because of the vulnerability of the characters and when it is threatened, the characters take the most extreme measures to cover it up. ( I think it only happened twice)
Another reason is because we, the reader aren't left in the dark and seeing their genders being kept a secret really is out main interest.(that's why I dropped Girl meets Girl) And being caught up in the whole mess just makes you want more.

Overall: 8
This manga loses on its originality but then, when it comes to gender bender, I honestly just wanna see them make out, (I'm a little biased cause I didn't get to see more than a kiss) hide their secrets and fool everyone (suckers). And this manga has a more valid reason for a person to switch genders than most mangas which might make sense, might. I liked how the author ended it but I give it an '8' because I want MORE of it. I want to see everyone's reaction but that would just ruin the sweetness of it. I guess its up to my imagination to satisfy my lust.

"The cashier is over there ~> "
lol I love this phrase

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Jul 26, 2008

ichigopan

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This is a cute gender-bending manga set in the idol/entertainment world. Both of the main characters are very likable and supporting characters are abundant but easy to follow and keep track of.

I found that each volume moved well but always concluded on a good note so that you're not left with too much of a suspenseful cliff-hanger. The overall story follows Hikaru and Izumi's relationship as antagonists. They do eventually tolerate each other as well as become friends and ultimately realize their love for each other.

Izumi's boy/girl looks were very distinguishable. Reminded me of Yellow Belmont in Genesis Mospeada. Very convincing and very well ...

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