Madoka's Secret

JakeMoment Jan 29, 2024

9

This manga is short, but it's SO CUTE, and it teaches a good lesson about acceptance. Unfortunately, gender-nonconformity is still stigmatized in society, and I think most people see it and instantly assume it's some sort of sexual fetish. So then they start freaking out when they see a story like this about children being GNC. But this manga does a great job showing how innocent and harmless the whole thing really is, and the main characters Madoka and Itsuki come to accept themselves and each other for their true selves. The ultimate moral is that people can dress, act, etc. however they're comfortable, regardless of gender.

nyanlu Oct 22, 2023

10

As I read it for the third time yesterday, I finally decided to write my review. Madoka's Secret is a short and sweet story about two kids who go against gender norms as they wear what they want to wear and do what they want to do. It's a truly heartwarming story with a lovely message of having the courage to be yourself and doing what you love despite the odd looks others may give you. It also shows school bullying but quickly resolves the problems by having the kids accept them. Is it a seemingly unrealistic solution? Yes, but it is so uplifting and I absolutely love this story. I'll definitely read it again.  The main characters are a tomboy girl Itsuki and a sweet plushie-loving boy Madoka. Madoka's sister, who is a university student (I think?), makes clothes and loves seeing her brother put them on and he enjoys it too, however many of the clothes she makes are girly and after changing schools Madoka decides to hide this in order to avoid getting bullied for it. The secret however gets out as his classmate and neighbour Itsuki recognizes him while he's wearing a dress. I'm not going to describe the whole story but they decide to keep it secret and, of course, the secret gets out, of course it does. There's also a gender-reverse school play. The lineart is thin but pretty, I loved the expressions and the flowers. It suits the story and a lot of details were put into clothing. Overall, it's one of my favourites. I highly recommend it, especially to my dear trans and/or crossdressing pals out there. It's sweet and uplifting. Go Madoka! I wish we got an epilogue set in the future and it could have been a bit longer but it is great as it is. Not flawless, but it makes me feel so at peace, I simply can't get enough of it~~

Val1im May 28, 2020

9

This manga is extremely cute's so wholesome...It's about these two children,, Madoka and Itsuki Madoka is amab and likes traditionally girly and cute things and his older sister is a fashion student who makes him cute dresses. Itsuki is the same she's a masculine presenting afab who has two twin brothers. It's very cute and I'd definitely recommend this for LGBTQ and  gender non-conforming people to read! The only downside is how short it is. Only has 6 chapters but it's very nice soothing manga.