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 a...
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Feb 07, 2010
Zen
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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 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 More...
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Jul 09, 2009
Patricia
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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 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 More...
Jun 22, 2009
Amy
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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a man, eventually it feels like maybe the real message is that the notion of what defines "feminine" and "masculine" is outdated and incorrect--and that's really just not that funny.
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May 25, 2009
Tiny
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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?!
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Jan 03, 2011
Chriss
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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.
Jan 20, 2010
Treasure
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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.
Jun 08, 2011
Andrew
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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.
Jul 11, 2009
scarlettraces
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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.)
Aug 04, 2011
Lady
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Easily better then the first volume. I loved the plot <spoiler>I loved the ruthless fiancée!</spoiler>, the art was well done, and the characters are still engaging. Well done!
Mar 03, 2011
Christine
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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.
Jan 15, 2011
»ƒranxine«
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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.
Aug 04, 2009
Dorcas
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still think it perpetuates some gender stereotypes at the same time overturning others, but it's unique enough to keep my interest.
Nov 11, 2010
Cindy
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I think that this book is a boy's dad wants to be a woman and became one
Apr 19, 2010
Emily
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This second volume was just as fun as the first. I'm liking the series.
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Oct 22, 2011
Reader17
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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 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 More...
Jan 12, 2011
Wendy
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There is the sense of humor combined with a love story and possible real life ideas.
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