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九龍ジェネリックロマンス [Kowloon Generic Romance] #4
Kowloon Generic Romance, vol. 4
Una pregunta de connotaciones negativas: ¿Y si el amor que sientes y tu propia vida pertenecieran a otra persona? Kujirai, que desconoce su pasado, desea ser ella misma en toda su plenitud; la tranquilidad de ir revelando los secretos que aparecen uno tras otro, así como este misterio cada vez más enrevesado...
176 pages, Paperback
First published February 19, 2021
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July 28, 2025
This brief review covers both volume 3 and 4 of this series, since I read them together.
Revelations come slowly in this manga, and what comes to light is often confusing. This title is much more about enjoying alt-Kowloon's scenery than the characters or sci-fi plot for me, so it all works out.
We actually pass the Bechdel test for a few panels, as Yaomay and Reiko discuss something besides Kudo or the doppelganger situation: a housewarming party to celebrate their friend's moving into a new apartment. Kudo can't be excluded from the story for longer than those few panels, though, and ends up subsidizing the party, and then being invited.
Revelations come slowly in this manga, and what comes to light is often confusing. This title is much more about enjoying alt-Kowloon's scenery than the characters or sci-fi plot for me, so it all works out.
We actually pass the Bechdel test for a few panels, as Yaomay and Reiko discuss something besides Kudo or the doppelganger situation: a housewarming party to celebrate their friend's moving into a new apartment. Kudo can't be excluded from the story for longer than those few panels, though, and ends up subsidizing the party, and then being invited.
December 31, 2022
Warning: **Spoilers**
Boy, is Jun Mayuzuki a clever girl! She drops bits of information here and there, taking her sweet time. Sometimes casually, sometimes in more serious situations. Some are apparently begnin, some troubling, some making you wonder...
And yet, like a mirage, the end seems as far as before. And I want more!! Gee, I haven’t read something so tantalizing in a long time and it feels darn good.
So... Reiko A is dead. Hajime would be responsible for her death. But which Hajime? Reiko B would be a copy and not a clone- if that makes any sense and Miyuki seems as intrigued of this situation as I am. The waiter Guen has been terminated with extreme prejudice. This Kowloon is not Kowloon.
You don’t get it? What makes you think I do?
But as Reiko B wants to feel whole and Hajime longs for past moments in another Kowloon I’m in for the long haul, Mayuzuki. Keep ’em coming.
Boy, is Jun Mayuzuki a clever girl! She drops bits of information here and there, taking her sweet time. Sometimes casually, sometimes in more serious situations. Some are apparently begnin, some troubling, some making you wonder...
And yet, like a mirage, the end seems as far as before. And I want more!! Gee, I haven’t read something so tantalizing in a long time and it feels darn good.
So... Reiko A is dead. Hajime would be responsible for her death. But which Hajime? Reiko B would be a copy and not a clone- if that makes any sense and Miyuki seems as intrigued of this situation as I am. The waiter Guen has been terminated with extreme prejudice. This Kowloon is not Kowloon.
You don’t get it? What makes you think I do?
But as Reiko B wants to feel whole and Hajime longs for past moments in another Kowloon I’m in for the long haul, Mayuzuki. Keep ’em coming.
July 10, 2022
Je suis de plus en plus bluffée par ce manga qui, petit à petit et sans en avoir eu l’air, nous a amenés dans une direction complètement inattendue.
Alors que j’avais l’impression qu’on nous parlait au tout premier abord d’une rencontre amoureuse un peu originale, l’introduction de ce tome nous balance en quelques pages qu’on se trouve dans le futur, dans un Kowloon qui a été reconstruit suite à sa première démolition en 1994 dont je vous parlais dans mon billet sur le premier tome, mais aussi que Reiko, dont on avait fini par se dire qu’elle est un clone, ne le serait finalement pas.
Après ce départ tonitruant, on retombe dans un rythme un peu plus tranquille, mais pas pour autant ennuyant, et c’est assez fascinant de voir notre Reiko essayer de comprendre ce qu’il se passe, pendant que Kudô semble petit à petit se réintégrer à l’intrigue alors qu’il donnait jusque là un peu l’impression d’y être très extérieur.
Et de l’autre côté, on a le docteur Hebinuma et Guen qui eux aussi essaient de démêler le vrai du faux, et même de savoir si Reiko est réellement un clone ou autre chose.
Si la clinique a un rôle à jouer, Generic Terra aussi et ce n’est visiblement pas le même.
Et puis il reste à savoir qui est un clone parmi les personnages, et ce n’est pas toujours facile à le déterminer. Des informations importants sont parfois lancées dans des dialogues très banals, il y a des actions qui sont un peu étranges et dont ne comprend pas de suite l’intérêt, on baigne dans le mystère et l’étrange, mais toujours avec cette atmosphère complètement hors du temps qui me pose tant de questions.
Et dont j’espère bien avoir la réponse.
Alors que j’avais l’impression qu’on nous parlait au tout premier abord d’une rencontre amoureuse un peu originale, l’introduction de ce tome nous balance en quelques pages qu’on se trouve dans le futur, dans un Kowloon qui a été reconstruit suite à sa première démolition en 1994 dont je vous parlais dans mon billet sur le premier tome, mais aussi que Reiko, dont on avait fini par se dire qu’elle est un clone, ne le serait finalement pas.
Après ce départ tonitruant, on retombe dans un rythme un peu plus tranquille, mais pas pour autant ennuyant, et c’est assez fascinant de voir notre Reiko essayer de comprendre ce qu’il se passe, pendant que Kudô semble petit à petit se réintégrer à l’intrigue alors qu’il donnait jusque là un peu l’impression d’y être très extérieur.
Et de l’autre côté, on a le docteur Hebinuma et Guen qui eux aussi essaient de démêler le vrai du faux, et même de savoir si Reiko est réellement un clone ou autre chose.
Si la clinique a un rôle à jouer, Generic Terra aussi et ce n’est visiblement pas le même.
Et puis il reste à savoir qui est un clone parmi les personnages, et ce n’est pas toujours facile à le déterminer. Des informations importants sont parfois lancées dans des dialogues très banals, il y a des actions qui sont un peu étranges et dont ne comprend pas de suite l’intérêt, on baigne dans le mystère et l’étrange, mais toujours avec cette atmosphère complètement hors du temps qui me pose tant de questions.
Et dont j’espère bien avoir la réponse.
March 6, 2022
Quindi ricapitolando:
-Kujirai è una copia ma non un clone. Kujirai "originale" è morta (? Anche se non ne sono pienamente convinta)
-Anche Kudo è una copia ma non lo sa
-Guen aveva una copia a Kowloon (anch'essa una copia) ma ora la hanno eliminata
-Tutti a Kowloon sono copie (??)
-Non è Hebinuma ad aver creato le copie in quanto le vuole studiare ed è molto curioso a riguardo
-Kudo originale potrebbe davvero aver fatto del male a Kujirai originale
-Non sappiamo ancora nulla di Geneterra
Zero risposte e tantissime nuove domande. Kowloon comunque rimane il manga che al momento aspetto e seguo con più trepidazione. Vivo per le scene "di tensione" tra Kudo e Kujirai. Spero che almeno le copie abbiano un lieto fine ;(
-Kujirai è una copia ma non un clone. Kujirai "originale" è morta (? Anche se non ne sono pienamente convinta)
-Anche Kudo è una copia ma non lo sa
-Guen aveva una copia a Kowloon (anch'essa una copia) ma ora la hanno eliminata
-Tutti a Kowloon sono copie (??)
-Non è Hebinuma ad aver creato le copie in quanto le vuole studiare ed è molto curioso a riguardo
-Kudo originale potrebbe davvero aver fatto del male a Kujirai originale
-Non sappiamo ancora nulla di Geneterra
Zero risposte e tantissime nuove domande. Kowloon comunque rimane il manga che al momento aspetto e seguo con più trepidazione. Vivo per le scene "di tensione" tra Kudo e Kujirai. Spero che almeno le copie abbiano un lieto fine ;(
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May 25, 2025
The artwork is good and the story is getting very interesting I like the fact that it reveals little by little and there’s no giant like exposition dumps which I feel sometimes hurts in manga if you’re looking for more of a grown-up manga This is definitely what I would recommend
December 20, 2023
I really hope we get a satisfying resolution to these mystery elements bc so far I’m obsessed
September 27, 2023
Waiting for volume 5 is gonna be SO HARD after that. I wish the whole series was out in physical form already so I could just devour it all.
July 26, 2023
I love the retro futuristic vibe of this manga. The artwork is phenomenal and the little details of Kowloon walled city really bring it to life. The mystery is really engrossing and in every volume more hints are dropped, and just when you discover something, a whole new mystery opens up! I’m kind of confused but I’m dying to know what the heck is going on!
September 3, 2022
"If the sky were to cry, I'd raise my umbrella
If you were to cry I'd be your umbrella"
OSEA QUE -
Este me ha gustado el que más con diferencia. sigo sin entender lo de los clones y la otra Kujirai y el otro Kudou-san pero si, tengo ganas de seguir leyendo
If you were to cry I'd be your umbrella"
OSEA QUE -
Este me ha gustado el que más con diferencia. sigo sin entender lo de los clones y la otra Kujirai y el otro Kudou-san pero si, tengo ganas de seguir leyendo
February 18, 2024
Oh this is getting CREEPY.
April 22, 2023
La història em té enganxada i aquest volum ha tingut molts moments que desconcerten positivament, l'autora és una crack revelant la informació amb comptagotes. Amb moltes ganes d'agafar el següent i veure com avança la trama
January 2, 2024
Kowloon makes me feel so hollow and empty that’s peak fiction. Also I don’t think I’ve read a manga that’s built it’s world up this good. Kowloon my beloved please return to me soon and drop volume 5
Starting this year off with a banger
Starting this year off with a banger
March 7, 2022
Un manga sempre più misterioso e imprevedibile.
February 7, 2023
Estos capítulos son algo más flojitos pero sigue habiendo información interesante y muchas dudas.
April 7, 2025
Still enjoying this portrayal of a sort of three-dimensional Kowloon Walled City simulation and its denizens; still baffled as to why it has a Parental Advisory on it, other than perhaps that the characters and themes pertain to adults rather than teenagers.
August 25, 2023
4.5 stars. I feel like I'm going to want to rerate this whole series at 5 stars, depending on the resolutions. The art and mood are already there.
May 4, 2023
Un énorme coup de cœur encore !!!!
November 8, 2024
The investigations are framed against two long philosophical discussions. One is between the new Kujirai and Yaomay. She thinks new Kujirai should separate herself completely from dead Reiko Kujirai. She should move. She should find a new job. She should seek to be herself. New Kujirai refuses, finding comfort in living in the shadow of the woman who shares her name and appearance.
The other is between the two scientists from Hong Kong. They compare the doppelgängers to luggage. A well loved bag eventually falls apart and can be replaced. They may be identical but they have completely different histories and should be seen as separate entities.
https://pussreboots.com/blog/2024/com...
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The other is between the two scientists from Hong Kong. They compare the doppelgängers to luggage. A well loved bag eventually falls apart and can be replaced. They may be identical but they have completely different histories and should be seen as separate entities.
https://pussreboots.com/blog/2024/com...
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March 14, 2023
¡Wuola!
Debo admitir que empecé esta saga buscando una comedia futurista romántica y termine metida en toda una intriga futurista donde NADA y NADIE es lo que parece.
Seguir las pistas que va dejando nuestra protagonista sobre su vida, sin saber donde empieza lo real de lo que no, es maravilloso. Los toques de humor que aporta la serie son el aderezo adecuado para hacer que estar serie se vuelva amena e interesante
Debo admitir que empecé esta saga buscando una comedia futurista romántica y termine metida en toda una intriga futurista donde NADA y NADIE es lo que parece.
Seguir las pistas que va dejando nuestra protagonista sobre su vida, sin saber donde empieza lo real de lo que no, es maravilloso. Los toques de humor que aporta la serie son el aderezo adecuado para hacer que estar serie se vuelva amena e interesante
July 4, 2025
Each chapter pulls me in deeper. Kowloon’s mysteries never seem to end. Instead of dragging, they unfold in layers that make me even more curious. We move forward through subtle clues, but it never feels slow or boring. And every time Reiko and Kudou-san appear together, it’s a feast for my eyes. ✨
Who is a clone? Who isn’t? Who is really alive? Are they even human? My head is full of questions, and in the middle of all this mystery, I find myself desperately hoping for Kujirai and Kudou-san to grow just a little bit closer. 🥲
No other piece of fiction has ever drawn me in quite like this. Mayuzuki’s storytelling is truly magical, and I’m in awe of every panel she creates.
January 23, 2023
Ese final…
February 4, 2023
Empieza a ser algo liante con temas de clones pero el trazo la historia de Jun Mayuzuki sigue siendo maravilloso, eso por no hablar del tira y afloja de Kudo y Kurijai XD
April 27, 2024
Every single volume of this series is a true treat. Yaomay is getting more involved and her friendship with Reiko B is growing. Reiko knows she's a fake (which also means she is an exact copy of Reiko A and not just a clone), and Yaomay goes a long way to make her embrace who she is as an individual and not just a continuation of Reiko A. She has a great line about how people may condemn fakes, but there are also people who can feel the shine of the fakes and accept them. So this is a pretty moving point for Reiko as she begins to choose how she wants to be her own person, but also unafraid to embrace things enjoyed by Reiko A, because she doesn't want to forget where she came from. It's a lot, and I feel this series is rife with the opportunity for analysis. Themes and motifs keep popping up, like the lucky number 8 and goldfish. One awesome chapter is done completely from the point of view of various goldfish in town as they see things. We also find out that Reiko A is dead (probably). Kowloon is also a place, where those from outside of it, are not safe drinking or eating anything. Thus Gwen and Hebinuma don't partake in anything. Why this is so? I have no idea. Also something in their plan has shifted since they were about to make the old man clone/original meet each other. I'm just really impressed with how this story unfolds and I couldn't be more excited for it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2024
This volume is mostly backstory... The themes of nostalgia and identity are still strong, and we learn that .
There is less of the romance this time around, but once again we have a surprising revelation near the end (which we will have to wait until future volumes to know the truth of).
The scenes between Dr. Hebinuma and his boyfriend are fun. I'm no longer certain whether he is evil, or even an antagonist, despite the snake imagery.
There is less of the romance this time around, but once again we have a surprising revelation near the end (which we will have to wait until future volumes to know the truth of).
The scenes between Dr. Hebinuma and his boyfriend are fun. I'm no longer certain whether he is evil, or even an antagonist, despite the snake imagery.
July 21, 2021
Ne fillim po mendoja "ah shit, the snake guy do jet i keqi, time to hate him".
Po tani po me pelqen shume tbh, also se prisja te ishte gejush.
Mesazhi qe po marr nga kjo manga, duke pare the main character dhe ate bjonden eshte qe "be yourself, edhe nqs duhet te ndryshosh cdo gje, te besh cdo gje ne jeten tende 'fake', do it, persakoh qe ti te jesh i lumtur" and i love that.
Kriz identiteti going brrr.
Po tani po me pelqen shume tbh, also se prisja te ishte gejush.
Mesazhi qe po marr nga kjo manga, duke pare the main character dhe ate bjonden eshte qe "be yourself, edhe nqs duhet te ndryshosh cdo gje, te besh cdo gje ne jeten tende 'fake', do it, persakoh qe ti te jesh i lumtur" and i love that.
Kriz identiteti going brrr.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2023
La tensió, els dubtes, LES IL·LUSTRACIONS ♥ El moment separats per una porta al més estil Doctor Who, què? Més anades i vingudes, però encara res en clar. La relació entre la serp i el clon del cambrer, que viuen a Hong Kong... "when she was alive" wtf? Doubles, zirconians, el Kudou-san i el cambrer són còpies també? Kowloon ha estat reconstruïda (!), la merda de la Gene Terra no se sap què és encara i què passa amb el menjar????
July 12, 2024
3.5
I'm sure this was a 'it's not you, it's me' situation, but I somehow wasn't able to connect with this volume as much as I did with previous ones.
Don't get me wrong, all the elements that make this manga what it is are still there, but I guess I'm just starting to get a bit frustrated with all the dragging, and the hints dropped here and there are not adding too much yet for me.
Still, I do want to know more about what's going on, so that tells you something...
I'm sure this was a 'it's not you, it's me' situation, but I somehow wasn't able to connect with this volume as much as I did with previous ones.
Don't get me wrong, all the elements that make this manga what it is are still there, but I guess I'm just starting to get a bit frustrated with all the dragging, and the hints dropped here and there are not adding too much yet for me.
Still, I do want to know more about what's going on, so that tells you something...
January 22, 2024
This is a fantastic series, and this volume is one of my favorites. The characters are so well written, and the slice of life moments really make room to feel them out. The mystery is gripping, and while I still fear the landing a little bit, the Gene Tera mystery is absolutely captivating. Still feel clueless, for every answer we get two new questions.
July 31, 2023
Me está gustando mucho este manga de estilo más maduro. La historia entre los protagonistas me está encantando y queda por ver con qué nos van a salir porque sinceramente no tengo ni idea de por dónde va a tirar.
De momento al menos seguiré con la serie.
De momento al menos seguiré con la serie.
March 31, 2024
Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 3 ★★☆☆☆
More of the same. Kujirai and Kudou keep going around in circles with each other. It's tiresome. I like Miyuki and Gwen: they have a fun dynamic and offer a much-needed switch up from Kujirai and Kudou's standstill. Thankfully, we finally get a better sense of what's going on in the story. That said, I feel like Mayuzuki would probably leave everything super vague until the very end, if at all.
Vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 3 ★★☆☆☆
More of the same. Kujirai and Kudou keep going around in circles with each other. It's tiresome. I like Miyuki and Gwen: they have a fun dynamic and offer a much-needed switch up from Kujirai and Kudou's standstill. Thankfully, we finally get a better sense of what's going on in the story. That said, I feel like Mayuzuki would probably leave everything super vague until the very end, if at all.
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