Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 6

君に届け [Kimi ni Todoke] #6

by Karuho Shiina

Chizu is surprised by the sudden homecoming of Tôru, Ryu's older brother and her childhood crush. But old habits die hard when Chizu can't seem to get enough courage to declare her love. But this is the one time Chizu won't be able to count on Ryu to be supportive of her--not when he wants her for himself!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Graphic Novels, Comics, Young Adult, Comics Manga

184 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 2008

About the author

See also 椎名 軽穂
Karuho Shiina was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan. Though Kimi ni Todoke is only her second series following many one-shot stories, it has already racked up accolades from various "Best Manga of the Year" lists. Winner of the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for the shojo category, Kimi ni Todoke also placed fifth in the first-ever Manga Taisho (Cartoon Grand Prize) contest in 2008.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The thing with the brother got resolved a lot faster than I thought it would lol. Also I kind of don't like Sawako's dad?? Like he's not a bad person or anything, but he's so annoying and I wish Sawako could've given Kazehaya the hat!!! Like I'm really annoyed she didn't get to.

[malak · Rating 5 out of 5]

CHIZU AND RYU'S RELATIONSHIP IS A WHOLE ROLLERCOASTER I FUCKING SWEAR 😭 CAN SHE PLEASE JUST FALL FOR HIM
SAWAKO ALSO KNITTING A HAT FOR KAZEHAYA WAS SO ADORABLE I LOVE THEM, wish her dad didn't take it tho

[atmatos · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can think of is this...

“When I become Fuhrer—
All female personnel in the military will wear—
TINY MINI-SKIRTS!!”
Roy Mustang, FullMetal Alchemist

...and this...

Shigure Sôma: [singing to himself as he prepares for Tohru's friends to come over] High school girls! 1, 2, 3! High School Girls! All for me!
Fruits Basket

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reseña completa--- http://bit.ly/2GlT76C

Kimi ni Todoke es la historia de una chica de Preparatoria llamada Sawako, debido a su piel pálida, su largo y lacio cabello negro y su aura sombría todos le tienen miedo y la apodan Sadako (como el personaje de la historia de terror El Aro), de ella se dicen muchas cosas, que puede ver fantasmas, que se comunica con los espíritus y que el solo hecho de verla fijamente trae desgracias y maldiciones, todo esto es demasiado lejano a la realidad pues Sawako es una chica tímida, dulce y muy inocente que no entiende porque el mundo parece temerle...bueno todo el mundo excepto un chico, Kazehaya, el trata a Sawako con mucha amabilidad y dulzura y a pesar de ser el chico más extrovertido y popular de su clase no es altanero y siempre trata de que Sawako se integre con los demás. Gracias a esta actitud Sawako comienza a salir de su concha y logra, incluso, hacer dos amigas: Yano y Chizu y hasta vive su primer amor al lado del amable Kazehaya. En este tomo nos topamos con Yano emocionada por la llegada de Toru, hermano mayor de su mejor amigo Ryu, y de quien ha estado secretamente enamorada desde niña, preparada para declararle sus sentimientos y decidida a usar una femenina minifalda en el momento en que le diga lo que siente es como iniciamos este tomo; además veremos la primera navidad con amigos de Sawako y los sentimientos que han evolucionado y que llegarán a un punto clave entre Sawako y Kazehaya.

[Lover of books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one I think was my favorite so far because I relate to her so much with the party.

[Hedi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked this one a lot more then the volume before it. This one got a bit more into relationships and feelings. Was very touching to see a more softer side of Chizeru

[shannon🏹 · Rating 5 out of 5]

ugh this is just so cute and nostalgic! love that this one focuses more on chizuru and her crush and her relationship with ryu. its just so nice that she & ayane aren’t brushed off to being side characters but they’re important across this series. love love love. and the last chapter being about christmas and sawako gets her first mobile phone and kazehaya brought her a key chain for it MY SOUL

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awww. I really like Sanada. Will continue reading.

[sid · Rating 3 out of 5]

i want a man like ryuu (｡♡‿♡｡)

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second favorite volume in this manga so far! VERY good!

I think pretty much anything that has Chizu and Ryu having even an INKLING of a relationship or something growing towards it, I'm 100% here. Though there was some sad moments/situations, I really loved this volume. The growth was epic and that one Chizu and Ryu scene made me tear up!

I LOVE how thoughtful Sawako is cornering her family!! What a fresh delight to see in manga! She has such a healthy relationship with her family and the ending was so moving because of it. I'm excited to see where things go and HER POOR DAD! Hahaha! Also poor Sawako because the final scene made me laugh!

Very sweet volume!

[Jasmine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gosh! How I hate myself for breaking my promise to myself to stop reading this series when I finished volume 5!

I was really excited to see how the love triangle between the two brothers would work but it didn't even get to be a love triangle. Just a few pages after the brother's entrance he introduced his girlfriend to everyone, saying that they were going to get married and proving to everyone that Chizu absolutely doesn't stand a chance. :|||| way to kill suspense and plot twist in a story.

[mitchelle °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this already. planning for a reread soon.

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I wish Sawako spoke up and told her family she wanted to go to the Christmas party. I’m sure they would have understood knowing that she seems happier lately and has two very close friends now. She’s always been a good daughter and has never done wrong before, so I’m sure they would have immediately said yes as long as she kept them updated that she was safe.

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

oooh... I like Ryu's brothers, I'm about to compare him with the live action version but restrained mayself, because of the time limit the live action makes it looks like he cold and doesn't care much about Chizuru, I'm glad it's not that case. My my Ryu.. such a good person *sigh* I'm glad though it's not totally focus on Kazehaya and Sawako but also their friends story.

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an another great volume! I loved seeing Ryu comfort Chizuru and be there for her! It is so sweet! Also Sawako is so sweet and thoughtful when it comes to her friends and family!

[Eli · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Comfort me...Ryu"
Mira de verdad la escena de Ryu consolando a Chizu no me puede gustar más..... Also el capítulo de Toru volviendo sólo para estar un rato con Chi y recordar sus momentos de la infancia se sintió súper nostálgico y me entraron ganas de llorar wtf 😭😭😭

[Lyric C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

If these idiots don’t get together soon I swear

[Jordan Rinehart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming up to the end of the anime and the beginning of new content for me but this volume was amazing. Seeing Chizu come to terms with her feelings was beautiful and the ending chapter was amazing. Sawako’s dad is a great character and I loved seeing him give Sawako her Christmas present. Overall this was one of the best volumes so far and has kept my enjoyment at an all time high.

[Flor ):) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This made me so happy

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 The focus remains on Chizuru and the Sanada brothers in volume 6. Still relatively heart warming. Just a fun relaxing read.

The final chapter about Christmas is definitely the highlight this time around as Sawako gives Shota a handmade Christmas present and some mix ups ensue.

A very adorable cover of Chizuru and the Sanada Bros on the cover this time.

Read 2/9/2021

[Addicted2booksStefania · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was so sweet! I’m honestly loving this!! Each character and relationship is being developed in such a meaningful way!

[Reece Simmonds · Rating 5 out of 5]

dude…‘say yes’ by Elliott Smith came on during Chizu and Torus talk and I was deadass tearing up. I LOVE MEDIA SM. Also Sawako and Kazehaya in the last chapter nearly got me :’)

onto vol 7 😄

[Athziri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Después de 3 años... Literalmente 😭
3.5

[Amanda Setasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked that the majority of this volume focused on a couple that wasn't actually the main couple.
It was a lot of feels and really gave you a feel for the other characters personalities.

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww, poor Chizu! Poor Ryu!
More Sawada being too kind a daughter to tell her parents she really want to go to the party rather than stay home with them.

[Lady Tea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 5+ / 5

This volume settles Chizu-chan's arc of unrequited love quite nicely, as she accepts that even though her first love isn't "the one" for her, she can still be happy for him and try to move on. It's a great instance of acceptance as a general lesson for what would otherwise be painful rejection and regret.

Apart from that, we get a quick and cute Christmas episode of Sawako's first time having friends. Granted, she doesn't actually go to the party, but she's happy to be invited and at least get a chance to exchange gifts.

All in all, this volume mainly wrapped up events from the previous volume, so it was a satisfying ending. I'm impressed to (re)discover how much the author has going on this early in the series.

Six volumes down, twenty-four more to go!

[Viki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume is covers Chizu coming to terms with her crush on Ryu's older brother, Toru coming home and bringing his fiancee. Everyone knows how Chizu feels about Toru, but they don't know how to help her and feels useless that they don't know what to do. Chizu tries to brush it off and act nonchalant about it all, but everyone knows she isn't okay.

Ryu has his own complicated feelings about the entire situation. He is relieved that Chizu now has to give up on Toru, which embarrasses Chizu as she thinks he was feeling sorry for her the entire time. She is upset that her relationship with both Toru and Ryu is strained now as she is taking out a lot of her frustrations out on Ryu.

He loves Chizu and doesn't like to see her hurt, but he is also glad because now she might actually get over her crush on his brother and he will have a change to let her know how he feels.

[Katt Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complicated love triangle and a certain amount of heartbreak. Love how the focus moves to Sawako's friends sometimes.

[Mariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 estrellas
Ryu <3 que bello todo lo que siente por Chizu, aunque a ella le guste alguien más TT.TT 3

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars?

Chizu comes face-to-face with the reality that she can't be with Tohru, and struggles to work through her feelings and be vulnerable with her friends. While Ryu hates to see her suffer, he knew her pain was for the best. The two clash and lessons are learned.

Christmas is just around the corner, and Sawako is invited to hang out with her friends. But the holiday is her father's favorite, can she really leave him on such a special day?

I'm not sure if it's because I read so many of these volumes in a row, or maybe since I've been sick for so long (rip), but this one didn't really keep my interest as much as I was expecting. We get the character introspection and growth I typically enjoy reading, but I just found myself not reaching for it after I put it down.

I appreciate that the "love triangle" isn't a love triangle, and it's made absolutely clear from the start that Chizu can not (and throughout the volume it's revealed: could have never) end up with Tohru. I liked the realism of a young kid getting a crush on an older one, and hanging on for so long, before circumstances or things change and you often either naturally move on or are forced to face reality. Chizu took the heartbreak initially in stride, appearing strong, but was just hiding her hurt feelings. Ryu being a total expert at communicating was a great help (sarcasm lol). But that's the part of being a teenager and growing up. Everything is big and dramatic, even going to a Christmas party when you don't want to disappoint your parents.

Tohru's character was perfect though. I loved his maturity and thoughtfulness.

I will say that the dad did annoy me for going in her room and effectively stealing a present that wasn't his, thinking it was for him. Like dude, come on, if it was for you, you'd get it eventually. You know she has friends now, don't assume. So that put me in a bit of a sour mood for the last chapter too.

Maybe I wanted more? Not sure, but this one just didn't excite me.

For Japanese learners:
Check my review on volume one for more info. This is a series, so things are gonna be consistent.

[Mika · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Schon wieder beginnt der Band emotional. Diesmal ist es ein Schlag ins Gesicht, selbst ich hab richtig geschockt geguckt einfach weil das so aus dem Nichts kam. Auch wenn ich eigentlich es nicht runterreden möchte hat dieses Ereignis auch Vorteile für Ryu und eventuell auch Chizuru.

Wie sich Ryu, Toru und Chizuru gegenseitig friendzonen ist auch heftig. Jeder ist irgendwie in jemand anderen verliebt und dann sagen die auch immer in solchen Momenten ,,[...]wie eine kleine Schwester für mich" oder ,,[...]wie ein großer Bruder für mich". Ich meine ich versteh es ja weil die alle Sandkastenfreunde sind, aber schon brutal wie die sich alle indirekt verletzen.

Ich fand die Mitte und Ende von diesen Band richtig toll. In der Mitte gibt es richtig starke Charakterentwicklung sowie Möglichkeit für neue Chancen und das Ende war so heiter und einfach nur süß wie sich Sawako und Shouta Weihnachtsgeschenke gegeben haben.

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The volume starts emotionally once more. This time it's a slap in the face, even I looked really shocked 'cause that event was so unexpected. Even if I don't really want to talk it down, this event also has advantages for Ryu and possibly also Chizuru.

Ryu, Toru and Chizuru are friendzoning each other, this is also fierce. Everyone is kind of in love with someone else and then they always say ‘[...]like a little sister to me’ or ‘[...]like a big brother to me’. I mean I get it 'cause they are all sandbox friends, but it's still brutal as they all hurt themselves indirectly.

I really liked the middle and end part of this volume. In the middle there is really strong character development as well as room for new opportunities and the ending was cheerful and just sweet as Sawako and Shouta gave each other Christmas gifts.

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