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ママレード・ボーイ [Marmalade Boy] #8
Marmalade Boy Gold, Vol. 8
Ultimo numero del manga più famoso di Wataru Yoshizumi. Yu continua a essere convinto di essere il frutto di una relazione prematrimoniale della madre Chiyako. Per questo motivo, si è allontanato bruscamente da Miki, andando a studiare in un'altra città e mentendole spudoratamente su tutti i fronti per cercare di tagliare quella che lui crede una storia d'amore tra fratelli.
192 pages, Paperback
First published February 15, 1996
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About the author
Wataru Yoshizumi
192 books312 followersWataru Yoshizumi (吉住渉) is a Japanese mangaka. She was born as Mari Nakai (中井 真里, Nakai Mari) on June 18, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan. She graduated with a degree in economics from Hitotsubashi University.
Yoshizumi started her career as a mangaka while working as an office lady. Her debut manga was a yomikiri (short story) called "Radical Romance" that was published in 1984, in the summer issue of Ribon Original. She is known as a social mangaka, and is a good friend of fellow mangakas Naoko Takeuchi, Ai Yazawa, Miho Obana, and Megumi Mizusawa.
Yoshizumi currently (as of 2007) has her works published in both Ribon and Chorus.
Yoshizumi started her career as a mangaka while working as an office lady. Her debut manga was a yomikiri (short story) called "Radical Romance" that was published in 1984, in the summer issue of Ribon Original. She is known as a social mangaka, and is a good friend of fellow mangakas Naoko Takeuchi, Ai Yazawa, Miho Obana, and Megumi Mizusawa.
Yoshizumi currently (as of 2007) has her works published in both Ribon and Chorus.
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March 9, 2018
Da piccola seguivo con grande interesse le vicende di Miki e Yuri su Italia 1, guardando l'anime: Piccoli problemi di cuore. In occasione dell'uscita del drama e di un gruppo di lettura qui su Goodreads ho deciso di colmare questa lacuna e dare una possibilità al manga.
Si è rivelata la scelta migliore che abbia mai fatto, ho sempre saputo che la Mediaset censurasse i cartoni sostituendo o tagliando parti a proprio piacimento, ma con Marmalade Boy ha proprio stravolto certe scene e quindi ho finalmente potuto recuperare quei "tasselli mancanti". Una serie shoujo valida, anche se dalla trama un po' inverosimile, ma che sa far sciogliere i cuori più duri.
Una storia d'amore romantica e, per certi versi, d'introspezione con vari momenti dolceamari e che è anche riuscita a strapparmi perfino qualche lacrimuccia.
Un doveroso ringraziamento va a Yukino del gruppo Edicola & Libreria: le nostre passioni, per avermi dato modo di tornare bambina e sognare ancora una volta assieme a questa splendida coppia.
Si è rivelata la scelta migliore che abbia mai fatto, ho sempre saputo che la Mediaset censurasse i cartoni sostituendo o tagliando parti a proprio piacimento, ma con Marmalade Boy ha proprio stravolto certe scene e quindi ho finalmente potuto recuperare quei "tasselli mancanti". Una serie shoujo valida, anche se dalla trama un po' inverosimile, ma che sa far sciogliere i cuori più duri.
Una storia d'amore romantica e, per certi versi, d'introspezione con vari momenti dolceamari e che è anche riuscita a strapparmi perfino qualche lacrimuccia.
Un doveroso ringraziamento va a Yukino del gruppo Edicola & Libreria: le nostre passioni, per avermi dato modo di tornare bambina e sognare ancora una volta assieme a questa splendida coppia.
February 19, 2020
Reseña del manga: ''Marmalade Boy'', de Wataru Yoshizumi (manga, relaciones varias, romántico, juvenil...) Serie de 8 tomos. PANETA-DeAGOSTINI COMICS.
Hace media vida, en un momento en que me tomé un tiempo para mí... descubrí en una cadena de televisión que se ha quedado algo atrás, con tanta cadena comercial actual..., una serie de dibujos japoneses que me encantó; aún con sus tintes de telenovela... La llamaron ''La familia crece'', y hasta llegué a imitar la voz de la protagonista, se entiende: la voz de la actriz de doblaje ^^
La veía junto a mi felino...
Tenía un colorido llamativo, una historia desternillante y a la vez adulta, para sus jóvenes personajes, y una melodía preciosa, que se solía reservar para las apariciones de la amiga de la prota.
Resultó que había un manga, por tomos, que compré religiosamente, y disfruté un montón. Se podría decir que de esta manera volví al manga; ya que empecé hace aún más tiempo, de peque (cuando no tenía idea de lo que era un manga...), con los tomos de ''Candy Candy''...
Recuerdo que la autora confesó que la historia iba a ir al revés, y que su editor le aconsejó el cambio...
Una historia que me pareció muy alegre, original, interesante... en esos momentos ya.
Con unos dibujos preciosos que intentaba conseguir en mis ratos de ''dibujanta''... y que; aunque no con el ''romanticismo'' de las autoras más veteranas, entonces, mantenían un encanto singular.
La historia comienza con dos familias que empiezan a vivir juntas, después de que cada pareja de padres se divorcie y se case otra vez: esta vez, cambiando de pareja... ¿A que parece una telenovela?, pues la historia continúa con los hijos de estas parejas... y sus amigos, en la escuela, y de fiesta... pero no olvidemos a los padres, y sus ''secretos''...
Evidentemente tiene que haber amor, y celos, y enredos, y confesiones ¿a tiempo?...
También se toca el tema de las relaciones entre profesores y alumnos, que está muy bien, y en general me parece que en su momento, y más en la cultura japonesa, por lo que se dice de otras culturas..., fue una ''bomba''.
¿Qué creéis que pasará con los hijos de estos 4 padres?, ¿lo sabéis?, ¿visteis la serie, o la leísteis?, ¿cuál fue vuestro personaje..., o pareja favoritos?
Continuará...
Hace media vida, en un momento en que me tomé un tiempo para mí... descubrí en una cadena de televisión que se ha quedado algo atrás, con tanta cadena comercial actual..., una serie de dibujos japoneses que me encantó; aún con sus tintes de telenovela... La llamaron ''La familia crece'', y hasta llegué a imitar la voz de la protagonista, se entiende: la voz de la actriz de doblaje ^^
La veía junto a mi felino...
Tenía un colorido llamativo, una historia desternillante y a la vez adulta, para sus jóvenes personajes, y una melodía preciosa, que se solía reservar para las apariciones de la amiga de la prota.
Resultó que había un manga, por tomos, que compré religiosamente, y disfruté un montón. Se podría decir que de esta manera volví al manga; ya que empecé hace aún más tiempo, de peque (cuando no tenía idea de lo que era un manga...), con los tomos de ''Candy Candy''...
Recuerdo que la autora confesó que la historia iba a ir al revés, y que su editor le aconsejó el cambio...
Una historia que me pareció muy alegre, original, interesante... en esos momentos ya.
Con unos dibujos preciosos que intentaba conseguir en mis ratos de ''dibujanta''... y que; aunque no con el ''romanticismo'' de las autoras más veteranas, entonces, mantenían un encanto singular.
La historia comienza con dos familias que empiezan a vivir juntas, después de que cada pareja de padres se divorcie y se case otra vez: esta vez, cambiando de pareja... ¿A que parece una telenovela?, pues la historia continúa con los hijos de estas parejas... y sus amigos, en la escuela, y de fiesta... pero no olvidemos a los padres, y sus ''secretos''...
Evidentemente tiene que haber amor, y celos, y enredos, y confesiones ¿a tiempo?...
También se toca el tema de las relaciones entre profesores y alumnos, que está muy bien, y en general me parece que en su momento, y más en la cultura japonesa, por lo que se dice de otras culturas..., fue una ''bomba''.
¿Qué creéis que pasará con los hijos de estos 4 padres?, ¿lo sabéis?, ¿visteis la serie, o la leísteis?, ¿cuál fue vuestro personaje..., o pareja favoritos?
Continuará...
April 30, 2018
Ya había visto el anime y en dos días me leí los 8 mangas. Es menos drama que el anime, aunque el final se me hizo más corto.
April 10, 2022
These two really need to learn to talk with their parents, the parents are extremely weird but a lot of things would have been clearer, sooner.
January 19, 2021
It's nice to read things from the past to see how I have grown in my reading tastes. Definitely don't love this manga as much as I did when I was younger. A lot of the problems could have been solved with communication but it still holds a special place and I will definitely read it again once I forget the plot in 10 years.
May 30, 2022
SIIIIIIGH!!! So satisfying! Gonna look up the anime now! 5 stars, all the way!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 12, 2020
Quando il cuore batte:
La storia che ha incantato un grande pubblico giovanile con il cartone "Piccoli problemi di cuore" come solo poche altre sono riuscite a fare.
Gli alti e i bassi di due ragazzi innamorati l'uno dell'altra e reciprocamente ostacolati da terzi corteggiatori o addirittura da malintesi o quasi di legami di sangue.
Ma sono questi piccoli problemi di cuore a far capire quanto l'amore possa essere forte e duraturo a tutto e tutti!
La storia che ha incantato un grande pubblico giovanile con il cartone "Piccoli problemi di cuore" come solo poche altre sono riuscite a fare.
Gli alti e i bassi di due ragazzi innamorati l'uno dell'altra e reciprocamente ostacolati da terzi corteggiatori o addirittura da malintesi o quasi di legami di sangue.
Ma sono questi piccoli problemi di cuore a far capire quanto l'amore possa essere forte e duraturo a tutto e tutti!
March 18, 2022
MARMALADE BOY GOLD VOL. 8
Lettura di gruppo E&L
secodanda rilettura
Questo ultimo volume è meraviglioso. Ho sofferto tantissimo. Ho anche versato qualche lascrima. Ma come potevo resistere? E' stata una tortura Ma così non ci sarebbe stato il manga XD
Se non lo avete ancora letto fatelo. E' divertente, è romantico, è sofferenza pura, e soprattutto è diverso dall'anime che trasmettevano su italia1. Non è tagliato e si capiscono gli intrecci tra i personaggi. Li amerete alla follia, e non riuscirete a staccarvi dai volumetti fino a che non saprete come va a finire.
Cinque stelle e più, per questo manga che ogni volta che lo leggo, riesce ad entrarmi dentro e a farmi provare sensazioni così forti, così vere.
Lo ripeto MERAVIGLIOSO.
Lettura di gruppo E&L
secodanda rilettura
Questo ultimo volume è meraviglioso. Ho sofferto tantissimo. Ho anche versato qualche lascrima. Ma come potevo resistere? E' stata una tortura Ma così non ci sarebbe stato il manga XD
Se non lo avete ancora letto fatelo. E' divertente, è romantico, è sofferenza pura, e soprattutto è diverso dall'anime che trasmettevano su italia1. Non è tagliato e si capiscono gli intrecci tra i personaggi. Li amerete alla follia, e non riuscirete a staccarvi dai volumetti fino a che non saprete come va a finire.
Cinque stelle e più, per questo manga che ogni volta che lo leggo, riesce ad entrarmi dentro e a farmi provare sensazioni così forti, così vere.
Lo ripeto MERAVIGLIOSO.
January 8, 2019
Siamo giunti alla fine.
Ormai Miki & co. Hanno finito le superiori: Meiko si è sposata e vive con Nacchan, Miki frequenta l'università insieme a Ginta e Arimi e Yu è a Kyoto.
Nonostante la distanza Miki sente ancora la mancanza di Yu tanto che decide di andarlo a trovare. La gita si rivela l'ennesima sofferenza: Yu le dice che sta insieme ad una sua compagna di corso (ovviamente tutte balla) e lei torna a casa più depressa di prima.
Arriva l'estate, Yu torna a casa (su insistenza della sua famiglia).
Durante una discussione lui finalmente rivela a Miki il motivo per cui non possono stare insieme.
I due decidono di fare un'ultima vacanza spensierata prima di separarsi. Dopo o bei giorni trascorsi non riescono a dirsi addio e decidono di sposarsi e di affrontare i loro genitori.
Alla fine loro rivelano cosa è veramente successo durante e dopo l'università, ma soprattutto faranno chiarezza sull'identità del padre del ragazzo.
La fine secondo me è un po' affrettata, da amante dell'happy ending avrei preferito qualche scena in più.
Comunque la serie mi è piaciuta, differisce dal cartone ma ho amato entrambi.
Ormai Miki & co. Hanno finito le superiori: Meiko si è sposata e vive con Nacchan, Miki frequenta l'università insieme a Ginta e Arimi e Yu è a Kyoto.
Nonostante la distanza Miki sente ancora la mancanza di Yu tanto che decide di andarlo a trovare. La gita si rivela l'ennesima sofferenza: Yu le dice che sta insieme ad una sua compagna di corso (ovviamente tutte balla) e lei torna a casa più depressa di prima.
Arriva l'estate, Yu torna a casa (su insistenza della sua famiglia).
Durante una discussione lui finalmente rivela a Miki il motivo per cui non possono stare insieme.
I due decidono di fare un'ultima vacanza spensierata prima di separarsi. Dopo o bei giorni trascorsi non riescono a dirsi addio e decidono di sposarsi e di affrontare i loro genitori.
Alla fine loro rivelano cosa è veramente successo durante e dopo l'università, ma soprattutto faranno chiarezza sull'identità del padre del ragazzo.
La fine secondo me è un po' affrettata, da amante dell'happy ending avrei preferito qualche scena in più.
Comunque la serie mi è piaciuta, differisce dal cartone ma ho amato entrambi.
January 22, 2020
**Review of volumes 1-8**
4.5 stars!
As is my custom, I've only marked the last as "read" in order to avoid clogging your feed. My overall feel is....this was very sweet, and I can see why it is a classic. The characters were all wonderful & unique in their own way--Meiko is honestly my absolute favorite! I love her attitude, personality, & caring demeanor. I think everyone needs a loyal friend like her in their lives!
The story took so many twists and turns, while keeping to the traditional "shojo" setting and attitude. While there were a few tropes in there that we've all seen before, I think Yoshimizi handled them beautifully and always managed to surprise. By the end, I was so stressed/happy (is that a thing??!) haha. I truly empathized with each person in the story, and this is one that I will remember for a long time.
4.5 stars!
As is my custom, I've only marked the last as "read" in order to avoid clogging your feed. My overall feel is....this was very sweet, and I can see why it is a classic. The characters were all wonderful & unique in their own way--Meiko is honestly my absolute favorite! I love her attitude, personality, & caring demeanor. I think everyone needs a loyal friend like her in their lives!
The story took so many twists and turns, while keeping to the traditional "shojo" setting and attitude. While there were a few tropes in there that we've all seen before, I think Yoshimizi handled them beautifully and always managed to surprise. By the end, I was so stressed/happy (is that a thing??!) haha. I truly empathized with each person in the story, and this is one that I will remember for a long time.
September 1, 2019
Uno de mis shojo mangas favoritos. Me sorprende como me sigue transportando al pasado y me sigue pareciendo actual, si no fuera por lo blanca que es la serie comparado con el shojo de ahora. Me encanta el desarrollo, es original, no es forzada, incluso cuando mete a los terceros en discordia tiene sentido.
February 6, 2021
A blast from the past! I fell in love with all the characters from this Manga on the TV series adaptation! Loved this!
July 10, 2017
When our family was in Tucson last month, we visited all of the Bookmans (Tucson has three). Bookmans is a fantastic entertainment exchange that originated in Tucson but now has stores in Phoenix and Flagstaff. No Bookmans is the same, so of course we had to visit all three.
At one of the Bookmans, they had a discount manga bin and the first three volumes of Marmalade Boy were in this bin, selling at $1 a book. This series was published by the now defunct TokyoPop and thus the books are out of print. On a whim - $3 is practically free to try out a new series - I bought those first three books. When we got back home, I went my local Bookmans and bought the rest of the series (volumes 4 - 8, which unfortunately weren't listed at $1 each, but still at a bargain price). So, obviously, I liked the first three volumes enough to buy the rest!
The story's premise is so ridiculous that I knew that by even starting this series, I had to be ready for anything. The good news is that although the premise is rather silly, it actually works and the story has a bit more grounding that I initially thought. It does get very soap-opery near the end, but I love drama like that (at least in small doses, and at a series of only 8 volumes, this wasn't too much). All in all, I'm glad I took the chance and now I've got a nice little out of print series on my bookshelf.
At one of the Bookmans, they had a discount manga bin and the first three volumes of Marmalade Boy were in this bin, selling at $1 a book. This series was published by the now defunct TokyoPop and thus the books are out of print. On a whim - $3 is practically free to try out a new series - I bought those first three books. When we got back home, I went my local Bookmans and bought the rest of the series (volumes 4 - 8, which unfortunately weren't listed at $1 each, but still at a bargain price). So, obviously, I liked the first three volumes enough to buy the rest!
The story's premise is so ridiculous that I knew that by even starting this series, I had to be ready for anything. The good news is that although the premise is rather silly, it actually works and the story has a bit more grounding that I initially thought. It does get very soap-opery near the end, but I love drama like that (at least in small doses, and at a series of only 8 volumes, this wasn't too much). All in all, I'm glad I took the chance and now I've got a nice little out of print series on my bookshelf.
July 1, 2022
Me agradan los finales felices. despues de tanto sufimiento, tenemos una pareja casada, una pareja en auge, unos protagonistas que lograron de alguna forma deshacer sus diferencias y hablar como dos seres humanos, sin gritar mucho, ni llorar tanto, peroq ue ahora estan felices juntos, o sea, separados pero juntos porque se aclaro el malentendido de que eran hermanos, la verdad eso no fue certo pero llegar hasta ese punto fue un gran sufrimieento.
Cada uno en su mundo, uno en su universidad tratando de rehacer su destruida vida y la otra hecha pedazos por su parte tambien. Gente, esto se habria solucionado tan pero tan facil si lo hubieran hablado civilizadamente desde un principio. Pero bueno, termino bien despues de todo. Todos los problemas solucionados y todos (o casi todos) felices.
Cada uno en su mundo, uno en su universidad tratando de rehacer su destruida vida y la otra hecha pedazos por su parte tambien. Gente, esto se habria solucionado tan pero tan facil si lo hubieran hablado civilizadamente desde un principio. Pero bueno, termino bien despues de todo. Todos los problemas solucionados y todos (o casi todos) felices.
April 5, 2013
This series ended well. The art improved over time with some very impressive moments here and there for dramatic effect. Loved the characters. Great story. I highly recommend that you seek this series out. But what made this volume inspirational for me were all the author comments. Yoshizumi was entertaining, informative, and surprising, especially when she ripped on the anime production. In previous volumes she was in high marketing mode, or she discussed ephemera of her daily life. Something about her life when this volume was published allowed her to be more honest. It wasn't all griping, however. I found it insightful into the creation process. I was thoroughly entertained—sometimes even more so than by the story.
August 22, 2009
So I remember really loving the scene where Yuu's dad slapped him for being too stupid to just ask them about the letter he found that made him think his dad wasn't his dad. I felt so vindicated. And it's only one panel. I was kind of surprised, reading it again. Anyway, my feelings at the end of this are mixed. Yuu is such an idiot for so long that it's hard to root for him, but I don't want Miki to be unhappy. I really just wish the whole possible incest thing had been left out of it. *sigh*
March 17, 2015
¡Adiós, chico marmalado! ¡Adiós, familia de degenerados! Fue bueno mientras duró...
January 21, 2017
Mi mancheranno questi due! *O*
January 25, 2019
Sì mi è scesa qualche lacrimuccia ler questa storia che mi ha segnato l'adolescenza ❤
November 7, 2025
Review for complete series
Not only do Miki's parents announce that they are getting a divorce, but also that they will remarry and both new couples are to share a house. Although Miki is dead set against it - her new stepbrother, Yuu, makes her think it might not be so bad after all.
Marmalade Boy is probably the most popular work of Wataru Yoshizumi - and rightly so! It stays true to many of her typical elements while leaving out a lot of things that are weaker in her other works.
The art is adorable - it is much more refined compared to older series. I never liked her style in terms of male characters particularly much, but her girls are all the cuter. I love how her style is so simple and yet charming - I feel as though I can appreciate this style more than I did when I was first introduced to this author.
I love the pacing. It is so rare that a romance manga is neither rushed nor dragged out. And that, in particular, is something I always find to be the case with Yoshizumi's works. There was not a single moment in the series where I felt there was a lack of or too much of anything. This, and the characters, gave the story a very natural flow.
Putting aside the strange starting point of the story where the parents have a partner switch, Marmalade Boy felt unusually realistic for a shoujo manga. The characters' interactions seemed very believable. There were, as typical for Yoshizumi, a lot of rivals for all the romance - but it was always dealt with quite nicely without adding too much drama and characters knowing when it was time to give up.
The romance between the main characters was adorable. The romance developed at a steady pace that kept it interesting enough for the reader and plausible enough for them to eventually get together. The romance between the supporting characters was no different - one could easily relate to why characters liked each other.
Quite untypical for Yoshizumi was the fact that not all characters ended up with partners. Usually, everyone ends up in a pair - but I think the story profits by not following that route. I think that is one of the things that always tend to drag out her stories.
Then, as is usual for Yoshizumi, Miki has a best friend, Meiko. And their friendship is wonderful. They are both very different kinds of characters but always watch out for one another in their own way. I think Miki and Meiko are true friends - Meiko is more than just a supporting character who Miki can confine to. And Meiko has her own life and issues which Miki actively supports her with.
Yuu and Miki are also nice lead characters. Yuu remains a bit of a mystery for about half of the series but he is never too closed up to be your typical untouchable shoujo male lead. Miki is a happy, feminine but strong girl. She speaks her mind, cares for her friends, cries when she is sad but gets up again when she knows she needs to be strong.
Miki and Yuu's story is definitely one of most fun 90's romance that I've read and it is one that is always fun to go through again. It would probably be my first recommendation in regards to Wataru Yoshizumi!
October 17, 2025
Es un manga ligero que se lee muy rápido, donde predomina la familia, el amor y la amistad como temas centrales y que engancha desde el inicio, ya que plantea una situación bastante particular lo que te mantiene intrigada y expectante a como se va a ir desarrollando las situaciones a lo largo de la trama. Tiene un poco de humor en como los padres tratan ciertos eventos haciendo que parezcan más adolescentes e inmaduros ellos que sus propios hijos. Lo agradable, por otro lado, son justamente sus protagonistas principales, puesto que es muy fácil encariñarse con sus personalidades y en como tienen que adaptarse a sus nuevas vidas.
Miki es una protagonista muy tierna y con una positividad apabullante, que demuestra hasta en los momentos más difíciles, aunque eso no le quita de tener un lado más vulnerable e inseguro que a medida que avanzamos en la trama va a ir superando a su manera y con sus tiempos. En este punto, me gusta porque su amistad con Meiko, la ayuda mucho a que vea las cosas desde otro punto de vista y esto genera que le saque peso y no se enrosque demasiado en las fantasías que ella se crea en su cabeza muchas veces haciendo que se enfoque en lo real. Meiko es mi personaje favorito por su madurez, su inteligencia y lo centrada que es para su edad, hacen realmente que destaque. Aparte de ser una amante de los libros lo cual hace que la aprecie mucho más.
Por otro lado, tenemos a nuestro protagonista masculino, Yuu, que es un encanto porque tiene también ese aire maduro, pero a su vez muy pícaro que lo hace verse al mismo tiempo alguien más relajado, pero también cuenta con un lado más reservado que hace que le cueste abrirse genuinamente a otros. Esto mismo hace que sea un chico solitario y que cargue en sus hombros situaciones que terminan hiriéndolo cuando no debería ser así. Por eso la relación entre Miki y Yuu me parece magnética porque ambos congenian aportándose lo que al otro le falta haciendo que funcionen bien.
A diferencia del anime tengo que decir que me gusta un poco más el manga, ya que en las relaciones que se van plasmando a lo largo de los ocho tomos se siente mucho menos esa carga de idas y vueltas y malos entendidos interminables, que se termina agradeciendo, porque le saco todo ese culebrón que puede llegar a ser un tanto agotador por la intensidad de los conflictos, que si se muestran mucho más concentrado en el anime. Si bien, no es que no pase nada, sino que aquí los conflictos donde las relaciones se ponen a prueba tanto en lo amoroso, en lo familiar como en la amistad, se tratan de una manera más sana y comprensiva con los sentimientos del otro, porque a la larga quienes no son correspondidos en el sentimiento entienden que deben dejar ir a la otra persona y ellos mismos buscar también su propia felicidad lo que hace que sea mucho más agradable y menos enroscado.
Sin embargo, también hay que advertir que es una historia que refleja relaciones un poco incómodas para cierto público, a pesar de ser un manga con un tono tierno y sutil no dejara de depender de cada lector como recepcione los eventos que se narran.
En conclusión, es una historia que se disfruta por su sencillez y calidez de sus personajes.
Miki es una protagonista muy tierna y con una positividad apabullante, que demuestra hasta en los momentos más difíciles, aunque eso no le quita de tener un lado más vulnerable e inseguro que a medida que avanzamos en la trama va a ir superando a su manera y con sus tiempos. En este punto, me gusta porque su amistad con Meiko, la ayuda mucho a que vea las cosas desde otro punto de vista y esto genera que le saque peso y no se enrosque demasiado en las fantasías que ella se crea en su cabeza muchas veces haciendo que se enfoque en lo real. Meiko es mi personaje favorito por su madurez, su inteligencia y lo centrada que es para su edad, hacen realmente que destaque. Aparte de ser una amante de los libros lo cual hace que la aprecie mucho más.
Por otro lado, tenemos a nuestro protagonista masculino, Yuu, que es un encanto porque tiene también ese aire maduro, pero a su vez muy pícaro que lo hace verse al mismo tiempo alguien más relajado, pero también cuenta con un lado más reservado que hace que le cueste abrirse genuinamente a otros. Esto mismo hace que sea un chico solitario y que cargue en sus hombros situaciones que terminan hiriéndolo cuando no debería ser así. Por eso la relación entre Miki y Yuu me parece magnética porque ambos congenian aportándose lo que al otro le falta haciendo que funcionen bien.
A diferencia del anime tengo que decir que me gusta un poco más el manga, ya que en las relaciones que se van plasmando a lo largo de los ocho tomos se siente mucho menos esa carga de idas y vueltas y malos entendidos interminables, que se termina agradeciendo, porque le saco todo ese culebrón que puede llegar a ser un tanto agotador por la intensidad de los conflictos, que si se muestran mucho más concentrado en el anime. Si bien, no es que no pase nada, sino que aquí los conflictos donde las relaciones se ponen a prueba tanto en lo amoroso, en lo familiar como en la amistad, se tratan de una manera más sana y comprensiva con los sentimientos del otro, porque a la larga quienes no son correspondidos en el sentimiento entienden que deben dejar ir a la otra persona y ellos mismos buscar también su propia felicidad lo que hace que sea mucho más agradable y menos enroscado.
Sin embargo, también hay que advertir que es una historia que refleja relaciones un poco incómodas para cierto público, a pesar de ser un manga con un tono tierno y sutil no dejara de depender de cada lector como recepcione los eventos que se narran.
En conclusión, es una historia que se disfruta por su sencillez y calidez de sus personajes.
June 16, 2021
3.5ish stars.
Wow, this one was a rollercoaster!
We finally get to see the end of the family drama, and we get some closure for the stories of the group of friends which was really nice.
I still think it would have been nicer if the whole 'who-is-the-dad' thing was solved in the previous manga so we could have some more time with Miki and Yuu as a couple on this one.
I feel like the end as a whole was nicely done but too short. Specially 'cause -my edition at least- had some extra pages about the artist process to make this manga, so I think a few extra pages about the MCs being cute together would have been nicer after so much angst.
Now, some controversial things on this whole series that prevent me from giving it five stars:
Wow, this one was a rollercoaster!
We finally get to see the end of the family drama, and we get some closure for the stories of the group of friends which was really nice.
I still think it would have been nicer if the whole 'who-is-the-dad' thing was solved in the previous manga so we could have some more time with Miki and Yuu as a couple on this one.
I feel like the end as a whole was nicely done but too short. Specially 'cause -my edition at least- had some extra pages about the artist process to make this manga, so I think a few extra pages about the MCs being cute together would have been nicer after so much angst.
Now, some controversial things on this whole series that prevent me from giving it five stars:
February 18, 2023
2.8 for the series as a whole.
I definitely liked this series when I read it as a young teenager more than as a 30-year-old.
The whole series is rife with sexual harassment and assault masquerading as love. There's a small part of the plot with blatant homophobia. It's riddled with miscommunication. There's a student/teacher relationship that nobody actually seems opposed to. And there's an incest plotline that I somehow didn't remember from my read years ago. Yuu spends like six years thinking his dad isn't his dad then thinks his girlfriend is his sister but still wants to marry her.
Miki is fairly boring and I don't get why so many people (at least five throughout the series) like her. There's barely any reason for Yuu to like her. He just suddenly does then kisses her without her permission when she seemingly isn't even awake.
You never really see Miki liking Yuu; she just says that she does. Even though he's just constantly kind of a dick to her. I don't think any of the relationships were very well developed and characterization was minimal.
All of the main male characters (Yuu, Ginta, Miwa, Kei) either physically assault or sexually harass the female characters or are just straight up predators (Namura dating a 15-year-old when he's 23 and then marrying her when she's only about 18).
The parents are all kind of idiots for keeping information away from Miki and Yuu, which helped them think they were incestuous.
I know that some of this is a product of its time, but it wasn't a very good time.
Did I like the series overall? Not really. Am I still going to try out the sequel? You betcha.
I definitely liked this series when I read it as a young teenager more than as a 30-year-old.
The whole series is rife with sexual harassment and assault masquerading as love. There's a small part of the plot with blatant homophobia. It's riddled with miscommunication. There's a student/teacher relationship that nobody actually seems opposed to. And there's an incest plotline that I somehow didn't remember from my read years ago. Yuu spends like six years thinking his dad isn't his dad then thinks his girlfriend is his sister but still wants to marry her.
Miki is fairly boring and I don't get why so many people (at least five throughout the series) like her. There's barely any reason for Yuu to like her. He just suddenly does then kisses her without her permission when she seemingly isn't even awake.
You never really see Miki liking Yuu; she just says that she does. Even though he's just constantly kind of a dick to her. I don't think any of the relationships were very well developed and characterization was minimal.
All of the main male characters (Yuu, Ginta, Miwa, Kei) either physically assault or sexually harass the female characters or are just straight up predators (Namura dating a 15-year-old when he's 23 and then marrying her when she's only about 18).
The parents are all kind of idiots for keeping information away from Miki and Yuu, which helped them think they were incestuous.
I know that some of this is a product of its time, but it wasn't a very good time.
Did I like the series overall? Not really. Am I still going to try out the sequel? You betcha.
June 3, 2024
So sorry I’m kinda ??? After my reading
It’s so disturbing and disgusting final about so many points I mean what the fuck
- pedophilia : wtf. I mean I was already not okay with the way the breakup doesn’t show at all the problem in the relationship but now that ???? Why one of my favorite character just end up with a adult when she’s so young ?? 8 years age gap just for the reminder, he’s a teacher she’s a student, please……… it’s the end you wanted to read ?? Not me
- the way the author just play with the plot twist and I was so disgusted by it it’s really not okay, the characters were okay with the situation and still wanted to get married please why
- okay they weren’t related blood at all but please. Why. Why. Why play with that theme like that
- the parents are so dumb I can’t they literally doesn’t give a fuck about anything
I think I just want to forget what I just read I genuinely thought it was a cute school romance
I love the drawings and the main character but ….. that’s all
It was not awful but I have so many problems with certains aspect of the manga it just don’t help me to enjoy my reading at all
It’s so disturbing and disgusting final about so many points I mean what the fuck
- pedophilia : wtf. I mean I was already not okay with the way the breakup doesn’t show at all the problem in the relationship but now that ???? Why one of my favorite character just end up with a adult when she’s so young ?? 8 years age gap just for the reminder, he’s a teacher she’s a student, please……… it’s the end you wanted to read ?? Not me
- the way the author just play with the plot twist and I was so disgusted by it it’s really not okay, the characters were okay with the situation and still wanted to get married please why
- okay they weren’t related blood at all but please. Why. Why. Why play with that theme like that
- the parents are so dumb I can’t they literally doesn’t give a fuck about anything
I think I just want to forget what I just read I genuinely thought it was a cute school romance
I love the drawings and the main character but ….. that’s all
It was not awful but I have so many problems with certains aspect of the manga it just don’t help me to enjoy my reading at all
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2022
Ahh what an absolutely beautiful, and heart wrenching ending~~
I mean to say that it was both happy, and satisfying, but leading up to it I actually started to cry; I guess I became really attached to Miki and Yuu. For those that are curious about the biggest plot twist in the last volume . There were things that weren't my favorite about this series as a whole. Mainly the side couple of Ginta and Arimi, and how quickly Miki and Yuu fell in love. For me it would've been more satisfying to see it go a bit slower. Overall still a great series, I can definitely see why it's a classic.
I mean to say that it was both happy, and satisfying, but leading up to it I actually started to cry; I guess I became really attached to Miki and Yuu. For those that are curious about the biggest plot twist in the last volume . There were things that weren't my favorite about this series as a whole. Mainly the side couple of Ginta and Arimi, and how quickly Miki and Yuu fell in love. For me it would've been more satisfying to see it go a bit slower. Overall still a great series, I can definitely see why it's a classic.
November 27, 2020
Thank the lord that this story didn’t go down the route I thought it might. But I kinda hate the author for making us think they might be siblings. I don’t like twists like that.
Overall, I give this series a 3/5. I liked the art. I liked the characters. I just didn’t enjoy the weird mind games over Yuu’s father situation and the whole “we might possibly be siblings” ordeal. Plus, I wanted to see more of Miki and Yuu’s relationship. Instead, we got to see all the side characters get all the action and all the main two got was turmoil... BLAH.
I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to own this out of print series. Read it online or possibly check it out at the library...
Overall, I give this series a 3/5. I liked the art. I liked the characters. I just didn’t enjoy the weird mind games over Yuu’s father situation and the whole “we might possibly be siblings” ordeal. Plus, I wanted to see more of Miki and Yuu’s relationship. Instead, we got to see all the side characters get all the action and all the main two got was turmoil... BLAH.
I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to own this out of print series. Read it online or possibly check it out at the library...
April 1, 2023
Nesse volume é interessante ver como os personagens amadureceram já que eles vão para a faculdade e cada um começa a seguir seu próprio rumo.
Também tem a resolução do grande mistério da obra que acontece de forma até que bem construída.
No entanto, a autora comenta nos textos extras que ela foi obrigada a finalizar o mangá sincronizado com o animê, portanto teve que apressar o final e isso fica muito claro, principalmente nos últimos 2 volumes quando as resoluções dos personagens secundários são todas feitas no penúltimo volume deixando esse volume final para o mistério principal da obra e a conclusão do arco do casal principal.
É um bom final, mas da para sentir que ficou corrido.
Também tem a resolução do grande mistério da obra que acontece de forma até que bem construída.
No entanto, a autora comenta nos textos extras que ela foi obrigada a finalizar o mangá sincronizado com o animê, portanto teve que apressar o final e isso fica muito claro, principalmente nos últimos 2 volumes quando as resoluções dos personagens secundários são todas feitas no penúltimo volume deixando esse volume final para o mistério principal da obra e a conclusão do arco do casal principal.
É um bom final, mas da para sentir que ficou corrido.
June 4, 2025
Acaba muy repentinamente y la propia autora en las últimas páginas dice que no está contenta con todos los cambios que le obligaron a hacer, tanto de personajes (cambiados todos los sexos), trama como del final (iban a ser hermanos, separarse y Yuu irse). Es triste que su obra más famosa le frustre. El final es totalmente repentino, hay un lío exacerbado de los acontecimientos del pasado de los padres de ambos para que explicar que al final no son hermanos, lo que quedó muy forzado, precisamente porque ese final no era el deseado por la autora.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2023
Bueeeeno pues ya estaría. Recordaba el final pero no los detalles, y me sorprende que algunas páginas me hayan emocionado (supongo que porque conozco el dolor del desamor jeje). Como ya he dicho en las otras reseñas, hay muchas cosas mal en este manga, que quizá haya envejecido un poquito psé, pero es indudable que la autora sabe bien llevar el ritmo, equilibrar el humor con el drama, y también emocionar. Algo me dice que en unos años volveré a leer esta serie otra vez XD
September 8, 2017
Non ricordavo la fine di questo manga, sapevo solamente che sarebbe finito bene. Certo che prima di farlo finir bene qualche lacrimuccia me l'hanno fatta scendere (:
Una conclusione carina per uno dei manga più belli e più importanti della mia infanzia.
Non vedo l'ora di leggere Little Marmelade Boy, o come si chiama ecco!
Una conclusione carina per uno dei manga più belli e più importanti della mia infanzia.
Non vedo l'ora di leggere Little Marmelade Boy, o come si chiama ecco!
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