Indigo's manga / #9 (and +) rating(9)

This is the story which introduced me to the manga world. I probably re-read most of the chapters more than once. I thought that at some times, the plot was stuck in a loop endlessly repeating itself but I loved every part of it down to the last page. I wanted a spectacular ending and Rui to be happy (with Shizuka) but still this is a cult manga for me (perhaps it is one-of-a-kind manga because I doubt that there is or will be anything which is even remotely similar to it).

This manga can give you very mixed feelings. The thing which I really liked is that Akira (the MC) didn't embrace her awkward behavior. He still maintained a criticizing approach. In addition, he wasn't feeble, he didn't seek to run away though he was alerted by the way she showed her love to him. He tried to mentor her, coach her and finally ... I won't spoil the ending for you but I am glad that the mangaka cast a yandere character who could still find acceptance from the guy she gave her affection to.

This was a quite enjoyable read with an original plot and a beautifully surprising ending.

The stories were original and captivating along with the drawings.

Itou Junji had some interesting ideas for his plots but the "thriller" element was mild. All the stories revolve around the lead female character's adventures as she get wrapped in new supernatural situations. If you're a fan of the supernatural genre, you're gonna love it but if you'd rather read something with a strong horror dose, this manga might not be for you.

This is one of my favorite mangas. I've been looking everywhere for it. Of course it is not fair for Tsunayoshi's girlfriend but they are both mistaken. Tsunayoshi for trying to run away from his love of Misao and the girlfriend for not stepping back when she realized that he is in love with Misao. Of course, it is a heart-breaking situation, but love is something to be thought of maturely. It is something which should be mutual, hence no matter how much she loved the other guy, how much she needed him, she should have just stepped away and let him consume his happiness. If you don't reach a phase where you genuinely think of the happiness of the other person, even - and especially when it is realized without you -, then you don't know what love is. That would be the illusion of love, the crystallization of our weaknesses and inability to stand on our own feet.