Manga 164769 Takamori-kun Wo Damarasetai Reviews

7.4/10


I’ll try to keep this review short, since this is just a “cute manga,” and it doesn’t expand much from it — every development is one of the two: wholesome or embarrassing.

Let’s be real, if this was 20% high school boy, hormones raging, accurate, then the whole tone for this story would be drastically different, but it isn’t for the better, since the premise is just plain and cute.

The plot and characters are all negligible — they don’t have close to as much depth as you’d want in a story, and there’s tons of cliches and stereotypes from a typical “cute manga,” but it’s still ... surprisingly enjoyable.

So what if this premise has been done before; so what if this doesn’t have the most unique plot line or characters; so what if this isn’t close to being realistic; this is a manga for f*cks’s sake, and it is a very cute one at that. I NEVER read female lead mangas, but I guess this has melted my “masculine” heart.


You guys know this is just my opinion, right?

Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired + A Huang-Teizan Original)
10 - God’s penmanship
9 - Must-read. Drop everything else.
8 - Instant bookmark
7 - Entertaining
6 - Good to pass time
5 - Why are you reading this?
4 - Bad.
3 - Typical garbage.
2 - My head hurts.
1 - Retirement is a thought.
0 - “Did they even give you a story?!”

- The story isn't particularly unique; it follows a familiar high school love story trope with funny and silly characters.
- Despite its predictability, I still enjoyed it because I'm a fan of this genre and enjoy lighthearted, humorous tales.
- If the art style complements the story by enhancing the humor and silliness of the characters and situations, then it's fitting.
- The characters are intentionally portrayed as silly and flawed, adding to the humor and charm of the story.
- While they may not be well-rounded in the traditional sense, their exaggerated quirks make them entertaining.
- Realism in character reactions and events might take a backseat to ... humor and entertainment, which is expected and acceptable within the context of the story's tone.
- Whether others will enjoy or dislike the series depends on personal preferences and expectations; fans of lighthearted, humorous stories might find it delightful, while those seeking depth or originality might not be as enthralled.