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This manga is absolutely stunning.
It is, in my opinion, extremely realistic overall, but there is also a slight hint of classic shoujo--shy girl, no friends, afraid to talk to everyone--and instead finds joy in her online friends who comment on her blog, Black Rabbit and MegaPIG. No doubt, Koko ni Iru yo is one of the most encouraging manga I have ever read. Even if it is just a manga, it, at least for me, gave me courage and lifted my spirits highly. ^^

Art: Such pretty artwork! In my opinion it was above average of most shoujo. The official color pages were colored amazingly and ... the characters were very nice. And of course, the guys were total bishies. I've got to admit, I'm a big art freak--I usually can't read a manga with below average art. But I've got to say this mangaka's drawings are the best I've seen in a very long time.

Characters: I think the main character, Hikage, was extremely well developed. She starts out as an anti-social person who just wants to fit in and gradually, with the encouragement of her online friends MegaPIG and Black Rabbit, she does. It doesn't happen automatically like in some manga, Hikage trying to fit in actually takes time and I thought that was great. The other two main side characters, Hinata and Teru, I also thought were very nicely portrayed. ^^ I love them both and honestly, it's really hard to hate any character.

Enjoyment: I tried to stay up all night reading this but unfortunately I wasn't allowed to, heh~. I was so into Koko ni Iru Yo that I spent all my free time at school reading it. Because GOSH it's addicting. Most chapters left me hanging off my seat and wanting more.

Story: VERY sweet. I can't even describe the cuteness of this manga~. It's good all the way up to it's last chapter and in my opinion it was the perfect length. It didn't drag, and yet it wasn't too short either. I was personally very pleased with the final pairing, and I know some might think otherwise, but for me the person who she ends up with made this manga very unique. ^^ This storyline is definitely at the top of my list.

Overall: This manga will always be one of my favorites. Koko ni Iru yo made me smile the entire way through and was just amazing. You won't regret reading it, it's definitely one to pick up if you have time and a must-read. Don't judge a manga by it's cover, especially not this one. Ema Tooyama did a wonderful job on this series and everything turned out beyond my expectations.

Another great installment by Arina Tanemura, Sakura Hime Kaden is a fantasy shoujo manga that may seem typical at first, but once you continue reading you'll find it actually has a lot of twists. Although the main character, Sakura, is a bit cliché, this manga is unique in other aspects such as the storyline and the other supporting characters. Personally, I believe that Shinshi Doumei Cross beats this one out but honestly it may be too early to tell because as of now the manga isn't very far in terms of the number of chapters. However, if you're a fan of any ... of Arina Tanemura's other mangas, you won't be disappointed with this one.

Story: Although I'm not a big fan of fantasy manga, the storyline is actually pretty decent. It may not be the most original synopsis ever, but the plot is full of twists that you wouldn't expect. 7/10

Art: The art is amazing. Detailed and unique, Arina Tanemura has a great drawing style that I personally really enjoy. 10/10

Characters: The only character that I find a bit normal and boring is Sakura herself. Determined, strong willed, yet kind, she's pretty much like all Arina Tanemura heroines. Other characters, however, such as Aoba, Kohaku, Hayate, make the story more interesting and make up for that. I look forward to seeing them develop. 7/10

Enjoyment: As I mentioned before, if you're an Arina Tanemura fan chances are you'll like this manga. Although it isn't her best, it's still worth a read. From the very first chapter it's already full of suspense. 8/10

Overall: I suggest you give this manga a try. Although it may not be the best or most memorable manga ever, it's a fun read, just like any other Arina manga. 7/10