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Endou-kun Series #1
えんどうくんの観察日記 [Endou-kun no Kansatsu Nikki]
高校生の津田は、ある日、席替えで無口で無表情な遠藤と席が前後になった。
ささいなきっかけから交流が生まれ、今まで全く知らなかった遠藤が見えてくる。
ほくろ、首、髪、ちょっとした表情の変化。
けれども、もともと他人への関心が薄かった津田は、
近づく遠藤との距離に焦燥感を覚え・・・
書き下ろし「ツダノート」を含む、著者初コミックス!!
Because of changes in seating arrangements, high school student Tsuda ended up behind the quiet and expressionless Endou. Their interaction is born from a trivial incident, and he begins to see Endou who he has never gotten to know before. That mole, slender nape, and soft hair. The subtle faces that he makes and little changes in his attitude. But Tsuda, who used to be indifferent about others and never made any deep connections, now feels impatient about the distance between him and Endou, who he has been gradually getting closer to. What on earth is drawing these feelings?
ささいなきっかけから交流が生まれ、今まで全く知らなかった遠藤が見えてくる。
ほくろ、首、髪、ちょっとした表情の変化。
けれども、もともと他人への関心が薄かった津田は、
近づく遠藤との距離に焦燥感を覚え・・・
書き下ろし「ツダノート」を含む、著者初コミックス!!
Because of changes in seating arrangements, high school student Tsuda ended up behind the quiet and expressionless Endou. Their interaction is born from a trivial incident, and he begins to see Endou who he has never gotten to know before. That mole, slender nape, and soft hair. The subtle faces that he makes and little changes in his attitude. But Tsuda, who used to be indifferent about others and never made any deep connections, now feels impatient about the distance between him and Endou, who he has been gradually getting closer to. What on earth is drawing these feelings?
184 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2011
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June 29, 2019
2,5 No sé si me ha acabado de convencer...
March 29, 2017
Ya decía yo que el dibujo me resultaba familiar, después de terminarlo me he dado cuenta que es de la misma mangaka que el del Cielo Nocturno (como veis no me entero de nada XDDDDD)
Pues me ha pasado un poco como con ese manga, que se me queda algo corto, éste es mucho más poético, tanto que a veces me costaba seguir los pensamientos de Tsuda, pero también por eso mismo me ha gustado más, Endou es amor, me gustaría verlos juntos más, una pena que nos perdamos en detalles que no vienen al caso.
Pues me ha pasado un poco como con ese manga, que se me queda algo corto, éste es mucho más poético, tanto que a veces me costaba seguir los pensamientos de Tsuda, pero también por eso mismo me ha gustado más, Endou es amor, me gustaría verlos juntos más, una pena que nos perdamos en detalles que no vienen al caso.
October 1, 2017
There wasn't anything bad happening here, but it was a bit too boring and full of angst..too much talk....
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
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January 3, 2015Son adorables. Una historia muy tiernas, con unos personajes muy lindos. ♥
February 13, 2016
This was an adorable, beautiful and gorgeous little manga. I am kind of sad it is only an one volume manga, there should be more Tsuda x Endou!
There is not much plot/story. It is mostly just about Endou and Tsuda falling in love, very fast and mostly both of them are confused or in case of Tsuda, running away.
I really loved these 2, though I am still not sure what to think of Endou. Most of the chapters that we have are with Tsuda as main character and we only get one little chapter with Endou's thoughts. While I can see why Tsuda likes Endou, I still don't totally get why Endou fell for Tsuda. Because of his awesomeness? How hot he looked when he just won a fight?
The hair thing got a bit annoying. At first I was nodding along and agreeing, but I didn't agree with the tactics Tsuda and Kanzaki used. Don't go forcing someone to cut their hair. If they don't want it, they don't want it. Leave it.
The kisses (there are a few) are gorgeous and really sexy. Unlike some manga you don't just get one panel of a kiss, no no, this one just spends 1 or 2 pages on a kiss, or a hug. It is all very hot and romantic!
The art is the biggest reason why I tried this manga. It is absolutely gorgeous. The characters look beautiful, their faces full of expressions, of feelings. The backgrounds are good too, but nothing beats the way the characters are drawn.
Oh and Tsuda reminds me of Germany from Hetalia a bit. :)
All in all, this is one manga I would highly recommend. Are you looking for a short, cute shounen-ai? Then try this one out!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
There is not much plot/story. It is mostly just about Endou and Tsuda falling in love, very fast and mostly both of them are confused or in case of Tsuda, running away.
I really loved these 2, though I am still not sure what to think of Endou. Most of the chapters that we have are with Tsuda as main character and we only get one little chapter with Endou's thoughts. While I can see why Tsuda likes Endou, I still don't totally get why Endou fell for Tsuda. Because of his awesomeness? How hot he looked when he just won a fight?
The hair thing got a bit annoying. At first I was nodding along and agreeing, but I didn't agree with the tactics Tsuda and Kanzaki used. Don't go forcing someone to cut their hair. If they don't want it, they don't want it. Leave it.
The kisses (there are a few) are gorgeous and really sexy. Unlike some manga you don't just get one panel of a kiss, no no, this one just spends 1 or 2 pages on a kiss, or a hug. It is all very hot and romantic!
The art is the biggest reason why I tried this manga. It is absolutely gorgeous. The characters look beautiful, their faces full of expressions, of feelings. The backgrounds are good too, but nothing beats the way the characters are drawn.
Oh and Tsuda reminds me of Germany from Hetalia a bit. :)
All in all, this is one manga I would highly recommend. Are you looking for a short, cute shounen-ai? Then try this one out!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
October 13, 2020
It's so rare to find a bl that doesn't feel like it's fetishizing m/m relationships. the female characters are also really refreshing because often they are seen as the enemy but I loved every second of this. I'm in love with every character here and I can't wait to read more about them.
Also, I'd never expected Endou-kun to be so assertive in his feelings towards Tsuda. It was very cute
Also, I'd never expected Endou-kun to be so assertive in his feelings towards Tsuda. It was very cute
August 12, 2024
loved the vibes and characters ! the cover is stunning and the story's art very beautiful.
it vaguely reminded me of doukyusei in how the characters are perfect for each other and how their relationship naturally becomes something more.
beautiful !
it vaguely reminded me of doukyusei in how the characters are perfect for each other and how their relationship naturally becomes something more.
beautiful !
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September 17, 2021magulo xia
November 26, 2012
One of my favourite highschool, shounen-ai mangas!
The characters are complicate yet simple, the art messy yet terribly expressive and the storyline has just the right pace and context, so that it won't be cliché and forgettable.
Endou is geeky, shy at first look, but outspoken when known better; especially towards Tsuda. Tsuda is some sort of delinquent under reform, clearly distant, but just as clearly interested in Endou.
A wonderful manga, about two people with entirely different personalities, yet so many similarities deep inside that the outcome is simply unavoidable.
A first completed manga from an artist I'd love to see more of!
- 4.5 stars out of 5 -
The characters are complicate yet simple, the art messy yet terribly expressive and the storyline has just the right pace and context, so that it won't be cliché and forgettable.
Endou is geeky, shy at first look, but outspoken when known better; especially towards Tsuda. Tsuda is some sort of delinquent under reform, clearly distant, but just as clearly interested in Endou.
A wonderful manga, about two people with entirely different personalities, yet so many similarities deep inside that the outcome is simply unavoidable.
A first completed manga from an artist I'd love to see more of!
- 4.5 stars out of 5 -
January 12, 2018
Vol. 1-3 (Completed Series?)
The first volume is a re-read, because I didn't remember much of it.
I really like the drawing style, but the story itself was kinda frustrating. Or maybe it was the characters? They took ages to start communicating somehow properly, and then even more ages to figure things out for themselves.
The first volume is a re-read, because I didn't remember much of it.
I really like the drawing style, but the story itself was kinda frustrating. Or maybe it was the characters? They took ages to start communicating somehow properly, and then even more ages to figure things out for themselves.
August 2, 2013
I liked the sketchy art style, and felt like Endou-kun no Kansatsu Nikki had lots of hidden depth to it. Overall not my favourite Shounen-Ai though, despite the realistic/stream of consciousness-feel.
February 26, 2016
Плюсы - эмоциональность, необычная рисовка.
Минусы - отсутствие сюжета и особой смысловой нагрузки.
Итоговая оценка: 5 из 10
Минусы - отсутствие сюжета и особой смысловой нагрузки.
Итоговая оценка: 5 из 10
March 22, 2017
Esta bien para pasar el rato, pero si buscan hard entonces no es la eleccion correcta.
November 29, 2018
still 3 stars :D
March 9, 2019
So, not a lot happened in this story. It was pretty boring overall and the character motivations weren't really thought out.
June 29, 2018
2.5/5
February 20, 2023
Rating: ✨(1.0)
Opinión:
Aburrido es la primera palabra que se me viene a la mente al leer esto y realmente estoy sorprendida de haber logrado terminado.
La historia empieza con Tsuda tocándo constantemente el cabello de Endou yobligándolo persuadiéndolo para que se lo corte. Ya desde aquí se demuestra qué tan entrometido/pesado era Tsuda (y eso que recién estamos empezando con el manga). El hecho de que Tsuda no dejaba de molestar a Endou realmente me causó cierto repel y no era un comportamiento que aprobara, al menos si se trata de formar una relación sana de amistad.
Hubo un momento en el que se nos explica que Endou ya tenía cierto interés por Tsuda mucho antes de que fueran compañeros de asiento, pero para mí eso no justifica que Endou sea un sumiso y se deje toquetear/fastidiar por la persona que le gusta.
La premisa tenía potencial y pudo llegar a ser una bonita historia de amor, pero bueh... ahí quedó. Lo que si he de resaltar y rescatar es el apoyo constante que demostraron sus amigos durante todo el manga.
Opinión:
Aburrido es la primera palabra que se me viene a la mente al leer esto y realmente estoy sorprendida de haber logrado terminado.
La historia empieza con Tsuda tocándo constantemente el cabello de Endou y
Hubo un momento en el que se nos explica que Endou ya tenía cierto interés por Tsuda mucho antes de que fueran compañeros de asiento, pero para mí eso no justifica que Endou sea un sumiso y se deje toquetear/fastidiar por la persona que le gusta.
La premisa tenía potencial y pudo llegar a ser una bonita historia de amor, pero bueh... ahí quedó. Lo que si he de resaltar y rescatar es el apoyo constante que demostraron sus amigos durante todo el manga.
January 28, 2021
☆☆☆☆,5 /5
La lecture a été si agréable. Ce manga est aérien, poétique, presqu'onirique.
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Suite à une réorganisation des places dans sa classe, Tsuda, lycéen, se retrouve assis derrière Endô, un élève taciturne et réservé. Après un petit incident, Tsuda commence à s'intéresser à Endô, qu'il ne connaissait pas du tout auparavant, et à prêter attention à des petits détails, comme son grain de beauté sous l'œil, son cou, ses cheveux, ou les petits changements de son expression. Mais Tsuda, qui n'a pas l'habitude de s'intéresser aux autres, a du mal à gérer la frustration qu'il ressent au fur et à mesure qu'il se rapproche d'Endô...
¤
Franchement... Mais admirez-moi ce coup crayon !
Les dessins sont absolument magnifiques. Les traits sont fins et légers. J'adore le style de dessin de la mangaka. C'est propre, vraiment.
L'histoire est tout aussi adorable. On n'est pas forcément dans une ambiance joyeuse. C'est même plutôt le contraire. C'est assez morose, presque triste. Mais c'est poétique. L'histoire est poétique et belle.
La relation entre Endo et Tsuda m'a presque émue. Leur relation m'a l'air pure et innocente. Que ce soit dans leur personnalité ou dans leurs interactions, le développement est très lent et c'est plaisant. C'est même touchant.
En réalité, il ne se passe pas grand-chose dans ce manga. On est dans de la tranche de vie et bien que ce ne soit pas joyeux, l'histoire n'en reste pas moins légère. Cependant, la construction de la relation entre les 2 jeunes hommes et leur évolution à chacun prennent toute la place de ce joli manga.
¤
La lecture est agréable, visuellement et profondément.
Le reste de la série est en 2 tomes, comme celui-ci est une préquel. Je dois dire que j'ai hâte de retrouver nos 2 personnages bientôt !
La lecture a été si agréable. Ce manga est aérien, poétique, presqu'onirique.
¤
Suite à une réorganisation des places dans sa classe, Tsuda, lycéen, se retrouve assis derrière Endô, un élève taciturne et réservé. Après un petit incident, Tsuda commence à s'intéresser à Endô, qu'il ne connaissait pas du tout auparavant, et à prêter attention à des petits détails, comme son grain de beauté sous l'œil, son cou, ses cheveux, ou les petits changements de son expression. Mais Tsuda, qui n'a pas l'habitude de s'intéresser aux autres, a du mal à gérer la frustration qu'il ressent au fur et à mesure qu'il se rapproche d'Endô...
¤
Franchement... Mais admirez-moi ce coup crayon !
Les dessins sont absolument magnifiques. Les traits sont fins et légers. J'adore le style de dessin de la mangaka. C'est propre, vraiment.
L'histoire est tout aussi adorable. On n'est pas forcément dans une ambiance joyeuse. C'est même plutôt le contraire. C'est assez morose, presque triste. Mais c'est poétique. L'histoire est poétique et belle.
La relation entre Endo et Tsuda m'a presque émue. Leur relation m'a l'air pure et innocente. Que ce soit dans leur personnalité ou dans leurs interactions, le développement est très lent et c'est plaisant. C'est même touchant.
En réalité, il ne se passe pas grand-chose dans ce manga. On est dans de la tranche de vie et bien que ce ne soit pas joyeux, l'histoire n'en reste pas moins légère. Cependant, la construction de la relation entre les 2 jeunes hommes et leur évolution à chacun prennent toute la place de ce joli manga.
¤
La lecture est agréable, visuellement et profondément.
Le reste de la série est en 2 tomes, comme celui-ci est une préquel. Je dois dire que j'ai hâte de retrouver nos 2 personnages bientôt !
December 22, 2023
I've ranted and raved about Hayakawa Nojico's panelling before: it's one of the most memorable out there. But this is her earlier work and I think she pushes things even farther in later manga (like incorporating elements like ribbons outside the panels).
Which isn't to say this lacks anything: the pacing in that scene where Endou sees Tsuda fighting near the train station now lives in my brain rent free. The slow reveal of Tsuda's face as he looks straight ahead and Endou's wide-eyed reaction is just too good.
The way the words are broken into little chunks also gives everything a breathless quality. The way the whole story is so controlled, but everything feels so light and heart-poundingly like falling in love for the first time.
Which isn't to say this lacks anything: the pacing in that scene where Endou sees Tsuda fighting near the train station now lives in my brain rent free. The slow reveal of Tsuda's face as he looks straight ahead and Endou's wide-eyed reaction is just too good.
The way the words are broken into little chunks also gives everything a breathless quality. The way the whole story is so controlled, but everything feels so light and heart-poundingly like falling in love for the first time.
April 30, 2022
The way this is written gives me the same vibes as Doukyuusei.
I really enjoyed this although it got a little jumbled. The way it's told confused me a little because I couldn't tell what was real and what was in his head and what was a memory and what wasn't. I guess their reactions didn't fit the situations sometimes or it would flash immediately to the next scene so I couldn't really tell. It could also have a little to do with the translation, but I'm not sure. I liked the story, but I was a little confused.
I really enjoyed this although it got a little jumbled. The way it's told confused me a little because I couldn't tell what was real and what was in his head and what was a memory and what wasn't. I guess their reactions didn't fit the situations sometimes or it would flash immediately to the next scene so I couldn't really tell. It could also have a little to do with the translation, but I'm not sure. I liked the story, but I was a little confused.
October 5, 2023
We kind of need to hand every mangaka a guide on storytelling because the structural chaos of this one... hahahahahahaha
There is one (1) moment that fascinated me, which is that in the first chapter, Tsuda - who we later find out likes beating up people and will enter school with his hair slicked back - has a sex(?) hallucination of pulling Endou by the hair. This is followed by him wanting to cut Endou's hair... and like... we never get to sex or anything that justified this initial page. It's just there, that potential. Hanging there. Waiting to be plucked.
There is one (1) moment that fascinated me, which is that in the first chapter, Tsuda - who we later find out likes beating up people and will enter school with his hair slicked back - has a sex(?) hallucination of pulling Endou by the hair. This is followed by him wanting to cut Endou's hair... and like... we never get to sex or anything that justified this initial page. It's just there, that potential. Hanging there. Waiting to be plucked.
May 10, 2023
Ha sido un poco sin más, la verdad, pero me ha gustado. Es de la misma autora que En un rincón del cielo nocturno y Lluvia al amanecer, y aunque este manga es de años antes, se nota un poquito en el dibujo (y los colores de la portada y todo son preciosos también). La trama de la historia está bien, aunque creo que podría haberse aprovechado de otra manera, no me gustó exactamente el orden de algunos acontecimientos, pero bueno. Me da rabia, porque podría haber tenido potencial.
June 28, 2020
normalmente não ligo para histórias mais lentas aqui parece que as coisas não saem do lugar. o endou não é interessante como personagem (por falta de desenvolvimento eu suponho) e o tsuda merecia mais plot também. talvez se eu achar as próximas edições traduzidas eu dê uma chance a mais.
January 3, 2025
Reading this takes a lot of patience.
With decent narration, this manga tells the story of how two teenagers come to realize their feelings for each other.
It’s pretty exhausting, honestly, but still good.
With decent narration, this manga tells the story of how two teenagers come to realize their feelings for each other.
It’s pretty exhausting, honestly, but still good.
April 27, 2020
Yeah cover is pretty but story was floating away from me like it was confusing af.....
March 27, 2022
2.7
I don't understand what their personalities are like, there wasn't any character development... the art was cute tho
I don't understand what their personalities are like, there wasn't any character development... the art was cute tho
May 18, 2022
Esperaba mas. Pero bueno, al fin saque la duda de porque era tan famosa. Aunque debo decir que uno de los personajes me gusto su inocencia y pureza al amar.
May 13, 2023
No acaba de gustarme. No veo fondo en la historia ni sé muy bien porque pasan las cosas. Seré yo que últimamente estoy selectiva pero no sé, no es para mi.
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