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silquesoleil's review
3.0
I started to read this manga due to some scans I saw and it looked really interesting, so I didn't realize the main character is only twelve years old until I was halfway through the manga. And then I literally yelled: „What the hell is wrong with you, mangaka?“
I have no problem with relationships between two characters who differ in age, not even if one of them is underage, depending on the maturity of the teenager and as long as it's not too sexual. But twelve? In my opinion, Ritsuka is mature enough to make a fine sixteen year old boy, which would make the kissing a little bit less creepy. But having a twelve year old who acts like sixteen is still better than having a sixteen year old who acts like twelve...
I actually enjoy reading this manga, I'm through the first three volumes so far, but it does have a certain aspects that make it look... questionable on the surface.
Emo main character with family issues? Check.
Moe and Bishounen? Check.
In the world of Loveless, kids are born with ears and tails (because having a 12-year-old main character isn't cute and innocent enough), which they lose together with their virginity. Which can be funny... but who wouldn't want to live in that world, because then people have just another reason to make fun of you and call you names. Talking about people... I haven't found a character so far who's older than, say, thirty and all the guys look like girls. Made me wonder if girls in these world were born with full-developed breasts, because... no. Just look at Yuiko. Look at her bosom. And remember that she's just twelve.
Atomic boobs? Check.
Slight BDSM kink (Chains and whips)? Check.
Masochism and blood? Check.
Not that I mind the kink in general, it's just weird in combination with the cutesy kids running around. O___O
What I liked was that the author tried to break with the uke/seme cliche by turning both main characters into masochists and declaring the „fighter“ as the slave of the „sacrifice“ - is anyone else reminded of Kuroshitsuji? Yeah. Thought so. Except Kuroshitsuji is way more awesome, has a better plot and Ciel and Sebastian are, in a way, equals.
Damn. If Soubi wasn't so smoking hot, I would not even have considered reading the second volume. What's wrong with me?
I have no problem with relationships between two characters who differ in age, not even if one of them is underage, depending on the maturity of the teenager and as long as it's not too sexual. But twelve? In my opinion, Ritsuka is mature enough to make a fine sixteen year old boy, which would make the kissing a little bit less creepy. But having a twelve year old who acts like sixteen is still better than having a sixteen year old who acts like twelve...
I actually enjoy reading this manga, I'm through the first three volumes so far, but it does have a certain aspects that make it look... questionable on the surface.
Emo main character with family issues? Check.
Moe and Bishounen? Check.
In the world of Loveless, kids are born with ears and tails (because having a 12-year-old main character isn't cute and innocent enough), which they lose together with their virginity. Which can be funny... but who wouldn't want to live in that world, because then people have just another reason to make fun of you and call you names. Talking about people... I haven't found a character so far who's older than, say, thirty and all the guys look like girls. Made me wonder if girls in these world were born with full-developed breasts, because... no. Just look at Yuiko. Look at her bosom. And remember that she's just twelve.
Atomic boobs? Check.
Slight BDSM kink (Chains and whips)? Check.
Masochism and blood? Check.
Not that I mind the kink in general, it's just weird in combination with the cutesy kids running around. O___O
What I liked was that the author tried to break with the uke/seme cliche by turning both main characters into masochists and declaring the „fighter“ as the slave of the „sacrifice“ - is anyone else reminded of Kuroshitsuji? Yeah. Thought so. Except Kuroshitsuji is way more awesome, has a better plot and Ciel and Sebastian are, in a way, equals.
Damn. If Soubi wasn't so smoking hot, I would not even have considered reading the second volume. What's wrong with me?
sunnydee's review
1.0
Ich habe mich gezwungen bis knapp über die Hälfte zu lesen, aber mehr will ich wirklich nicht. Bisher habe ich noch nie einen Manga abgebrochen, aber dieser hier ergab überhaupt keinen Sinn für mich und hat mich wirklich ganz extrem gelangweilt. Daran hätte auch das Lesen des letztn Drittel nichts mehr ändern können.
Der Zeichenstil war recht niedlich aber hat es auch nicht rausgerissen.
Der Zeichenstil war recht niedlich aber hat es auch nicht rausgerissen.
mollyandherbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shadowhunterkat's review
5.0
This book is amazing. Yes it is rated yaoi by most fans and romance is listed on the genre but when you read it you will notice little to no yaoi at all. I love the main characters, Ritsuka is a boy who has had a hard past and is still struggling. Soubi is a knight in shinning armour but not in a way Ritsuka would expect. Even though there is no yaoi, after this book you will be saying to yourself, "where's my yaoi". I personally felt like I was cheated out of it, I wanted more yaoi. It's an amazing book. Definitely worth reading
littlepanda's review
2.0
I don't know why so many manga-readers are fan of this series. For me it's okay but not great, there are some pros and cons. A major con is the age difference... it just feels weird.
roxanamalinachirila's review
3.0
I actually have the 2-in-1 omnibus, but I'm reviewing the two volumes separately since there was a pretty big jump in art quality from vol. 1 to vol. 2.
The first volume is confusing as hell. I want you to look at this page:
The light-haired kid at the top is the exact same character as the dark-haired kid at the bottom. And the first panel, despite the texture which screams "I am a memory", is actually happening in real time and it's not a memory at all. I spent most of the first volume playing, "Can you recognize the main character?" and, later, "Can you tell what the hell his personality is?"
By the second volume I either got used enough to this that it didn't matter anymore, or it stopped happening as much.
Aside from that, as far as the plot is concerned: it looks interesting, but it's very mysterious and all over the place. Also, it looks very light-hearted and fun, but it hints at a whoooole lot of darkness underneath and many cans of worms waiting to be opened. It's disturbing in its way - and I think that's exactly what it was aiming for.
The first volume is confusing as hell. I want you to look at this page:
The light-haired kid at the top is the exact same character as the dark-haired kid at the bottom. And the first panel, despite the texture which screams "I am a memory", is actually happening in real time and it's not a memory at all. I spent most of the first volume playing, "Can you recognize the main character?" and, later, "Can you tell what the hell his personality is?"
By the second volume I either got used enough to this that it didn't matter anymore, or it stopped happening as much.
Aside from that, as far as the plot is concerned: it looks interesting, but it's very mysterious and all over the place. Also, it looks very light-hearted and fun, but it hints at a whoooole lot of darkness underneath and many cans of worms waiting to be opened. It's disturbing in its way - and I think that's exactly what it was aiming for.
ciaran_chaos's review
5.0
Watched the Anime, and finally picked up the anime to read. Love the artwork
y1xinn's review
2.0
★★☆
[2.5 stars]
I want to love this but I just can’t without feeling shitty.
This book is very problematic. I also have very little clue on what the hell is happening. The mc, Ritsuka had something going on?? Like, two different personalities? I don’t even know.
On the first day of school, he comes in and all the girls start squealing over him cause he looks ‘hot’ but he sees them as unintelligent fools whose personality is just their boobs. Wow.
He treats Yuikio like shit when she’s legit trying to make him feel welcome. Like yeah, she’s dumb, but at least she has a kind heart.
Then he basically changes from a emo bitch who hates everything to a energetic child towards other people.
Now this is what really conflicted me. When he exited the school, a guy named Soubi is waiting at the gates for him. Then grabbing him which causes him to scream. But the moment Soubi mentions that he knows what I’m pretty sure is Ritsukas brother, he switched up and clings to Soubi.
That’s not what I found strange though. What I found strange was the fact that Soubi is somewhere around 20, maybe a little more, and that Ritsuka is 12. Ritsuka MADLY MADLY blushes around Soubi, and Soubi tells Ritsuka that he loves him. Not in a fatherly manner but in a LOVE manner.
Also, Soubi kisses Ritsuka. I’m pretty sure there’s a reason in the magic system for that but the magic system is confusing so I don’t wanna get too into that. When they kissed, they talked about sex. Which ended in Soubi saying they can only do it when Ritsuka’s older. Oh. So he’s planning it? Okay…
I’m pretty sure Soubi is the love interest, which concerns me because their relationship would be illegal (grooming or pedo). But it might be Yuikio. Highly doubt it.
Anyway, apparently Ritsuka can’t help but blush like a god damn tomato whenever he sees Soubi. He’s literally attracted to Soubi like a moth is to light.
That one panel where Ritsuka is held on a collar made me go ‘how tf did this even happen’ because I actually have no clue. I DONT KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED. The way it was drawn seemed like it was supposed to be a sex scene but it wasn’t.
Also, Ritsuka blushes whenever talking about his brother. WHY? Yeah he was the only person who understood you but WHY do you treat him like he’s your crush? I DONT UNDERSTAND. This is really giving incest but not actually incest.
The only reason this is 2.5 is because it really did have potential. Everything could’ve been okay if Ritsuka and Soubi were in the same age range or if they acted more like friends or brothers rather than lovers. Like, I would’ve squealed if they were actually in the same age range. But I couldn’t. Ugghhh.
I got vol. 1 and vol. 2 at my local library, so I will be reading the second volume too. Maybe it’ll change my view somehow? Probably not.
[2.5 stars]
I want to love this but I just can’t without feeling shitty.
This book is very problematic. I also have very little clue on what the hell is happening. The mc, Ritsuka had something going on?? Like, two different personalities? I don’t even know.
On the first day of school, he comes in and all the girls start squealing over him cause he looks ‘hot’ but he sees them as unintelligent fools whose personality is just their boobs. Wow.
He treats Yuikio like shit when she’s legit trying to make him feel welcome. Like yeah, she’s dumb, but at least she has a kind heart.
Then he basically changes from a emo bitch who hates everything to a energetic child towards other people.
Now this is what really conflicted me. When he exited the school, a guy named Soubi is waiting at the gates for him. Then grabbing him which causes him to scream. But the moment Soubi mentions that he knows what I’m pretty sure is Ritsukas brother, he switched up and clings to Soubi.
That’s not what I found strange though. What I found strange was the fact that Soubi is somewhere around 20, maybe a little more, and that Ritsuka is 12. Ritsuka MADLY MADLY blushes around Soubi, and Soubi tells Ritsuka that he loves him. Not in a fatherly manner but in a LOVE manner.
Also, Soubi kisses Ritsuka. I’m pretty sure there’s a reason in the magic system for that but the magic system is confusing so I don’t wanna get too into that. When they kissed, they talked about sex. Which ended in Soubi saying they can only do it when Ritsuka’s older. Oh. So he’s planning it? Okay…
I’m pretty sure Soubi is the love interest, which concerns me because their relationship would be illegal (grooming or pedo). But it might be Yuikio. Highly doubt it.
Anyway, apparently Ritsuka can’t help but blush like a god damn tomato whenever he sees Soubi. He’s literally attracted to Soubi like a moth is to light.
That one panel where Ritsuka is held on a collar made me go ‘how tf did this even happen’ because I actually have no clue. I DONT KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED. The way it was drawn seemed like it was supposed to be a sex scene but it wasn’t.
Also, Ritsuka blushes whenever talking about his brother. WHY? Yeah he was the only person who understood you but WHY do you treat him like he’s your crush? I DONT UNDERSTAND. This is really giving incest but not actually incest.
The only reason this is 2.5 is because it really did have potential. Everything could’ve been okay if Ritsuka and Soubi were in the same age range or if they acted more like friends or brothers rather than lovers. Like, I would’ve squealed if they were actually in the same age range. But I couldn’t. Ugghhh.
I got vol. 1 and vol. 2 at my local library, so I will be reading the second volume too. Maybe it’ll change my view somehow? Probably not.
raeallic's review
3.0
Still not sure the whole middle school angle is necessary or gives off the right "vibe", but overall I really like the concept of the manga way more than the execution.