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Manga Review #1
Manga title: Oko-sama Star (Child Star)
Manga artist: AOMIYA Kara
Manga cover picture:
http://i.imgur.com/jApYPin.jpg
Plot: Honda is just your typical nice guy while Kaidou is seen as a delinquent by his classmates. One day, while helping out on a live action Seitan Ranger show, Honda sees Kaidou wearing a ranger suit and soon discovers that the rumors surrounding Kaidou couldn’t be further from the truth…
Characters: Honda is just a normal 18 year old high school boy but because of his growing attraction to Kaidou he soon discovers his sadistic side and a rising sense of possessiveness. Honda on the other hand looks like a typical Yankee character but is actually a very shy and affectionate person especially to Honda. He works hard to achieve his dreams and find happiness in simply making friends.
Conclusion: THIS IS A MUST READ!!! I’m deeply in love with both of the characters, especially Kaidou-kun. From he’s unbelievably adorable blushing face to his gentle smile. He’ll have you punching a wall just to stop squealing from joy and laughter. I also love how Honda-kun came into terms with his feelings for Kaidou-kun (with the help of some amazing friends) and their confession scene is one of my favorites of all the BL mangas I’ve read . I am deeply offended and sadden by the fact that this beautiful work of BL art is only one volume, ONE VOLUME! I needed more! XD
If you are looking for a fluffy, funny, super lovable high school love story (with a hint of angst) then look no further, Oka-sama Star is all you need to read and you’ll be craving for more XD
Manga Review #2
Manga title:
Complex
Manga artist:
Manda Ringo
Manga cover picture:
From volume 2 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...tar1/Cover.jpg
Review:
Complex is a 4 volume manga that ran from 1996-2002. This older manga is not like the ones you tend to see today, on many levels.
Plot
It starts off with the main characters, Junichi and Tatsuya, as kids. To warn potential readers, it does start off with a pedophile teacher who does some sexual acts to the boys and a girl in the first chapter. But after that, it moves on to show how that affected the boys and how their friendship and feelings grew as they did. The story really is like the title, complex. It tells about all the trials and tribulations these two go through as they grow up into adults and even as old men. Relationships are tested and bonds are broken and put back together. It is a story that has stuck in my mind since I read it and it stands out among the thousands I have read since.
Art
The style is older looking but the artwork is nice and consistent. It gives the characters an innocent and more real feeling when you watch their expressions. Watching them grow up and seeing them change is a nice getaway from the norm nowadays.
Characters
I don't want to say much about them without giving too much away. The reason is that the story really follows their development from boys to men. Each thing that happens affects their lives and helps them grow. Yes, they both have their flaws but they try to get past it or try to work it out. The story for each main character is deep and gives you feelings and experiences so much like real life hands you.
Overall I recommend this manga to anyone who loves deep and long stories. Character development is great in this one and being able to follow them throughout their lives is refreshing.