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Imperfect Girl #2
Imperfect Girl, Vol. 2
“Leaving this house without finding out what’s going on here is no longer an option for me…!”
The improbable imprisonment that transformed “I” into a novelist continues into a third, fourth and fifth day. “U” obsesses over formalities, as “I” quietly coaxes her into taking care of herself. As this bizarre farce of a kidnapping stretches towards the inevitable breaking point, “I” starts to discover the truth about “U”, a truth he should never have learned…
The improbable imprisonment that transformed “I” into a novelist continues into a third, fourth and fifth day. “U” obsesses over formalities, as “I” quietly coaxes her into taking care of herself. As this bizarre farce of a kidnapping stretches towards the inevitable breaking point, “I” starts to discover the truth about “U”, a truth he should never have learned…
200 pages, Paperback
First published August 5, 2016
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About the author
NisiOisiN
289 books980 followersNisio Isin (西尾維新 Nishio Ishin), frequently written as NisiOisiN to emphasize that his pen name is a palindrome, is a Japanese novelist and manga writer. He attended and left Ritsumeikan University without graduating. In 2002, he debuted with the novel Kubikiri Cycle, which earned him the 23rd Mephisto Award at twenty years of age.
He currently works with Kodansha on Pandora, the Kodansha Box magazine, and Faust, a literary magazine containing the works of other young authors who similarly take influence from light novels and otaku culture. He was also publishing a twelve volume series over twelve months for the Kodansha Box line; Ryusui Seiryoin was matching this output, and the Kodansha Box website stated that this is the first time in the world two authors have done twelve volume monthly novel series simultaneously from the same publisher.
In February, 2008, his novel Death Note Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases was released in English by Viz Media. Del Rey Manga has already released the first volume in his Zaregoto series. His Bakemonogatari, Nisemonogatari and Katanagatari novels have been adapted into anime series. Nekomonogatari (Kuro) has been adapted into an anime TV movie, and Kizumonogatari will be release in theaters this year. Monogatari Series: Second Season, adapted from 6 books in Monogatari Series will air in July 2013. Another of his works, Medaka Box (manga), has been adapted into a two-season anime series.
He currently works with Kodansha on Pandora, the Kodansha Box magazine, and Faust, a literary magazine containing the works of other young authors who similarly take influence from light novels and otaku culture. He was also publishing a twelve volume series over twelve months for the Kodansha Box line; Ryusui Seiryoin was matching this output, and the Kodansha Box website stated that this is the first time in the world two authors have done twelve volume monthly novel series simultaneously from the same publisher.
In February, 2008, his novel Death Note Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases was released in English by Viz Media. Del Rey Manga has already released the first volume in his Zaregoto series. His Bakemonogatari, Nisemonogatari and Katanagatari novels have been adapted into anime series. Nekomonogatari (Kuro) has been adapted into an anime TV movie, and Kizumonogatari will be release in theaters this year. Monogatari Series: Second Season, adapted from 6 books in Monogatari Series will air in July 2013. Another of his works, Medaka Box (manga), has been adapted into a two-season anime series.
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September 4, 2022
3.5 stars. This one tries to shift the tone from horror, while still trying to be horrifying. We see the human in U and begin to learn her story and why she is exactly as she is.
February 13, 2023
3.25/5 Stars: ‘Imperfect Girl (Vol.2)’ by NisiOisiN and Mitsuru Hattori.
→ Age Range: Adult.
→ Genre: Mystery, Contemporary Horror.
→ Book Type: Manga.
Favourite Quote: ‘It seemed like both U and I were finally starting to come to a realisation. For U, it was the realisation that imprisoning me wasn’t going to solve anything. For me, it was the realisation that refusing to escape wasn’t going to help U in anyway.’
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★
→ Setting: ★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★
→ Art (If Applicable): ★★★★
General Comments: Imperfect Girl is translated by Vertical Comics; story by NisiOisiN, illustrated by Mitsuru Hattori. This is Volume 2. Reviewing Manga is complicated; reviewing each volume - individually - does not reflect the overall enjoyment of the series. As such, the star-rating should be utilised as a guideline only. If anything, you should pick up Imperfect Girl. The intent of this work is to be a moody, stylish character study about a young man who overthinks his way into a mess of trouble thanks to an odd young girl. See Volume 1 for a more personal review.
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
Trigger Warnings:
→ Stockholm Syndrome.
→ Neglect.
→ Abduction.
→ Imprisonment.
→ Parental Abuse.
→ Age Range: Adult.
→ Genre: Mystery, Contemporary Horror.
→ Book Type: Manga.
Favourite Quote: ‘It seemed like both U and I were finally starting to come to a realisation. For U, it was the realisation that imprisoning me wasn’t going to solve anything. For me, it was the realisation that refusing to escape wasn’t going to help U in anyway.’
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★
→ Setting: ★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★
→ Art (If Applicable): ★★★★
General Comments: Imperfect Girl is translated by Vertical Comics; story by NisiOisiN, illustrated by Mitsuru Hattori. This is Volume 2. Reviewing Manga is complicated; reviewing each volume - individually - does not reflect the overall enjoyment of the series. As such, the star-rating should be utilised as a guideline only. If anything, you should pick up Imperfect Girl. The intent of this work is to be a moody, stylish character study about a young man who overthinks his way into a mess of trouble thanks to an odd young girl. See Volume 1 for a more personal review.
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
Trigger Warnings:
→ Stockholm Syndrome.
→ Neglect.
→ Abduction.
→ Imprisonment.
→ Parental Abuse.
February 12, 2018
Continues to be really messed up but compelling at the same time. I'm more concerned and curious about "U" than the idiot narrator. If this wasn't so short I'd likely abandon it for how creepy and unsettling it is, but I am incredibly curious where this is going and will likely read the final volume when it comes out. This is compelling but also a really weird, uncomfortable read.
February 25, 2019
!!Read all 3 volumes in 1 sitting so i’ll be leaving the same review on each!!
The story was pretty average, though the concept was interesting. I realllllly liked the art in this series though it was really nice. The story despite being average got kinda dark, I really liked that about it, and the kinda open ended ness gave a slight mystery to it.
Easy read, worth the time spent on it
The story was pretty average, though the concept was interesting. I realllllly liked the art in this series though it was really nice. The story despite being average got kinda dark, I really liked that about it, and the kinda open ended ness gave a slight mystery to it.
Easy read, worth the time spent on it
January 17, 2026
I am absolutely hooked on the absurdity of this situation. Vol.3 please don't let me down.
February 13, 2018
Where is this weird little story going...?
April 3, 2018
32/100 (2018 Reading Challenge)
I wish I had the next one want to find out how this story ends. Or I guess ideally would have just liked to have read the original NisiOisiN story it is adapted in manga form from but hey. It’s great when now seem to be getting for more of his work translated in the West (as much as would love the skill to read Japanese at a high enough vocabulary/kanji level, hey I can do the Katakana in the manga at least lol).
This definitely grabbed me more than pt1 & this is in all honesty biased because I have been a massive fan of his work since I saw my first ep of Bakemonogatari & have snapped up everything translated in English I can afford (which is near on all of it, but have a backlog anyway). So just watching the anime adaptations official or otherwise was a treat. But great to read the actual novels or in this case a retold manga/that is then translated. So sure some of it is lost. But although pt1 felt bit underwhelming, feel know at least roughly where the story is going now & definitely enjoyed more. Quite visual though, so read pretty damn quickly. But pt3 does come out this month I think so looking forward now to seeing how it ends. It’s not action packed. But although initially kinda baffling as enjoying the story that seems to be being told now. But spoilers free don’t want to say exactly why as would kind of give certain things in book away. But given it’s ease of getting through would say definitely worth a shot for fans & even for non fans/general readers worth a go. Though in hindsight/with slight foresight (2/3 done), I imagine may be best doing all 3 in a row somehow. It’s part of a whole.
I wish I had the next one want to find out how this story ends. Or I guess ideally would have just liked to have read the original NisiOisiN story it is adapted in manga form from but hey. It’s great when now seem to be getting for more of his work translated in the West (as much as would love the skill to read Japanese at a high enough vocabulary/kanji level, hey I can do the Katakana in the manga at least lol).
This definitely grabbed me more than pt1 & this is in all honesty biased because I have been a massive fan of his work since I saw my first ep of Bakemonogatari & have snapped up everything translated in English I can afford (which is near on all of it, but have a backlog anyway). So just watching the anime adaptations official or otherwise was a treat. But great to read the actual novels or in this case a retold manga/that is then translated. So sure some of it is lost. But although pt1 felt bit underwhelming, feel know at least roughly where the story is going now & definitely enjoyed more. Quite visual though, so read pretty damn quickly. But pt3 does come out this month I think so looking forward now to seeing how it ends. It’s not action packed. But although initially kinda baffling as enjoying the story that seems to be being told now. But spoilers free don’t want to say exactly why as would kind of give certain things in book away. But given it’s ease of getting through would say definitely worth a shot for fans & even for non fans/general readers worth a go. Though in hindsight/with slight foresight (2/3 done), I imagine may be best doing all 3 in a row somehow. It’s part of a whole.
September 22, 2024
Not much has changed from book one, but what did I expect? It's a guy thinking to himself as he's "captive" to a grade schooler, and the bizarre reality that child wanders through. We are getting closer to a point, and thus my future rating may change, but with only book left?
The work has at least connected with my interest in societal norms and the consequences of them, and it feels like the child is the result of what the new norms do to children. So I can at least take that away from the experience?
The work has at least connected with my interest in societal norms and the consequences of them, and it feels like the child is the result of what the new norms do to children. So I can at least take that away from the experience?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 21, 2020
3.5 stars
possible triggers:
I really like the creepy undertones this book has. It is interesting to see how their very odd relationship develops. I like the narration of this too.
Note: It took me up until now to sit down to finish this, but I am really glad I picked this one up.
possible triggers:
I really like the creepy undertones this book has. It is interesting to see how their very odd relationship develops. I like the narration of this too.
Note: It took me up until now to sit down to finish this, but I am really glad I picked this one up.
August 6, 2021
This series is very unsettling, and weird, and I don’t know how I feel about it. I’m probably going to get the next one since it’s the last, and I want to know what happened to U and how this concludes.
September 14, 2023
This was actually more interesting than volume one, but it still suffers from a very implausible scenario. It only shows what a good author Nisio Isin is that he can make a dumb situation somewhat compelling.
February 5, 2019
*2.5*
This man has commitment issues.
This man has commitment issues.
June 17, 2019
Bizarre and compelling! I can't wait to find out what happens.
July 7, 2019
Well, this volume was much better than the first one and was more interesting and the voluntary imprisonment of the boy made more sense.
January 8, 2021
Well..It is getting creepy at the same time we tend to realise a litte bit more about the background of U.But, we still don't know all about U.
October 20, 2022
Dark, amusing, brilliant, classic Nisioisin
December 1, 2023
Een heel bizar maar interessant verhaal.
June 30, 2025
Volume two is still preposterous, but I am still enjoying it. The mystery is really dragging me in now. 4/5
January 1, 2024
The author "I" who is recalling his abduction from elementary student "U" 10 year ago continues as he accepts the food she gives him so he doesn't starve. This volume covers up to the day five and thanks to the desperate need to use the bathroom "I" was able to discover the door holding him prisoner could be opened by lifting the door up and off its rails. What he discovers from his limited freedom while "U" was at school prevent him from escaping fully as pity and curiosity claim him as he tries to figure out how "U" got to become the way she is now and what happened to her parents.
All in all it is a story that is kinda creepy (children can be very creepy) but it is also turning out to be a story of salvation possibly so I am looking forward to the 3rd volume which I hear is the last installment in the series to find out if "U" can be saved from whatever has possessed her (whether supernatural or mentally.) My personal favorite part of the volume would have to be "I" offering to share the food "U" brought him after realizing she was not eating so he could eat. It is not going to be easy but I think "I" will try his best to save "U".
All in all it is a story that is kinda creepy (children can be very creepy) but it is also turning out to be a story of salvation possibly so I am looking forward to the 3rd volume which I hear is the last installment in the series to find out if "U" can be saved from whatever has possessed her (whether supernatural or mentally.) My personal favorite part of the volume would have to be "I" offering to share the food "U" brought him after realizing she was not eating so he could eat. It is not going to be easy but I think "I" will try his best to save "U".
February 15, 2019
This was a lot better than the first, the mystery is really developing and I love the titular character
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