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Apr 1, 2023
I watched this years ago and I just can't forget how bad it was. If I could rate it 0, I would. I don't understand how there are people that enjoy this anime.
Right off the bat, the whole story is that the main girl is fat (therefore, unattractive), then starves herself because her favourite character died and suddenly becomes skinny (therefore, attractive), and all the boys in school are into her. So if only the young girls watching this just Starve themselves, they'll Finally completely change their appearance and be Attractive (which, of course, you can't be if you're fat).
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enough, this isn't the main plot. It's only the begginning. As the title "Kiss him, not me" suggests, the main girl is a fujoshi that fetishizes gay people in real-life, and ships her real, actual, human boy classmates with eachother, and desperately wants them to get together.
Not a single redeeming quality. I honestly have no idea what the appeal is supposed to be, and what the creators were thinking when coming up with this story. It's unbelievable.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Apr 1, 2023
Sweet, endearing, and a wonderful read that I fully recommend.
Lovely story overall.
The main character is an accurate representation of "i'm not homophobic but"s, initially being at least uncomfortable to have his brother's husband in his home and near his daughter. It's truly so heartwarming to see him gradually change his views as the manga goes on, and to become a kinder and more accepting person.
Of course, his little daughter is this way right off the bat! She simply had no reason to be wary of her exciting new uncle! Her behaviour is very eye-opening both to her father and to the reader.
And finally, the brother's
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husband himself. Incredibly sweet and friendly, he brings light in their home and is never treated by the story as a caricature or anything of the sort.
The story of the brothers separating is so realistic it's tear-jerking. It shows you can be homophobic without realizing, and you can hurt someone without meaning harm.
And, of course, seeing how the husbands lived before one passed away was so sad and so beautiful and so real. They had a happy wedding, spent time doing their favourite activities together, and they were a family true as it can be. It's nice to see gay couples being portrayed in the same positive and realistic light as straight couples are, instead of their relationship being vague or all about sex and/or drama.
I recommend it if you're looking for a wholesome queer story, without (much) angst or fetishization.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Apr 1, 2023
A story following two trans kids as they grow up, figure themselves out, make new relationships, and go through their adolescence.
Both main characters are very endearing, and the reader only gets more attached to them as they watch them grow.
It's really revolutionary to see a manga addressing being trans as a kid, (instead of showing it as a choice, a phase, or something that only shows up when you're an adult) to show what it's like going through puberty as a transgender individual, as well as other aspects of being trans (such as learning about binding, going in and out of denial, feeling alone, etc),
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especially given the time this was written.
It's truly a realistic portrayal of growing up, and the characters all felt very real and close to home. Seeing how their personalities evolve, they change their minds, they make mistakes, they try out different looks, they make new friends, etc. None of them were stereotypical or one-dimensional, it was a very refreshing and enjoyable read for that reason.
I could have gone without the plotline about the groomer adults that acted as their "mentors", but I suppose this kind of things happens, especially with vulnerable kids who feel like they have no one else to turn to.
The conclusion of the trans boy (in this manga, anyway,) was also not exactly pleasing, but it was unfortunately realistic.
I can't swear up and down that it's the perfect trans representation (it was written so long ago, after all, and i'm not the spokesperson of the trans community), but i really enjoyed it. I recommend it, to both trans and cis people.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 1, 2023
TRIGGER WARNING: s*xual assault and p*dophilia!
Please be careful if these are topics that trigger you in any way!
Right off the bat, the art is gorgeous. Both on the cover and on the pages. I don't think I've seen a manga with more beautiful art. You could honestly ignore the story and just stare at the pictures.
But I wouldn't recommend it, as the story is also very enjoyable to read. It surrounds a student actor with gender issues due to the way he was raised (think Nagisa from Assassination Classroom), who typically presents as female on stage but male in the classroom, and a the male
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main character that's hopelessly in love with him.
It was enjoyable and refreshing to see the main character be openly queer, not minding that the girl he fell in love with is actually a boy. He acts the same way he'd act if it was a girl! Just as silly, fun, and endearingly annoying, not for a second being afraid to show his love openly to the rest of the school- because why wouldn't he? His personality reminded me of Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Host Club (in a good way!)
The actor's backstory is also very pitiful, and it makes you root for him to get over his trauma, to be himself and to do what he loves.
Only 7 chapters long, this is quite a short story that anyone can read in their free time, which I would recommend.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Apr 1, 2023
How wonderful it is to see a trans manga written by a trans author! This way the depiction of being a trans man is fully authentic and realistic. Inner struggles, binding, misgendering, love, coming out, social life, school life and many other aspects of transgender adolescence are tackled in a great and accurate manner.
Without spoilers, the storyline about the queer blogger was also very interesting, and very realistic (especially the end). I didn't expect those sort of topics to be addressed. It made the story feel all the more real.
It was also refreshing to see a queer story that, while keeping the character's identity as
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an integral part of their being, doesn't focus on their queer storyline alone. The main character is a very interesting guy with a strong personality! He's an artist, and the main plot is about him and his friend starting a clothing line to express themselves and do what they love, and working hard to succeed! Goes to show how trans people don't have to be enveloped in their identity, that they're human beings with character, ambitions, interests, and stories of their own.
The art is also great! My only complaint is that, while preaching about their clothes being non-comforming and a way of expression, the clothes they ended up making seemed pretty bland and boring, haha.
Overall, I believe that queer people (especially trans) will feel seen and heard through this manga. I believe straight and cis people would enjoy this plot and the characters as well, and maybe even get more educated on LGBT subjects. I recommend it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Apr 1, 2023
Another story about Forbidden Love focusing on a straight love story.
The concept and story was interesting at first, but got boring pretty quickly. It felt like it was being dragged after a certain point. How many stories are there about a Completely Average male main character trying to decide which of the two Gorgeous Girls he likes?
I personally think including a "love triangle" plot was the wrong move. The story was interesting when the main character wanted to reject the system and date the girl he loves, with his designated partner's help. The story ended up all over the place and a bore, weird
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plotlines kept being added and it should have ended much sooner.
The most redeeming part of the manga is Nisaka, the gay character, who was also, largely, wasted potential. It was nice to see a boy thrown in the love mix, and his coming-out/backstory arc was done very well. Heartbreaking and realistic for queer youth, and very enjoyable to see him finally accept himself and feel like less of a mistake for simply Being.
The story touched on the topic of how the system works when it comes to queer people, and it was very interesting, but it never expanded. We never even saw Nisaka get his notice. It seemed like they started a plotline surrounding that and then just gave it up.
It was interesting, and I'd say the right move after this story, to include two different endings. One route for each girl. Again, it was upsetting that Nisaka didn't get his own ending. It was mentioned several times how much the main character cared for him, and it was very easy to include him in the love plot, but for some reason they didn't. They didn't even give Nisaka a love interest of his own (but they gave Takasaki one?).
Overall, it's a story with potential that wasn't explored in its entirety.
Maybe some people will like this story better than I did. This is just my own view after all.
If anything, the art is beautiful.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Apr 1, 2023
A very sweet and heart-warming story about two men from traumatic backgrounds and a dangerous life finding love and happiness with their unexpected, very cheerful little daughter. This anime, while at first expected to just be a funny, light-hearted story, also deals surprisingly well with trauma, especially familial.
When I first started watching Buddy Daddies, I expected a casual, silly watch, with occasional fun fight scenes, not unlike Spy x Family. It's still quite fun and endearing, don't get me wrong, but I was (pleasantly) surprised by the sadder storylines that came along. I guess it was to be expected that two men that work
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as hitmen wouldn't have the happiest of backgrounds. I believe showing realistic depictions of how trauma can affect someone, no matter how long it's been, and how it's important to stop generational trauma, is very important and human. Maybe if you want something lighter and less emotional this might come off as a bit too heavy for you.
The growth of the two main characters is very well written. You can see them slowly getting their life together and becoming happier and more affectionate as the story goes on. It's also amusing to watch them go from a new-parent-panic to a proper family.
The anime not only shows a same-sex parent family in a positive light (which is very important), but it also highlights how past trauma shouldn't forbid people from moving on, having a family, and being happy.
When it comes to original anime without a manga to be based off of, it tends to be a gamble. But this anime has great art and animation, as well as endearing (and realistic) characters and an interesting story.
A lovely watch, overall, that will make you both laugh and cry. Expect to get attached to this little family!
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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