I've finished "Otomen Vol. 9" by Aya Kanno.
Product Description
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T audience
Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to Ryo Miyakozuka, the girl that he's falling for?
An anti-otomen campaign takes over the school! Asuka's cousin and campaign enforcer Kasuga Masamune starts hunting down boys who have even an ounce of girly traits in them--and his first target is...?!
About the Author
Aya Kanno was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the creator of Soul Rescue, which has been published in the United States, and herlatest work, Otomen, is currently being serialized in Japan's BetsuHana magazine. Blank Slate was originally published as Akusaga in Japan, also in BetsuHana.
Product Details
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (February 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421536900
ISBN-13: 978-1421536903
My Review:
We learn why Kasuga is so anti-Asuka. There is a showdown of sorts between Kasuga and Juta - Kasuga believes that Juta is Jewel Sachihana and is determined to not only expose him to the world, but to expel him from Ginyuri High (because drawing manga is a sign of otomen-ness). One of the goofy new teachers they had introduced finally gets some spotlight. She's a bit of an typical ditz, but of course Yamato falls for her.
This is a very charming, light and fluffy read and I highly recommend reading! I find it a very funny read!
5/5
Thanks Maylene from Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!
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