Marmalade Boy, Vol. 6

ママレード・ボーイ [Marmalade Boy] #6

by Wataru Yoshizumi

And you thought your family was strange? Miki's world gets turned upside down when her parents swap spouses with another couple and all decide to live together under one roof. It only gets weirder when Miki falls in love with her new stepbrother Like a dysfunctional version of the Brady Bunch, Marmalade Boy will hook readers with its odd premise and wacky relationships.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Graphic Novels, Comics, Shojo, Young Adult, Fiction

177 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 1995

About the author

Wataru Yoshizumi (吉住渉) is a Japanese mangaka. She was born as Mari Nakai (中井 真里, Nakai Mari) on June 18, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan. She graduated with a degree in economics from Hitotsubashi University.

Yoshizumi started her career as a mangaka while working as an office lady. Her debut manga was a yomikiri (short story) called "Radical Romance" that was published in 1984, in the summer issue of Ribon Original. She is known as a social mangaka, and is a good friend of fellow mangakas Naoko Takeuchi, Ai Yazawa, Miho Obana, and Megumi Mizusawa.

Yoshizumi currently (as of 2007) has her works published in both Ribon and Chorus.

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

YAAAAAAY GINTA!! Good for you! Now for poor Meiko… 4, loving this so much, stars!

[Shani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hate misunderstandings

[Jude: The Epic Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like both Kei, and surprisingly, Suzu. I still don't care that much for the extra romances that are going on but they're cute.

[Natalia Bas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reseña del manga: ''Marmalade Boy'', de Wataru Yoshizumi (manga, relaciones varias, romántico, juvenil...) Serie de 8 tomos. PANETA-DeAGOSTINI COMICS.

Hace media vida, en un momento en que me tomé un tiempo para mí... descubrí en una cadena de televisión que se ha quedado algo atrás, con tanta cadena comercial actual..., una serie de dibujos japoneses que me encantó; aún con sus tintes de telenovela... La llamaron ''La familia crece'', y hasta llegué a imitar la voz de la protagonista, se entiende: la voz de la actriz de doblaje ^^

La veía junto a mi felino...

Tenía un colorido llamativo, una historia desternillante y a la vez adulta, para sus jóvenes personajes, y una melodía preciosa, que se solía reservar para las apariciones de la amiga de la prota.

Resultó que había un manga, por tomos, que compré religiosamente, y disfruté un montón. Se podría decir que de esta manera volví al manga; ya que empecé hace aún más tiempo, de peque (cuando no tenía idea de lo que era un manga...), con los tomos de ''Candy Candy''...

Recuerdo que la autora confesó que la historia iba a ir al revés, y que su editor le aconsejó el cambio...

Una historia que me pareció muy alegre, original, interesante... en esos momentos ya.

Con unos dibujos preciosos que intentaba conseguir en mis ratos de ''dibujanta''... y que; aunque no con el ''romanticismo'' de las autoras más veteranas, entonces, mantenían un encanto singular.

La historia comienza con dos familias que empiezan a vivir juntas, después de que cada pareja de padres se divorcie y se case otra vez: esta vez, cambiando de pareja... ¿A que parece una telenovela?, pues la historia continúa con los hijos de estas parejas... y sus amigos, en la escuela, y de fiesta... pero no olvidemos a los padres, y sus ''secretos''...

Evidentemente tiene que haber amor, y celos, y enredos, y confesiones ¿a tiempo?...

También se toca el tema de las relaciones entre profesores y alumnos, que está muy bien, y en general me parece que en su momento, y más en la cultura japonesa, por lo que se dice de otras culturas..., fue una ''bomba''.

¿Qué creéis que pasará con los hijos de estos 4 padres?, ¿lo sabéis?, ¿visteis la serie, o la leísteis?, ¿cuál fue vuestro personaje..., o pareja favoritos?

Continuará...

[Roberta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miki e Yu sono alle prese con dubbi e con due impiccioni che cercano in tutti i modi di farli litigare, finendo per riuscire nel loro intento.
In ogni caso i due superano questo momento e sembrano uscirne più forti.

Nel frattempo Ginta è sempre più preso da Arimi: addirittura prende a pugni un povero membro del fun club di lei (ebbene sì, lei ha un fun club... questi sono proprio strani) perché nel suo film mentale il poveretto la stava tradendo. Menomale che poi tutto viene chiarito e i due si mettono insieme (così magari Ginta la pianta con le sue scenate).

L'ultima parte è dedicata a Meiko che, a sorpresa, si rivela un'autrice di romanzi di successo: la sua prima fatica finisce per vincere il primo premio ad un concorso.
Tutto questo la spinge a voler partire per andare dal professore e Miki, da brava amica, si offre di accompagnarla.
Non so perché, ma sento che questo viaggio porterà dei guai...

[Saya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este tomo me ha gustado mucho. Se me ha hecho bastante más facil que el anterior. Poco a poco voy recordando las sensaciones que tenía hace más de 20 años, cuando lo leí por primera vez. Por ejemplo, me acaba resultando cansino que en cada tomo aparezca un nuevo personaje que se entromete en las vidas sentimentales del resto. Pero al menos en este hay avances hacia alguna dirección, aunque la idea de una "primera pelea" no me convenza (eso de gritar no es mi estilo, y quizá por eso tampoco suelo necesitar de un tiempo de "cooldown" de días). Eso sí, me sigue chirriando, igual que años atrás, eso de chavalines de 16-17 años se metan esos viajes ellos solos o puedan vivir en mansiones ellos solos también. Yo pensaba... "¿Por qué yo no? ¿Será porque ellos son muy ricos?". En fin...

[Yukino · Rating 5 out of 5]

MARMALADE BOY GOLD vol. 6

Lettura di gruppo E&L

Seconda rilettura

Mamma mia che volume. Suzu e Kei non li ho mai sopportati e i casini che combinano!
Mentre sono troppo contenta per Arimi e Ginta
Cque adesso voglio il prossimo Meiko tornerà con il prof?

Perdonatemi, ma non riesco a fare una recensione decente per questi ultimi volumi, perchè sono una rivelazione dietro l'altra. E si fa fatica a starci dietro. Bisogna solo leggerlo.

[Leonor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miki y Yuu deciden irse de viaje; para juntar dinero, Miki decide entrar a trabajar medio tiempo en una heladería.
Suzu se interpone entre Miki y Yuu, y un compañero de Miki, Kei, se enamora de ella.

[ayaaa__ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cierro esta saga de mangas con mucho cariño," marmalade boy "me ha enseñado que soy una "marmalade girl" dulce por fuera y amarga por dentro🖤

[♡Kayla♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

My problems with the last volume are only intensified in this one sadly. I actually hate Suzu (the model), and strongly dislike Kei (coworker), they were only created to stir the pot and cause problems for Miki and Yuu, but not even in an interesting and dramatic way, as the whole affair was just boring and irritating. And I still really don't care about Arimi and Ginta being a couple, they're about as entertaining as watching paint dry. The only thing I care about is the main couple, which is kind of unfortunate given how much time is spent on stupid B-plots. I hope the trip between Miki and Meiko can be good at least.

[Bibliothecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for complete series



Not only do Miki's parents announce that they are getting a divorce, but also that they will remarry and both new couples are to share a house. Although Miki is dead set against it - her new stepbrother, Yuu, makes her think it might not be so bad after all.

Marmalade Boy is probably the most popular work of Wataru Yoshizumi - and rightly so! It stays true to many of her typical elements while leaving out a lot of things that are weaker in her other works.

The art is adorable - it is much more refined compared to older series. I never liked her style in terms of male characters particularly much, but her girls are all the cuter. I love how her style is so simple and yet charming - I feel as though I can appreciate this style more than I did when I was first introduced to this author.

I love the pacing. It is so rare that a romance manga is neither rushed nor dragged out. And that, in particular, is something I always find to be the case with Yoshizumi's works. There was not a single moment in the series where I felt there was a lack of or too much of anything. This, and the characters, gave the story a very natural flow.

Putting aside the strange starting point of the story where the parents have a partner switch, Marmalade Boy felt unusually realistic for a shoujo manga. The characters' interactions seemed very believable. There were, as typical for Yoshizumi, a lot of rivals for all the romance - but it was always dealt with quite nicely without adding too much drama and characters knowing when it was time to give up.

The romance between the main characters was adorable. The romance developed at a steady pace that kept it interesting enough for the reader and plausible enough for them to eventually get together. The romance between the supporting characters was no different - one could easily relate to why characters liked each other.

Quite untypical for Yoshizumi was the fact that not all characters ended up with partners. Usually, everyone ends up in a pair - but I think the story profits by not following that route. I think that is one of the things that always tend to drag out her stories.

Then, as is usual for Yoshizumi, Miki has a best friend, Meiko. And their friendship is wonderful. They are both very different kinds of characters but always watch out for one another in their own way. I think Miki and Meiko are true friends - Meiko is more than just a supporting character who Miki can confine to. And Meiko has her own life and issues which Miki actively supports her with.

Yuu and Miki are also nice lead characters. Yuu remains a bit of a mystery for about half of the series but he is never too closed up to be your typical untouchable shoujo male lead. Miki is a happy, feminine but strong girl. She speaks her mind, cares for her friends, cries when she is sad but gets up again when she knows she needs to be strong.

Miki and Yuu's story is definitely one of most fun 90's romance that I've read and it is one that is always fun to go through again. It would probably be my first recommendation in regards to Wataru Yoshizumi!

[Natali TabaiBooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

En el volumen anterior Miki comenzo a trabajar a tiempo parcial para poder pagar un viaje con Yuu y en ese trabajo perdio la pulsera que el regaló. Las cosas no le salen bien jamas a esta chica. Su compañero de trabajo la encuentra pero no le dice nada, haciendo que la pase muy mal y encima despues la chantajea. El pibe es raro, tiene mucho talento para la musica y el piano pero al haber sientido mucha presion de chico ahora tiene un trauma y no sabe disfrutar de eso que tanto le gusta.
Ginta sigue con su problema de personalidad explosiva porque esta interesado en Arimi y por cualquier cosa ya salta.
Sabia que los planes malevolos de Suzu se iban a cumplir facilmente con lo fragil que es la realcion ente los protagonistas, cualquier cosa ya sea por parte de ella o de Tsuchiya. Chau planes de viajel, que fragiles que son. Pero termina bien dentro de todo

[V · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ooooh, first lover’s quarrel - came and went away. Congrats Miki and Yuu, you have successfully came through with your first LQ.

I can’t seem to be irritated with what Suzu has done, I believe it was her innocent wanting for beautiful things and creatures to be together that she thought of pairing Yuu and Meiko together. She aoplogized in the end with help of Miwa-san. Way to go Miwa! What a mature analysis you made.

Kei also began liking Miki this he kinda controbuted to the LQ of those two. And his background story was a little intriguing, to say the least.

Arimi and Ginta together? Yes!!

[Kat Coffin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume 6 is a fun one. Not so show too much of my Miwa/Meiko bias, but I really appreciate how much he helped encourage her to write. He was wonderfully supportive towards her and I will always, always love their relationship.

Miki and Yuu deal with a little bit of jealousy--understandable, since Miki's coworker is crushing on her. Kei is kind of annoying, but he grows on me, particularly in later volumes. (He and Suzu are perfect for each other) We also see the start of Ginta and Arimi which is lovely--I'm always a sucker for the pair the spares trope, I can't help it!

[Chiara.L · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tutti che provano a separare Yuri e Miki. Non mi piace proprio quando arriva questa parte degli shoujo, che gli abbiano dedicato un intero volume poi...
Meiko è decisa ad andare a Hiroshima... Ok.
Abbiamo la prima lite di Miki e Yuri come coppia, e lui parte senza salutare. Non credo proprio che sia il modo giusto di comportarsi u.u

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the most exciting volume. I wish that we could see more of Miki and Yuu’s relationship... more of the peaceful moments. Instead, we get everyone trying to tear them apart through misunderstandings... sigh...

[d★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

pensé que el tercero en discordia (kei) iba a causar más problemas, pero gracias a la actitud madura de yuu (al principio, después se puso como loco con miki) se pudo solucionar cualquier problema entre los protas ♡ pero si que no tolero a suzu por favor ya dUERMANLA !!!

[Samy Sanzana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lo único wholesome fue lo de Arimi y Ginta, los conflictos super innecesarios, muchos personajes que sobraban solo para hacer conflictos en la pareja principal con los temas de comunicacion y el final... VOY A ENLOQUECER DE VERDAD

[Priscilla Pereira · Rating 3 out of 5]

Romancinho água com açúcar? Check.
Conflitos facilmente resolvidos com comunicação? Check.
Tramas dos personagens secundários mais interessantes do que a do casal principal? Check.
É… nada de novo ou surpreendente nesse volume. Ele entrega o que propõe e é isso.

[Martina Pagani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ritorno a ripetere, come in tutti gli altri volumi, questo è uno shojo coi fiocchi, che adoro e amerò sempre!

[Em Mirra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pending.

[Addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! So cute! Ginta and Arimi are adorable and I just love the friendship between Meiko and Miki! A volume of relationships and misunderstandings!

[Benny Leoni · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Annuccia Palmeri · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 odio profondo per Alessandro e Susi, per fortuna nel manga tutto si risolve più velocemente dell'anime che tanto faceva penare.

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just read it without knowing what it is about but it's entertaining, if i read it when i'm in middle school i would definitely love it and get emotional as i read it. I still have fun reading it.

[Lore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ugh, horrible people trying to break Miki and Yuu apart. Nooo!
This kids can't catch a break!

[karina · Rating 4 out of 5]

aku suka pertemanan meiko dan miki. trus akhirnyaa ginta sama arimi jadian, sooo adorable. kesalahpahamannya agak ngeselin sih yaa

[Noelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some miscommunication trope in this one, but it was resolved quickly. Very happy with how the characters are ending up so far.

[Jelke Lenaerts · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate Suzu. I'm sorry but it's true.

[Rei · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uh... so why create unnecessary conflict?!