Little Miss P, Vol. 3

生理ちゃん [Seiri-chan] #3

by Ken Koyama

It’s the story of a girl…and all she wants is get closer to the one she loves! But what’s a girl to do when Little Miss P keeps popping up and making things AWKWARD at every turn…?! Maybe talking through Little Mis P’s presence will give her a little more confidence in their relationship…

Genres: Manga, Humor

232 pages, Paperback

Published August 31, 2021

About the author

Name (in native language): 小山 健

Blog: mangaonsen
Instagram: koyapu

Reviews

[Rebecca]

While it's no Sex Ed 120%, Little Miss P is still an interesting attempt to destigmatize something slightly over half the population of the world goes through: the horrors of menstruation. This volume's attempt at also covering abortion isn't great, but that's arguably a more difficult topic to work with, and I do like that the decision is ultimately up to the woman herself and how the chapter concludes. A chapter based on a Japanese department store's attempt to create shame-free period badges for its female staff (something that happened in real life) is also interesting, particularly since one of the detractors notes that it wouldn't be appropriate anywhere in the developed world, which may, in fact, be part of the problem the store is trying to combat. I don't love this series, but I do find it very interesting and a needed discussion of something we've been taught to sweep under the rug for far too long.

[Rachelle]

I know a lot of people find this book weird or too light but I think this is a great manga that designed to do one thing. Get people talking about women’s fertility and the issues women may face. I feel this series is a really good tool to start the conversation because it is so light and a little goofy…ok very goofy, but that’s what makes this a great introduction into this topic.

[D.T. Henderson]

This series is still fun! I’ve never seen a (subverted) suicide attempt end in such a goofy, heartwarming way. A lot of the stories admonish desiring someone who loves all of you even the YOU on your period. c:

In this volume, we finally get a character who “wants” her period to come. ensue a pregnancy scare and even contemplating abortion!

I think the scribbly, childlike art style adds to the charm.

5 point deduction: I enjoyed the RPG couple, showing “the after of happily ever after,” when they got used to their marriage. But ‘ol boy seemed like he had every intention to cheat before that monster came. Despite that, the aftermath was sweet.

[Alexia]

Ok yeah this one was better irt female sexuality but some of the stories were weaker imo. Like the manga creator & mr virginity one. Like…ok…
But i also liked the art in this one. Lots of fun expressions and interesting one-off characters

[TheBookishHobbit]

Still a fun, enjoyable manga. There were many good lessons that were shown in some add way too. I will say I think this didn't really need to be a series, but this is really fun to read none-the-less. Especially as a woman. :)

[Giovanna Tufano]

⭐️⭐️

Not like the first two.

[Jillian -always aspiring-]

This manga should be used in sex ed and health classes around the world…

[El jardín de las lecturas]

Estamos ante la tercera entrega de una serie de novelas gráficas. Pero, sin embargo, se pueden leer totalmente por separado porque son diferentes historias cortas con un hilo conductor en común, que es nuestra amiga Menstru. Esa que nunca (o casi nunca) nos abandona y aunque coja vacaciones siempre vuelve.
Me ha parecido de lo más original y me ha sorprendido la claridad con la que se tratan algunos temas sobre la menstruación, cosa que ya era hora, por cierto, que parece que es un tema tabú y debería estar totalmente normalizado.
El autor trata el tema desde distintos ámbitos sociales y con distintos personajes, agregando un toque de humor ácido. Y si, señoras y señores, incluso las mujeres famosas y las princesas de cuento tienen la menstruación y cada mujer lo vive de una manera diferente.
No hay que avergonzarse por ello ni hay que ocultarlo, que esto lleva siendo así desde que el mundo es mundo.
En definitiva, una novela gráfica que me ha sorprendido, que me ha gustado y que considero que más lectores deberían conocer a ver si por fin conseguimos normalizar este tema.

[Vai R]

3.5 stars. Very fun manga. Recommending it 😊.