Sep 16, 2021
I couldn't have had a better romance to start with the genre. It started when I was browsing some fan translations of mangas in a Brazilian website (and now I'm waiting for it to be published officially so I can support Naki Ringo)
In a world so filled with shallow characters, sexualization and hair-thin plots, Caraméliser has shown to be an oasis. Not only the characters are well developed within their backstories and personalities, but also change and act in a believable way throught the story. Nothing feels out of place or ensured for the sake of the plot, all it's pieces are in harmony. There
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is also no out of place "maid dresses" or "beach episodes" (these disgusting things)
The manga also offers great reflections and insights about relationships, selfsteem, and the real value of a person, that is found inside and seen with the heart, instead of in the organic vessel. Oftentimes I stop at one page just to think about what it is saying and arguing, even changing my world view on matters like friendship and makeup.
And last, but not least, there is TRUE LOVE! Damn how it is rare to see true love, MC loves Male MC and they're perfect together, if only Kuroe wasn't a fucking Godzilla. The internal conflict mixes itself with the external conflict, creating and exciting plot that keeps the stakes high without having to appeal to absurd power creeps or unnatural additions, which would end up harming the romantic relationship.
The only problem I might identify is that Kuroe (MC) might be a little annoying with all insecurities and introversion. Also, one may say that some relationships are a little too idealistic of "sugary", but that's what true love is about, and that's the goal we should strive for instead of accepting ours faults and living in a mud pit of normalization.
I don't recommend this manga for people looking for a romantic comedy, because this one is a dead serious romance, even if the MC gets turned into a Kaijuu.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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