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BL author Junko tries out shoujo. As of now only 2 english chapters are out (3rd is in chinese), so there's not much, but I still want to review it.

Story (6) - The story is about an overweight fujoshi (BL lover) who one day loses all her weight by not eating while grieving over her favorite character's death. Not very realistic, but hey it's shoujo. Now that she's pretty every hot boy in school comes out of the woodwork to try and get in her pants; except for one, who is my favorite, and was her friend from the start. Ensue reverse harem with BL ... undertones. The message that only skinny girls are attractive kind of pisses me off; it's not a very positive message for young girls, which shoujo often targets, other than that I have no problems. It's sort of like Fujoshi Rumi except more shoujo geared and less mature.

Art (9) - Adorable!! Everything about the art is so wonderful and fluffy. All the guys and girls are cute. However, you don't really see any backgrounds it's mainly the characters faces.

Characters (6) - All the characters are feeling like shoujo archetypes so far. Hopefully they will get a little more development, but I doubt it.

Enjoyment (8) - I really like the story other than the whole she's only worth any attention when she's skinny thing. I also really like Junko so maybe I'm a little biased.

Overall (7) - Better than normal shoujo, but you know it's still shoujo so don't expect too much. It's fun and if you're into BL you'll get a kick out of it. The story is kind of like soda it's not beneficial in any way, but it's bubbly, light and fun.

Story (7) - The story is about models and their feelings basically, or more specifically Yui and her feelings about being a model. It's nothing that hasn't been done before and it seems predictable, but it still provokes emotions. I really feel for Yui, she is the shining star of the manga.

Art (7) - Typical shoujo art nothing to write home about. The clothes are insanely cute though.

Characters (7) - I love Yui, ok, she is a really real and really good main character she isn't all "I'll try my hardest even though i'm a fucking idiot teehee". She works hard, and breaks ... down because she goes through some tough stuff. Urgh she is so lovely and real. Unfortunately, all the other characters either don't receive any background or they suck (see Aki who is the teehee type).

Enjoyment (8) - I like this, and I want to see where Yui is headed even though I am kind of conflicted about it (because I don't like Aki).

Overall (7) - It's an alright manga so far, slightly better than your run of the mill shoujo specifically because Yui is an actual person and not an archetype (or not yet at least).

Story (7) - This story is from the viewpoint of a girl who just died and it is all about her trying to come to terms with the fact that she really is dead, and her trying to get her family to realize that as well. The story has a bittersweet, yet hopeful message. However, I was not all that crazy about the ending I feel like it was kind of a let down. The author could have done the ending better.

Art (8) - Nothing much to say the art was nice I really liked it. Nothing all that original, simple and easy on ... the eyes. The onryou were drawn creepily well and there was plenty of details in the backgrounds.

Characters (7) - The characters weren't all that fleshed out, but they were given enough personality so that I could sympathize with them. One thing I felt the author did well was concerning the main character, and how we were really shown what she was like through other character's eyes.

Enjoyment (8) - I did cry probably because I read this at 3 am, but still I cried. The message the author portrayed about death and moving on and what all those things mean was done very well.

Overall (7) - I enjoyed this it's a quick read I really recommend. The only places I really doc points are in regards to the ending, and the fleshing out of the characters, which, of course is probably hard to do in only 9 chapters.

Story (4) - The story is a prime example of what an unhealthy relationship looks like. It Sets itself up with some girl who goes out with a childhood friend who says he hated her for torturing him when they were younger. The story is then all about their relationship with the fact that the main girl is a track superstar effecting their relationship over time, but it's freaky as fuck and totally unrealistic okay. The story is primarily character driven so the main problem is with the characters and how they act rather than the actual plot itself, which is a relatively common shoujo ... plot.

Art (9) - For as fucked up the story is the art is wonderful. It's not anything to write home about in particular, but it suits the story so well and shows male arousal so well which you usually don't' see in shoujo. It's very beautiful, yet simple art.

Characters (3) - Oh god literally every single character is so fucked up I don't even know what to do. The main girl's only redeeming point is that she is a track genius, but she is so pathetic and dependent and obsessive over her boyfriend it's sickening. Every other word that comes out of her mouth is "megane-kun" which isn't even the guys actual name. Her best friend also has major problems as well, but i won't get into that. Now if you think the heroine is fucked up wait until you meet "megane-kun" this guy is a legit psychopath who goes out of his way to destroy his girlfriends life so she will only need him. It is so disturbing watching him manipulate her and everyone and her. The only mildly likable character is "megane's" rival, but even he has some weird shit going on.

Enjoyment (6) - I don't understand why I find this so enjoyable, honestly, this manga is like a train wreck i can't take my eyes off of. I hate every single character, yet I still read this and mildly enjoy it. Idek, man, idek.

Overall (5) - If you are looking for a messed up story about a psychopath and his needy girlfriend coupled with some really pretty art then this is the story for you. If you are looking for something mildly realistic and slightly relatable then this is not the story for you. This author for whatever reason really likes writing some weird ass kinda messed up stories, so if you want another one read S+M by this author.

Story (6): It's pretty run of the mill smartest kid in school ends up being forced to help the delinquent... not be one. Then by being together feelings arise, and then it's happily ever after. Except the ending of this story I liked and didn't like at the same time.

Art (8): The art in this story is really good and quite cute. It's the gem of this story hands down.

Character (6): The characters again are run of the mill, but it's still pretty funny to watch their interactions. Hachiya is wonderful and Haruko isn't annoyingly shoujo about her feelings.

Enjoyment (7): Even if ... it's your cliche shoujo I still enjoyed it, it was a good way to waste time. I wouldn't re-read it or anything, but it was still cute and fun to read.

Overall (6): It's a good short read if your looking for something not too different or anything. The art is cute, the characters are pretty funny and it was just a nice way to waste time

Story (6): The story is about Saito who gets into a top school in order to be reunited with his childhood friend Subaru, the only problem is she is cold as hell towards him. Later we find our Subaru is simply just a perverted tsundere. The story isn't anything particular special, it has supernatural elements with Ura no Kami granting the two the wish to connect their rooms and leading to the loss of Subaru's self control, but the supernatural elements get lost along the way in place of Saito and Subaru's perverted daily routines. The story feels quite fast paced, as it's only 5 ... chapters, and it's kind of a love conquers all cliche, and the ending was a total cop out. All in all the story is mediocre, but the two characters interactions are perverted and funny.

Art (9): The art to me is the strong point of this manga. Subaru is cute as hell and the backgrounds are nicely detailed, especially during the marriage interview scenes.

Character (7): I love Saito he's just taking the whole situation as it comes, and although Subaru's tsundere personality is slightly annoying at times her perverted side is A+. The characters are kind of vanilla, but they're not bad.

Enjoyment (8): I liked it a lot, it was pervy and that's always an A in my book.

Overall (7): I give this a 7 because I actually enjoyed it. The plot was mildly interesting, the characters were fun to watch interact and it was ecchi. What more could you ask for?

Ok so I've never written a review before, but I thought this manga deserved one sooo here I go:

Story (9.5 round it up idk) - The story is freakin hilarious ok. The manga has this slice-of-life feel, but it does have some sort of plot where Molester fumbles through his relationships with this group of girls after he gets mistaken for a molester by one of them (Miss Understanding). It's very realistic and down to earth, like I can really relate to Molester and all his awkward, otaku, nerdyness. At the same time though the story still keeps this manga like feeling that is ... really enjoyable. The only drawbacks I would say are: the whole 2ch lingo that I don't really understand, and I think the translators should have explained more (or maybe they did and I'm dumb), and maybe the pacing, sometimes it feels a little weird to me like in some places, like it should be faster in some or slower in others (that might just be me being overly anal though).

Art (9) - Some might say it's a drawback, but I quite like the art, it's sketchy, comical and it's clear to understand so I don't see any problem. It's also done by the same person who did Onani Master Kurosawa (check that out too).

Characters (9) - All the characters do have development. You get to see new sides of Molester as you get to know more about him and the girls as he slowly makes friends with them. Although sometimes I find the way the characters act annoying, and usually its the girls, but it's not "shoujo" annoying it's "they're based off of real people and I find that person's personality annoying".

Enjoyment (10) - I 100% enjoy this I always look forward to whenever the new chapters come out, I 100% recommend you read this.

Overall (10) - I give this a 10 because I really do laugh and find this a fun read, and end up really relating to Molester, it feels like he's a friend, as sad as that sounds. So go out and read about Molester and all the shenanigans he gets into with all his new friends in Chikan Otoko.