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Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus #3
Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus, Vol. 3
CHIC COUNTER-ATTACK
Inari, the aggressive vixen of redevelopment, ramps up her efforts to buy out Amamizu-kan, where Tsukimi and her friends live. But Kuranosuke has a fabulous plan of attack--turn Tsukimi's jellyfish designs into a reality! Will becoming real fashion designers be more than Amars can handle? Meanwhile, Shu's interest in Tsukimi drives Kuranosuke to confront some feelings he's never dealt with before...
Inari, the aggressive vixen of redevelopment, ramps up her efforts to buy out Amamizu-kan, where Tsukimi and her friends live. But Kuranosuke has a fabulous plan of attack--turn Tsukimi's jellyfish designs into a reality! Will becoming real fashion designers be more than Amars can handle? Meanwhile, Shu's interest in Tsukimi drives Kuranosuke to confront some feelings he's never dealt with before...
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First published November 8, 2016
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November 12, 2016
While I do like this series, this review will be a 90% rant review, because really, I need to get some stuff off my chest.
I am getting a bit tired of these girls. Their house is going to be demolished, and all they do is cry, whine, run away, cry some more, turn into stone, complain some more, and in general don't really put much effort in it unless they are being forced. :| I just feel sorry for Kuranosuke.... He has to think up everything, has to help and hold their hands with each step. If I was Kuranosuke I would just have given up. You guys don't want to do this, fine. Good luck finding a new home. Maybe I sound harsh, but this behaviour isn't new, it has been going on for quite some time.
I know they are neets, but that doesn't give them an excuse for this behaviour.
Same goes with how they treat those who are stylish according to them. No matter what, they will petrify and just bluntly ignore the other party. Doesn't matter if those stylish are kind, or not so kind, they will just be rude like this. Sorry girls, if you would do some effort you could also be a stylish, what will you do then? Petrify because of yourself? Oh wait, no we already know what will happen. You will rip off the clothes, or run away. And even before you can get to be a stylish, you will do what they always do, protest, whine, and act like a bunch of effing 4 year olds who need to be dressed for school but don't wanna. :|
Tsukimi is the main lead for most, but I would rather see Kuranosuke. He is so much better.
Yes, Kuranosuke. Who is trying his hardest to have these girls keep their home. Who plans the WHOLE thing. Who never complains. Who never cries. Who doesn't mind spending tons of money to help these girls achieve something. He is the one who pushes them to actually do something. Who actually tries to help them out. I just want to hug him. Tell him that at least I do appreciate it, and that he should just continue.
Now I could go on ranting, but I will just stop here.
I love that Shu finally sees Tsukimi for who she is and still likes her. \o/ Even in petrified mode, even when wearing her ugliest outfit, even when she doesn't wear make-up, he still sees her for who she is and that is just so amazing. Go go Shu! <3 <3
I loved the dresses that they were making in this book. I wouldn't mind buying one, though I am sure it will be way too expensive for me. I also love the new name, and the logo.
The art is also getting better and better.
There are a few more scenes that I loved, but I am going to stop here. I will still read the rest of the manga, as I do want to see more dresses, more jellyfish, and more romance. Oh and maybe see if Tsukimi can grow up for once. I already gave up on the others.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I am getting a bit tired of these girls. Their house is going to be demolished, and all they do is cry, whine, run away, cry some more, turn into stone, complain some more, and in general don't really put much effort in it unless they are being forced. :| I just feel sorry for Kuranosuke.... He has to think up everything, has to help and hold their hands with each step. If I was Kuranosuke I would just have given up. You guys don't want to do this, fine. Good luck finding a new home. Maybe I sound harsh, but this behaviour isn't new, it has been going on for quite some time.
I know they are neets, but that doesn't give them an excuse for this behaviour.
Same goes with how they treat those who are stylish according to them. No matter what, they will petrify and just bluntly ignore the other party. Doesn't matter if those stylish are kind, or not so kind, they will just be rude like this. Sorry girls, if you would do some effort you could also be a stylish, what will you do then? Petrify because of yourself? Oh wait, no we already know what will happen. You will rip off the clothes, or run away. And even before you can get to be a stylish, you will do what they always do, protest, whine, and act like a bunch of effing 4 year olds who need to be dressed for school but don't wanna. :|
Tsukimi is the main lead for most, but I would rather see Kuranosuke. He is so much better.
Yes, Kuranosuke. Who is trying his hardest to have these girls keep their home. Who plans the WHOLE thing. Who never complains. Who never cries. Who doesn't mind spending tons of money to help these girls achieve something. He is the one who pushes them to actually do something. Who actually tries to help them out. I just want to hug him. Tell him that at least I do appreciate it, and that he should just continue.
Now I could go on ranting, but I will just stop here.
I love that Shu finally sees Tsukimi for who she is and still likes her. \o/ Even in petrified mode, even when wearing her ugliest outfit, even when she doesn't wear make-up, he still sees her for who she is and that is just so amazing. Go go Shu! <3 <3
I loved the dresses that they were making in this book. I wouldn't mind buying one, though I am sure it will be way too expensive for me. I also love the new name, and the logo.
The art is also getting better and better.
There are a few more scenes that I loved, but I am going to stop here. I will still read the rest of the manga, as I do want to see more dresses, more jellyfish, and more romance. Oh and maybe see if Tsukimi can grow up for once. I already gave up on the others.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
March 2, 2017
This is still lovely, but I have two fears:
1. I hope the moral of the story doesn't become "all the Amars are (traditionally) beautiful, they just don't realise it." I'd much rather take "it's okay if you're not beautiful". Beauty doesn't define your worth.
2.
1. I hope the moral of the story doesn't become "all the Amars are (traditionally) beautiful, they just don't realise it." I'd much rather take "it's okay if you're not beautiful". Beauty doesn't define your worth.
2.
May 5, 2017
Another longer manga review for a series that I'm in the middle of...
Somewhere in Tokyo, college-aged Tsukimi lives in a women's boarding house called Amamizu-kan, along with a gaggle of other single gals, who, as a group, are called Amars. All of Amars are NEETs well past a suitable age for living off of a parental allowance, aside from Tsukimi, who's still in school. And all of them are nerds of one stripe or another: one has an encylopedic knowledge of Tokyo's train system, another knows all the niceties of making and wearing kimonos, etc. Tsukimi herself is a fan of--of all things--jellyfish.
Tsukimi's life starts changing the day that a beautiful passer-by helps her save a jellyfish from a pet shop that isn't taking care of it properly. This paragon of glamour and fashion is actually Kuranosuke, a young man acting against his rich and politically powerful family by dressing in women's clothing (yeah, I don't get it either). He ends up joining the Amars crew's friendship group and dragging them into various adventures around town. Getting these shut-ins to face the world outside their odd-but-comfy enclosed garden won't be easy, but a little bit of dress-up might help them on their way...
This volume, which continues a number of ongoing storylines in Princess Jellyfish, is mostly about the idea of starting a "jellyfish dress" cottage fashion house to save Amamizu-kan from being razed for a development project, with the whole Amars gang helping out... or being useless in a funny way. The fashion house will be introduced to Tokyo at large with a show held in Amamizu-kan, with Kuranosuke, and Three Kingdoms fangirl Mayaya, as the models.
The storylines in this manga seem to be trying to come up with a way for the nerdish world and the world of fashion to come together as a kind of hybrid, rather than there being a complete capitulation on either side. As somebody who's still shy and gawky way past her coltish years, and who enjoys looking at fashion spreads 'cause of the beautiful outfits and people, I can get into this idea.
And I also appreciate Princess Jellyfish as a comedy that's never mean or scornful, whether to the Amars or to the fashionistas. Everybody has their weaknesses, no matter their background or their status in society, and gets a gentle ribbing for it. Even the side characters out in the adult world, the vampy seductress real estate developer, the prime minister, the chauffeur, etc. are pretty goofy underneath it all.
I'm really glad Kodansha took a chance on releasing this manga in English. It's cheerful and welcoming and just flat-out funny sometimes. I needed that yesterday.
Somewhere in Tokyo, college-aged Tsukimi lives in a women's boarding house called Amamizu-kan, along with a gaggle of other single gals, who, as a group, are called Amars. All of Amars are NEETs well past a suitable age for living off of a parental allowance, aside from Tsukimi, who's still in school. And all of them are nerds of one stripe or another: one has an encylopedic knowledge of Tokyo's train system, another knows all the niceties of making and wearing kimonos, etc. Tsukimi herself is a fan of--of all things--jellyfish.
Tsukimi's life starts changing the day that a beautiful passer-by helps her save a jellyfish from a pet shop that isn't taking care of it properly. This paragon of glamour and fashion is actually Kuranosuke, a young man acting against his rich and politically powerful family by dressing in women's clothing (yeah, I don't get it either). He ends up joining the Amars crew's friendship group and dragging them into various adventures around town. Getting these shut-ins to face the world outside their odd-but-comfy enclosed garden won't be easy, but a little bit of dress-up might help them on their way...
This volume, which continues a number of ongoing storylines in Princess Jellyfish, is mostly about the idea of starting a "jellyfish dress" cottage fashion house to save Amamizu-kan from being razed for a development project, with the whole Amars gang helping out... or being useless in a funny way. The fashion house will be introduced to Tokyo at large with a show held in Amamizu-kan, with Kuranosuke, and Three Kingdoms fangirl Mayaya, as the models.
The storylines in this manga seem to be trying to come up with a way for the nerdish world and the world of fashion to come together as a kind of hybrid, rather than there being a complete capitulation on either side. As somebody who's still shy and gawky way past her coltish years, and who enjoys looking at fashion spreads 'cause of the beautiful outfits and people, I can get into this idea.
And I also appreciate Princess Jellyfish as a comedy that's never mean or scornful, whether to the Amars or to the fashionistas. Everybody has their weaknesses, no matter their background or their status in society, and gets a gentle ribbing for it. Even the side characters out in the adult world, the vampy seductress real estate developer, the prime minister, the chauffeur, etc. are pretty goofy underneath it all.
I'm really glad Kodansha took a chance on releasing this manga in English. It's cheerful and welcoming and just flat-out funny sometimes. I needed that yesterday.
January 11, 2025
Another great volume. I love seeing the interactions of the amars and the stylish, and how Kuranosuke worked on breaking them out of their petrification, and figuring out each girls' trigger to break them out of their freeze.
It was great seeing the girls' all working together on the dresses for the performance, and then for the runway show to earn money to save the house.
I'm excited to see where this story continues.
It was great seeing the girls' all working together on the dresses for the performance, and then for the runway show to earn money to save the house.
I'm excited to see where this story continues.
October 17, 2017
Another cliffhanger. Of course. :)
January 26, 2018
Still absolutely hilarious and a joy to read!
March 11, 2020
I really like the two MCs, and how much Kuranosuke's character is developing.
It's a little sad how resistant to action and personal growth all the neets are, but not unrealistic, I guess.
It's a little sad how resistant to action and personal growth all the neets are, but not unrealistic, I guess.
June 27, 2025
I finally get to see what happened after the anime and I’m loving every second of it!
June 12, 2017
3,5 stars. I still like it but this volume wasn't as good as the previous two (omnibus editions), the story isn't advancing much and there's a bit too much kooky action (with Mayaya in particular). I like Tsukimi and she's growing as a character too (slowly but surely). I just hope the Amars will retain their geeky core even though they occasionally do these "Stylish things". I don't want this to be another story where people are accepted only after renouncing their geeky appearance/ways.
Oh, and I don't care for Kuranosuke's brother's storyline at all, waste of panel space.
Oh, and I don't care for Kuranosuke's brother's storyline at all, waste of panel space.
April 3, 2025
Vol. 1 ★★★★☆
Vol. 2 ★★★★☆
The pacing of this volume isn't the best. There's a lot of dawdling that doesn't move the story forward. I don't like Shu's storyline to begin with, but I especially don't care for what's going on between him and Inari. While I understand why the anime made certain changes, the actual origin story for the fashion label is so fun that I'm sad it didn't get animated.
Vol. 2 ★★★★☆
The pacing of this volume isn't the best. There's a lot of dawdling that doesn't move the story forward. I don't like Shu's storyline to begin with, but I especially don't care for what's going on between him and Inari. While I understand why the anime made certain changes, the actual origin story for the fashion label is so fun that I'm sad it didn't get animated.
January 14, 2022
I know this series is going somewhere (or at least trying to), but the pace is far too slow and circular!
We get it; they like their obsessions and turn to stone around the "stylish"; they are keenly aware of some things and ridiculously oblivious of others. And god forbid they try to convince the notion of being in love.
There are many little things to like about this series, but three issues of one step forward, three steps back, is monotonous and boring.
We get it; they like their obsessions and turn to stone around the "stylish"; they are keenly aware of some things and ridiculously oblivious of others. And god forbid they try to convince the notion of being in love.
There are many little things to like about this series, but three issues of one step forward, three steps back, is monotonous and boring.
January 8, 2021
Princess Jellyfish 3
Con sus buenos momentos de risa. Oh y Mayaya, la supermodelo.
Tras ir al teatro, Kurako mete a Tsukimi y las Amars en un compromiso enorme, hacer 25 vestidos, para las protagonistas de una obra de teatro, pero eso les sale bien, pues les funciona como primer publicidad.
Así que deciden que tienen que hacer un desfile. Desafortunadamente tienen que adelantarlo, pero de nuevo Kuranosuke aprovecha una fiesta política del papá, para jalar prensa e invitados al show.
Sera un éxito o un fracaso? Hasta el próximo volumen lo sabremos.
4 stars.
Con sus buenos momentos de risa. Oh y Mayaya, la supermodelo.
Tras ir al teatro, Kurako mete a Tsukimi y las Amars en un compromiso enorme, hacer 25 vestidos, para las protagonistas de una obra de teatro, pero eso les sale bien, pues les funciona como primer publicidad.
Así que deciden que tienen que hacer un desfile. Desafortunadamente tienen que adelantarlo, pero de nuevo Kuranosuke aprovecha una fiesta política del papá, para jalar prensa e invitados al show.
Sera un éxito o un fracaso? Hasta el próximo volumen lo sabremos.
4 stars.
September 10, 2018
The crazy doll dressmaker lady is hilarious!
September 21, 2021
"Life is a matter of the right woman for the right job. We can't get through this unless we each apply our talents."
This is giving me Beauty Pop manga vibes but a much more mature version and instead of it being centered around hair, it's around clothes and fashion.
I LOVE IT! This has definitely had me extremely interested in what will happen next and just the characters and their struggles. I absolutely love love love the fashion aspect so much! Combining jellyfish with clothing is genius and love the dresses Tsukimi has been making!
I feel there is a new pressure overall with the home the ladies live in and what they can do to save the place. Kuronasuke continues to be a favorite because I really love his passion in befriending these ladies and finding ways they can help save their home. I love seeing him challenge everyone to grow (whether they want him to or not LOL) and go beyond what they feel they can do.
I feel some pretty big things happened in this volume! Some more surprising than others, but they were good surprises. (I think the only one that was really shocking in a negative way was an action done by Shu and really glad he apologize for that later.)
Overall, I'm really starting to love Princess Jellyfish. It took me a while to REALLY get into it, but I'm very glad I stuck with and have kept reading!
This is giving me Beauty Pop manga vibes but a much more mature version and instead of it being centered around hair, it's around clothes and fashion.
I LOVE IT! This has definitely had me extremely interested in what will happen next and just the characters and their struggles. I absolutely love love love the fashion aspect so much! Combining jellyfish with clothing is genius and love the dresses Tsukimi has been making!
I feel there is a new pressure overall with the home the ladies live in and what they can do to save the place. Kuronasuke continues to be a favorite because I really love his passion in befriending these ladies and finding ways they can help save their home. I love seeing him challenge everyone to grow (whether they want him to or not LOL) and go beyond what they feel they can do.
I feel some pretty big things happened in this volume! Some more surprising than others, but they were good surprises. (I think the only one that was really shocking in a negative way was an action done by Shu and really glad he apologize for that later.)
Overall, I'm really starting to love Princess Jellyfish. It took me a while to REALLY get into it, but I'm very glad I stuck with and have kept reading!
July 9, 2017
That shocking eye ball reveal!
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August 26, 2021
the first half of this omnibus was more of a 2.5 and the second half was more of a 3 so i’m just going to stick to 3 stars🌟
still like the story and the fashion / career side of things, however, will say the beginning half was a little info dumpy and not a lot of great character moments it just didn’t have me hooked, more likely had me bored.
whereas the second half we got to learn more about mayaya who is a growing character on me and we got to see her eyes and her being all dressed up. but all because she was bribed with figurines she loves.
just love the miles these otaku ladies will go for what they love 😂
also definitely shipping tsukimi more with shu than i was before because he knows who she is rather than this idolised version of herself he made up in his head. i just find this funny because i remember watching the anime years and years ago and liking her with kuronosuke but reading this manga i don’t fully ship it it’s more best friends I think.
still like the story and the fashion / career side of things, however, will say the beginning half was a little info dumpy and not a lot of great character moments it just didn’t have me hooked, more likely had me bored.
whereas the second half we got to learn more about mayaya who is a growing character on me and we got to see her eyes and her being all dressed up. but all because she was bribed with figurines she loves.
just love the miles these otaku ladies will go for what they love 😂
also definitely shipping tsukimi more with shu than i was before because he knows who she is rather than this idolised version of herself he made up in his head. i just find this funny because i remember watching the anime years and years ago and liking her with kuronosuke but reading this manga i don’t fully ship it it’s more best friends I think.
July 15, 2019
4/5
I've started getting really invested in these characters, which is a great sign. I especially love the Amars ladies. All of their spunky personalities and quirks are amazing. I love how the author hints at a possible deeper hurt that they carry around with them. They're all insecure in some way, and have a weight that they carry around. It really fleshes them out and makes them more believable. I guess if I had to choose a favorite, it would be Mayaya.
Looking forward to the next volume!
I've started getting really invested in these characters, which is a great sign. I especially love the Amars ladies. All of their spunky personalities and quirks are amazing. I love how the author hints at a possible deeper hurt that they carry around with them. They're all insecure in some way, and have a weight that they carry around. It really fleshes them out and makes them more believable. I guess if I had to choose a favorite, it would be Mayaya.
Looking forward to the next volume!
December 26, 2022
It's good. My favorite quote "I am a person! Do not treat me like broiled fish!!" -Mayaya
Doesn't end on a cliffhanger but I do really want to see the fashion show. I hope they show all the dresses they made.
This book wasn't as funny as the last one, still good though.
I enjoyed the bringing in the theater. While that wasn't my experience at all at college and theatre (on of my majors) I can still find the similarities of that and small theaters.
Doesn't end on a cliffhanger but I do really want to see the fashion show. I hope they show all the dresses they made.
This book wasn't as funny as the last one, still good though.
I enjoyed the bringing in the theater. While that wasn't my experience at all at college and theatre (on of my majors) I can still find the similarities of that and small theaters.
May 17, 2020
I'm going to ride this otaku jellyfish NEET train until the end. So adorable 😍 Plus I approve that there is 100% less slapping and almost date rape in this two volume set. (It was one brief moment ment to spurr on the plotline in the previous books; my discomfort was effervescent in relation to the rest of the story).
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May 17, 2024Kuranosuke is so bossy I wonder how long it’s gonna take for the girls to snap like they did NAWT really sign up to be a fashion studio besides tsukimi. He’s hilarious for embarrassing his dad like that tho. Rip to his career.
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June 12, 2021
The girls force themselves even more from their comfort zone as they make a variety of dresses for a play.
May 11, 2024
Kuranosuke is so resourceful! 🥰🥰
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July 8, 2024
Absolutely in love with this series and I intend to finish it this time
September 11, 2024
So cute I am living for the makeovers.
January 15, 2025
Omg the story is getting really good!!
February 14, 2025
Another very enjoyable installment. I love that the other Amars are getting more time, and I love the dynamic of them all working together. Mayaya especially is getting a lot of development.
March 3, 2025
i cannot WAIT to see how they pull off this fashion show
August 3, 2025
the character development… the stakes… so much going on…
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February 17, 2024the dresses are SO beautiful 😍😍😍😍 and mayaya omg she looks stunning all dolled up
October 4, 2025
Still hilarious, with some big surprises along the way! I’ve never before seen a collection of characters who were so annoying in their own ways, yet I still can’t help but like and hope for the best for.
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