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I thought this to be an interesting manga so did it change?

The stereotypes of changing body has been done more than dozen of times and never failed to entertain me until I found this one. The only good thing about this manga is its art and illustration (bless early 2000 aesthetics) , the mangaka knows how to draw her thing and also being the only reason I continued to read this manga. Basically its about the guy, Akira forced to become a girl after stupid mistakes done by Nanako and her grandfather while the girl Momoi that he changed his body ... and his crush are having fun with his body (having her way with her besfriend and older woman) and selfish to the core to say the least. Through the manga , Akira struggle and confuse to keep his identity as a guy and his desire to change back to his own body slowly chipped away.Its no brainer after all, even his own best friend assault him at every chance he get and also the one to convince him to give up on it. Almost all character feels they are better to be in that way and exploit the situation to their liking.It disheartening to see no one cares if it was the real him or not. It uncomfortable to see there are no single character except Momoi father and mother respecting his wishes to return to his own self. No need to be said the true villain is the girl, Momoi, it inhumane and heartless to see how she disregard Akira feeling to her, disrespect his wishes to change back to his body, exort to lie about being a girl to her girlfriend and lot other thing. Not only Akira, I was also confused whether to regard this manga as shoujo, yuri or yaoi. Nonetheless ,It is interesting to see how far this bad gender bender manga could stretch its ridiculous plot and stupid character.

Sorry if my review is full of mistakes it the third one i ever done, Im probably late for reviewing this but for sake of childhood i came back and rewatch it for second times.

i come to know and love this series was when i was 5 years old in early 00 and every week i was sitting in front of tv waiting for this to show to come out so believe me or not ,this is probably among the most enjoyable and memorable series in my younger age.

So was this story good? it began when the main protagonist was a baby ... ,Yucie came into the realm of the Human world where the Legendary hero ,his father adopt her .Then the story embarks the journey when Yucie became a 17 years old that still doesn't change in term of appearance at all since she was 11. To her surprised she chosen to be the candidate for the Platinum Princess. I thought the same as everyone when i rediscovered this anime ,this probably childish and just for kid but luckily i think all age of audience can appreciate the story and character. To sum up the story is a mix of heartwarming adventure and emotional struggle that each princess candidate have to face. The tone of this story is light until the climax part of story, I think if your are someone who can enjoy the heartwarming story with little sweet love story ,this is for you.

The best thing about the character is not the protagonist but the protagonist family and friends. It show the element that is lack in new anime nowadays in more simple and earnest way like friendship, the price of wish and can you give everything to get what you want. If i got a sister or daughter i would not be ashamed to watching this with them .

Everytime i reading this manga it have made me either laughing like a madman or suppressed the laughter using pillow. it was so damn funny especially the early part of manga between Takane and Hana. Takane the typical rich conglomerate is narcissistic usually but also an attention seeker ,always to show his best side to Hana to make her forfeit by admitting her feeling to him ,in meantime Hana the miai partner is the normal schoolgirl who using blunt remark and takane weakness as her weapon to make him fall in love with her. So the problem is? Both are thick headed and tsunderes And... ... the age gap i guess?....Nonetheless it makes the manga entertaining as the two fight verbally to make each other admit their feeling while learning to be honest to themselves.

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It make me sad that not many people has seen this great anime Gekijouban Haikara San ga Tooru Despite being old /classic anime , It really has that historical ,comedy, drama romance that many would want to see.(okay maybe i exaggerated a little bit but it still kinda sad no one willing to do fansub on it). And fortunately i came across it and watch full episode of it with no subtitles . I'm also had seen the 2 movie that being produced last year.

Story 8/10
it sets the story at 1920 Taisho period where the country of Japan is start to modernized and west culture ... was rising. Hanamura Benio is one of woman who intend to break free from the norm where she does thing that are unlikely done by a girl in that era, she wears western clothing, learn sword play ,fighting and many more. In other word Yes , she's a tomboyish girl where the haikara nickname given to her. The arranged marriage between her and Ijuuin Shinobu is the point in her life where it changes her life. The story is light and comedic and not many romance in it but it makes the moment more special and precious to be await for. The beginning of story more to gag comedy and ridiculous, and it maybe hard to understand sometime,.However it began to shift it tones to heavy when her thoughtless action started to have implication on the other character especially Shinobu and her in law family. In other time, the story focused on her shenanigan.

Character 8/10
The most interesting character i could see is Benio the heroine herself as she changes from the adolescent to adulthood.She really have development in the series but by not losing her courage and unyielding self even though overcoming upcoming obstacles .She is not the heroine where all she can do is cry and being dame in distress waiting hero to come but solving problem by doing all thing in her own unique way, i really admire that full of flaw and goofy character of her and , although sometimes her playful nature may invite trouble than not ,You cant help but Laugh or sympathizing at her . This is where the lieutenant her fiancee comes in , Shinobu also was an intriguing character .He always smile or laugh when it comes to her but sometimes you cant understand what hes thinking type of character.He by the textbook is the perfect guy good looking , patient , perfect man that opposite to the main heroine Maybe it sounded boring but it complimenting the heroine attitude and suit them So Well but he sometimes unexpectedly have pretty laid back and fun attitude where he also joins in our heroine mischief where he fight with her. or causing public uproar together.

Art 9/10 , Sound 6/10
Because this is from, the earliest stage of manga and anime , it contains originality where the art is kinda reminds me Rose of Versailles or Anne of green gable . Watching it makes me take time to getting used to but when you watch it you will fall in love with it.

The opening was different, it was like when you listen the first 3 second you can figure what anime it is .The quirky and upbeat saxophone makes us audience really get into the atmosphere of the story while the ending is so chilled like you are drinking tea in evening and the visual is lovely in both.

Overall/Lesson/Enjoyment 8/10
Well this anime might suit someone who can appreciate classic anime but also drama in it while not too absorbed in romance but for me it really a unique experience . And i notice that the light comedy maybe to hide deeper theme in it .Like woman have to married early or arranged by their parents , Freedom of woman in education at that time and also political war and the consequences. The anime not only to entertain but also It may have been an anime to give the hope for woman to be positive int their lives and try to fall in love with man of your chose.Between the movie and anime series, i reluctantly have to chose the series because the journey of Benio to become who she is can be seen in anime series more naturally and makes thing make more sense than the movie itself .( I mean it was 42 episode) many thing happens although the movie 2 is better in execution of ending (depend on your taste some find it better than the original). I really love the anime please watch it if you get the chanc, but bear in mind it is a shoujo so the typical aspect and cheesiness is still there