Hanjuku Joshi - Reviews

First manga review, so please excuse any awkwardness.

I won't lie, first of all: this manga tells it all - from the awkward moments to the full-on sex scenes. This does not subtract from its story, however, as it actually adds to the experiance. In the first half of the manga (or volume one), the main part that is delt with is the lack of understanding, gawkiness, and general lack of knowledge that the characters have with love. With Yue, we even see someone who hates the gender that they were born with; someone who (although it is only hinted at) does not care for their body and hates the way they look. Even the classes' twenty-four year old teacher exhibits the awkwardness that is encountered in any relationship. In each case, however, there is a partner that helps both to shed their discomfort and to basically learn how to love someone as their equal (and accept themself for who they are in the case of Yue).

The art for the manga was almost superb; everything was crisp, clear, and well done. No real complaints at all.

Summary: The manga deals with the love, drama, and hardships between four girls, while showing their growth in both the matters of love and life.