elenavarg's review
4.0
Finally started reading this (modern) classic and oh
Boy oh boy am I not disappointed!!!! What an adorable cast of characters!
Boy oh boy am I not disappointed!!!! What an adorable cast of characters!
lit3rallylaur3n's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Terminal illness, Sexual assault, and Homophobia
tales_corner's review
5.0
Sooo toll *.* wird bestimmt eine meiner neuen Lieblings Reihen. Geek Girls und Ihr Leben in Tokyo, einfach herrlich :).
feedingbrett's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
With its fuzzy core being a dissection of identity and insecurity, Princess Jellyfish doesn't completely make light of the situations and attributes that shape its various characters, instead it is sympathetic of their desires and misfortunes. While its comical personality keeps the reading experience breezy and light, a counter to such is ensured through the genuine aches that convey the human vulnerability. The waters are by no means deep, but enough to get one's feet soaked, keeping us tight with its principal characters.
paiges_books's review
5.0
Finally got my hands on a library copy after my website stopped working and as if the curse has followed me, the cover was printed backwards and upside down lmao
jandi's review
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This covers all 9 2-in-1 volumes. "Princess Jellyfish" follows Tsukimi, an introverted 19-year-old woman obsessed with jellyfish and how her life changes after a chance encounter with Kufanosuke, the stylish, outgoing and beautiful offspring of a powerful politician. This is mostly a slice of life manga, with a little bit of romance sprinkled in, that later transforms into a fashion industry saga. The plot is all over the place, but this is about the characters and the gorgeous art. Tsukimi and Kuranosuke's friendship pushes both of them to move forward. Tsukimi's roomates, a colorful group of unique women with obsessions of their own, were really fun to watch. I particularly liked Chieko, one of the most mature and driven of the bunch. I liked the overall direction the characters followed, with growth but no dramatic transformations - a person can grow without changing who they are or their physical appearance.
tomiebear's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this series is one of my favorite things i’ve ever read, i would recommend this to literally everyone, the art style is adorable and the whole series is so cute.
cassyx's review
4.0
been hearing about this series forever and i'm glad my local library has the complete collection! would recommend giving it a try even if it's just for the art alone
kasperin's review
5.0
.ﾟ☆* Review for the full series ノ☆ﾟ*
You like geeks and nerdy plots? hilarious characters? fashion? This manga is for you!
I'm so happy to have finally finished reading Kuragehime after years of first starting it! I think I first read it maybe in 2012 or 2013 but it wasn't complete back then, and also I watched the anime at that time.
Tsukimi is a nerdy girl that loves jellyfishes, she lives at a boarding house with more nerdy girls known as the "amars" (aka nuns). They all are comfortably living unemployed and kind of disconnected of the real world, to the point where they literally turn into stone when faced to "fashionable people".
That until one day Tsukimi meets Kuranosuke, son of a politician who literally rocks the cross dressing, this encounter turns upside down the world of the amars when he leads them to fight for their home, which might be sold out.
Most of the cast of characters in Kuragehime have some weird fascinations and hobbies that aren't socially accepted, ranging from loving dolls to trains, and so the amars feel safe and accepted living together. This mix of fans are hilarious! they are really funny and I laugh so much with the ridiculous situations the amars got into, they totally lack chill and are so uncool.
Tsukimi is shy and unsure, but she changes a lot through the story with a lot of help from Kuranosuke. Now, Kuranosuke is one of my favorites characters in all the manga world. I totally love his personality! he's self confident and he leads the amars to get out of their shells teaching them how to be less unsure of themselves because he really cares about them, I like that he cross dress because he likes pretty things and is not ashamed of it (just for the record, he's not gay), and I like that he's aware that he's pretty and uses that as a weapon for becoming his dreams come true.
The only thing that disappoint me a little was the ending, it felt rushed and I would have add a few more chapters for a proper closure.
Oh, and Mejiro sensei took me by surprise! I want to know what happened with him and Chieko!
The art is really pretty! It was one of the things that made me get interested in this series in the first place. I'm not sure if this makes sense but is really fluid and soft. Makes me want to get physical copies of the volumes.
I'm definitely looking up more of Akiko Higashimura's work!
You like geeks and nerdy plots? hilarious characters? fashion? This manga is for you!
I'm so happy to have finally finished reading Kuragehime after years of first starting it! I think I first read it maybe in 2012 or 2013 but it wasn't complete back then, and also I watched the anime at that time.
Tsukimi is a nerdy girl that loves jellyfishes, she lives at a boarding house with more nerdy girls known as the "amars" (aka nuns). They all are comfortably living unemployed and kind of disconnected of the real world, to the point where they literally turn into stone when faced to "fashionable people".
That until one day Tsukimi meets Kuranosuke, son of a politician who literally rocks the cross dressing, this encounter turns upside down the world of the amars when he leads them to fight for their home, which might be sold out.
Most of the cast of characters in Kuragehime have some weird fascinations and hobbies that aren't socially accepted, ranging from loving dolls to trains, and so the amars feel safe and accepted living together. This mix of fans are hilarious! they are really funny and I laugh so much with the ridiculous situations the amars got into, they totally lack chill and are so uncool.
Tsukimi is shy and unsure, but she changes a lot through the story with a lot of help from Kuranosuke. Now, Kuranosuke is one of my favorites characters in all the manga world. I totally love his personality! he's self confident and he leads the amars to get out of their shells teaching them how to be less unsure of themselves because he really cares about them, I like that he cross dress because he likes pretty things and is not ashamed of it (just for the record, he's not gay), and I like that he's aware that he's pretty and uses that as a weapon for becoming his dreams come true.
The only thing that disappoint me a little was the ending, it felt rushed and I would have add a few more chapters for a proper closure.
Spoiler
Also, I NEEEEEED Tsukimi and Kuranosuke to end together! I was shipping them all the time and I'd love an actual reply from Tsukimi to Kuranosuke's "I love you". I think Tsukimi and Shuu make a cute couple too, but both need more experience and I want Kuranosuke with a happy ending.Oh, and Mejiro sensei took me by surprise! I want to know what happened with him and Chieko!
The art is really pretty! It was one of the things that made me get interested in this series in the first place. I'm not sure if this makes sense but is really fluid and soft. Makes me want to get physical copies of the volumes.
I'm definitely looking up more of Akiko Higashimura's work!