Since I once read and liked Akuma de Sourou, I thought I'd give this a shot. I've read the first two chapters, and this plot already feels so...used. I've encountered several mangas that could actually bear or bring something new to an overused plot, but for me, this isn't one of them. That I couldn't take anymore after two chapters says it all.

The art is also too polished to my taste. Bland and lacks some of the mangaka's prior characteristics, as if she is trying to guess what'd be popular. This surprised me a bit, since I liked the artwork in Akuma de Sourou.

Now, you must take into account that I'm in my twenties, so if you're a young, innocent sweetie, this might just be the thing for you. But it certainly isn't for me.

... Last updated on July 14th, 2012, 8:07am

Yes! A new manga by Takanashi sensei. I'm a huge fan of this author's work and I adore her originality in her stories. This one is already showing a lot of promise even with just 2 chapters. The male lead is pretty much tsundere but even so it's good. The female lead appears weak at first but she pulls an upset later on. The art is gorgeous to say the least. She really has improved from her Akuma de sourou days. Loving it so far. Hope it stays good.

I take it back. It's going down the well trodden cliched path. Too bad.I loved Crimson Hero.

... Last updated on June 28th, 2013, 11:28am

OMG Her drawing has improved so much since her Akuma de Sourou days and Crimson Hero! YAYYY, I'm in love with the art! Though I can't say the same for the plot! It's very cliched. So far the plot is pretty much recycled.
BUT I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE!!~

... Last updated on October 19th, 2014, 5:24pm

It isn't anything super original/unique--but in my opinion, it is definitely a solid shoujo manga. The characters are quite likeable. It is a very enjoyable read (I've reread it a few times). I recommend this manga!

Wow....! Another really promising Manga by Takanashi sensei. i Love his art...its somehow different. I have already finish Akuma de Sourou, and now reading Crimson hero. The best part is all of his story are Very different from the other..When i first started reading it, didnt know it was His work(skipped the credits page) , then i realized the art was familiar and found out it was by Takanashi sensei, and this only added to its potential coz now i feel this will develop into a very good manga.

Only one chapter out so cant tell much. I wont say the theme s completely original..infact it readily reminded me of the Perfect Girl Evolution
Bt the female lead isnt as extreme as Sunako in wallflower.
I think the summary here is kinda vague, and desnt do justice to the manga...completely. For now depending ONLY on the first chapter i will rate it 7for plot, and 9 for art and 8 for story telling/narration....coz theres Huge room for improvement.

I adored Akuma de Sourou and was really excited to read this, but the plot is so tired I couldn't bring myself to keep reading. I gave it six chapters but it has yet to impress me in any way. The only marginally redeeming quality is the beautiful female best friend, which was slightly unusual for this genre. Other than that though, all the characters were extremely flat. I only hope the author ends this series quickly and works on something more original!

Another Prince and the "Plain girl" story. What do you expect?

Well, I'll tell you what you should:
Weak pansy female lead, and cold pretty boys fawned over by everyone.

Honestly, in the past it wouldn't have annoyed me as much, but after seeing so many cookie cutter shoujos and many better works than this, it's become a joke. The guys are usually void of personality, other than blunt and protective. And that loathsome "plain girl" archetype slays all hope. Plainness is not a weakness, but low self-confidence, cluelessness and poor reasoning skills are. So, in my books, Mariho kind of sucks. However, compared to the ridiculous bullying and jealous classmate girls she HAS to look like a saint. And another thing, she's way too cute to be plain.

Only thing different this manga does is include two other "pretty" friends, and one is girl for a change.

... Last updated on April 3rd, 2014, 2:20am