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tun · 2007-06-12, 22:02

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...ga.php?id=7714

I must say, when I first read the description, I was a bit skeptical. I'm not one to be put off by the kind of stuff that's in there, but I wondered if it could be executed well. I gave this a shot and it turned out to be very good. Now I'm stuck here dying for more chapters of this great manga. Be warned though, there is some adult subject matter.

Mykas · 2007-06-12, 22:32

Kei Kusunoki is a great mangaka and most if not all of her stuff is unliscensed. You should definitely check out more titles by this author. girls saurus/dx is a really really funny take on a harem manga. some of the others are good as well.

Forbin · 2007-06-12, 22:36

It's a shojou. Not a bad one but a Shojou nonetheless.

I prefer Girl Saurus more. But then I'm a Ai Kora fan too.

NeoSam · 2007-06-13, 04:19

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Originally Posted by Forbin

It's a shojou. Not a bad one but a Shojou nonetheless.

I prefer Girl Saurus more. But then I'm a Ai Kora fan too.

No, this is a seinen manga. It is serialized in the seinen manga magazine Young GanGan.

Mykas · 2007-06-13, 06:17

aren't seinen manga just shoujo directed at an older audience?

NeoSam · 2007-06-13, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Mykas

aren't seinen manga just shoujo directed at an older audience?

Shoujo manga --> manga for girls.
Josei manga --> manga for young women.

Shounen manga --> manga for boys.
Seinen manga --> manga for young men.

Forbin · 2007-06-13, 12:42

Damn,

I would never have pegged this as a Seinen, considering it's all about girls being mean to each other.

Mykas · 2007-06-13, 13:43

darn i confused shonen and shojou..... ooops?

shinobiknight0 · 2007-06-13, 19:03

I didn't like it at first, after I got through the first chapter though, I got hooked to it too :3

tun · 2007-06-13, 20:10

anyone know when the next volume is out?

NeoSam · 2007-06-14, 11:09

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Originally Posted by tun

anyone know when the next volume is out?

There was 9 months difference between the publication of the first and the second volume, and the second volume was released on Januray 2007. So for an estimation I would say in October 2007 would be the release of the third volume >.<

tun · 2007-06-14, 19:18

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Originally Posted by NeoSam

There was 9 months difference between the publication of the first and the second volume, and the second volume was released on Januray 2007. So for an estimation I would say in October 2007 would be the release of the third volume >.<

wow, owned

Albert-Wesker 3rd · 2007-06-29, 00:00

Wow, just read up to story 12 of volume 2. Really good and sad series.

Leon_Lelouch · 2007-10-21, 11:17

I'm not interested in this manga at the first chapter.....
But as I read the next chapter again I begin to like it....
I have read it until chapter 15....
So when will the next chapter out again?!!!! It's sooooo longggg.....

2H-Dragon · 2007-10-21, 14:47

Felt way too fake for me. :|

tripperazn · 2008-01-01, 13:44

New chapters are scanlated. Up to chapter 19 of Vol 3 this time

fuzzles · 2008-01-02, 23:18

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Originally Posted by tripperazn

New chapters are scanlated. Up to chapter 19 of Vol 3 this time

Just read em it's looking good so far, can't wait for the next chapters thanks for the heads up

tripperazn · 2008-01-03, 01:08

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Originally Posted by NeoSam

There was 9 months difference between the publication of the first and the second volume, and the second volume was released on Januray 2007. So for an estimation I would say in October 2007 would be the release of the third volume >.<

Does anyone know why this is the case? It's not like Kusunoki Kei is some unknown mangaka...is Bitter Virgin really doing that badly in Japan?

Grimkill7 · 2008-01-03, 01:27

I have no idea of its popularity in Japan. Looking at it, it doesn't really scream "popular". Which is a shame, because I really like it. I just love Aikawa and Suwa's struggle of their feelings towards each other.

Spoiler for Chapter 16:

However, the sooner Ibuse dies, the better this manga will become.

DanielSong39 · 2008-01-03, 03:29

Ibuse may need to die but Yuzu is still alive and kicking.

She poses some real fundamental problems - as she was the one who was there for Suwa in his darkest hours and is the one more likely to meet his emotional needs. In addition Aikawa seems to need Yuzu's support as much as Suwa's; and the two seem to make a very strong team.

As far as I can tell Ibuse fits the role of the "casual girlfriend", Aikawa as the "serious girlfriend", and Yuzu as the "wife". While the usual route is for Suwa to end up with Aikawa after several roadblocks, I could definitely see him with Yuzu and the two working together to support Aikawa. It would be interesting if Suwa at least sees that possibility, even if it doesn't work out that way.

2007-06-12, 22:02	Link #1
tun lolwut Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2005	Bitter Virgin http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...ga.php?id=7714 I must say, when I first read the description, I was a bit skeptical. I'm not one to be put off by the kind of stuff that's in there, but I wondered if it could be executed well. I gave this a shot and it turned out to be very good. Now I'm stuck here dying for more chapters of this great manga. Be warned though, there is some adult subject matter. __________________ Just some old fart passing by in the wind.

2007-06-12, 22:32	Link #2
Mykas Wu Di Jin Gang Tui Join Date: Jan 2007	Kei Kusunoki is a great mangaka and most if not all of her stuff is unliscensed. You should definitely check out more titles by this author. girls saurus/dx is a really really funny take on a harem manga. some of the others are good as well. __________________ Proud memeber of the Ying Mu Jun Tuan

2007-06-12, 22:36	Link #3
Forbin I'm a sucker for Harem Join Date: Aug 2004	It's a shojou. Not a bad one but a Shojou nonetheless. I prefer Girl Saurus more. But then I'm a Ai Kora fan too. __________________ My Favorite Anime Quotes Courtesy of Answerman of ANN: 1) By and Large...they are and ***. 2) What kind of girls do Anime Otaku males want? ..................... Female. 3) The odds are good, that the goods are odd.

2007-06-13, 06:17	Link #5
Mykas Wu Di Jin Gang Tui Join Date: Jan 2007	aren't seinen manga just shoujo directed at an older audience? __________________ Proud memeber of the Ying Mu Jun Tuan

2007-06-13, 12:42	Link #7
Forbin I'm a sucker for Harem Join Date: Aug 2004	Damn, I would never have pegged this as a Seinen, considering it's all about girls being mean to each other. __________________ My Favorite Anime Quotes Courtesy of Answerman of ANN: 1) By and Large...they are and ***. 2) What kind of girls do Anime Otaku males want? ..................... Female. 3) The odds are good, that the goods are odd.

2007-06-13, 13:43	Link #8
Mykas Wu Di Jin Gang Tui Join Date: Jan 2007	darn i confused shonen and shojou..... ooops? __________________ Proud memeber of the Ying Mu Jun Tuan

2007-06-13, 19:03	Link #9
shinobiknight0 I'm a Senior Member! Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Bronx Age: 31	I didn't like it at first, after I got through the first chapter though, I got hooked to it too :3 __________________

2007-06-13, 20:10	Link #10
tun lolwut Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2005	anyone know when the next volume is out? __________________ Just some old fart passing by in the wind.

2007-06-29, 00:00	Link #13
Albert-Wesker 3rd Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Wow, just read up to story 12 of volume 2. Really good and sad series.

2007-10-21, 11:17	Link #14
Leon_Lelouch ミシャだけ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: below the sky, inside the time	I'm not interested in this manga at the first chapter..... But as I read the next chapter again I begin to like it.... I have read it until chapter 15.... So when will the next chapter out again?!!!! It's sooooo longggg.....

2007-10-21, 14:47	Link #15
2H-Dragon Silent Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Netherlands Age: 38	Felt way too fake for me. :\|

2008-01-01, 13:44	Link #16
tripperazn Toyosaki Aki Scanlator Join Date: Nov 2007	New chapters are scanlated. Up to chapter 19 of Vol 3 this time __________________

2008-01-03, 01:27	Link #19
Grimkill7 Inattentive Dreamer Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 34	I have no idea of its popularity in Japan. Looking at it, it doesn't really scream "popular". Which is a shame, because I really like it. I just love Aikawa and Suwa's struggle of their feelings towards each other. Spoiler for Chapter 16: Aikawa finally admitted that she likes Suwa, but she is afraid that if he knew her past, he couldn't accept it. Only if she knew Meanwhile, Suwa is trying to heal Aikawa's wounds so he can get closer to her. However, the sooner Ibuse dies, the better this manga will become.

2008-01-03, 03:29	Link #20
DanielSong39 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Ibuse may need to die but Yuzu is still alive and kicking. She poses some real fundamental problems - as she was the one who was there for Suwa in his darkest hours and is the one more likely to meet his emotional needs. In addition Aikawa seems to need Yuzu's support as much as Suwa's; and the two seem to make a very strong team. As far as I can tell Ibuse fits the role of the "casual girlfriend", Aikawa as the "serious girlfriend", and Yuzu as the "wife". While the usual route is for Suwa to end up with Aikawa after several roadblocks, I could definitely see him with Yuzu and the two working together to support Aikawa. It would be interesting if Suwa at least sees that possibility, even if it doesn't work out that way.