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Trompe-l'œil no Yubisaki ![]()
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Featuring Setsuko Katoh’s debut work, the six short stories of Fingertip Trompe L'oeil are packed with romance and desire; Keisuke learns a lesson in love from his brother’s tutor, Mr. Murakami. Archery Club supervisor, Mr. Yamazaki, helps his student Yagi grow - but into what? Aragi serenades fellow classmate Uchimizu with unexpected desires, delinquent Takuma discovers his father and step-brother share a dirty secret, and Dr. Miyabe finds out what his rival Toyama really thinks of him. Still sore from a recent break-up, businessman Mita gets tied up with salesman Otani, and fi... More...
Featuring Setsuko Katoh’s debut work, the six short stories of Fingertip Trompe L'oeil are packed with romance and desire; Keisuke learns a lesson in love from his brother’s tutor, Mr. Murakami. Archery Club supervisor, Mr. Yamazaki, helps his student Yagi grow - but into what? Aragi serenades fellow classmate Uchimizu with unexpected desires, delinquent Takuma discovers his father and step-brother share a dirty secret, and Dr. Miyabe finds out what his rival Toyama really thinks of him. Still sore from a recent break-up, businessman Mita gets tied up with salesman Otani, and fi... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
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Associated Names
Fingertip Trompe L'oeil
Toronpuruiyu no Yubisaki
Trompe-l'oeil no Yubisaki
トロンプルイユの指先
指尖的誘惑
Toronpuruiyu no Yubisaki
Trompe-l'oeil no Yubisaki
トロンプルイユの指先
指尖的誘惑
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Status
in Country of Origin
1 Volume (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
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User Rating
Average: 7.1 / 10.0 (315 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.03 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.03 / 10.0
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Last Updated
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Year
2008
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Marble (Tokyo Mangasha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Digital Manga Guild (1 Volume - Complete/Digital)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #753 
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Monthly Pos #1732(+166)
3 Month Pos #2289(+1094)
6 Month Pos #4588(+293)
Year Pos #7199 (No change)
(+41)Monthly Pos #1732
(+166)3 Month Pos #2289
(+1094)6 Month Pos #4588
(+293)Year Pos #7199 (No change)
List Stats
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On 141 wish lists
On 1272 completed lists
On 10 unfinished lists
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most of the stories in this manga aren't too bad other than they are too short and hence undeveloped. i didn't so much mind the rape but there was one story that i hated.
the last story was definitely the best. unlike the other stories within this manga, it had a sense of completion and was a satisfactory read whereas the others where too short and felt incomplete.
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story 4 was rather disturbing and i find the plot or theme of father/stepfather raping the son or brother increasingly common in oneshots and i just find it absolutely disgusting and quite the mood killer. it's a plot devise to enable the characters to get together but seriously i think that is the worst way the mangaka could go about getting the characters together. i've read about 4 or 5 variations of these types of stroies in different mangas within the last 24 hrs.
the last story was definitely the best. unlike the other stories within this manga, it had a sense of completion and was a satisfactory read whereas the others where too short and felt incomplete.
It really depends on what you like. Do you always want "plot"? Then you'll be disappointed. But it's not just "eye-candy", either. Even the stories other than the last and longest one, while they're clearly underdeveloped in some cases, there's often an element of darkness or uniqueness that stands out.
I don't think the darkness gets fully developed, but I can see where sometimes a sudden ending and a minimalist approach was still effective, as in the third story, about the 'pervert'. The stories tend to be sort of disturbing and yet weirdly sweet, and I liked the sort of distant, mysterious quality of the ukes.
It surprises me that this got as many reviews as it did-- I didn't think it was a stand-out release, and ordinary yaoi releases don't generally get this much attention. Certainly, it didn't deserve this much *negative* attention. My biggest feeling in the end is that I really look forward to this mangaka's future work; her style is clean and very pretty in a fresh way, and the element of ambiguous darkness and some of the sexy, come-hither yet uptight type ukes really do it for me. This type of uke is best developed in the last story, but there are flashes of this dynamic in some of the other stories; she seems at her best with that characterization.
It seems she went for atmospheric darkness over realistic development with some of the themes, and I actually think that's a valid choice. She still has to improve in her storytelling, but I don't think you need to treat any issue in any particular way. The next to last story was the one most abrupt, but I consider my desire for more an expression at least partly of its quality.
... Last updated on November 29th, 2008, 5:16pm
I don't think the darkness gets fully developed, but I can see where sometimes a sudden ending and a minimalist approach was still effective, as in the third story, about the 'pervert'. The stories tend to be sort of disturbing and yet weirdly sweet, and I liked the sort of distant, mysterious quality of the ukes.
It surprises me that this got as many reviews as it did-- I didn't think it was a stand-out release, and ordinary yaoi releases don't generally get this much attention. Certainly, it didn't deserve this much *negative* attention. My biggest feeling in the end is that I really look forward to this mangaka's future work; her style is clean and very pretty in a fresh way, and the element of ambiguous darkness and some of the sexy, come-hither yet uptight type ukes really do it for me. This type of uke is best developed in the last story, but there are flashes of this dynamic in some of the other stories; she seems at her best with that characterization.
It seems she went for atmospheric darkness over realistic development with some of the themes, and I actually think that's a valid choice. She still has to improve in her storytelling, but I don't think you need to treat any issue in any particular way. The next to last story was the one most abrupt, but I consider my desire for more an expression at least partly of its quality.
... Last updated on November 29th, 2008, 5:16pm
to be quite honest this manga should be all about the last couple. the art is beautiful, so why the crappy plots? this mangaka could do much better, imo.
I'm giving this a 10 because the art is gorgeous - very clean, great facial expressions, and because I this work deserves better reviews. This is a collection of one-shots so don't expect too much as far as plot goes, but any one of the stories has enough potential to elaborate into a volume of its own. I'm really excited to see future works from this mangaka. She's under my radar now <333
To the honest I've never been really impressed by this mangaka. And it's such a shame, because I actually want to like her works very much for some reasons, but just can't. Her stories are always too mediocre or boring for my taste unfortunately. Sometimes I don't mind that as long as there's something to grab my interest, however it's sad to say that has never been the case for me with Katou Setsuko. And the same thing happens with her artwork. It's clean and neat, and I want to like it, but just can't find anything interesting enough within itself to really be mesmerised by it.
For me the only redeeming factor from the whole volume is the mangaka's portrayals of the couples based on their relationship and characters sitting in a couch at the end of most chapters. I think that's actually a very inspiring and refreshing idea; those drawings summed up the true essence of each couple's relationship perfectly. The concept feels suitably romantic, kinda reminds me of Hidaka Shoko's similar illustrations in Yuuutsu na Asa. But then this manga actually existed before Yuuutsu na Asa so I suppose that should be the other way around..?
Either way that was admittedly the only thing I was looking forward to at the beginning of each chapter.
For me the only redeeming factor from the whole volume is the mangaka's portrayals of the couples based on their relationship and characters sitting in a couch at the end of most chapters. I think that's actually a very inspiring and refreshing idea; those drawings summed up the true essence of each couple's relationship perfectly. The concept feels suitably romantic, kinda reminds me of Hidaka Shoko's similar illustrations in Yuuutsu na Asa. But then this manga actually existed before Yuuutsu na Asa so I suppose that should be the other way around..?
Either way that was admittedly the only thing I was looking forward to at the beginning of each chapter.
I really like the art. It's very pretty, but the stories could improve. Most of the stories felt incomplete and some i just didn't like. Tho i did enjoy story 3 lol I'd say the best one was the last story. I liked that. But she could improve. The plus side was her art so 
a 7.
a 7.A good, but not great debut of a new mangaka. Although I would have to disagree with people...from reading this manga, I can catch a glimpse of her potential in the future. It kind of makes me look forward to what's gonna come from this magaka for the future. (That made no sense, didn't it?)
Although many other people seem to feel that the stories within this series are typical and underdeveloped, my opinion differs otherwise. Obviously, some plots are typical, but what else is new in Yaoi? Majority of the works in the yaoi genre are one way or another the same, typical. Underdeveloped, true, the author could have carried on with many of the plots, but chose not to, leaving them as one-shots. However, to me, that's the charm of this work. So yes, it seems typical, but at least it's short and pleasing to look at, not a 20 chapters saga about mindless sex like other series I have seen.
I was a tad disappointed that the author didn't continue chapter 2 and 5, because their directions are lovely. However, her arts make up a lot for the underdevelopments.
Overall, I found all the stories worthwhile to read. I don't find it particularly "rubbish" and treating child abuse and rape casually like fouloldron said, considering that there are tons of yaoi out there that are worse, and that this is purely a fictional work for the enjoyment of different audiences.
The arts are gorgeous, and I look forward to see more of this author's future work.
I was a tad disappointed that the author didn't continue chapter 2 and 5, because their directions are lovely. However, her arts make up a lot for the underdevelopments.
Overall, I found all the stories worthwhile to read. I don't find it particularly "rubbish" and treating child abuse and rape casually like fouloldron said, considering that there are tons of yaoi out there that are worse, and that this is purely a fictional work for the enjoyment of different audiences.
The arts are gorgeous, and I look forward to see more of this author's future work.
I liked this series mainly because it fed my eye-candy appetite. The stories, though, are typical and underdeveloped. Considering that this is Katou's first work, I'm going to forgive its shortcomings due to inexperience. Personally, I've seen first works done a lot worse than this.
Don't get me wrong, I did like this series. The art was my most favourable aspect, but I liked most of the stories too. But, out of respect for the series that I have given upwards of eight out of ten, I just can't put Trompe l-oeil on the same level. This volume is entertaining in its own way. Just don't expect anything too great. Oddly enough, I found the third and last stories the most entertaining.
... Last updated on December 1st, 2008, 12:54pm
Don't get me wrong, I did like this series. The art was my most favourable aspect, but I liked most of the stories too. But, out of respect for the series that I have given upwards of eight out of ten, I just can't put Trompe l-oeil on the same level. This volume is entertaining in its own way. Just don't expect anything too great. Oddly enough, I found the third and last stories the most entertaining.
... Last updated on December 1st, 2008, 12:54pm
I guess i'm in the minority that liked the stories. It's certainly not boring, or even complete cliche. The only thing i wish for, is for the stories to be longer, because i can see the characters/plot expanding more than it was portrayed.
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