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Otomen, Vol. 2 (Otomen #2)
by
Aya Kanno
Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Ryo Miyakozuka, on the other hand, is a girl who can't sew or bake a cake to save her life. Asuka finds himself drawn t...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
May 5th 2009
by VIZ Media LLC
(first published May 18th 2007)
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Asuka has found himself an admirer—in the form of an oh-so-cute boy stalker. Eep! But it’s not love, lust, affection or even hero worship, although the latter does play some part in little Yamato’s attentions. The fact that he finds Asuka to be the masculine ideal he’s been searching for is rather funny, as is his determination to model himself on Asuka’s presumed uber-masculinity.
This gives another layer to Asuka’s on-going struggles to be known as a real man while hiding his otomen tendencies....more
This gives another layer to Asuka’s on-going struggles to be known as a real man while hiding his otomen tendencies....more
1. Masculinity of small fluffy boy affirmed through violence, yay, how revolutionary. I do think in that scene it's Asuka's acknowledgment of small fluffy boy's identification as a man which matters more than his beating up the thugs, but since the acknowledgment is conveyed by allowing small fluffy boy to beat up the thugs, well.
2. I could wish that Miyakozuka got more screentime. This manga totally fails the Bechdel test so far, sigh. I suppose I can sort of appreciate how it helps to have Miy...more
2. I could wish that Miyakozuka got more screentime. This manga totally fails the Bechdel test so far, sigh. I suppose I can sort of appreciate how it helps to have Miy...more
How can I put this?? I like it; I like how Asuka is more like a girl but sometimes its a little overdone. No one should be that girly. And although he's an otomen, he still manages to be a good-looking guy who can actually beat some buttocks. He hasn't made any real progress towards Ryo. But he's really trying and it better pay off.
I REALLY like Juta. He's hilarious. Asuka is in "danger" and all Juta can think about is how the situation his muse is in is great material for Love Chick. But it ma...more
I REALLY like Juta. He's hilarious. Asuka is in "danger" and all Juta can think about is how the situation his muse is in is great material for Love Chick. But it ma...more
Oh wow, this volume of Otomen was great! I really loved how it was all set up and I have to say that I respect Asuka ten times more now because of the decision he made about his future. Juta was so funny and I liked how the three of them (Asuka, Juta and Ryo) changed the creepy building into their own little private space. I wish I could do that with some friends of mine, but alas, I don't have any that are close enough to me for that.
The Christmas part I felt was great, even if Aya Kanno didn'...more
The Christmas part I felt was great, even if Aya Kanno didn'...more
Volume 1 was fine, but this one...well, I just don't think Kanno had a clear idea of the character of her story. Asuka remains likeable, but his mom is off-puttingly clinical. And while the running joke is that the best example of "feminity" and "womanhood" is in fact a man, eventually it feels like maybe the real message is that the notion of what defines "feminine" and "masculine" is outdated and incorrect--and that's really just not that funny.
Also, why are the sides of so many panels cut of...more
Also, why are the sides of so many panels cut of...more
This was just as cute as volume one and twice as hilarious. Asuka gains a follower, a fiance, and has christmas with Ryo. My favorite was the last chapter because it seemed to have an extra dose of outrageousness with the tiny, childlike girl Asuka is engaged to. She even drugs him at one point to dress him in a prince costume. Both disturbing and amusing. I didn't really get the christmas segment, because everyone in this seems to be Buddhist, but whatevs.
More of a 3.5 star book, and I couldn't quite bring myself to bump it up to 4.
What I liked most about the first volume (Asuka himself, and the message that you shouldn't hold yourself to stereotypes) are still here. But Ryo was a less active participant this time, and the storyline with Asuka's mother trying to marry him off was a little too cliche for me to enjoy, and his mother was herself too manipulative and creepy.
What I liked most about the first volume (Asuka himself, and the message that you shouldn't hold yourself to stereotypes) are still here. But Ryo was a less active participant this time, and the storyline with Asuka's mother trying to marry him off was a little too cliche for me to enjoy, and his mother was herself too manipulative and creepy.
As you can see, I really couldn't wait to find out what happened in this series because I went out and bought it as soon as I realized that this volume was out! In this volume, we meet Asuka's scary mother and a new student who looks like a girl, but is a boy who admires Asuka. How will Asuka hide his cute hobbies from his mother and also the new boy?!
Volume 1 I enjoyed. Volume 2 of this series, though, was just random and unconnected. The second story in the volume wasn't too bad, but the first story was like missing coming in ten minutes into a movie. I won't be reading anymore of the Otomen volumes after reading #2. Some good ideas are in there, the story execution was just blah.
The further adventures of Ryo, Asuka, and Juta turns out to be rather disjointed and downright ridiculous and trite at times. Asuka's mother is horrid-- manipulative, passive aggressive, and worst of all, annoying. She could have been a cool dramatic foil or downright evil, but instead she is stupid and irritating and soulless.
We delve a little deeper into Asuka's otomen nature in this volume and out about his idea of romance. Not to give out any spoilers, but it involves a lot of fancy dinners. This title remains perfectly pleasant entertainment.
I have more of these checked out from the library, but I just don't know if I want to continue. We'll have to see...
*update*
I have decided against reading any further. Too many books at the library that have caught my eye, and not enough time to check them all out.
*update*
I have decided against reading any further. Too many books at the library that have caught my eye, and not enough time to check them all out.
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Oct 07, 2012
Kereesa
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of OHC
Recommended to Kereesa by:
Zabbichu
Shelves:
2012,
friendship,
grrl-power,
manga,
manga-english,
manga-shojo,
own,
teenage-romance,
young-adult,
own-softcovers,
own-manga
Cute, but still swimming in those cliches.
The Fiance sub-plot was pretty hilarious, though :P
4/5
*****ALSO THEY HAVE THE WRONG COVER FOR THIS VOLUME. GOODREADS PLEASE FIX IT*****
The Fiance sub-plot was pretty hilarious, though :P
4/5
*****ALSO THEY HAVE THE WRONG COVER FOR THIS VOLUME. GOODREADS PLEASE FIX IT*****
fun, if you can cope with the paper-thin plot. i did like the prince on the white horse. (and i'll be interested to see how the tv series shapes up. please god no princess princess.)
Easily better then the first volume. I loved the plot (view spoiler), the art was well done, and the characters are still engaging. Well done!
Hmm, this is getting kind of silly and it's only the second volume. I'll keep reading the series, if I can find the next volume somewhere without having to pay full-price.
Near the end it got a little random. Still liked it. Like how you think you know what will happen, then it turns out to be the opposite. Looking to reading more.
Sep 13, 2012
ArdnAskelA
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
bibli-paris,
manga
J'adore ! Malgré son embarras face au jeune homme, Asuka l'aide à atteindre son objectif. Et ça donne de passages assez marrants xD
Evil girls, disguised as the ones who likes cute things. I'd love to be with an Otoman such as Asuka. He's just too awesome.
still think it perpetuates some gender stereotypes at the same time overturning others, but it's unique enough to keep my interest.
I liked this one better than the first volume. It's a cute read that leaves you craving more!
I think that this book is a boy's dad wants to be a woman and became one
This second volume was just as fun as the first. I'm liking the series.
les aventures de ces trois là sont toujours aussi drôles
Jul 18, 2011
Arlita
added it
i think i would like this book
I am enjoying this series. This is about Askua who's a guy that like girly things. But because his mother doesn't agree he has to hide it from her and act all manly. Askua like Ryo and is trying to hide the fact he like girly things. Askua is so cute when he blushing when he sees something he likes, or is doing things he likes.
In this volume Askua mother intrudes him to someone that he wants to be come his financee. Will Askua like this girl, and how will their meeting go. You will have to read...more
In this volume Askua mother intrudes him to someone that he wants to be come his financee. Will Askua like this girl, and how will their meeting go. You will have to read...more
A unique story.
Jul 23, 2009
Chance
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i love it
<3
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Aya Kanno is a Japanese shōjo manga artist. She is the former assistant of mangaka Masashi Asaki of Psychometrer Eiji fame. Her debut was in the January 2001 issue of Hana to Yume with Soul Rescue. Thus far, her work has only been serialized in Hakusensha's shōjo manga anthologies: Hana to Yume, The Hana to Yume, Hana to Yume Plus, and now primarily in Bessatsu Hana to Yume, in which...more
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Aya Kanno is a Japanese shōjo manga artist. She is the former assistant of mangaka Masashi Asaki of Psychometrer Eiji fame. Her debut was in the January 2001 issue of Hana to Yume with Soul Rescue. Thus far, her work has only been serialized in Hakusensha's shōjo manga anthologies: Hana to Yume, The Hana to Yume, Hana to Yume Plus, and now primarily in Bessatsu Hana to Yume, in which...more
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