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地味で存在感のない“透明な高校生”椿輝紅羽に話しかけてくれるのは、先月編入してきた美少女転校生・百合城銀子。しかし元気で明るく可愛くて人気者の銀子の笑顔に違和感を覚える紅羽は、銀子が本当は人間ではなく熊なのでは？ と思っていて……!?
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January 28, 2019
I received this manga from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
So, while I didn’t like the anime that much, or I should say it was graphically pleasing and very gorgeous, the story just didn’t make sense. But, I read that the manga would have a different plot, so I thought maybe I would get that one. Sadly, no. Not really. I have been utterly confused from the start.
I am not even sure how write a review about this manga. So I will try my best, but I am just not sure.
Kureha and Ginko’s love? On the one hand I was shipping them, on the other hand… not so much. Sorry, but Ginko? You cannot trap or imprison someone so no one will get to them. That is just abusive, that is creepy, that is wrong. I get that you love Kureha, I get you want to protect her, I get that you want her love. But locking her up, stalking her, and even going so far to do things with the school’s president is just eww. So yeah, conflicting feelings.
Then there is the whole bear thing that is going on. Ginko who talks to some bear and calls her mom, Kureha dreams of bears and also sees Ginko as some kind of bear princess, and then there is the very annoying love rival named Lulu who dresses in barely anything and wears bear ears. Then Lulu also has a little bear who she calls her little brother. Whut?
And apparently Ginko has it in her head that everyone is a bear? And she is the only one who can see that. I guess that has something to do with her craycray mom who put that idea (and the wounds on her heart) in her mind. Then again, she is 15/16, why is everyone still pretending, can’t they find help for the girl?
I am just not going to continue this one. I am sure I am too tired for this one, or not smart enough, or something else. But even though it has different plotlines, I still don’t have a clue what this anime/manga is about. Bears? Yuri? I guess. Other than that, no clue.
The art is gorgeous though. Very gorgeous, and the bears are adorable.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So, while I didn’t like the anime that much, or I should say it was graphically pleasing and very gorgeous, the story just didn’t make sense. But, I read that the manga would have a different plot, so I thought maybe I would get that one. Sadly, no. Not really. I have been utterly confused from the start.
I am not even sure how write a review about this manga. So I will try my best, but I am just not sure.
Kureha and Ginko’s love? On the one hand I was shipping them, on the other hand… not so much. Sorry, but Ginko? You cannot trap or imprison someone so no one will get to them. That is just abusive, that is creepy, that is wrong. I get that you love Kureha, I get you want to protect her, I get that you want her love. But locking her up, stalking her, and even going so far to do things with the school’s president is just eww. So yeah, conflicting feelings.
Then there is the whole bear thing that is going on. Ginko who talks to some bear and calls her mom, Kureha dreams of bears and also sees Ginko as some kind of bear princess, and then there is the very annoying love rival named Lulu who dresses in barely anything and wears bear ears. Then Lulu also has a little bear who she calls her little brother. Whut?
And apparently Ginko has it in her head that everyone is a bear? And she is the only one who can see that. I guess that has something to do with her craycray mom who put that idea (and the wounds on her heart) in her mind. Then again, she is 15/16, why is everyone still pretending, can’t they find help for the girl?
I am just not going to continue this one. I am sure I am too tired for this one, or not smart enough, or something else. But even though it has different plotlines, I still don’t have a clue what this anime/manga is about. Bears? Yuri? I guess. Other than that, no clue.
The art is gorgeous though. Very gorgeous, and the bears are adorable.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
January 13, 2022
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I got an ARC of this book.
What more could I ask for in a manga? This gave me bears, lesbianism, and a ridiculous plot line. There are a few things that I felt were missing, but I really did enjoy reading it.
So this book follow two females. One may or may not be a bear, though it becomes increasingly clear which she is by the end of the first volume. The other is very clearly a human the whole time. So where does that leave the plot?
Well the two end up really liking each other, but they can’t be together between the issues between bears/humans and their own awkwardness. The lesbian love plot line was so perfect. I really liked how it wasn’t about toxic power dynamics and rape like so much Yuri seems to be. It is really hard to not find constant fan service and really horrible relationships in lesbian/gay manga and anime. So this relationship being sweet and age appropriate was beyond wonderful for me. The lack of fan service was also a huge plus. The girls are supposed to be 16, I don’t need panty shots of a 16 year old.
The plot itself was ridiculous. Who was and was not a bear? Is everyone a bear? What is up with bears? Are the mother and aunt an item? There were some plots that were being set up and they were all so fascinating to me. I would gladly read on in this series, though other reviews make me feel like the plot only gets more ridiculous from this point on.
I really wish there was more an explanation of the bear society and there was more explanation of the hunter world. I am left with the idea that hunters may be like witch hunters in the original Sabrina sitcom. That would add some tension and drama to the romance between the two girls. Then there is the whole issue of Lulu. Are all bears into women? That would be cool. I could totally get behind that idea.
So all of the questions I am left with are ones that would have me reading more, instead of detracting from my enjoyment. I just wish that the plot was more set up in the first volume. It read like a slice of life and just started getting to the real bear plot in the last few chapters. I appreciate the more normal set up, but the dreams at the beginning weren’t really what interested me in the story. So if I can track down the second volume, I will continue.
I got an ARC of this book.
What more could I ask for in a manga? This gave me bears, lesbianism, and a ridiculous plot line. There are a few things that I felt were missing, but I really did enjoy reading it.
So this book follow two females. One may or may not be a bear, though it becomes increasingly clear which she is by the end of the first volume. The other is very clearly a human the whole time. So where does that leave the plot?
Well the two end up really liking each other, but they can’t be together between the issues between bears/humans and their own awkwardness. The lesbian love plot line was so perfect. I really liked how it wasn’t about toxic power dynamics and rape like so much Yuri seems to be. It is really hard to not find constant fan service and really horrible relationships in lesbian/gay manga and anime. So this relationship being sweet and age appropriate was beyond wonderful for me. The lack of fan service was also a huge plus. The girls are supposed to be 16, I don’t need panty shots of a 16 year old.
The plot itself was ridiculous. Who was and was not a bear? Is everyone a bear? What is up with bears? Are the mother and aunt an item? There were some plots that were being set up and they were all so fascinating to me. I would gladly read on in this series, though other reviews make me feel like the plot only gets more ridiculous from this point on.
I really wish there was more an explanation of the bear society and there was more explanation of the hunter world. I am left with the idea that hunters may be like witch hunters in the original Sabrina sitcom. That would add some tension and drama to the romance between the two girls. Then there is the whole issue of Lulu. Are all bears into women? That would be cool. I could totally get behind that idea.
So all of the questions I am left with are ones that would have me reading more, instead of detracting from my enjoyment. I just wish that the plot was more set up in the first volume. It read like a slice of life and just started getting to the real bear plot in the last few chapters. I appreciate the more normal set up, but the dreams at the beginning weren’t really what interested me in the story. So if I can track down the second volume, I will continue.
August 4, 2021
Two girls fall in love...... but one of them is secretly a bear! This series is an absolute shitpost and I'm obsessed with it. It's so good.
October 16, 2025
This series has haunted me, for 10 years. So I finally started it.
For context I saw a review of the anime in a weeb magazine I bought when I was in high school. It seemed to have a lot of fan service, so I avoided it, but the premise had always stuck because it's just so... Weird.
Despite the manga having a different plot from the anime (according to Wikipedia) it's still just as weird. You got girly pop Kureha, who is befriended by popular new girl Ginko, who has a crush on her. But also has has weird dreams of everyone being a bear. And everyone is in fact, a bear. Except her for some reason. Like, wtf?
And yet, it's been delightful so far. It doesn't take itself that seriously but you do have a lot of cute romantic moments between our 2 protags, and there's still an underlying conflict that has yet to be fully unveiled but does leave me wanting to know more. And the art style is adorable.
It's such a weird niche manga, but I think that really makes it stand out.
For context I saw a review of the anime in a weeb magazine I bought when I was in high school. It seemed to have a lot of fan service, so I avoided it, but the premise had always stuck because it's just so... Weird.
Despite the manga having a different plot from the anime (according to Wikipedia) it's still just as weird. You got girly pop Kureha, who is befriended by popular new girl Ginko, who has a crush on her. But also has has weird dreams of everyone being a bear. And everyone is in fact, a bear. Except her for some reason. Like, wtf?
And yet, it's been delightful so far. It doesn't take itself that seriously but you do have a lot of cute romantic moments between our 2 protags, and there's still an underlying conflict that has yet to be fully unveiled but does leave me wanting to know more. And the art style is adorable.
It's such a weird niche manga, but I think that really makes it stand out.
February 28, 2025
Wait its so different from the anime but i love it theyre so cute
Lulu is a little weirdo tho. I wonder what her deal is gonna be by the end of it
Lulu is a little weirdo tho. I wonder what her deal is gonna be by the end of it
December 16, 2020
Based on the characters and themes of the anime of the same name, Yuri Kuma Arashi is the story of Tsubaki Kureha, an isolated high school girl whose life changes upon becoming friends with the popular Yurishiro Ginko. However, Ginko has a secret: she believes the entire world is made up of bears, and Kureha is the only human! What follows is a story about love, grief, redemption, and the power of what is left behind after loss.
While this is only the volume 1 entry on Goodreads, this review covers all three volumes, because I think it's hard to review volumes separately. Overall, this was a great manga! Yuri Kuma Arashi is one of my all time favorite anime, and I was excited to read the manga adaptation. This is one of the few times where a manga has taken a wholly different approach to the anime and yet I still really, really enjoyed it on its own merit and not as an adaptation.
It's difficult to compare the two as they have very different themes and purposes, so I won't even try. What's here, however, is a fluffy and lovely story about girls falling in love with girls, and the strange things that happen around them. Each character design is so incredibly adorable and lovely. The art is some of the most beautiful I've seen. The narrative framing elements of the bears and the stylistic symbolism is truly well done. The story, though a bit complicated, is very touching and romantic.
While I do have to mark it down a bit for some of the unnecessary fanservice in the first few chapters (-10 points for panty shots and teenagers in lingerie), after the plot kicks in this completely vanishes (with the only continued fanservice coming from the adult women characters, which I can forgive more easily), and it focuses completely on the story of the girls, on their emotional distresses and problems, and on their relationships, which are presented with just as much sensitivity as they deserve.
Yuri Kuma Arashi is a sweet, lovely story about love and forgiveness, and it's absolutely the Everybody Lives AU for the anime that we all deserved.
While this is only the volume 1 entry on Goodreads, this review covers all three volumes, because I think it's hard to review volumes separately. Overall, this was a great manga! Yuri Kuma Arashi is one of my all time favorite anime, and I was excited to read the manga adaptation. This is one of the few times where a manga has taken a wholly different approach to the anime and yet I still really, really enjoyed it on its own merit and not as an adaptation.
It's difficult to compare the two as they have very different themes and purposes, so I won't even try. What's here, however, is a fluffy and lovely story about girls falling in love with girls, and the strange things that happen around them. Each character design is so incredibly adorable and lovely. The art is some of the most beautiful I've seen. The narrative framing elements of the bears and the stylistic symbolism is truly well done. The story, though a bit complicated, is very touching and romantic.
While I do have to mark it down a bit for some of the unnecessary fanservice in the first few chapters (-10 points for panty shots and teenagers in lingerie), after the plot kicks in this completely vanishes (with the only continued fanservice coming from the adult women characters, which I can forgive more easily), and it focuses completely on the story of the girls, on their emotional distresses and problems, and on their relationships, which are presented with just as much sensitivity as they deserve.
Yuri Kuma Arashi is a sweet, lovely story about love and forgiveness, and it's absolutely the Everybody Lives AU for the anime that we all deserved.
December 9, 2018
Yuri Bear Storm is a weird one, I can tell you that. It's about a girl named Kureha, who has nightmares about bears and is afraid of everything basically. That is until she meets Ginko, who is supposedly a bear princess and the whole world is an illusion where everyone is a bear - well, except Kureha. Because of this Ginko falls in love with her and then we are off to a situation where Ginko supposedly needs to eat her and all this is soaked in girls' love and panty shots. In a way this doesn't surprise me at all knowing who the creator is, but bears and lesbian love? The first half of the manga goes nowhere and is quite boring, but afterwards it gets better and I don't really mind about the lesbian love, but how it's presented. This is seinen, so the girls loving girls is aimed at men and it feels detached from the setting. I wish it had been implemented so that it would've been natural, a part of the system (the same way as the bears).
The art is OK, but nothing miraculous and the backgrounds are lacking. I take it the anime must look better, since this feels like a byproduct no matter how you look at this. Weirdly enough the setting becomes interesting as the story grows, which was a pleasant surprise. The girls don't have that many expressions and all in all this looks quite bland, which is a shame, since the story is surely something else. Tokyopop has taken a liking to girls' love, it seems, since this isn't the first, but probably the oddest. The bears are great though!
The art is OK, but nothing miraculous and the backgrounds are lacking. I take it the anime must look better, since this feels like a byproduct no matter how you look at this. Weirdly enough the setting becomes interesting as the story grows, which was a pleasant surprise. The girls don't have that many expressions and all in all this looks quite bland, which is a shame, since the story is surely something else. Tokyopop has taken a liking to girls' love, it seems, since this isn't the first, but probably the oddest. The bears are great though!
January 31, 2019
This is weird even by the special standard for weird by which I judge anything from Japan. See if you can follow along:
There are some high school girls. But only one of them is a girl. The rest of them are bears. Because everyone on earth is a bear, except for some reason ONE girl. Also, all the women in this manga are lesbians, but non-bear girl doesn't REALIZE she or anyone else is a lesbian even though she is apparently psychic (not so psychic NOW are we!).
Also, the lead bear's mom is a weirdo recluse (who is sleeping with her sister in law) who wants the main bear-girl to eat the girl she loves. Not in a sexual way - mom wants her daughter to actually cannibalize her friend.
ALSO everyone periodically wears bead hands and bear ears and there is a TON of underage fan service and nudity.
Japan is freaking bonkers.
There are some high school girls. But only one of them is a girl. The rest of them are bears. Because everyone on earth is a bear, except for some reason ONE girl. Also, all the women in this manga are lesbians, but non-bear girl doesn't REALIZE she or anyone else is a lesbian even though she is apparently psychic (not so psychic NOW are we!).
Also, the lead bear's mom is a weirdo recluse (who is sleeping with her sister in law) who wants the main bear-girl to eat the girl she loves. Not in a sexual way - mom wants her daughter to actually cannibalize her friend.
ALSO everyone periodically wears bead hands and bear ears and there is a TON of underage fan service and nudity.
Japan is freaking bonkers.
March 28, 2019
I bought this as the cover makes it look like this might have been a Yuri story that takes place in the “swingin’ 60’s”. Well... that’s not the case, but there are some aspects I enjoyed about this book and a couple things that I didn’t personally like.
The main characters are very likable and interesting. Main and supporting all seem to have things going on in their past that could possibly lead into some intriguing stories if the creators decide to delve into these backgrounds. The artwork is very cute as it’s Yuri! Also, the artist draws the cutest little 🐻s!
The plot and overall premise of this story is somewhat confusing. Also, there are some pinup artwork for the chapter beginnings that aren’t cute but looks like perverted fan art.
Anyway, this series appears to only have 3 volumes so I’m intrigued to see how this story unfolds and eventually concludes.
The main characters are very likable and interesting. Main and supporting all seem to have things going on in their past that could possibly lead into some intriguing stories if the creators decide to delve into these backgrounds. The artwork is very cute as it’s Yuri! Also, the artist draws the cutest little 🐻s!
The plot and overall premise of this story is somewhat confusing. Also, there are some pinup artwork for the chapter beginnings that aren’t cute but looks like perverted fan art.
Anyway, this series appears to only have 3 volumes so I’m intrigued to see how this story unfolds and eventually concludes.
November 15, 2023
Hey! I'm surprised by how good this was. I recently re-watched the anime, and it didn't quite live up to my glorified memories. But this manga was great! Looking forward to the next two volumes.
It felt more well-rounded than the anime, and I like that they're doing something entirely(?) different with the story while keeping the core concept (Bears and sapphic shenanigans).
I loved Kureha's and Lulu's growing friendship, how Lulu and Ginko seem to find a new way to co-exist with each other, and it was sweet seeing Kureha's and Ginko's relationship slowly building.
I was also surprised at seeing Ginko's mother, with Yuriika nonetheless. Wonder how far they'll go in portraying their relationship, and the relationship between Ginko and her mother.
All in all? I'm intrigued!
The art is super pretty as well, as expected by Akiko Morishima.
It felt more well-rounded than the anime, and I like that they're doing something entirely(?) different with the story while keeping the core concept (Bears and sapphic shenanigans).
I loved Kureha's and Lulu's growing friendship, how Lulu and Ginko seem to find a new way to co-exist with each other, and it was sweet seeing Kureha's and Ginko's relationship slowly building.
I was also surprised at seeing Ginko's mother, with Yuriika nonetheless. Wonder how far they'll go in portraying their relationship, and the relationship between Ginko and her mother.
All in all? I'm intrigued!
The art is super pretty as well, as expected by Akiko Morishima.
December 26, 2018
*I received a copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher. This does not affect my review.*
So this was really weird, and low-key sexist. Did not enjoy it at all. Was pretty confused most of the time. I gave it 2 stars because I liked the artwork, but that might have been too generous.
So this was really weird, and low-key sexist. Did not enjoy it at all. Was pretty confused most of the time. I gave it 2 stars because I liked the artwork, but that might have been too generous.
November 18, 2021
This is definitely not your typical yuri manga. It began that way, but as I went through volume 1, new characters were introduced and the idea that everyone other than Kureha is a bear is added to the mix.
The story is intriguing and the art is excellent.
The story is intriguing and the art is excellent.
June 3, 2022
weird and quirky in all the best ways possible. i will be reading the next books because for some reason i am thoroughly invested.
peep this super old Lee Dong Wook gif
peep this super old Lee Dong Wook gif
December 27, 2018
This manga is just adorable! And it has everything: cute bears, cute girls, cute girls who like other cute girls? Yeah, pretty much everything.
I had no idea that this manga was based off a popular anime, but I will definitely be checking it out, and I'll keep an eye out for the next volumes of the manga!
I had no idea that this manga was based off a popular anime, but I will definitely be checking it out, and I'll keep an eye out for the next volumes of the manga!
April 4, 2019
This bonkerballs. I mean, I can see the appeal because its adorable but it is totally bonkers.
June 16, 2019
What the heck did I read? Because I came for a cute-sy yuri manga (with the possibility of were-bears, I guess?) So, the whole manga was confusing, and then in the last couple of chapters it makes sense but then in the last chapter everything is turned over again! And even the romance is not that sweet - it reeks of manipulation and abuse, with Ginko wanting to keep Kureha to herself and ready to do Anything for that. The artwork has that cute vibe, but then there are also these fan-service underwear shots of teenage girls so yeah, I was not comfortable. This manga disappointed me on various fronts.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from TokyoPop, via Edelweiss.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from TokyoPop, via Edelweiss.
March 29, 2022
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wanted more bears. I was promised A STORM OF BEARS
April 2, 2022
I enjoyed this. The last couple pages took a turn I'm hoping they will continue.
August 1, 2022
So so SO confusing 😩🫣
dnf
March 18, 2023Dnf on March 18th (2023)
Let’s be serious, I wont continue this
Let’s be serious, I wont continue this
January 2, 2025
Art is cute but girl what the fuck is this plot
April 23, 2025
This dog water had me so invested 🧍♂️
December 13, 2018
This was super cute and adorable. The story focuses on Kureha and Ginko who get drawn to each other. Kureha is plagued of nightmares about bears and them attacking her. The art style really complimented the story as they were super adorable and the character design was excellent. I really wish i could start volume two now as the ending left me wanting more. One element that isn't mentioned is the lesbian attraction between Kureha and Ginko and I just shipped them so dang hard.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 2, 2020
Summary of my status updates: "Lol, what?"
Before I start this review, allow me to share some of my status updates for this book:
“Lol, what.”
“Lol, what even is this manga”
“Oh my god, what is even happening???!”
“This manga is all over the place and really weird, but I’m kinda enjoying it???”
“This is getting too meta, even for me. And I’m all about that meta 4th wall breaking shit.”
“LOL, what?”
“W
T
F
Is
Happening???!!!”
“This art style is really innocent for all the fucked up shit that’s happening.”
As you can tell, I went into this thinking it would be a cute f/f romance. It isn’t. Well, it is…kinda.
In the beginning, the plot is very messy and virtually nonexistent. We’re introduced to the MC, Kureha, her crush, Ginko, and how Kureha has dreams about her and etc. But we’re also shown that Kureha has some unnatural six sense abilities (she knows what someone’s surface thoughts are and can “cheat” on test using it), Ginko has this weird notion in her head that everyone in the world are bears except for Kureha (who she believes is her soul mate), there’s weirdly placed fan service with many of the main cast being in lingerie (I get that this is a seinen manga but still), and just as the MC and her crush officially announce each other as friends, some random dude comes up to them and flashes his dick at them.
…
“Lol, what?”
So yeah, this is not the average cutesy, yuri manga. This one really goes for it. Another example: after the MC and Ginko become friends her dreams go from Ginko saving her to Ginko sleeping in her lap and ends with the both of them naked. Like…????
As weird as it all was, I kinda had fun reading it? After the first half of the book, the plot starts to get better (with less panty shots and weird sexual themes and more focus on the girls themselves and their problems and dilemmas) but I still had no idea what would be on the next page. Each time I would swipe to the right, I would get this thrilling thought: “Oh no, what’s gonna happen on the next page? More bears? Fan service? Dreams? Meta-four-wall-breaking-shit? Hit me with it, I’m ready for anything!”
Apparently, this manga has been adapted into an anime and I 100% will be watching it. This is the kind of weird shit I like to read about. If this is same for you. I highly recommend.
ℹ Disclosure:
I received an arc copy of this book from TokyoPop via NetGalley and I’m reviewing it voluntarily.
Before I start this review, allow me to share some of my status updates for this book:
“Lol, what.”
“Lol, what even is this manga”
“Oh my god, what is even happening???!”
“This manga is all over the place and really weird, but I’m kinda enjoying it???”
“This is getting too meta, even for me. And I’m all about that meta 4th wall breaking shit.”
“LOL, what?”
“W
T
F
Is
Happening???!!!”
“This art style is really innocent for all the fucked up shit that’s happening.”
As you can tell, I went into this thinking it would be a cute f/f romance. It isn’t. Well, it is…kinda.
In the beginning, the plot is very messy and virtually nonexistent. We’re introduced to the MC, Kureha, her crush, Ginko, and how Kureha has dreams about her and etc. But we’re also shown that Kureha has some unnatural six sense abilities (she knows what someone’s surface thoughts are and can “cheat” on test using it), Ginko has this weird notion in her head that everyone in the world are bears except for Kureha (who she believes is her soul mate), there’s weirdly placed fan service with many of the main cast being in lingerie (I get that this is a seinen manga but still), and just as the MC and her crush officially announce each other as friends, some random dude comes up to them and flashes his dick at them.
…
“Lol, what?”
So yeah, this is not the average cutesy, yuri manga. This one really goes for it. Another example: after the MC and Ginko become friends her dreams go from Ginko saving her to Ginko sleeping in her lap and ends with the both of them naked. Like…????
As weird as it all was, I kinda had fun reading it? After the first half of the book, the plot starts to get better (with less panty shots and weird sexual themes and more focus on the girls themselves and their problems and dilemmas) but I still had no idea what would be on the next page. Each time I would swipe to the right, I would get this thrilling thought: “Oh no, what’s gonna happen on the next page? More bears? Fan service? Dreams? Meta-four-wall-breaking-shit? Hit me with it, I’m ready for anything!”
Apparently, this manga has been adapted into an anime and I 100% will be watching it. This is the kind of weird shit I like to read about. If this is same for you. I highly recommend.
ℹ Disclosure:
I received an arc copy of this book from TokyoPop via NetGalley and I’m reviewing it voluntarily.
January 16, 2019
Okay, I'm so conflicted. This manga is ADORABLE. It's full of cute panels with adorable bears, and equally adorable girls, hugs, kisses and the sweetest outfits. (Manga girls are always so stylish.) HOWEVER, this story is also full of a whole bunch of really confusing ideas that don't make 100% sense by the end of this volume. I'm assuming that's because I'm supposed to have the next volume ready to go, so I can follow on the with the story line. I've noticed that a lot of manga does weird stop points like this, in volume form. I just have so many questions!
Points to this for being really sweet, and full of great girl relationships both of the friendship and the actually "more than friendship" kind. I also give a lot of credit to this book for occasionally breaking the 4th wall. I giggled a few times when Kureha mentioned how things happening to her felt like a manga. What a coincidence!
Manga of this type takes a little bit of getting used to for a lot of people. I've learned that there are a lot of little in-jokes that are rampant in manga, and I've come to expect them now. There is a scene in here with an exhibitionist (nothing is shown, no worries). There are also jokes about being a womanizer, and some about "pure untouched" women. So if general fanservice is not your jam, and you're more into sweet, innocent manga, steer clear.
Otherwise, I think I'll continue with this! I'm still confused, but I'm intrigued enough to keep on keeping on.
Points to this for being really sweet, and full of great girl relationships both of the friendship and the actually "more than friendship" kind. I also give a lot of credit to this book for occasionally breaking the 4th wall. I giggled a few times when Kureha mentioned how things happening to her felt like a manga. What a coincidence!
Manga of this type takes a little bit of getting used to for a lot of people. I've learned that there are a lot of little in-jokes that are rampant in manga, and I've come to expect them now. There is a scene in here with an exhibitionist (nothing is shown, no worries). There are also jokes about being a womanizer, and some about "pure untouched" women. So if general fanservice is not your jam, and you're more into sweet, innocent manga, steer clear.
Otherwise, I think I'll continue with this! I'm still confused, but I'm intrigued enough to keep on keeping on.
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December 25, 2022I never expected this manga to be released in the States, but when I found out Tokyopop was going to publish the manga based off an anime I enjoyed so much that I actually finished, I immediately went to the bookstore to buy it. I waited until all three volumes were released so I could read the whole series in one sitting. I also knew that the plot of the manga is different from the anime, but honestly...I thought the structure of the plot here was bad. Plot twists didn’t mean anything, they were just nonsensical to add shock value. All the characters aside from Ginko were incredibly bland and one-dimensional. Kureha had none of the depth she had in the anime. The art is beautiful, but if you enjoyed the anime, you probably won’t enjoy the manga. I suppose it’s worth reading at least once though.
December 15, 2018
This was so cute!!!!! I really loved it. The art style is adorable and the story is super cute too. Definitely highly recommend this to any manga fan!
December 16, 2018
With cute lines, and a interesting story line, this first volume of Yuri Bear Storm catches your attention until you finish reading it!
In it we have the wallflower Kureha and the school popular Ginko. They know each other for the classes they share on high school, even though Kureha doesn't know what Ginko see's in her when they talk. Especially since she knows Ginko's secret!
What secret? That she's actually a bear! Or well, a bear from space she thinks... Until Ginko actually calls her to talk after class and the talk ends up with Kureha saying her guess! Now is she really? And what's with her weird dreams where they show up together?
Quick, easy to read, funny and really really cute, it's a manga that I'll send notice to my friends and followers, and also now I'm really wanting the volume 2 and the rest to read to find out more about Lulu, Ginko's childhood, her aunt and mother... So many mysteries! Also... Will Lulu and a Kureha find out about Ginko's and the President's deal?
In it we have the wallflower Kureha and the school popular Ginko. They know each other for the classes they share on high school, even though Kureha doesn't know what Ginko see's in her when they talk. Especially since she knows Ginko's secret!
What secret? That she's actually a bear! Or well, a bear from space she thinks... Until Ginko actually calls her to talk after class and the talk ends up with Kureha saying her guess! Now is she really? And what's with her weird dreams where they show up together?
Quick, easy to read, funny and really really cute, it's a manga that I'll send notice to my friends and followers, and also now I'm really wanting the volume 2 and the rest to read to find out more about Lulu, Ginko's childhood, her aunt and mother... So many mysteries! Also... Will Lulu and a Kureha find out about Ginko's and the President's deal?
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