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A review by nitya
Special A, Vol. 01 by Maki Minami
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Rivals to lovers where one of them secretly pines after the other!!!
Some aspects have not aged well (like Kei's casual sexism) and Hikari is a typical shoujo heroine (naïve/oblivious, kind, and wants to help everyone even when they don't deserve it). I did like her determination and strong work ethic, and the art style is very cute. Also this was more violent than I thought it would be???
Not sure if I will continue the series, but this is a nice start!
Content warning: animal cruelty (a horse is kicked), violence (wrestling related), incest (sort of? it's one sided and involves an engagement)
Some aspects have not aged well (like Kei's casual sexism) and Hikari is a typical shoujo heroine (naïve/oblivious, kind, and wants to help everyone even when they don't deserve it). I did like her determination and strong work ethic, and the art style is very cute. Also this was more violent than I thought it would be???
Not sure if I will continue the series, but this is a nice start!
Content warning: animal cruelty (a horse is kicked), violence (wrestling related), incest (sort of? it's one sided and involves an engagement)
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Incest, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism