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Description
Keidai Saeki is a high school student who remembers his past life in Pompeii, living as the Italian warrior Sirix... His friends around him are all also reincarnated - although they don't quite remember things the way he does. Keidai's wife from the past? He's now a middle school boy - while his best male friend is now a cute girl?! Throw in a case of love at first sight, and you have a new look at romance - manga-style!
Type
Manga
Related Series
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Associated Names
NG Raifu
NGライフ
NG人生
No Good Life
حياة سيئة
NGライフ
NG人生
No Good Life
حياة سيئة
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Latest Release(s)
v.2 c.6 by Blue Cosmos Scans over 3 years ago
v.1 c.1 by Eien Scans over 8 years ago
v.1 c.2 by Ochibichan over 15 years ago
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v.1 c.1 by Eien Scans over 8 years ago
v.1 c.2 by Ochibichan over 15 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
9 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
NG Life by Aironic
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2 topics, 5 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.6 / 10.0 (540 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.48 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.48 / 10.0
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Last Updated
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Genre
Comedy Drama Gender Bender Historical Romance School Life Shoujo Supernatural
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Author(s)
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Year
2006
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
TokyoPop (Expired / 9 Vols - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #747 (+65)
Monthly Pos #1647 (-60)
3 Month Pos #2091 (+850)
6 Month Pos #3439 (+665)
Year Pos #5004 (+419)
Monthly Pos #1647 (-60)
3 Month Pos #2091 (+850)
6 Month Pos #3439 (+665)
Year Pos #5004 (+419)
List Stats
On 803 reading lists
On 1111 wish lists
On 1170 completed lists
On 128 unfinished lists
On 509 custom lists
On 1111 wish lists
On 1170 completed lists
On 128 unfinished lists
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Beautiful
by freakiepoh
November 2nd, 2011, 2:16am
November 2nd, 2011, 2:16am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Picked it by coincidence at the library and it hooked me instantly. Saeki/Sirix never fails to put a smile on my face with all his gags and antics, all the characters are beautifully designed and all have their own backstories. They arn't there for the sake of being there. It didn't feel rushed at all and I felt everything came together when I read the final volume. Give it a shot, its an awesome series!
Loved it, but...
by Sapphire07
October 26th, 2011, 10:01pm
October 26th, 2011, 10:01pm
Rating: N/A
It was definitely good, but the whole concept of reincarnation, and me believing in soul mates tested my beliefs about it a little. In the end, the final couple was not to my liking, but it was hard to rate it low because of that, since overall it was good. I just kind of ignored how it ended, since it was the most I could do. The characters are all very interesting to watch, and it had me laughing a lot, so I really enjoyed it.
too slow
by emriel
October 26th, 2011, 3:00am
October 26th, 2011, 3:00am
Rating: N/A
it had an interesting plot... but...
the first few chapters that I've read was too slow. I'll read on for some more and see if it changes... but it's more likely that i'd drop this out of boredom
the first few chapters that I've read was too slow. I'll read on for some more and see if it changes... but it's more likely that i'd drop this out of boredom
i am probably weird..
by holibelle
October 8th, 2011, 6:46am
October 8th, 2011, 6:46am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
ahh... i can't put my finger on but i find this manga super entertaining. it's sweet, cute, really funny and drawn really well. this is one of those manga's which everything is sorted out in the end, no lose ends at all. now that i think about it, i don't know why i keep passing this manga since i found it quite to my liking. lol. well, lastly my favorite character is Loleus/Mii. i really love her/his attitude in both he/his past life and the present. she/he's really an interesting character.
Decent read but not Impressed
by Otinashi
August 12th, 2011, 10:44pm
August 12th, 2011, 10:44pm
Rating: N/A
The manga is really funny, very well drawn and I appreciate this authors story telling ability. I got caught in the very beginning but my interest started to quickly fade after the first volume. Seemed long and became uninteresting and I was forcing myself to read further. The humor, while great (I found myself literately laughing out loud at some things.) wasn't enough to keep my interest. The ending was very good though but the entire manga hardly seemed worth all the volumes you have to read to get to the good stuff.
I think my expectations were entirely to high because a lot of the reviews I read were something along the lines of "insanely brilliant" and "the best thing I've ever read". Hardly the case (for me anyway).
I think my expectations were entirely to high because a lot of the reviews I read were something along the lines of "insanely brilliant" and "the best thing I've ever read". Hardly the case (for me anyway).
Recommended to all shoujo-fans.
by HanaTenshiHimeko
July 16th, 2011, 7:12pm
July 16th, 2011, 7:12pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Love it. I wonder why I didn't pick this up earlier. I really got teary towards the end when they were going in full detail of the past life. For some reason, I felt there were filler moments at times, but other than that, recommended to all shoujo fans.
And BL fans, don't get your hopes up (like me, lol).
And BL fans, don't get your hopes up (like me, lol).
It was so awesome, I had to rush here and write a review.
by enaikelt
July 4th, 2011, 1:59pm
July 4th, 2011, 1:59pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I think this must have been one of the best mangas I've read in a long, long time. The art is beautiful, although not amazing, but it is the story that really captures you. From beginning to end, everything flows together, everything makes sense, and everything is sweet, sad, touching, tragic and wonderful. You find yourself thinking back on early scenes, going "Oh.. so that's why!" and "Now I understand this better."
Keidai is a bit of a spaz, but he gets better, and he's never so dumb he's annoying. In fact, if he didn't have the personality he does, he'd be a bit of a Mary Sue xD And after a while, you begin to know the characters so well you can think like them. NG Life had all the cliches - the evil school teacher, the best childhood friend, the love rival, the love rival for the other person - and it took all of them and turned each character into someone you'd love, root for and enjoy reading about. For a manga where every character has two different names, it was remarkably easy to keep the cast straight.
And that's not even to mention all the ROFL moments scattered liberally around. The mangaka has a great sense of humour to add to her amazing storytelling skills. Plus the aww/kiss scenes were so awwww, you can't help but reread them a few times, just to get your bandwidth's worth.
To sum it up, it was amazing. Read it. I think I might have cried. It certainly took me all the way from laughter to happiness to tears.
... Last updated on July 4th, 2011, 2:06pm
Keidai is a bit of a spaz, but he gets better, and he's never so dumb he's annoying. In fact, if he didn't have the personality he does, he'd be a bit of a Mary Sue xD And after a while, you begin to know the characters so well you can think like them. NG Life had all the cliches - the evil school teacher, the best childhood friend, the love rival, the love rival for the other person - and it took all of them and turned each character into someone you'd love, root for and enjoy reading about. For a manga where every character has two different names, it was remarkably easy to keep the cast straight.
And that's not even to mention all the ROFL moments scattered liberally around. The mangaka has a great sense of humour to add to her amazing storytelling skills. Plus the aww/kiss scenes were so awwww, you can't help but reread them a few times, just to get your bandwidth's worth.
To sum it up, it was amazing. Read it. I think I might have cried. It certainly took me all the way from laughter to happiness to tears.
... Last updated on July 4th, 2011, 2:06pm
Can't get it out of my system
by book_lover
June 17th, 2011, 11:36pm
June 17th, 2011, 11:36pm
Rating: N/A
Normally, I'm able to close a good book or finish a good manga, cherish the experience for a moment, and move on, starting another one. Not NG Life. I'm still caught up in the emotions. So I'm trying to get them out by writing this review.
Actually, it reminded of Fruits Basket in a way, though a good bit lighter. Both have lots of funny moments (thought NG is more lol than FB) but they also have deep emotions that really affect the reader. I'm not often moved to physical expression by manga or books, but in FB, and here, especially at the end, I'll admit that I teared up.
I thought the mangaka paced it well, developing the story, bringing in new characters and showing us glimpses of the past. The protagonist is absolutely amazing. Such an interesting, animated, alive character. Unique, a rare thing in manga. His panic attacks are hilarious, but he also has some moments where he was extremely cool--those kiss scenes for one The other characters were developed well too. The story was still fairly Saeki-centric, but I feel that the mangaka spent enough time on the other character's stories to make those characters real, with their own lives and feelings rather than being completely subordinate to the protagonist.
Anyway, my opinion? If you don't read this, you'll miss out.
Actually, it reminded of Fruits Basket in a way, though a good bit lighter. Both have lots of funny moments (thought NG is more lol than FB) but they also have deep emotions that really affect the reader. I'm not often moved to physical expression by manga or books, but in FB, and here, especially at the end, I'll admit that I teared up.
I thought the mangaka paced it well, developing the story, bringing in new characters and showing us glimpses of the past. The protagonist is absolutely amazing. Such an interesting, animated, alive character. Unique, a rare thing in manga. His panic attacks are hilarious, but he also has some moments where he was extremely cool--those kiss scenes for one The other characters were developed well too. The story was still fairly Saeki-centric, but I feel that the mangaka spent enough time on the other character's stories to make those characters real, with their own lives and feelings rather than being completely subordinate to the protagonist.
Anyway, my opinion? If you don't read this, you'll miss out.
Blew me away!
by dreamit.
June 1st, 2011, 12:42am
June 1st, 2011, 12:42am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This manga was insanely brilliant. It had an amazing plot, romance with a twist of comedy, captivating characters, beautiful art and most of all, it was perfectly well sequenced. It didn't have any cliff hangers and everything was sorted out in the end. Every question gets answered, every scene becomes perfectly clear. I highly recommend this manga because it will keep you glued and seriously addicted. NG Life was unique and truly unforgettable.
Oh, and the ending was perfect.
Oh, and the ending was perfect.
Simply Astounding
by [][][]
May 12th, 2011, 8:24pm
May 12th, 2011, 8:24pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
You can guess from comment below how this manga is, so ill just add 1 sentence..
Its AMAZING. sure there's some flaw that may not fit some or over to some ppl...and it gets boring somehow in the middle for some, but i can just say this manga is amazing.
Its AMAZING. sure there's some flaw that may not fit some or over to some ppl...and it gets boring somehow in the middle for some, but i can just say this manga is amazing.
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