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Itazura na Kiss   
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Description

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Manga

Related Series

Associated Names
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A Mocking Kiss
A Prank Kiss
It Started With a Kiss (T-drama)
Mischievous Kiss
Nụ Hôn Tinh Nghịch
Playful Kiss (K-drama)
The Kissing Game
القبلة المؤذية
แกล้งจุ๊บให้รู้ว่ารัก
イタズラなKiss〈キッス〉
淘气小亲亲
장난스런 키스

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Latest Release(s)
v.12 c.46 by Drop3njoy scan over 9 years ago
v.12 c.45 by Drop3njoy scan over 9 years ago
v.12 c.44 by Drop3njoy scan over 9 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
23 Volumes (Incomplete - due to death of author)
14 Volumes (Bunko - Complete)
12 Volumes (Fairbell Classico edition - Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 23, Chap 100

User Reviews
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Forum
5 topics, 39 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8 / 10.0 (323 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.86 / 10.0
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Last Updated
February 23rd 2024, 3:10pm


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Year
1990

Original Publisher

Serialized In (magazine)
Bessatsu Margaret (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Azuki (Digital)
DMP (12 Omnibuses - Complete)
Manga.Club (23 Volumes - Complete; Digital)
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3 Month Pos #1981 increased(+786)
6 Month Pos #3202 increased(+449)
Year Pos #4296 decreased(-14)

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On 528 wish lists
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Precious and Priceless Gem. Too good to miss out.  
by dearest88
June 29th, 2012, 9:19am
Rating: 10.0  / 10.0
At first, when "shoujomagic" introduced this series, I backed off due to its old-fashioned art. However, it started to gain me some interest when a friend of mine told me that this series is so much fun, but it never got completed due to the tragic death of the author which is very regrettable. The good thing is that the 23rd volume was completed and Kaoru Tada-sensei told the ending to her husband, in which the ending was developed into anime. Also, the Taiwanese drama "It started with a kiss" comes from this manga, and it was a huge success. So I gave it a try when the licensed manga came out. I never got disappointed with it! I'm reading the manga in English version (omnibus), and I got hooked! It is very enjoyable, so hilarious. Every chapter has memorable events.

This manga gives me all the pleasure of reading because it presents a unique love story. The romance, comedy and humour, touching, and sad moments are all blended into one.
Although the art looks old fashioned and set in the 90s, the story is too good to be missed out. The dialogues, the pace of the story and the timeline fit together perfectly. And I think that the feeling of reading this manga is way different from watching the adapted live-action. In the manga, we watch the characters grow, develop, and the readers will grow fond of them too especially when each of them have their unique likeable individuality. Added to this, facial expression is Kaoru Tada-sensei's biggest manga asset. Her art may be sharp but all types of facial expression and body movement are well shown.

I've tried the scanlated version too, but I recommend the DMP licensed version over the scanlated one, because the licensed version's translation is superb and doesn't turn you off, it keeps you hooked! Let's buy the real version to spread the love of this manga, especially paying a tribute to Kaoru Tada sensei! ^_^ Sad that she died unexpectedly, leaving the remaining volumes uncompleted. Anyway, don't miss out this great manga, it is highly recommended ^_^
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Meh!!!  
by loveiszero
March 16th, 2012, 1:59pm
Rating: 3.0  / 10.0
Basically this manga is all about being dumb + being intrusive = catching hot guys 101. Irie, although made to be "perfect" in everything, can't emote properly even if his life depends on it. The transition to love is so forced, since prior hints, if any, aren't done well.
Bottom line, if obtaining love means throwing away all your dignity is your cup of tea, go ahead and read it, otherwise, save your time. I'd give this a higher rating if the Irie actually looks hot, then at least I'd get some eye candy out of this...

... Last updated on March 16th, 2012, 2:01pm
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Loveable!  
by alex3510
November 2nd, 2011, 3:11pm
Rating: N/A
Something about it pissed me off when I watched the KDrama, so then I moved onto the anime and this, and I LOVED it! Typical shoujo yet something entirely lovable. Not sure how it inspired Fruits Basket though, but I liked it none the less. It's so sad, though, how the author never got te see the manga's success.
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yay for the anime  
by rockerpunk
September 14th, 2011, 3:55pm
Rating: 7.7  / 10.0
Thank god the anime kotoko wasn't as dumb as the manga one. that was the only thing I really couldn't stand...the anime was outstandingly well done, except for the odd placed last episode but whatever, they incorporated almost everything important and did away with a completely retarded kotoko which made the story so much better, i mean she can't handle working in a restaurant? seriously. she sucked at everything she did, i don't care how much she pushed irie would not have given into that....and he wasn't that good looking....I ran thru the manga and then thoroughly enjoyed the anime. if you're fine with missing out on a few hilarious instances in the manga, just go for the anime.
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ANIME N MANGA :)  
by DeDe4ever
August 17th, 2011, 1:01pm
Rating: 9.0  / 10.0
i didnt really read the manga cause it has no ending... R.I.P Tada Karou. but i did watch the anime and i must say i had mixed feeling most of it was good. like other people sometimes i did get like okay kotoko we get it your stupid in love gosh! but it was nice i guess it taught me to fight for love. i dont know if im right to say this but you should read or watch. Also R.I.P. Tada sensei

... Last updated on April 8th, 2013, 7:08pm
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dumb ISN'T cute or funny  
by pleochroic
February 21st, 2011, 9:02am
Rating: 1.0  / 10.0
dumb is unfortunate at best. dumb without the willingness to improve at all is a serious character defect. kotoko is apparently smart enough to study when she's being helped, and so it's not an innate inability, but willful disregard of other people. why anyone with any brains at all would like kotoko, nevermind fall in love with her, is quite beyond me. one doesn't have to be a pompous prick to find her insensitivity seriously aggravating; it's not just that she's inept and clueless, but she's also an intrusive stalker and constantly violates naoki's privacy. that's not "love". i just wanted to throttle her, and gave up on the manga.

furthermore, the japanese live action version of this is the worst thing i have ever had the misfortune of watching. at least with the manga you don't HEAR kotoko's shrill antics. i couldn't finish watching it, it is so bad -- and i am saying that with regret because i really like kashiwabara takashi (the actor playing naoki), but it was just impossible to continue watching with kotoko throwing inane fits every few minutes.

... Last updated on February 22nd, 2011, 11:17am
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recommended >.<!!  
by pyonk
February 12th, 2011, 11:57pm
Rating: 10.0  / 10.0
OMG!! This manga surprise me!
never expect that it will be a good one shojo I ever read!
This manga is one of the rare manga which The Main Female Chara not annoying [for me]

sadly, it wont be release in my country,
and the scanlation team working on it seems died.
It will be a nice Valentine Present if there is someone out there continue scanlate it >.<!

anyway, this manga worth to read!!!!
recommended!
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The BEST shoujo out there  
by polarpotterbear
June 2nd, 2010, 8:48am
Rating: 10.0  / 10.0
At first I was skeptical about this one: usual plot, usual characters, etc. (and don't get me started about the art, it is definitely not to the taste of people these days)... but don't let any of that fool you! It is funny + romantic, has great characters, and just makes you want to re-read it over and over again. It truly deserves the title of a romantic comedy! Plus, this one is so good that I looked for the raws for this for about 7 hours before rejoicing when I found it.

I know that Kotoko is probably the dumbest girl in manga history, but I think it sort of gives her this cute charm and is also a great way to create some hillarious comedy. Naoki is just... oh man, AWESOME ha ha Although he can be a huge jerk, you'll love him to bits once you get to understand him + he gets to know Kotoko better smile You can't expect characters to grow in just a few chapters or volumes like in most shoujos, so don't be frustrated when the characters are a bit...overwhelmingly either dumb or arrogant. Kotoko doesn't stay stupid and Naoki doesn't stay a pompous prick. It takes some time for people to grow/develop like in real life!

And where else are you going to find a shoujo where it doesn't end after they get married? It brings you along on their journey through the ups and downs of their marriage. And the romantic scenes are so...ah, they make me squeal each and every time! So, there may not be a lot of them, but they're worth it! Plus, it makes it so that the two main characters are not all over each other every chance they get like some mangas out there.

If you're worried about how it never finished because of the author's death, the anime ended with some of the notes she left behind and closed all the loose ends smile There's also a Japanese (Itazura na Kiss), Taiwanese (It Started With a Kiss, They Kiss Again), AND Korean (Mischievous/Playful Kiss) drama available! X)

Seriously....just read it!

... Last updated on December 10th, 2010, 4:06am
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i hated it  
by Kittycat101
May 2nd, 2010, 1:29am
Rating: N/A
i also hated lovely complex. something about this series and that one i cant stand. although i ADORE hanada and love love love! and every other series by aya nakahara! but this was dumb. the main girl is dumb as hell and the main guy is a cocky jerk :/ i guess in a way...it makes sense...if you had more than 3 brain cells you would realize he wasnt worth the effort! :I
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A Joy  
by yellowsunglasses
April 1st, 2010, 11:11pm
Rating: 8.0  / 10.0
This manga is incredibly sweet and funny. The art isn't that good, but this style was very popular in the 90s I believe. Don't let the illustrations get you down, for the story is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND CUTE. smile
It's too bad that it was not completed because the author died. It's also sad that the scanlating groups have stopped working on this title.
Well, anyway, I hear that it's already licensed so when it's in your area, you better buy this series! I absolutely love it and I can only hope that some group would start working on this soon!!!

... Last updated on April 1st, 2010, 11:14pm
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