2009-07-01, 17:39 | Link #41 |
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Age: 37
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This whole thing was one long chain of misunderstandings. I mean, that was it, the entire plot. The only problems they ever had were misunderstandings, and all character development reset whenever a new misunderstanding was necessary to advance the plot. Basically, if they had ever given each other a chance to explain, well, anything, then the whole series would be over in the third volume or so.
Either its bad writing or realistic character flaws... flaws that make it impossible for these people to ever be in a healthy relationship with anyone. |
2009-07-01, 21:07 | Link #42 |
Infinite-Zero/Translator
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Regardless of the whole long string of misunderstandings, it's a good ride until the end. There is a certain lack of direct conflict in it though and that's what keeps it from being one of the best in this genre and demographic, at least to me.
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2009-07-01, 21:18 | Link #43 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: USA
Age: 37
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Yes. What a great ride it was.
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2009-07-02, 23:59 | Link #44 |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Even though I remember being annoyed at both of the main characters for much of the series for things they did or did'nt do, I still enjoyed reading it. At least it meant that I cared enough about the characters that I wanted them to get together and they finally did. There have been other manga where I just stopped caring what happened.
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2010-10-24, 00:47 | Link #45 |
Wordy b@stard
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Mid-Tejas
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I'm at chapt 98 and so far, although I'm enjoying this series immensely, the whole thing reminds me of a seinen version of Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikkoku. Its generally better drawn in may places, but the way its setup, the characters, the conflicts... its so Maison Ikkoku-like its uncanny, but not actually better in any specific way. I have the feeling its going to end the same too, but that will be fine. There must have been something in the water in the 90's.
Its been a great and compulsive read so far, so I HIGHLY recommend it. |
2010-10-24, 11:32 | Link #47 | |
Spoilaphobic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: USA
Age: 37
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You'll have to elaborate.
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2010-10-25, 09:21 | Link #50 |
Wordy b@stard
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Mid-Tejas
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OK, finished.
LOVED this series. It had both all the typical situations and issues of the genre, yet managed to have its own twist on them. It still reminded me of Maison Ikkoku most of the way through (OK ALL of the way through) but only in the broad strokes. Over time it had turns that gave each significant character a chance to grow. Really nice. Most of all though the way the final was handled was great. Dedicating a whole volume to the wrap up of the series was a real treat. I've read SO many manga that wrap in one or two chapters just to get it over with, or because the editor demanded an end that even with the good ones, the sorting out of all of the characters lives is given short shrift. In Yume de Aetara, we get to see how everything works out (after a fashion) with all of the members of the family we've gotten to know over the span of the series and it left a really good taste in my mouth. Spoiler for The only missing part::
Great series! Time to go back to the beginning and read it again! |
2010-10-25, 10:25 | Link #51 |
Spoilaphobic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: USA
Age: 37
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That's what I was thinking too. We could have had so much fun with them trying to be intimate with each other. But I am glad it was skipped because it would have mostly been awkward and face palm stuff. Besides, this series didn't really have sex-anything in it. It was clean compared to many other series.
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2010-10-25, 10:48 | Link #52 | |
Wordy b@stard
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Mid-Tejas
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I'm sure there were plenty of H Doujin done back in the early 2000's of this title. Besides, one could pick up Futari Ecchi and consider it the continuation of this series thematically speaking! Heh. |
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2010-10-25, 10:50 | Link #53 | |
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