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Wジュリエット [W Juliet] #1
W Juliet, Vol. 1
Makoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?
Sixteen-year-old tomboy Ito Miura has been chosen to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet ! The problem? She doesn't want the male role!
So, who will be Juliet? The favorite for the part, beautiful and vain Tsugumi, must compete with the cute new transfer student, Makoto Amano. But Makoto has a secret, and if rival Tsugumi, or anyone in the school, finds out, it could ruin Makoto's life, dragging Ito down as well!
Sixteen-year-old tomboy Ito Miura has been chosen to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet ! The problem? She doesn't want the male role!
So, who will be Juliet? The favorite for the part, beautiful and vain Tsugumi, must compete with the cute new transfer student, Makoto Amano. But Makoto has a secret, and if rival Tsugumi, or anyone in the school, finds out, it could ruin Makoto's life, dragging Ito down as well!
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First published May 19, 1999
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June 6, 2016
Perhaps this is suffering from first manga syndrome? I'd read this once before when I was new to shoujo and couldn't remember anything much about it, though apparently I gave it 4 stars. Now upon rereading, I find it rather dull.
The premise is basically this: A tomboy who looks like a guy and a boy disguising himself as a girl for high school in order to win his "freedom" from family business obligations join a drama club and fall in love. They keep playing the lead roles with swapped genders.
Maybe it's because it's from the 90s, but I feel like I've read these scenarios a million times over (with better art) since then.
I won't bother tracking down Vol. 2.
The premise is basically this: A tomboy who looks like a guy and a boy disguising himself as a girl for high school in order to win his "freedom" from family business obligations join a drama club and fall in love. They keep playing the lead roles with swapped genders.
Maybe it's because it's from the 90s, but I feel like I've read these scenarios a million times over (with better art) since then.
I won't bother tracking down Vol. 2.
April 30, 2019
Ich liebe es einfach !
January 20, 2013
I love this gender-bender, funny, romantic, a little paranormal manga.
Ito Miura is a tomboyish girl whose looks and attitude makes her easily mistaken for a boy. As a member of the drama club she always play male roles. Soon she meets the new transfer student Makoto who is a beautiful girl, who is really a guy in disguise. Makoto has made a deal with his father, to be able to follow his dream of becoming an actor, he must attend high school as a girl and nobody must know. So when Ito finds out the secret by accident she swears she won't tell. This starts their weird friendship that soon turns into a strong bond...love...
Throughout the story there were a lot of love stories that come into play as examples which the witness and strength their love.
Ito Miura is a tomboyish girl whose looks and attitude makes her easily mistaken for a boy. As a member of the drama club she always play male roles. Soon she meets the new transfer student Makoto who is a beautiful girl, who is really a guy in disguise. Makoto has made a deal with his father, to be able to follow his dream of becoming an actor, he must attend high school as a girl and nobody must know. So when Ito finds out the secret by accident she swears she won't tell. This starts their weird friendship that soon turns into a strong bond...love...
Throughout the story there were a lot of love stories that come into play as examples which the witness and strength their love.
March 4, 2008
An interesting twist on the gender-bender; a high school boy wants to become an actor, but his father wants him to inherit his dojo. So they make a deal - if the son is a good enough actor to pass as a girl for the last two years of high school, he won't have to run the dojo. Can he do it? Only with a little help from the manliest girl in class...
May 7, 2008
Very... very great!! This is a very best comedy romantic manga and I recommend it for everyone. Hm... this is best for a single too, who expect a perfect man! Haha... The main characters is very different but they're totally unbeliavable.. care and love each other.
December 5, 2020
Reread - Gosh this was my favorite manga back in the day....now I find that even though I still love the characters I can't enjoy it as much. Nothing is relatable, I have finally gotten too old :( will be putting this reread on hold for now
December 6, 2017
One of my favorite series, I reread from time to time. The first volume introduces us to tomboyish Ito and the introduction of the beautiful new transfer Makoto who has a big secret. fun series
May 20, 2020
4.5 stars. This is a pleasant surprise and light, fluffy goodness.
November 11, 2019
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THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE SERIES
Series Rating: 3.5 Stars
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romance
Content Rating: Older Teen (sensuality, violence, kidnapping, sexual harassment)
Format Read: Paperback
W Juliet is the story of a boy who will do anything to be an actor, the girl who helps him, and the romance that develops between them as they both pursue their thespian dreams. Heir to the family dojo but determined to act instead, male Makoto accepts his father's challenge to secretly spend the last two years of high school as a girl to be able to control his own future. When tomboy Ito accidentally discovers Makoto's secret, she helps him maintain his female cover and the two fall for each other despite strong oppositions and many, many obstacles.
As can happen with a series based on a one-shot, Ito and Mako rather unbelievably fall hard for each other in the first chapter, but they ultimately take the series to grow closer and truly fall in love. Other interested parties naturally try to come between them, but through perseverance and a lot of running they find ways to deepen their relationship and follow their dreams. The 14 volumes cover many common Japanese teen contemporary situations including school festivals, club trips and summer training camps, holiday celebrations, family meetings, and secret dates, as well as a few fantastical plots involving kidnapping ghosts, mermaids, and violent bank robbers. As can happen with a long contemporary manga series a school year is blatantly repeated to stretch time, but the story does conclude with their eventual graduation and first steps into adulthood.
This was originally a favorite series of mine years ago, but with this re-read I found myself quickly becoming bored with the constant threat of discovery and repetitive plots it created. After only a few volumes I had to push myself to continue, dreading how long the series was, and only because I was determined to review it did I eventually finish. It wasn't until the last two volumes that I rediscovered why I had loved it so much, the ridiculous subplots falling away to allow for a more realistic conclusion as all the characters worked hard to create happy futures. While I feel the series dragged on way too long for such a simple premise, I did enjoy following Ito and Mako's sweet (and slightly steamy) romance as well as their familial interactions, especially with the other's siblings and parents.
A Note on Story Content: While most of the situations were warmhearted if fraught with revealing mishaps and close calls, there were also some unpleasant arcs involving several twisted individuals who tried to force their love onto Ito. This included an overzealous female sempai, a womanizing male sempai, and a masochistic fellow student, all of which continuously kidnapped Ito, caused her emotional and physical pain, never took no for an answer, and one even attempted to force himself on her. These chapters were a little disturbing for me, especially how easily their actions were brushed off and not reported to adults as clear sexual harassment and abuse. Although I understand that many elements of this series are blown out of normal proportion for entertainment purposes, that doesn't forgive the kind of permission it might be seen to give a younger audience in treating others.
Conclusion: While Mako's determination to follow his dream was admirable and his romance with Ito was sweet, most of the situations the couple found themselves in were repetitively dull or way too fantastical for me to fully invest in the long series. Some of the "normal" arcs could be relatively fun and many of the secondary characters were pleasant additions, but I found the harassing characters and their arcs discomforting. I am glad I re-read the whole series though, and the end was uplifting and better than I'd anticipated. I would recommend for true romantics who enjoy their love stories with a lot of hardship and kidnappings.
THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE SERIES
Series Rating: 3.5 Stars
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romance
Content Rating: Older Teen (sensuality, violence, kidnapping, sexual harassment)
Format Read: Paperback
W Juliet is the story of a boy who will do anything to be an actor, the girl who helps him, and the romance that develops between them as they both pursue their thespian dreams. Heir to the family dojo but determined to act instead, male Makoto accepts his father's challenge to secretly spend the last two years of high school as a girl to be able to control his own future. When tomboy Ito accidentally discovers Makoto's secret, she helps him maintain his female cover and the two fall for each other despite strong oppositions and many, many obstacles.
As can happen with a series based on a one-shot, Ito and Mako rather unbelievably fall hard for each other in the first chapter, but they ultimately take the series to grow closer and truly fall in love. Other interested parties naturally try to come between them, but through perseverance and a lot of running they find ways to deepen their relationship and follow their dreams. The 14 volumes cover many common Japanese teen contemporary situations including school festivals, club trips and summer training camps, holiday celebrations, family meetings, and secret dates, as well as a few fantastical plots involving kidnapping ghosts, mermaids, and violent bank robbers. As can happen with a long contemporary manga series a school year is blatantly repeated to stretch time, but the story does conclude with their eventual graduation and first steps into adulthood.
This was originally a favorite series of mine years ago, but with this re-read I found myself quickly becoming bored with the constant threat of discovery and repetitive plots it created. After only a few volumes I had to push myself to continue, dreading how long the series was, and only because I was determined to review it did I eventually finish. It wasn't until the last two volumes that I rediscovered why I had loved it so much, the ridiculous subplots falling away to allow for a more realistic conclusion as all the characters worked hard to create happy futures. While I feel the series dragged on way too long for such a simple premise, I did enjoy following Ito and Mako's sweet (and slightly steamy) romance as well as their familial interactions, especially with the other's siblings and parents.
A Note on Story Content: While most of the situations were warmhearted if fraught with revealing mishaps and close calls, there were also some unpleasant arcs involving several twisted individuals who tried to force their love onto Ito. This included an overzealous female sempai, a womanizing male sempai, and a masochistic fellow student, all of which continuously kidnapped Ito, caused her emotional and physical pain, never took no for an answer, and one even attempted to force himself on her. These chapters were a little disturbing for me, especially how easily their actions were brushed off and not reported to adults as clear sexual harassment and abuse. Although I understand that many elements of this series are blown out of normal proportion for entertainment purposes, that doesn't forgive the kind of permission it might be seen to give a younger audience in treating others.
Conclusion: While Mako's determination to follow his dream was admirable and his romance with Ito was sweet, most of the situations the couple found themselves in were repetitively dull or way too fantastical for me to fully invest in the long series. Some of the "normal" arcs could be relatively fun and many of the secondary characters were pleasant additions, but I found the harassing characters and their arcs discomforting. I am glad I re-read the whole series though, and the end was uplifting and better than I'd anticipated. I would recommend for true romantics who enjoy their love stories with a lot of hardship and kidnappings.
July 30, 2021
I originally got my hands on the first volume or two way back in the mid aughts. Working my way back through some of the gender queering books of my adolescence, I definitely wanted to revisit the title.
Content notes for trying to snatch someone's shirt off to see if they are really a woman.
I couldn't find much about Emura, except that she has written more then just W Juliet and W Juliet II - but those appear to be her only translated titles.
Keywords that came to mind? Theatre, Shakespeare, high school, disguises, family and contemporary.
The Goodread's synopsis of volume one is as follows: " Makoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?
Sixteen-year-old tomboy Ito Miura has been chosen to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet ! The problem? She doesn't want the male role!
So, who will be Juliet? The favorite for the part, beautiful and vain Tsugumi, must compete with the cute new transfer student, Makoto Amano. But Makoto has a secret, and if rival Tsugumi, or anyone in the school, finds out, it could ruin Makoto's life, dragging Ito down as well!"
Both the writing and art seem pretty standard and inoffensive. Reading comics digitally always feels like a bit more of a drag then reading physically. I think one of the biggest reasons I didn't work harder to track down the rest of the series originally was the chemistry's somewhat low energy. I also have no personal connection to theatre kid culture, although I feel like that could be overcome.
Gender is obviously central to the plot of the series. So far things are pretty binary, and even if there is some gender play going on it is rather mercenary. That said, that was pretty typical of all of the gender stories I got to enjoy growing up. The volume at least uses the term transgender, rather then a more insulting term, while thinking about how either character is most definitely CIS.
Sexuality is pretty heteronormative , except that the man in this case is pretending to be a woman. A situation ripe for creepiness, Emura seems very decidedly making Makoto an extremely wholesome figure. And so far in this volume he has been presented as the anti-toxic male romantic figure in contrast to another man who seems to set his sights on Ito.
Race, class and ability vs disability are ignored.
Looking at a star rating, I think I'll be going with a basic two out of five stars review. The set up of the story that introduces the need to play with gender, but ultimately assert that everyone is still CIS, is I think part of the time it was written in. I have a touch of nostalgia because it's obvious now why I liked these kinds of stories, despite this short coming, but wouldn't say it's a MUST READ now. Thankfully story telling has gone further. I will probably try out more of the books at some point, it could go up a star for me at least if I feel like the tension and/or energy level increases.
Content notes for trying to snatch someone's shirt off to see if they are really a woman.
I couldn't find much about Emura, except that she has written more then just W Juliet and W Juliet II - but those appear to be her only translated titles.
Keywords that came to mind? Theatre, Shakespeare, high school, disguises, family and contemporary.
The Goodread's synopsis of volume one is as follows: " Makoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?
Sixteen-year-old tomboy Ito Miura has been chosen to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet ! The problem? She doesn't want the male role!
So, who will be Juliet? The favorite for the part, beautiful and vain Tsugumi, must compete with the cute new transfer student, Makoto Amano. But Makoto has a secret, and if rival Tsugumi, or anyone in the school, finds out, it could ruin Makoto's life, dragging Ito down as well!"
Both the writing and art seem pretty standard and inoffensive. Reading comics digitally always feels like a bit more of a drag then reading physically. I think one of the biggest reasons I didn't work harder to track down the rest of the series originally was the chemistry's somewhat low energy. I also have no personal connection to theatre kid culture, although I feel like that could be overcome.
Gender is obviously central to the plot of the series. So far things are pretty binary, and even if there is some gender play going on it is rather mercenary. That said, that was pretty typical of all of the gender stories I got to enjoy growing up. The volume at least uses the term transgender, rather then a more insulting term, while thinking about how either character is most definitely CIS.
Sexuality is pretty heteronormative , except that the man in this case is pretending to be a woman. A situation ripe for creepiness, Emura seems very decidedly making Makoto an extremely wholesome figure. And so far in this volume he has been presented as the anti-toxic male romantic figure in contrast to another man who seems to set his sights on Ito.
Race, class and ability vs disability are ignored.
Looking at a star rating, I think I'll be going with a basic two out of five stars review. The set up of the story that introduces the need to play with gender, but ultimately assert that everyone is still CIS, is I think part of the time it was written in. I have a touch of nostalgia because it's obvious now why I liked these kinds of stories, despite this short coming, but wouldn't say it's a MUST READ now. Thankfully story telling has gone further. I will probably try out more of the books at some point, it could go up a star for me at least if I feel like the tension and/or energy level increases.
July 18, 2014
**This review is for the entire series (finished or unfinished). I started only adding the first volume from manga titles because, well, do you realize just how many volumes of One Piece there are?!**
I didn't get very far in this manga--maybe to volume 2? Normally a romance with a gender-bending element is alright for me; I loved Hana Kimi. Maybe it's because there's just too much bending going on...
It was difficult for me to get past the fact that he looks like a girl...and she looks like a guy. I just couldn't do it lol!
The storyline seemed compelling and I might've enjoyed at least that element of it if I'd been able to get past the uh, weirdness. As for the artwork, I'm kind of particular. I don't mean that in a rude way; there are plenty of styles I enjoy and I'm willing to try most things. But there are times when I encounter a style that doesn't jive with me, and this manga's style was one of those.
I didn't get very far in this manga--maybe to volume 2? Normally a romance with a gender-bending element is alright for me; I loved Hana Kimi. Maybe it's because there's just too much bending going on...
It was difficult for me to get past the fact that he looks like a girl...and she looks like a guy. I just couldn't do it lol!
The storyline seemed compelling and I might've enjoyed at least that element of it if I'd been able to get past the uh, weirdness. As for the artwork, I'm kind of particular. I don't mean that in a rude way; there are plenty of styles I enjoy and I'm willing to try most things. But there are times when I encounter a style that doesn't jive with me, and this manga's style was one of those.
March 15, 2010
Reviewed by delil1
Makoto Amano wants to be an actor moor then anything in the world, but his father has other plans for him. They make a deal, of Makoto can prove his talent by spending his last two years of high school as a girl without anyone finding out he is a boy, he can pursue his dream. But almost immediately he is found out by Ito Miura a tomboy with dreams of being an actress. They make fast friends and she decides to help him keep his secret and win the bet. So starts their hilarious mission to protect his secret. I loved this book it is a very strange romantic comedy complete with a boy as the leading lady, and a girl as his Romeo.
I would recommend this series to anyone who sees the funnier side of romance. Also if you like Tokyo Crazy Paradise or Boy Princess you will love W Juliet
Makoto Amano wants to be an actor moor then anything in the world, but his father has other plans for him. They make a deal, of Makoto can prove his talent by spending his last two years of high school as a girl without anyone finding out he is a boy, he can pursue his dream. But almost immediately he is found out by Ito Miura a tomboy with dreams of being an actress. They make fast friends and she decides to help him keep his secret and win the bet. So starts their hilarious mission to protect his secret. I loved this book it is a very strange romantic comedy complete with a boy as the leading lady, and a girl as his Romeo.
I would recommend this series to anyone who sees the funnier side of romance. Also if you like Tokyo Crazy Paradise or Boy Princess you will love W Juliet
February 23, 2020
I was hoping to enjoy this more tbh. I thought I'd read a bit of this way back when (this initially came out in the US in 2004 apparently) but actually I guess not?
I'm going to be a bit of a grump in this, lol. I'm sorry. I cannot help it.
The premise (AKA the reason that Makoto is in drag) is suuuuper dumb and flimsy but well, it's something to base a story on at least (and there's the potential for comedy!). However, when reading I just felt like the characters ended up being pretty flimsy as well. (Also, fwiw the plot did continue to be flimsy. Example: three of the chapters of this volume involved plots culminating in one of the main characters overhearing someone planning to either (a) kidnap, or (b) date the other main character. Yes, that means that two of these involved kidnapping.)
I find it frustrating that gender bendy shoujo manga almost always refuses to engage with the inherent queerness of their concepts. I know this is a function of the genre but it also annoys me. (in this essay i will...)
One of the other things that bothered me while reading was that I didn't find the actual comic-ing compelling or artful. The pacing of the page layouts was, imo, weak (Example: a page that starts with 2 wide panels. The first is a hand-slam on a wall. The second is a reveal as to who did the action. Obviously there are infinite ways to do comics, but if it were me, I'd choose to end the previous page with the hand-slam and start the second page with the reveal. This would build tension! Also, a lot of these pages had funky in-page time transitions, which threw me off when reading). The panel density and utilization of some of the pages felt a bit like Kodocha, but without Kodocha's ability to land zingers (or uh, ability to communicate emotional weight). (kodocha is a good series)
Entirely possible all of this gets better in subsequent volumes. I may or may not continue.
bye
I'm going to be a bit of a grump in this, lol. I'm sorry. I cannot help it.
The premise (AKA the reason that Makoto is in drag) is suuuuper dumb and flimsy but well, it's something to base a story on at least (and there's the potential for comedy!). However, when reading I just felt like the characters ended up being pretty flimsy as well. (Also, fwiw the plot did continue to be flimsy. Example: three of the chapters of this volume involved plots culminating in one of the main characters overhearing someone planning to either (a) kidnap, or (b) date the other main character. Yes, that means that two of these involved kidnapping.)
I find it frustrating that gender bendy shoujo manga almost always refuses to engage with the inherent queerness of their concepts. I know this is a function of the genre but it also annoys me. (in this essay i will...)
One of the other things that bothered me while reading was that I didn't find the actual comic-ing compelling or artful. The pacing of the page layouts was, imo, weak (Example: a page that starts with 2 wide panels. The first is a hand-slam on a wall. The second is a reveal as to who did the action. Obviously there are infinite ways to do comics, but if it were me, I'd choose to end the previous page with the hand-slam and start the second page with the reveal. This would build tension! Also, a lot of these pages had funky in-page time transitions, which threw me off when reading). The panel density and utilization of some of the pages felt a bit like Kodocha, but without Kodocha's ability to land zingers (or uh, ability to communicate emotional weight). (kodocha is a good series)
Entirely possible all of this gets better in subsequent volumes. I may or may not continue.
bye
March 29, 2024
**FULL SERIES REVIEW**
It's no secret that I'm an absolute sucker for the "girl disguises herself as a boy" trope no matter the genre or medium, but I can't remember the last time I read a reversed version! Seeing this trope played straight instead of inferring that it makes the male character less "manly" is really refreshing!
W Juliet is about a two teenagers dreaming of becoming theatre actors. But while tomboy Ito Miura doesn't face massive opposition from her family, Makoto Amano has a different story: in order to be allowed to pursue acting instead of taking over as the head of a martial arts family, Makoto must pass himself off as a girl for the remaining two years of high school. No one must find out. There's just one problem: within days of entering this new school, Makoto is found out by Ito!
Now the two friends must find a way to keep it hidden from everyone else. They'll brave drama club mishaps, pining pursuers, and overdramatic families - and perhaps, they'll even find romance along the way!
This story is so much fun! I really love the 90's shoujo style. And the characters are great - Ito is hilariously energic and enthusiastic, and Makoto is sweetly charming. There are certainly some shoujo tropes (did we really have to do the ghost story plot three separate times lol?), but it mainly stays away from anything super toxic. Ito and Makoto's relationship is very wholesome; they really love each other and bond over their shared interests.
Speaking of their interests, I really appreciate how this manga doesn't use theatre solely as a plot device! It is entwined in the characters' lives and propels the story forward instead of fading into the background.
W Juliet is not a particularly deep or profound manga, but it really is a lot of fun! If you're looking for a sweet, wholesome series where romance and theatre collide, you should definitely check this out!
July 16, 2022
Content warning for careless homophobic remarks (commenting that the two mains are Lesbians)
W Juliet is a Shojo series I will die by and protect at all cost. I simply loved Makoto and Ito, their friendship and romance is so good and prefect. Makoto is both clueless and caring. Ito is quick to anger but blushes at a moments notice. And I'm in love with the theater behind it all.
This manga may not be for fans that don't like crossdressing, as Makoto is a male presenting as female in a deal he made with his father to be freed from inheriting the family dojo and able to freely pursue acting. Of course, Ito finds out real quick. The trust Makoto puts in Ito, someone they barely know, and having to constantly dodge people that want to expose Makoto's secret. There's a ton of slap-stick comedy and plenty of sweet moments. Think Ranma 1/2 without the fan service/harem.
W Juliet is a Shojo series I will die by and protect at all cost. I simply loved Makoto and Ito, their friendship and romance is so good and prefect. Makoto is both clueless and caring. Ito is quick to anger but blushes at a moments notice. And I'm in love with the theater behind it all.
This manga may not be for fans that don't like crossdressing, as Makoto is a male presenting as female in a deal he made with his father to be freed from inheriting the family dojo and able to freely pursue acting. Of course, Ito finds out real quick. The trust Makoto puts in Ito, someone they barely know, and having to constantly dodge people that want to expose Makoto's secret. There's a ton of slap-stick comedy and plenty of sweet moments. Think Ranma 1/2 without the fan service/harem.
January 2, 2018
This was a cute series and I enjoyed it when I read it but its not one I would go back and reread. Interesting but contrived story about a girl who falls for a boy who has to live like a girl in order to convince his family (if I am remembering this right) that he's a good enough to become a full time actor. So as far as her family and their friends are concerned 'he's a she' but Ito, who's a tomboy and often mistaken for a guy knows the truth. The two become good friends and fall in love and often encourage one another. Ito is very earnest and this is, to me, a classic manga as there are lots of 'support one another' and 'try your best' themes that so many of these kinds of manga tend to espouse. Worth the read but upon reflection over time I'd say this is a 3.5 star series.
July 31, 2017
This was a cute romance. The transvestite twist and it’s immersion in their drama club gives it an interesting difference from most r/c manga. The artwork was beautiful without being overly detailed, an uncommon asset in manga.
My only problem is how one dimensional the rivals are. They are there only to serve the plot and have no human complexities.
My only problem is how one dimensional the rivals are. They are there only to serve the plot and have no human complexities.
September 7, 2019
Sometimes you just want to reread the shoujo manga of your wayward youth, okay? W Juliet is regrettably gender essentialist at times, but for the most part it's a fun romp, and it's nice to see a masculine heroine get a chance to shine, especially in the earlier volumes. Put it in the pile of classic cross-dressing shoujo stories with Ouran High School Host Club and Hana-Kimi.
October 27, 2017
Cute! The art's not my favorite style, but I like the silly, far-fetched premise, and I like the characters. I especially like that the girl is actually taller than the guy (and almost everyone else) and a martial arts expert, so nobody pushes her around.
August 25, 2024
It's a very nice old-style shojou manga. I really like this 90s vibe. There is gender blender motive and both main leads are acting like opposite gender. What really stood out is the straightforwardness of main heros.
August 4, 2017
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.... NEED PART II TO BE FINISH AND COMPLETELY TRANSLATED NOW
April 17, 2018
THIS WAS A VERY EXCITING BOOK. I would recommend it to my class.
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April 25, 2021Det här var den första mangan jag läste, så väldigt kul att gå tillbaka till den. Kanske inget wow men mysig läsning i alla fall.
February 20, 2022
enjoyed this one a lot! a gender-bender story that feels different.
October 6, 2022
DNF. Thought my daughter, who loves graphic novels and is named Juliet, would like it. Neither of us could make sense of it. Reading right to left didn’t help.
May 2, 2023
This could have been such a good gl... only if Makoto wasn't a boy... so sad...
May 9, 2023
Rereading this series and gaaaaah. Still love it so much. Their dynamic is so good.
October 26, 2023
Omg 2 gender character????
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