Graphic Novel (Manga) Review

#1 The Day He Changed

Kashimashi (girl meets girl) begins with an introduction of the 17 year old male character Hazumu Osaragi. He has feelings for Yasuna Kamuzumi but when he goes to confess his love for her she turns him down.

In an effort to move on and forget about her Hazumu journeys into the Kashima Mountains while there he is struck by a spaceship. The alien, feeling just horrible about the incident, works on restoring Hazumu’s life and body. Unfortunately, during the process something irreversible happens.

The alien heads into town to reveal his identity to the townspeople (It’s part of the Interplanetary Life Preservation code). During his explanation he explains what has occurred on Kashima Mountains and how he was able to restore life into the earthling but he got the gender all wrong and now “he” is a “she” The alien then returns Hazumu to his parents and friends as a cute and busty girl.

Everyone is shocked by this startling information, even Yasuna (who apparently like girls and that was the reason why she turned Hazumu down). (more…)

Let’s take a look at the genre of graphic novels called Shonen-ai. I have seen several Shonen-ai anime series and have read a couple of manga in this category. And what can I say – I love this genre. Now, I am more of a shonen manga kind of girl but this genre is not far behind for me. The ones I have read so far have been so cute and adorable. I instantaneously fall in love with the characters. I know when I read these book I am always blushing because the characters do the cutest, most romantic things (they are subtle at times yet not subtle. Okay that probably made no sense at all but . . . oh well). It’s just a genre of love and I love it!

Learn more about this romantic genre. If you allow yourself to go with the storyline you will get wrapped up inside and won’t want to leave.