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Perfect World #12
Perfect World, Vol. 12
TELLING THE TRUTH
After overcoming a myriad of challenges, Tsugumi and Itsuki adopt a baby boy named Koki. As time passes, their bond as a family only grows stronger. Meanwhile, the day approaches for their next task—to tell their son that he was adopted.
FINAL VOLUME!
After overcoming a myriad of challenges, Tsugumi and Itsuki adopt a baby boy named Koki. As time passes, their bond as a family only grows stronger. Meanwhile, the day approaches for their next task—to tell their son that he was adopted.
FINAL VOLUME!
180 pages, Paperback
First published March 12, 2021
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July 16, 2022
This series is truly amazing. It’s got so much heart. I think EVERYONE should read it. Perfect World is so much more than just a romance story. It’s got so many beautiful and encouraging messages about life and perseverance. I can’t even put it all into words.
I believe everyone can take something away from it. The mangaka did such an amazing job researching and piecing together this story together. This series even contains real life stories from some disabled individuals. The ending was one of the most satisfying endings that I have read in awhile. Please give this series a try.
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I believe everyone can take something away from it. The mangaka did such an amazing job researching and piecing together this story together. This series even contains real life stories from some disabled individuals. The ending was one of the most satisfying endings that I have read in awhile. Please give this series a try.
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June 5, 2025
a nice ending to an ok series
September 7, 2022
Overall this is a 5 star series for sure, but this last book was a bit of a jumble. The author was obviously trying to tie up various storylines and side characters which didn’t make for a very smooth final volume. I also would have liked to see a bit more romance/love between our main couple here instead of just family life. BUT seriously one of the best manga series I’ve read. 100%.
December 7, 2023
VOLUMEN DOCE
Me gustó muchísimo todo el manga, su historia de amor, los problemas que tuvieron que afrontar. Se sintió una historia completamente real y no ficticia. De verdad me involucré mucho emocionalmente con todos los personajes y con su historia. Me alegro con todo mi corazón que haya logrado ser felices y que a pesar de todo no se rindieron.
Denle una oportunidad al manga.
Me gustó muchísimo todo el manga, su historia de amor, los problemas que tuvieron que afrontar. Se sintió una historia completamente real y no ficticia. De verdad me involucré mucho emocionalmente con todos los personajes y con su historia. Me alegro con todo mi corazón que haya logrado ser felices y que a pesar de todo no se rindieron.
Denle una oportunidad al manga.
February 5, 2023
Molto bello, fa riflettere tanto sull'amore, i rapporti familiari, sul significato di famiglia, di amicizia ed ovviamente sulla disabilità. Lo fa mantenendo una buona dose di realismo ed affronta anche, seppur di sfuggita, una tematica che io personalmente finora non avevo mai visto esplorata: la sessualità di persone disabili, grande tabù ancora ai giorni nostri. Non è una storiella cuori e fiori, ma cerca di sviscerare le difficoltà della vita di un disabile e dei suoi affetti. Non oso immaginare come avrei reagito se fosse stato ancora più crudo e realista, già così mi sono ridotta "salice piangente " in diversi volumi, con questo ultimo volume credo di non aver avuto mai gli occhi asciutti 🥺. Come bonus, i disegni sono molto belli. Da leggere.
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August 18, 2024
No puedo ponerle menos de 4 estrellas después de la cantidad de lágrimas que me hizo derramar. Amé esta historia y la cantidad de esperanza que da para salir de incluso las situación más oscuras que uno puede llegar a vivir. Gracias panini por licenciar esta historia (1 bien).
4 de 5 estrellas.
4 de 5 estrellas.
August 21, 2023
The last few volumes definitely made up for how messy the middle of this series was! I honestly didn't know if I would love this series because I was just so upset by different actions of the characters and such, but these last few volumes, especially this one, were so deeply heartfelt and very beautiful.
I learned SO much when reading this series! From the unknowing (or knowing) discrimination against those who have a disability, to the disdain that many(?) seem to have when an able-bodied person dates someone who has a disability, to the importance of reexamining what YOU want and caring for YOUR happiness, to the very real struggles after getting married (especially when it comes to pregnancy), this was an emotional rollercoaster of a series.
I was glad to see some past characters because I was worried their ending wouldn't be so happy, but glad the mangaka showed they too were happy!
Also, I think the opening line of this manga perfectly wraps up the series: "If being in a relationship meant facing obstacles, could you handle it?" Sometimes our leads did not handle things well, but they grew, learned, and overcame, and thankful I was with them on this journey we call life. <3
Very thankful I read this series and hope the friend I am passing it on to will be just as impacted as I was! <3
I learned SO much when reading this series! From the unknowing (or knowing) discrimination against those who have a disability, to the disdain that many(?) seem to have when an able-bodied person dates someone who has a disability, to the importance of reexamining what YOU want and caring for YOUR happiness, to the very real struggles after getting married (especially when it comes to pregnancy), this was an emotional rollercoaster of a series.
I was glad to see some past characters because I was worried their ending wouldn't be so happy, but glad the mangaka showed they too were happy!
Also, I think the opening line of this manga perfectly wraps up the series: "If being in a relationship meant facing obstacles, could you handle it?" Sometimes our leads did not handle things well, but they grew, learned, and overcame, and thankful I was with them on this journey we call life. <3
Very thankful I read this series and hope the friend I am passing it on to will be just as impacted as I was! <3
October 19, 2022
The last few volumes of this series dragged a little for me, nevertheless I found the ending very satisfying. I really admire the way the author did not romanticize the characters' disabilities, not the obstacles that this couple had to face. I'm glad this manga exists and was translated into English!
December 7, 2022
[RECENSIONE COMPLETA MANGA]
Ricordo quando uscì al cinema 'Io prima di te' e a chiunque l'aveva visto venivano gli occhi lucidi nel parlare del finale... qualche tempo più tardi scoprii che quel film non era amato allo stesso modo dalla comunità disabile, essendo pieno di stereotipi nocivi e decisi di dar la precedenza a storie d'amore con una buona rappresentazione disabile. E' il caso di questo josei - manga per un pubblico femminile adulto in teoria, per tutt* in pratica - che in 12 volumi racconta una storia d'amore per cui è impossibile non fare il tifo.
Non è una storia perfetta: la prima metà ha toni melodrammatici e la presenza di un quadrangolo amoroso potrebbe far abbandonare la lettura (ne è consapevole la stessa mangaka); tuttavia, se deciderete di dare a questa storia una possibilità, scoprirete che il quadrangolo non è fine a sé stesso, ma è fondamentale per la crescita di Itsuki e Tsugumi per poter raggiungere insieme la felicità. Inoltre, nonostante tanti momenti sembrano far passare il messaggio che una vita disabile è una vita incompleta, c'è una ferma volontà nel voler dimostrare il contrario man mano che la storia va avanti, attraverso il desiderio di Itsuki di costruire case senza barriere e il percorso che compie con Tsugumi per farsi una famiglia (gli ultimi 3 volumi sono senza dubbio i migliori) e le esperienze di tutti gli altri personaggi disabili che senza cadere nell'inspirational porn mostrano le gioie e le difficoltà della propria condizione.
"Anch'io non ho ancora accettato la mia disabilità, però, se la mia vita fosse stata diversa... non avrei mai conosciuto molte persone. Perciò, anche se sono disabile, non significa che sia stato sfortunato"
Ricordo quando uscì al cinema 'Io prima di te' e a chiunque l'aveva visto venivano gli occhi lucidi nel parlare del finale... qualche tempo più tardi scoprii che quel film non era amato allo stesso modo dalla comunità disabile, essendo pieno di stereotipi nocivi e decisi di dar la precedenza a storie d'amore con una buona rappresentazione disabile. E' il caso di questo josei - manga per un pubblico femminile adulto in teoria, per tutt* in pratica - che in 12 volumi racconta una storia d'amore per cui è impossibile non fare il tifo.
Non è una storia perfetta: la prima metà ha toni melodrammatici e la presenza di un quadrangolo amoroso potrebbe far abbandonare la lettura (ne è consapevole la stessa mangaka); tuttavia, se deciderete di dare a questa storia una possibilità, scoprirete che il quadrangolo non è fine a sé stesso, ma è fondamentale per la crescita di Itsuki e Tsugumi per poter raggiungere insieme la felicità. Inoltre, nonostante tanti momenti sembrano far passare il messaggio che una vita disabile è una vita incompleta, c'è una ferma volontà nel voler dimostrare il contrario man mano che la storia va avanti, attraverso il desiderio di Itsuki di costruire case senza barriere e il percorso che compie con Tsugumi per farsi una famiglia (gli ultimi 3 volumi sono senza dubbio i migliori) e le esperienze di tutti gli altri personaggi disabili che senza cadere nell'inspirational porn mostrano le gioie e le difficoltà della propria condizione.
"Anch'io non ho ancora accettato la mia disabilità, però, se la mia vita fosse stata diversa... non avrei mai conosciuto molte persone. Perciò, anche se sono disabile, non significa che sia stato sfortunato"
October 17, 2022
Lovely conclusion to a great series!
April 3, 2023
Finally a happy ending for them! after everything they've been though the series finally end in this volume with a happy and hopeful ending, thank God.
March 30, 2025
I loved how much I learned from this series & how much of a different perspective it gave me. This final volume did feel a little bit all over since there were multiple stories that needed to be tied up. An enjoyable series that’s informative and makes you think about things you may not have otherwise.
July 6, 2025
Overall I liked reading through this series, I thought it was well paced and all the characters had a lot of depth. Great read
September 19, 2022
Review for Vol. 11 & 12:
Well, I randomly picked up the final two volumes in this series after marking it DNF because I couldn’t deal with the ridiculous love triangles (yes, plural). I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these last two volumes and seeing the characters happy (finally!!). I teared up at a couple parts and I honestly wish the rest of the series had been like this so I could buy the physical copies of the series. (I won’t be because I for reasons listed before, but I won’t say I wasn’t tempted to at least by these last two volumes.) I’m very familiar with adoptions from China and South Korea, but not at all familiar with Japan’s adoption process, so it was interesting to learn more about it and see adoption talked about in a serious, but positive manner.
Content:
Mentions of a festival for welcoming the spirits of loved ones who have died “who supposedly return to the human world for a temporary visit to their household altars”
Well, I randomly picked up the final two volumes in this series after marking it DNF because I couldn’t deal with the ridiculous love triangles (yes, plural). I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these last two volumes and seeing the characters happy (finally!!). I teared up at a couple parts and I honestly wish the rest of the series had been like this so I could buy the physical copies of the series. (I won’t be because I for reasons listed before, but I won’t say I wasn’t tempted to at least by these last two volumes.) I’m very familiar with adoptions from China and South Korea, but not at all familiar with Japan’s adoption process, so it was interesting to learn more about it and see adoption talked about in a serious, but positive manner.
Content:
Mentions of a festival for welcoming the spirits of loved ones who have died “who supposedly return to the human world for a temporary visit to their household altars”
November 30, 2022
What a beautiful conclusion to this gorgeous manga series!
I loved seeing these two finally getting their happy ending, even though there were moments of grief and sadness thrown in there. We get to see how everyone's lives changed and evolved, but we especially get to see the main characters tackling parenting together.
This is such a gorgeous story and I can't recommend it enough!
Happy reading!
I loved seeing these two finally getting their happy ending, even though there were moments of grief and sadness thrown in there. We get to see how everyone's lives changed and evolved, but we especially get to see the main characters tackling parenting together.
This is such a gorgeous story and I can't recommend it enough!
Happy reading!
August 7, 2024
What a beautiful ending to this series! I will miss all the characters dearly, but I’m happy to know this isn’t exactly the end. I will be looking into watching the movie and finding the tv adaptation/motion comic. If you are looking for a cute, yet inspiring story with loveable characters, please consider picking this series up 💞
December 17, 2021
Me encantó este manga. Es una historia madura que trata el tema de la discapacidad física y todo lo que puede afectar en tu vida ya que el mundo no está construido para personas en sillas de ruedas. Trata del amor romántico, de la amistad, de la familia, de los miedos a ser una carga, de la superación personal. Al final es preciosísimo porque llegan a cumplir sus sueños.
October 24, 2023
(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).
October 27, 2023
"A veces la vida es dura... Pero el mundo es benévolo. Nuestro mundo es un lugar maravilloso"
Amo esta historia de principio a fin.
Incluso aunque las cosas se pusieron demasiado complicadas, siempre había una chispa de felicidad que nos movía para seguir disfrutando y tener empatía con los personajes.
El autor ha hecho un trabajo maravilloso, ha investigado sobre el tema y lo ha vuelto un enseñanza de muchos valores.
Estoy tan conmovida por conocer a Itsuki y Tsugumi.
Amo esta historia de principio a fin.
Incluso aunque las cosas se pusieron demasiado complicadas, siempre había una chispa de felicidad que nos movía para seguir disfrutando y tener empatía con los personajes.
El autor ha hecho un trabajo maravilloso, ha investigado sobre el tema y lo ha vuelto un enseñanza de muchos valores.
Estoy tan conmovida por conocer a Itsuki y Tsugumi.
November 7, 2023
Esta historia es una montaña rusa de emociones y solo puedo decir que valió la pena leerla, es tan compleja la historia pues trata un tema poco usual, una discapacidad no es algo fácil de comprender para alguien ajeno, sin embargo la autora trato este tema de una manera respetuosa y se agradece pues aunque nos hizo sufrir en la mayoría de ella al final nos dio algo maravilloso.
December 3, 2023
The perfect way to end this series. I was definitely crying throughout this volume (and really the whole series). I’ve got so much love for this series and I think everyone needs to pick it up!
July 26, 2024
Dużo refleksji
September 7, 2024
We ended with a bang!
I only gave the last 2 volumes 5 stars, so at times I wondered it this series was worth it. I do think that it is.
I don't think it is necessarily a romance, more a contemporary drama. And it got very emotional and hard at parts. But I love how it ended.
I only gave the last 2 volumes 5 stars, so at times I wondered it this series was worth it. I do think that it is.
I don't think it is necessarily a romance, more a contemporary drama. And it got very emotional and hard at parts. But I love how it ended.
October 7, 2024
This series was so incredible it took me just a week to read it all!
February 14, 2025
SOBBING. THAT’S IT, THAT’S THE REVIEW.
March 9, 2024
je chiale car c'est terminé et ça va me manquer
August 27, 2024
Such a perfect ending. I’m going to be real, this one had a rough start and I kept asking myself why I was continuing. But I am so glad I did, these characters deserved to have their full stories told and to have a beautiful happy ending. ❤️
July 28, 2021
Une belle conclusion à cette jolie saga ! Je suis si triste de quitter Tsugumi et Itsuki... Ce tome est passé beaucoup plus vite que les autres, frustration quand tu nous tiens!
August 31, 2022
4.5⭐️
This last volume nicely wrapped up the story and I think the author really did what she set out to do. I’m so happy for all the characters who were able to find happiness in their lives.
Overall series rating 4.75⭐️
This series is almost perfect, to be honest in so many ways it is perfect. The representation that this series sets out to achieve is wonderful and heartbreaking and so hopeful. It does not hold back punches on the reality of having a disability and how that affects someone’s life and relationships.
In saying that the actual romantic relationship between the main couple felt a little rushed when they finally got back together. I would have loved to have see more time with them together exploring their relationship. However overall I think the actual romance plot was still well done but it could have been even better if we got to see the chemistry between them a bit more.
This is not your typical adult romance manga, sure there is romance but that’s not the main focus. And I think you should know that before going in. However it’s a super important and eye opening read.
This last volume nicely wrapped up the story and I think the author really did what she set out to do. I’m so happy for all the characters who were able to find happiness in their lives.
Overall series rating 4.75⭐️
This series is almost perfect, to be honest in so many ways it is perfect. The representation that this series sets out to achieve is wonderful and heartbreaking and so hopeful. It does not hold back punches on the reality of having a disability and how that affects someone’s life and relationships.
In saying that the actual romantic relationship between the main couple felt a little rushed when they finally got back together. I would have loved to have see more time with them together exploring their relationship. However overall I think the actual romance plot was still well done but it could have been even better if we got to see the chemistry between them a bit more.
This is not your typical adult romance manga, sure there is romance but that’s not the main focus. And I think you should know that before going in. However it’s a super important and eye opening read.
December 29, 2025
A lovely, emotional finish to the series. As a whole, this series struggled a bit, especially in the middle, but it always maintained a sense of heart. The author put the protagonists through a LOT, but they do get their happily ever after.
This volume rates a full 5 stars from me. It did make me cry, but the overall tone wasn’t sad. I’m happy that we got to revisit some other characters. The Obon festival story arc was especially touching.
As a whole, I would give the entire series 4 stars. I recommend it, but just know that it does kind of turn into The Love Boat for a couple of volumes before getting back on track. Still, it’s got a lot going for it and it was great spending time with these characters. 👍👍
This volume rates a full 5 stars from me. It did make me cry, but the overall tone wasn’t sad. I’m happy that we got to revisit some other characters. The Obon festival story arc was especially touching.
As a whole, I would give the entire series 4 stars. I recommend it, but just know that it does kind of turn into The Love Boat for a couple of volumes before getting back on track. Still, it’s got a lot going for it and it was great spending time with these characters. 👍👍
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