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Shuriken to Pleats was definitely not an amazing manga.

Firstly, the art albeit it decent, reminds me too much of the Vampire Knight style; especially the eyes and sharp faces. i personally did not enjoy Vampire Knight so it definitely impacted my opinion on the matter negatively.

Also, I adore the concept or rather what the plot could have been. However, it was very superficial. The story did not delve into the various relationships between the main and supporting characters. Also, the "seed" aspect of it left me confused and I found it did not add much to the story. The story did not really flow, ... and it lacked either a great in-depth plot or an easy reading cliched manga feel.

It was a mediocre read, I wouldn't recommend it unless you really are interested in the topic, or have nothing more interesting on your list.

I can honestly say that I have rarely read a manga that has made me laugh as much as Switch Girl!!

Firstly, the main character Nika is hilarious and extremely relatable to anyone else guilty of disgusting at-home habits. I read this manga in my own messy room, in embarrassing PJs, with my hair lazily up, and dorky glasses. The author completely captures the reality of females at home, set up in a way that is sure to make you cry from laughing. Her mom and sister are equally ridiculous, making the family dynamic that much better.

The artwork and its variation throughout the manga is astonishing. ... The use of Japanese cliches is perfect, and the manga laughs at itself and its genre in a not overly obvious way.

The story arcs are varied - they never go on long enough to bore, yet leave the reader with a firm satisfaction. Unlike many other manga, I did not find myself skimming through chapters, or succumbing to boredom. The author always makes funny commentary on what she has written, and these are often worth the read.

Also, obviously no shoujo manga is complete without beautiful boys to lust over. The male characters are dreamy yet real enough to appreciate.

I am heartbroken that although the series is completed, the online translations are not! Before you get into this manga, be advised that all the websites stop at chapter 67 (at this time), and the releases are few and far between. I considered learning the Japanese language, paying some kid off, and bribing the translators just to read more. If someone has somehow managed to find the remaining chapters in English, I would also consider bribing you.

I am shocked this manga is not more popular, I really think it is one of the good ones out there. I recommend it to anyone who even remotely consider themselves to have an "on/off" switch between gross home life and real world person.