VOTE: Manga Review of The Month (MROTM) - May 2016

**Twinstar** · 05-23-2016, 11:41 AM

There was only one entry this month so it's an auto win but please vote so you can get points

Manga title:
Usagi Otoko Tora Otoko
Manga artist:
Honma Akira
Manga cover picture:
http://i.imgur.com/RynMVut.jpg

Review:

Story: 9/10
Characters: 9/10
Entertainment: 10/10
Overall: 9/10 (Highly recommended)
Status: Translated up to 12 chapters (No cliffhangers)

When you fall in love, is it the person you fall in love with or the body? Can love transcend all?
What made this light hearted story an absolute favorite for me is how simply it managed to answer these complex questions.

Uzuki is a doctor whose personality traits match that of a rabbit. He gets scared easily, avoids trouble at all costs and makes a run for it whenever situation gets tricky. What makes him lovable though is his will to not give up in the face of fear and stand up for what he believes in. Brash and unapologetic, Mafia boss Nonami has the personality of a tiger and is furthest from an “ideal” boyfriend. But what lies beneath his explosive persona is an intelligent and caring man who will go to any lengths to protect the one he loves.

For me, this is a heartwarming story about two adults who unwillingly fall in love and slowly come to terms with their feelings. But most of all, it's about conveying the message you can't help who you fall in love with and if your heart desires so, you'll make things happen. The fact that this whole message is delivered in a comical premise with such an ease and plenty of character development makes it impossible for me not to appreciate it.

The manga also contains a sequel to "Spell it as Lie, Read it as Truth" about a prodigy child who is in love with his grown up neighbor and his journey into adulthood with his unrequited love.

**kerlyness** · 05-23-2016, 11:03 PM

good review even with the auto-win!

**Araka** · 05-24-2016, 11:52 PM

Nice Review. Think I might start reading this. It sounds like the exact kind of fluff I need right now xD

**angerbda** · 05-25-2016, 08:28 AM

Interesting review. I like the point system including the 'entertainment' criteria

I liked the story, getting a bit annoyed sometimes with the 'rabbit'. This is one of these stories that focuses more on the evolution of the characters...