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The One I Love
Drawing on CLAMP's own personal experiences, The One I Love provides insight both into the creators' own lives, and into the oft-elusive concept of Love itself.
This intimate collection of short stories and essays doesn't skirt issues at the heart of the matter such as insecurity, honesty, distance, independence, age, and - of course - marriage.
This one-volume anthology comprises 12 individual stories, each of which consists of seven pages of manga and two pages of prose.
This intimate collection of short stories and essays doesn't skirt issues at the heart of the matter such as insecurity, honesty, distance, independence, age, and - of course - marriage.
This one-volume anthology comprises 12 individual stories, each of which consists of seven pages of manga and two pages of prose.
133 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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Clamp
755 books3,148 followersŌkawa Nanase 大川七瀬
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
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June 1, 2022
Nach wohl 15 !! Jahren in meinem Bücherregal (und zwei Umzüge später) habe ich es endlich geschafft, diesen Manga zu lesen. Wahrscheinlich hätte es mich dazumal Anfangs 20 mehr angesprochen wie heute. Die Zeichnungen sind wie erwartet von CLAMP total schön, besonders die erste Kurzgeschichte in Farbe ist bezaubernd anzusehen. Die negativen Stimmen kritisieren, dass die Geschichten so kurz wären (7 Seiten meistens).. dies mag sein, JEDOCH steht dies ja im Klappentext und meines Erachtens kein valider Punkt für eine Kritik. Ich kann dennoch nicht mehr Sterne geben, weil ich doch die meisten Geschichten weltfremd empfand (was wohl auch daran liegt, dass ich von der japanischen Gesellschaftskultur nur Bruchstücke kenne und ich somit Jahrzehnte wie 10'000 Kilometer entfernt bin von der Zielgruppe!). Zusätzlich fand ich der Essay nach dem Manga meistens unnötig, weil es 1:1 die Geschichte wiedergibt, mit einfach der Info von wem die Geschichte inspiriert wurde.
Übrigens realisiere ich gerade dass dieser Manga auch schon bald 30 jährig ist!! Evtl. würden CLAMP in diesem Jahrhundert den jungen japanischen Mädchen doch andere Ratschläge geben, weil dies gibt schon klar das Zeichen: Einen Freund haben ist das wichtigste im Leben eines Mädchens.
Magical Readathon. Spring Equinox Syllabus 2022: Spells & Incantations: Short storie(s)/essay(s).
Übrigens realisiere ich gerade dass dieser Manga auch schon bald 30 jährig ist!! Evtl. würden CLAMP in diesem Jahrhundert den jungen japanischen Mädchen doch andere Ratschläge geben, weil dies gibt schon klar das Zeichen: Einen Freund haben ist das wichtigste im Leben eines Mädchens.
Magical Readathon. Spring Equinox Syllabus 2022: Spells & Incantations: Short storie(s)/essay(s).
January 16, 2023
In questo volume unico sono raccolti 12 racconti brevi scritti e disegnati dalle autrici inediti in Italia e che sono stati pubblicati su una rivista giapponese per ragazzi a partire dal 1993. A queste strisce a fumetti sono alternati dei saggi di poche righe per spiegare meglio il perché di ogni episodio. L'uomo per me vuole rappresentare le donne (almeno secondo la visione giapponese) nelle loro paure, ansie, felicità e desideri e le Clamp lo fanno attraverso delle scenette che prendono spunto da episodi reali della loro vita privata. Un volumetto molto carino, i disegni delle autrici sono assolutamente riconoscibili e godibili soprattutto per chi ama il manga vecchio stile, in oltre qui sono ancora più impreziositi dalla qualità: pagine spesse e bianche, le prime due hanno una filigrana particolare che impreziosisce il tutto e la prima striscia è a colori per risaltare lo stile e l'eleganza, sovracoperta ruvida al tatto, insomma un gioiellino da leggere e conservare. Consiglio a chi è fan delle Clamp e vuole ampliare la sua collezione o a chi vuole approcciarsi al loro stile di disegno.
February 11, 2023
What is love?
For those unaware CLAMP is not one person working on many of beloved classic titles but are four women that share the name (though there were more in the past.) Here collected in its entirety from the pages of the manga magazine Monthly Young Rose (or so I looked up since the manga itself only mentioned being in a young women's magazine that targets older females) we have twelve stories inspired by events in the lives of the creators.
Now I understand some people might feel the stories are disappointing thanks to them being so short but that is one of the unfortunate elements in the manga industry being limited to a certain space as you are sharing your story along other creators in magazines. Having only 7 or 8 pages for each story I feel the team did a pretty good job for the majority of the stories revolving around certain aspects of love with the essays included after each story bringing a personal touch that divided the various short manga well. One of my favorite from the essays was when I found out someone in CLAMP is a "brother" of mangaka Kazushi Hagiwara whose style is so different from many of CLAMP's stories but also gives us a peek into his work ethic which I thought was cool. :)
For those unaware CLAMP is not one person working on many of beloved classic titles but are four women that share the name (though there were more in the past.) Here collected in its entirety from the pages of the manga magazine Monthly Young Rose (or so I looked up since the manga itself only mentioned being in a young women's magazine that targets older females) we have twelve stories inspired by events in the lives of the creators.
Now I understand some people might feel the stories are disappointing thanks to them being so short but that is one of the unfortunate elements in the manga industry being limited to a certain space as you are sharing your story along other creators in magazines. Having only 7 or 8 pages for each story I feel the team did a pretty good job for the majority of the stories revolving around certain aspects of love with the essays included after each story bringing a personal touch that divided the various short manga well. One of my favorite from the essays was when I found out someone in CLAMP is a "brother" of mangaka Kazushi Hagiwara whose style is so different from many of CLAMP's stories but also gives us a peek into his work ethic which I thought was cool. :)
November 16, 2007
I really wanted to enjoy this. I have liked a lot of the other things that Clamp has written/illustrated, and for the most part I did like this. I enjoyed the illustrations, which were in most cases life like instead of cutesy. I also enjoyed the theme of the book, and felt that in view of the subject (love), Clamp had created a honest and real to life book.
However I feel that there was too much going on for the length of the book. Many of the stories were very sweet and the characters were likeable, but as soon as you began to get involved in the plot, the story was over! There are 12 short stories all condensed in 125 pages. Although it would have taken much longer for Clamp to have put them together, I think the stories could have benefitted from a more in depth plot line, by creating a short series of love stories and focusing on two stories related to a specific theme of love in each book. That being said I think that teenage girls who are interested in romance and what it entails, will enjoy this book.
However I feel that there was too much going on for the length of the book. Many of the stories were very sweet and the characters were likeable, but as soon as you began to get involved in the plot, the story was over! There are 12 short stories all condensed in 125 pages. Although it would have taken much longer for Clamp to have put them together, I think the stories could have benefitted from a more in depth plot line, by creating a short series of love stories and focusing on two stories related to a specific theme of love in each book. That being said I think that teenage girls who are interested in romance and what it entails, will enjoy this book.
October 30, 2009
I really wanted to enjoy this. I have liked a lot of the other things that Clamp has written/illustrated, and for the most part I did like this. I enjoyed the illustrations, which were in most cases life like instead of cutesy. I also enjoyed the theme of the book, and felt that in view of the subject (love), Clamp had created a honest and real to life book.
However I feel that there was too much going on for the length of the book. Many of the stories were very sweet and the characters were likeable, but as soon as you began to get involved in the plot, the story was over! There are 12 short stories all condensed in 125 pages. Although it would have taken much longer for Clamp to have put them together, I think the stories could have benefitted from a more in depth plot line, by creating a short series of love stories and focusing on two stories related to a specific theme of love in each book. That being said I think that teenage girls who are interested in romance and what it entails, will enjoy this book.
However I feel that there was too much going on for the length of the book. Many of the stories were very sweet and the characters were likeable, but as soon as you began to get involved in the plot, the story was over! There are 12 short stories all condensed in 125 pages. Although it would have taken much longer for Clamp to have put them together, I think the stories could have benefitted from a more in depth plot line, by creating a short series of love stories and focusing on two stories related to a specific theme of love in each book. That being said I think that teenage girls who are interested in romance and what it entails, will enjoy this book.
March 8, 2020
Between 3-4 stars, but as I love CLAMP, I'll round up.
A unique collection. A collection of manga one-shots and short essays all about love, romance, and all sorts of side topics relating to. It's not a usual CLAMP story - no fantasy, no intense story lines, no chibis popping up - just lots of vignettes on a theme. On that note, it's probably not for everyone. Still, I enjoyed the read and, as always, I love the artwork.
On a personal note, I read this soon after it first came out (huge CLAMP fan, so wasn't one to miss) and have reread it a couple times since then. It's interesting to see which stories I relate to most depending on where I am romantically in my own life. Since it's more "variations on a theme" sort of reading, it's an easy one to grow with, see things differently each time. I guess that's why I also consider this a little more josei than shoujo - not quite as cut-and-dry HEAs as shoujo tends to be.
A unique collection. A collection of manga one-shots and short essays all about love, romance, and all sorts of side topics relating to. It's not a usual CLAMP story - no fantasy, no intense story lines, no chibis popping up - just lots of vignettes on a theme. On that note, it's probably not for everyone. Still, I enjoyed the read and, as always, I love the artwork.
On a personal note, I read this soon after it first came out (huge CLAMP fan, so wasn't one to miss) and have reread it a couple times since then. It's interesting to see which stories I relate to most depending on where I am romantically in my own life. Since it's more "variations on a theme" sort of reading, it's an easy one to grow with, see things differently each time. I guess that's why I also consider this a little more josei than shoujo - not quite as cut-and-dry HEAs as shoujo tends to be.
March 1, 2020
The One I Love is one of CLAMP's more unique works, easily overlooked and most certainly not for everyone. I myself received this as a gift over ten years ago and didn't read it - probably for the same reason many others don't appreciate this book.
It is a collection of twelve short stories with a romantic theme - and it's really more a theme than actual romance stories. Each story features a female main character who is in a relationship and analyses certain aspects of love and relationships - does age matter? Am I pretty enough? Will he still love me? How do I say sorry? These stories really don't delve into detail, character development or substance, yet the questions raised are surprisingly thoughtful and engaging. They are also each accompanied by a written statement by CLAMP as to how these stories came about - which life experiences inspired them and what their own take on these questions is.
While this is certainly different and engaging, I can see how this can put people off. Rather than a story, it's really an examination of relationships that almost flows over into philosophising. In addition, the majority of the cast seems to be in their mid-twenties or even thirties, that and the way the subject is handled is likely to appeal to an older audience, which would also explain why I showed little interest when I first received a copy of this book.
Now, having read it, I can appreciate it for what it is - needless to say, CLAMP's art is gorgeous. And while I would still prefer an actual story, I was surprised to see how insightful and almost enlightening some of these questions were handled. In addition, I loved how both characters and the CLAMP members made a point of, it's ok to want to look pretty for the one you love, or to be there for them and change for them. In our current time, I feel as though there is a lot of feminism that takes it too far where actual feminine traits are scorned. I'm a girly girl, I like my pretty stuff, and people saying that's a bad thing are no real feminists.
September 10, 2008
This is a collection of a dozen 7-page stories, followed by a little description of the inspiration by the author. The stories are about a girl's insecurities concerning relationships/love (with a male). While sometimes too simplistic, I found myself being able to relate with a lot, if not all, of the stories. I, however, still don't like the word "cute" unlike the protagonist in that "cute" story. :P But I can relate to wanting to look pretty for someone, wanting to be with them and feeling insecure and scared when they hardly spend time with you, long distance (albeit a few months only), etc. It doesn't really cover the harder, rougher, negative sides of relationships and how to go about resolving them, such as cheating, but this was meant as a collection of Clamp's light-hearted stories about love. For its purpose/goal and audience, it did it well.
October 4, 2019
A cute little anthology of short stories about love, each followed by a short essay. Clamp really like writing little essays and articles about themselves and I've always enjoy reading them. I was really looking forward to reading The One I Love purchased from the App Store by the Viz Media Select series.
I can relate to some of the stories. In this manga, Clamp tries to analyze the components of love, such as "insecurity", "cute" , "happiness", and briefly talk about their experiences. I read all this while inside my high school's library ^^.
It's a fairly old manga, you can see it from the artstyle, but I'm a huge Clamp fan who tries to read all their mangas, so this was a little treat for me!
I can relate to some of the stories. In this manga, Clamp tries to analyze the components of love, such as "insecurity", "cute" , "happiness", and briefly talk about their experiences. I read all this while inside my high school's library ^^.
It's a fairly old manga, you can see it from the artstyle, but I'm a huge Clamp fan who tries to read all their mangas, so this was a little treat for me!
February 26, 2016
This is another CLAMP manga and another variation on the traditional manga. In this case there are short regular-style manga stories but with several pages of comments and ideas associated with each one.
>As is usual with CLAMP, the manga stories are done very well. From the back cover: "This unique and romantic 12-story anthology dives into the heart of the matter of insecurity and honesty, marriage and independence, and, of course, the single subject CLAMP seems to know best: love."
That sums it up quite well. An excellent manga.<
>As is usual with CLAMP, the manga stories are done very well. From the back cover: "This unique and romantic 12-story anthology dives into the heart of the matter of insecurity and honesty, marriage and independence, and, of course, the single subject CLAMP seems to know best: love."
That sums it up quite well. An excellent manga.<
September 19, 2008
I really enjoyed this collection and related to a lot of the stories. I enjoyed their simplicity and how each story was clearly themed. In a way it made love seem pure and direct, which really appeals to me. Sometimes love is really complicated and its unavoidable and sometimes people make love unnecessarily complicated, and it was relaxing not having to think about these issues.
February 16, 2013
This was a lovely book full of love stories. It was exactly what CLAMP set out to do, a bunch of short stories followed by essays on the story and their inspiration. I'm surprised to stay that I look forward to reading this one again. I wasn't expecting to like this so much. But I have always had a soft spot for light and fluffy.
August 13, 2015
Quick thoughts: CLAMP is really hit or miss for me, but this was decent. Little glimpses of story ideas that take really quick looks at aspects of relationships, mostly relating to doubt. The essays after each 7-page story add some context. They'll be too short and insubstantial for a lot of readers, but I found them interesting.
November 2, 2025
I really enjoyed this manga! It’s only short (I finished it in one sitting), but each chapter touches on different experiences, emotions, and aspects of love. I’m sure most of us will be able to relate to most of these stories and characters. I particularly loved the first chapter about a girl wearing a kimono after a very unpleasant fight, and finally being able to be honest and apologise, this one was in colour too.
The art is gorgeous, some in colour and some in black and white, but it’s a really lovely art style that matches with the tone! The girls are so cuteee :)). As usual for CLAMP the male proportions can be a little silly (very shoulder) but it doesn’t matter so much to me and their faces are still handsome. Although, this manga is mainly about women who are drawn very beautifully.
This manga also includes text from the mangaka at the end of each chapter, so you can learn more about the backstory and inspiration, and the mangaka’s own experience and insights. I really enjoyed reading these, and it definitely added to the experience.
It takes a very positive and hopeful outlook on love with each story, which is great to read especially when you’re struggling with romance :(. Even with insecurities, worries, conflicts, it’s not the end of the world and it’s something we all feel at some point. This doesn’t mean that it’s overly positive and unrealistic! It shows the good as well as the bad, and shows that even though we all experience insecurities, they aren’t fact, and the people that you love will love you for you and likely not care at all about the little things(hair and outfits, age, long distance, etc), you’re a team working together!
This did help me with my own mindset and how I view love, as romance is something I care about a lot, and it’s nice to read some cute and heartwarming stories with relatable(and well drawn) characters, since I’ve been very gloomy about it lately.
There’s nothing really so negative to say about it, it’s great for what it is. It doesn’t rank so highly for me since each is only a short story, you don’t really grow attachments or love for characters and situations, and it doesn’t have any world building. But this manga doesn’t need to do any that in my opinion, because that’s not what it aims to do.
Overall a really nice compilation, I do recommend it. At first I was hesitant because I saw some not so good reviews, but while this book isn’t life changing or incredible, and it isn’t perfect, it’s not bad at all and it’s definitely worth reading!! Just a nice comfortable experience. Although the characters may not appreciate this description, it really is just super cute!!
<3 <3 <3
February 28, 2020
Es lo primero que he leído de CLAMP, así que no puedo compararlo con sus grandes obras.
Y quizás es porque justo estoy en ese estado de ñoñería romántica que hace que este tipo de historias me hagan sonreír... pero me ha encantado.
No es una recopilación de historias cortas con grandes pretensiones, simplemente son pequeñas reflexiones desde el punto de vista de las mujeres (porque CLAMP son un grupo de cuatro autoras y describen sus propias reflexiones) sobre las historias de amor.
Muy dulces, románticas, sencillas, directas... Nada excesivamente especial. Puro costumbrismo.
De ese que te hace pensar que las historias de amor de las películas pueden hacerse realidad.
Seguramente en unos años vuelva a leerlo ♥
Y quizás es porque justo estoy en ese estado de ñoñería romántica que hace que este tipo de historias me hagan sonreír... pero me ha encantado.
No es una recopilación de historias cortas con grandes pretensiones, simplemente son pequeñas reflexiones desde el punto de vista de las mujeres (porque CLAMP son un grupo de cuatro autoras y describen sus propias reflexiones) sobre las historias de amor.
Muy dulces, románticas, sencillas, directas... Nada excesivamente especial. Puro costumbrismo.
De ese que te hace pensar que las historias de amor de las películas pueden hacerse realidad.
Seguramente en unos años vuelva a leerlo ♥
October 6, 2021
No me voy a extender mucho con esta lectura ya que poco me ha gustado.
Es una recopilación de varios relatos que muestran diferentes momentos de una pareja o del proceso de enamorarse, cada relato con personajes diferentes.
El manga fue escrito hace muchos años, antes del 2000 si no me equivoco y vale que es otra cultura y que ya pasó mucho tiempo pero... es demasiado machista. Hay escenas en las que la protagonista llega a decir que para enamorar al chico que le gusta tiene que cocinarle y cosas así. También muestra esa necesidad de la mujer por tener una relación, si no, parece que fracasa en la vida. Intentan ser viñetas entre entrañables y cómicas pero, a mi, me produjo bastante rechazo.
Realmente no hubo ni un solo relato que me haya gustado.
Es una recopilación de varios relatos que muestran diferentes momentos de una pareja o del proceso de enamorarse, cada relato con personajes diferentes.
El manga fue escrito hace muchos años, antes del 2000 si no me equivoco y vale que es otra cultura y que ya pasó mucho tiempo pero... es demasiado machista. Hay escenas en las que la protagonista llega a decir que para enamorar al chico que le gusta tiene que cocinarle y cosas así. También muestra esa necesidad de la mujer por tener una relación, si no, parece que fracasa en la vida. Intentan ser viñetas entre entrañables y cómicas pero, a mi, me produjo bastante rechazo.
Realmente no hubo ni un solo relato que me haya gustado.
August 9, 2018
I think I liked the idea of this series of essays more than the stories themselves. They're not bad, but they're too short to make much of an impact, rounding out at seven pages each. The theme of discussing different aspects and types of romantic relationships through essays and short stories is really cool, and for the most part executed well. A few of the stories fall flat, but for the most part it's an interesting and quick read. I'd recommend it if you're looking for some sappy and brief love stories, but don't expect to totally connect with any of the characters.
See you in the next review.
See you in the next review.
November 7, 2024
I just finished this book and it was really soft, lovely and light.
Several stories on love, with wonderful art and adorable stories.
CLAMP do amaze me with the quality of their works, even with such an old one as this one.
It wasn’t profound, but quite lovely, light, introducing several questions around love and how Japanese woman feels about it.
Several stories on love, with wonderful art and adorable stories.
CLAMP do amaze me with the quality of their works, even with such an old one as this one.
It wasn’t profound, but quite lovely, light, introducing several questions around love and how Japanese woman feels about it.
February 6, 2018
Um volume lindo e delicado, cheio de historinhas cotidianas, mas que contém certa verdade. Me emocionou, principalmente por me fazer pensar em situações pelas quais passei. E arte impecável né? Outra linda obra da Clamp.
December 24, 2018
It was alright. The stories don't link. Some were good and some were a bit too short or boring. The 'essay' portions were the same. Some were interesting and others tried too hard to be deep. But I guess that's how anthologies are always like. Well, I still adore the art at least.
February 27, 2020
2020 Read #263
This is a cute little collection, probably best suited for a Valentine’s Day read, but it doesn’t pack enough of a punch to be truly memorable. These are just really musings on love, romance, and marriage.
This is a cute little collection, probably best suited for a Valentine’s Day read, but it doesn’t pack enough of a punch to be truly memorable. These are just really musings on love, romance, and marriage.
November 24, 2020
Usually I love CLAMP, but when it comes to any of their works that is considered "slice of life," I find the stories tend to be very boring.
This manga is a series of short stories based around themes of love. Examples are Marriage, Long Distance Relationships, Age, and Work. After each story, a member of CLAMP explains a life story that inspired the mini story that proceeded it.
The artwork is still amazing and you can tell that each member took a turn in doing the art.
Overall, I give this a 2.5. While it wasn't bad, it wasn't great either. I tend to like their fantasy/supernatural manga stories more.
This manga is a series of short stories based around themes of love. Examples are Marriage, Long Distance Relationships, Age, and Work. After each story, a member of CLAMP explains a life story that inspired the mini story that proceeded it.
The artwork is still amazing and you can tell that each member took a turn in doing the art.
Overall, I give this a 2.5. While it wasn't bad, it wasn't great either. I tend to like their fantasy/supernatural manga stories more.
June 13, 2021
Sinceramente non amo le storie così brevi, sono carine perché danno spunti di riflessione ma ti lasciano davvero poco a mio avviso, quindi assolutamente bocciato, tranne per i disegni che come sempre sono stupendi.
February 24, 2023
THE ONE I LOVE is a collection of short stories in manga form and at the end is a short essay detailing the inspiration behind the plot and a couple of words of wisdom. The art is beautiful, the stories are mostly sweet, and it’s a perfect thing to read while the toddler naps.
August 4, 2024
Very endeering to see irl experiences by the clamp team translated in cute short stories. The extra notes with every single short story were unfortunately too long and began to feel like a chore to read imo. I would only recommend this one for the clamp completionists
November 27, 2024
Short, simple, and sweet. A series of vignettes dedicated to women and girls who fall in love and face insecurities and worries, but ultimately overcome them when they're with the right one. Plus, it features CLAMP's art style; what's not to love?
dnf
October 29, 2025This is a short story collection about love from the manga group CLAMP. I found the stories… okay. Some were fine, but many didn’t hold my attention, and I often found myself putting the book down, not eager to pick it back up. It wasn’t bad — just not for me.
January 2, 2018
Who doesn't love CLAMP!
March 29, 2018
3.5 stars. 12 short snippets
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