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Lucky-kun  
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Description
High school delinquent Mura must put up with the annoying presence of new stepbrother Subaru when his mother goes away on honeymoon. Dealing with gossip at school is bad enough, but Mura's life is turned upside down by a forbidden locker-room kiss and the publication of an incriminating photo snapped by BL fangirls.

Takaguchi Satosumi's first BL work.

Type
Manga

Related Series
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Associated Names
幸運男子(ラッキーくん)
Fortunate Boy
Kouun Danshi

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Latest Release(s)
c.Be Left Behind by Half-Baked Scanlations (1167d ago)
v.4 c.Extra by Half-Baked Scanlations (1289d ago)
v.4 c.13 by Half-Baked Scanlations (1301d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
3 Volumes (Complete)
2 Bunko Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

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User Rating
Average: 8.4 / 10.0 (152 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.14 / 10.0
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Last Updated
November 11th 2012, 6:41pm PST

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Genre
Comedy  Drama  Romance  School Life  Shoujo  Tragedy  Yaoi 
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Author(s)
TAKAGUCHI Satosumi

Artist(s)
TAKAGUCHI Satosumi

Year
1989

Original Publisher
Koudansha

Serialized In (magazine)
Mimi (Koudansha)

Licensed (in English)
No

English Publisher
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 :O   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by tartufo
November 7th, 2009, 8:20am
The ending lifted this manga from a workaday BL story to something really, really remarkable. I was conflicted about it 'cause on the one hand it's - not what I expected or hoped for - but as time wore on I realized it was better, more realistic and really memorable in the sense that it threw the WHOLE PREVIOUS STORY into a new light and I was forced to go back and see if - if Subaru really felt what the ending seems to imply he felt and... I can't say anymore without spoiling it and I can't even give away the sheer power of my emotional reaction or what kind of reaction it was precisely, since that'll be a spoiler in itself. Lol. Suffice it to say that a part of me was screaming: "WHY?" But at the same time, I had to admit it was an amazing idea to conclude it that way. This is just a great and very unique manga, made so because of the absolutely unconventional (as in, NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE) ending. It's not an ending that everyone will like though, even I can't say that I "like" it precisely, only that it was awesome from a storytelling-impact point of view and made a lasting impression.

You know how you sometimes read a manga and then when you see its name again, you can't even remember what it was about or only remember it vaguely, because even if you enjoyed it, it didn't leave that much of an impression on you? NOT SO WITH THIS MANGA. It will totally leave an impression and if you ever see the title "Lucky-kun" again or even hear the phrase as a nickname lol, you will remember this story and its ending in perfect detail. That's how powerful it is. I don't think it's rushed at all, even though I originally had a, "Huh? What just happened? No - wait!" reaction. The truth is that life really does work in unexpected ways like that, sometimes things happen suddenly that affect us for a long, long time. I think the shock-factor works better because of the suddenness, so I don't think it's rushed, although I'm sure there are those who will disagree with me.

Anyway I recommend this manga. Not something you get to read every day - or even every year lol.

... Last updated on November 7th, 2009, 8:27am
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 I Liked it...   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by HeurekaH
December 1st, 2009, 4:25pm
... but why do I always miss that it's a tragedy. Really, It's a wonderful story, not to fast in the development and not to slow. To me, this is perfection, except for the ending. TRAGEDY! Must learn to really read the genres before reading the manga.
But seriously, unless you hate BL, there isn't much to dislike about this manga.
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 why Lucky-kun??   
Rating: 7.5 / 10.0
by Kaori9
August 5th, 2010, 11:54am
If it wasn't for the tragedy. First 3 volumes were great, characters and art were wonderful. It was deep, even had an ending without the tragedy part. That was just so sad. (I wonder if it is a spoiler when there's a tragedy genre, I guess not).

I recommend not to read volume 4.
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 the ending   
Rating: 1.0 / 10.0
by moonfaerie24
October 3rd, 2011, 10:21pm
The ending completely ruined this for me.
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The last chapter skips ahead to Mura marrying some random chick for no reason because Subaru died in a freak traffic accident 7 years previously.

I mean seriously, what the heck. It was completely random and totally spoiled the whole thing, I wish I hadn't read this series in the first place.
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 Torn   
Rating: N/A
by freakazoid
April 23rd, 2011, 4:53pm
The art is really pretty it has a certain charm to it and doesn't detract from how good the character look smile
I read this up to half way through vol 3 and thought this was brilliant the story isn't rushed and the love developes naturally. In general its deffinatly different from anything else i've ever read out there.
But when i saw what happened in vol4 i thought wow what a tragic ending i couldn't bring myself to read it propperly because i thought it was too sad
Even so this is a really good manga the ending is so different so if your looking for a real life type thing this is for you - do not read this if your looking for a happy ending or a light read
Maybe one day i will be able to return to it and finish it propperly

... Last updated on April 23rd, 2011, 5:00pm
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 It's alright   
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by luck_life
August 20th, 2009, 11:10pm
The development is gradual, its a pretty sweet(makes you want to say awww at times) plot. The art is okay, a bit old fashioned as in retro. The character Mura gets me angry sometimes though. He still continues his relationship with his girlfriend after starting a new one with his stepbrother. Besides him all the characters are cute and rather enjoyable to read. There are pretty some good comedic scenes, but it only pops out now and then. Depending on your tastes this might be your manga! =D
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 absolutely LOVED IT!   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by kittylitterhal
February 6th, 2009, 8:17pm
Ah this was a beautiful manga. I love the art, it is gorgeous, and the characters are to die for! Very yummy albeit outdated! Their relationship works out very nicely in the sense that it does not develop too fast. They take their time figuring out things (even if that means lots of sexual frustration ;D) Very highly recommended. I think I will be rereading this one a lot!
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 At first   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Omlil
February 26th, 2011, 4:48am
I was thinking "oh.. lame it's all macho and superficial.." BUT hell no!!! half reading through it, it hit me that I understand othing! It is so deep and mature. I liked bothh characters! and this is rare for me, coz there's always the cool&sharp top and the whiny bottom, but not on this manga!
Which gave me a pleasent surprise.
I, in oppose to other comments, liked the tragic ending. I thought it was good, realstic. Not everything in life is butterfliers & flowers. Sh*t happens, and this manga is ironically called lucky-kun... hmm..
I would have rated it 10000000 if I could. I've read many many manga (yaoi or not) but never have I come across a story such as this. Truely unique. I'm a fan <3
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 alrite   
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
by rumflakes
December 25th, 2010, 9:16am
overal the series was good, the artwork isnt the best but he story was good(except the original ending). The author's original ending was the tragic one from the 2 bunko volumes.(this original ending is also known as volume 4). the author wrote another ending(the happy one) in response to readers feed back to the original tragic ending. just read volume 1-3 for a happy ending that makes sense. i dont suggest reading volume 4 cuz imo it feels really out of place and forced like the author just wants to end the series quickly.
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 Takaguchi Satosumi, have my babies.   
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
by elisegrey
August 2nd, 2008, 10:41am
The romance may be a little ...tentative, but the way it's portrayed through page layouts and art motifs is just *gorgeous*. While the character designs and types are rather (often hilariously) dated, and the reader is given a tight focus on a relationship - nothing more or less, plot-wise - it's A++ as an experience, if not a coherent story.

Now if the yaoi-stereotype-loving girlfriend could just stop *being*, I'd like this even more.
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