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Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus #1-9
Princess Jellyfish Complete Manga Box Set
The complete hit manga about geek girls in Tokyo in a collector's box set with exclusive keychain and poster. Over 3,000 pages of manga!
Ages 16+
The complete story of Tsukimi, a girl obsessed with jellyfish, and her geeky friends. This massive set includes a bonus "Clara" jellyfish keychain and a huge poster with the Amars' motto, "A Life With No Use for Men," in English on one side and Japanese on the other. The box contains all nine volumes of the Princess Jellyfish manga, including a full-color illustration gallery, author interviews, extensive cultural annotations, and a look inside the creator's studio. Experience the full story that became the hit anime and made Akiko Higashimura the patron saint of modern josei manga!
Ages 16+
The complete story of Tsukimi, a girl obsessed with jellyfish, and her geeky friends. This massive set includes a bonus "Clara" jellyfish keychain and a huge poster with the Amars' motto, "A Life With No Use for Men," in English on one side and Japanese on the other. The box contains all nine volumes of the Princess Jellyfish manga, including a full-color illustration gallery, author interviews, extensive cultural annotations, and a look inside the creator's studio. Experience the full story that became the hit anime and made Akiko Higashimura the patron saint of modern josei manga!
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Published June 25, 2019
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November 22, 2024
Read the whole series, enjoyed it.
November 10, 2021
I decided to read this manga after re-watching the anime and being reminded how much the show leaves unresolved. I started from the very beginning, just in case there were any changes between the manga and the show (although I didn't notice any until around Chapter 20 out of 84). I wish more of the show had been animated, because I love the direction the manga took in its later chapters. Especially near the end, there are critiques of capitalism and amatonormativity, which I didn't expect from this series, but which really enhance the themes and symbolism. There are some details that are hurtful (homophobic, transphobic, fatphobic, racist comments passed off as jokes or never properly addressed), but they seem to be unconscious biases rather than deliberate jabs, especially because so much of the series focuses on being kind to downtrodden characters (i.e. uplifting the Amars and portraying Kuranosuke as a heroic character). In general, the sense of humor is fantastic. I love the ironic transitions where one characters says something, then the next panel directly contradicts that (like when Tsukimi thinks Shuu hates her, then it cuts to him love-struck and buying her a wedding ring). Overall, I would recommend this series to most of my friends, and I would suggest that they use the anime as a litmus test to determine if reading the entire manga is worth it. The show covers about 25% of the series, and the manga isn't too long either, all things considered. Time reading it can absolutely fly by!
May 30, 2024
As a romance manga this series is very mid. There's a bunch of romantic tension and mysteries set up that never get resolved or explored by the end. It delves more into slice of life and honestly, the otaku female lead and her also-otaku friends are really cringe at times. They have little to no character growth whatsoever. That said their antics are funny and I'm on board with portraying otaku in a more positive light, so long as that's used as a vehicle to explore the societal issues causing otaku to exist. That does happen on occasion, but its pretty rare.
There are also a few characters with storylines that are very frustrating and boring to read because they're not likable whatsoever, like the spineless "rival" to the female love interest which really isn't much of a rival at all and the dumb love triangle that exists between characters that should have no reason to like each other.
Despite that I give it 4 stars because its a fantastic representation of feminine-presenting crossdressing males. Kuranosuke should be considered a femboy icon, he's badass and confident about who he is and I love it. You get to see him in some pretty amazing outfits throughout the series as well. Honestly, he is 90% of the appeal to the series and one of the heroes I most easily wanted to root for among any fiction I have read.
There are also a few characters with storylines that are very frustrating and boring to read because they're not likable whatsoever, like the spineless "rival" to the female love interest which really isn't much of a rival at all and the dumb love triangle that exists between characters that should have no reason to like each other.
Despite that I give it 4 stars because its a fantastic representation of feminine-presenting crossdressing males. Kuranosuke should be considered a femboy icon, he's badass and confident about who he is and I love it. You get to see him in some pretty amazing outfits throughout the series as well. Honestly, he is 90% of the appeal to the series and one of the heroes I most easily wanted to root for among any fiction I have read.
March 12, 2022
Omg what more can I say except I’m obsessed. I love every character introduced (except one ifykyk), the friendship and budding relationships are so funny and interesting to watch that you can’t help but want for more. It’s beautiful and inspiring to just go for the things you want to do and make in life. Characters felt real and relatable and I just want the best for them all because they deserve it. Did I mention how beautiful it is because god I get such warm feelings just thinking about it. So very comforting, definitely recommend if you’re looking for a laugh and a self discovering journey complete with very valid hardships one must face in adult life.
July 3, 2024
I think four is what it averages out to? I love this series so much. I don’t wanna rewrite everything I’ve already written, so if anyone who sees this (which is probably no one let’s be real) cares enough I’ve already written my thoughts on the actual books, especially the last one.
November 8, 2025
This is a phenomenal series. I couldn't recommend it more; if you think you've tried to get enough people to read it- you haven't. It is so cute, heart warming and wrenching. I cannot express my love for this series.
January 20, 2022
Hilarious, relatable, dynamic and full-on otaku. Definitely one of my favourite manga series!
March 7, 2024
I'm so sad is over. I wish it was longer.
it was such a refreshing read.
it was such a refreshing read.
May 28, 2020
For starters, I just want to say that this box set is amazing. The actual box the manga comes in is beautiful and it comes with a cute Clara keychain.
Now for the important part, the manga. I adore this manga. The story is engaging and fun. The art is unique and gorgeous.
The genre is Josei not Shojo so it’s aimed at a slightly older audience. That being said, there’s nothing too adult in this that would prevent younger audience from reading it. It has a similar feel to the manga ‘Honey and Clover’.
Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) does a wonderful job of showcasing these ‘misfits’ in such a way that the viewer is able to laugh with them and at the situations. All the while rooting for them and their endeavors. It celebrates the individuality and the joy of being yourself.
Kurashita Tsukimi, the main character, lives in a communal house for women only. She and the five other women that live there call themselves the Amars (spun from ama, Japanese for “nun”). They’re ‘outcasts’ in their own way: socially awkward, obsessed with something (for the main character it’s jellyfish), and intimidated by the “Stylish”. Mix in a stylish who’s also different in his own way and you get an amazing manga!
Seriously though, this series is a great read. The way the characters interact so much fun to read.
Now for the important part, the manga. I adore this manga. The story is engaging and fun. The art is unique and gorgeous.
The genre is Josei not Shojo so it’s aimed at a slightly older audience. That being said, there’s nothing too adult in this that would prevent younger audience from reading it. It has a similar feel to the manga ‘Honey and Clover’.
Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) does a wonderful job of showcasing these ‘misfits’ in such a way that the viewer is able to laugh with them and at the situations. All the while rooting for them and their endeavors. It celebrates the individuality and the joy of being yourself.
Kurashita Tsukimi, the main character, lives in a communal house for women only. She and the five other women that live there call themselves the Amars (spun from ama, Japanese for “nun”). They’re ‘outcasts’ in their own way: socially awkward, obsessed with something (for the main character it’s jellyfish), and intimidated by the “Stylish”. Mix in a stylish who’s also different in his own way and you get an amazing manga!
Seriously though, this series is a great read. The way the characters interact so much fun to read.
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