Wow, this manga blew me away! I started reading it many years ago but put it in the back burner for some unknown reason. I finally sat down and started reading the series and couldn't stop until I finished!!! I simply loved it. THIS IS A MUST READ!!! I even went out to buy the physical books because of how much this series moved me.

I have always loved plots that deal with reincarnations and history, but the thing that really grabbed me is the depth of every main character. No character is 2-dimensional and/or artificial. You learn about what motivates each character and how they deal with their choices. I also thought that the ending was perfect because it ties everything up neatly concerning the past and the present. Definitely read this!

I love this. I can't even begin to put into words how stunned it made me. True, I was drawn in for the false shonen-ai (mostly because goddammit, nobody's making even hardly realistic anything anymore), but what drew me in deeper was the chemistry. The beginning was iffy, but the way the story carried out in terms of pacing was great. I'm not happy that in the beginning, our main character Keidai was super overexaggerative and awkward, and the constant Serena-ing was exasperating to watch, because the story then seemed to become a Win-Reincarnated-Serena's-Heart, and everything had to do with Yuuma. We had the classic love triangle set-up, what with the included childhood friend who likes Keidai (and this really isn't a spoiler). However, I was blown away by the depths of the characters as the chapters continued because the focus started EXPANDING, and it wasn't just two people living in one world of romance. Their motivations--it really went past the superficial.

Keidai was given depth, and as not many main characters can be sympathetic and yet way cool and yet ridiculous at the same time, I guess that's why he's my favourite character out of this entire thing. I really did enjoy the side story between Sirix and Loleus was great.

There's a reason that reincarnation in itself always makes me feel a little iffy. Whether or not it's because it's got such cliched lines, the fact that the people reincarnated always find each other or eventually get all their memories; this manga draws several characters who are aware of their past lives along with others who had lived those past lives as well but may or may not remember. It's a decent-sized cast with beautiful interactions, and you really can't hate any one of them.

The pace started picking up (and improving, in my opinion) after we got over the glorification of Yuuma as Serena , and our cast turned from three main characters and expanded. The beginning's a little iffy, but Keidai as a character is very great--there are definitely great moments to lol and do spittakes at for yourself. My favourite chapter was the side story in which showed how Keidai and Serizawa met and became friends, but on the whole, I was impressed by the amount of character interaction and development, exploration and depth this manga had. Also, the past isn't just mentioned once and never seen again--the past in itself serves as basis for a lot of regrets, and its importance.

This manga ends up addressing the concern (through a reasonable amount of chapters) about the issue I've always personally had with reincarnation-genres. Do you, if you are reincarnated (and also have those memories), have an obligation to fulfill what you once had? Are you still trapped back to that life, or can you still have your own life separate to the obligations and regrets you had in the past? I love the focus on the characters, and damn this was one impressive manga.





... Last updated on December 18th, 2012, 4:12pm

so many boys are swarming over serizawa. they keep popping out of nowhere, seriously if i knew this was reverse harem surrounding the main heroine i wouldnt have started reading it.

i love the art. Serizawa is very pretty. but the bishounens they are so damn annoying, they ruined the manga.

first they just show a little interest to serizawa, then talk to her. they get more annoying each time they approach her. although those scenes are bearable, the author didnt stop and finally delivered the finishing blow when that one bastard

... Last updated on October 5th, 2012, 9:15pm

This is one of my favorites. It is a heartwarming, funny and original in my eyes. And one of the series which made me cry-there is not a lot. But everytime I see the name of this manga, a smile appears in my face. Because the funny moments are funny, serious ones are serious always. Which means a perfect manga for me.
So, completely and definitely recommended.

... Last updated on September 10th, 2012, 3:28pm

The premise was what drew me to this; it's definitely not a theme that's been done a million times.
But this series just dragged for me. I saw finishing it as daunting. I almost feel like if it spanned fewer volumes the pace would be much better. An annoying amount of time was spent on issues that should have been resolved much more quickly-- too much "fluff" between resolutions and revelations.
The other thing was I felt no connection to the characters; usually characters of a series this length work their way into my heart one way or another, but these just didn't.

All that doesn't mean I didn't LIKE this series. Again, it was a unique story, and the art is reasonable. The last volume (almost) redeems some of the boredom I felt in the middle. As a plus, there were no loose ends.

One thing I just have to mention is that I was SHOCKED this didn't stray towards shounen-ai even in the smallest regard. It didn't even have the remote feeling. Part of me can't help but think that if it had it would have added an element of depth to the story, but that could just be the yaoi fangirl in me speaking.

... Last updated on May 13th, 2013, 12:55pm

Mizuho Kusanagi never fails to make me spazz over her work. After Mugen Spiral, now this... NG Life...

One of the best shoujo comic I've ever read.

The plot is surely something refreshing. The idea is really good, and boy, thank goodness Kusanagi has her way to execute her already brilliant plot brilliantly. Especially the few last chapters... I love them. I love that this manga is not all about romance-love. It's about friendship, it's about learning to accept yourself, it's about good moral and ethic, it's about comedy, it's about bonds... Love the plot, really.

And then the characters... I love them all. Keidai, the main male lead, despite being stupid for TOO many times, can be really cool and made my heart skip a beat several times. Serizawa is likeable. The rest character are also funny, strong, and I love how they really care about each other.

NG Life is a very good manga. Totally can make you fangirl over it.

The concept is interesting, but the story itself really really dragged for me. I would have gotten the same out of reading the first ten chapters + last two as I did reading the entire thing. Too bad.

At first, I enjoyed reading it because it was funny and cute. As the story progressed, it became this beautiful and unconventional love story, that I could not put down. It's almost like a play within a play possessing ALL of the dramatic elements in classical theatre but with a strong grip on realism, which helps it steer clear from becoming a soap opera.

Basically, the characters are rich, the plot is interesting, and the story was beautiful.

If you read this, I hope you enjoy it as much as I had

Couldn't finish it, I stopped at ch 10. Too much about BL which I'm not into, also I think living in the past is stupid. Keidai just is too pathetic and this story drags on and on about how much he's into Yuuma/Serena, meanwhile Yuuma is straight and he's into Seizawa/Loreius. Past lives could be interesting especially if there's a soul mate but the premise of this story ruins that concept.

... Last updated on November 21st, 2011, 8:14am

This story was about a man who had a beautiful and precious past life, and a woman that he truly loved. In fact, he truly loved everyone. Now, he's living his life, still remaining true to his past, and honouring it. There is absolutely no doubt that he loved everyone from this past life, and it is truly beautiful

Beautiful in every sense of the word.
The poetry of every line of dialogue was beautiful. The story and its deep effects on the main character's beliefs were beautiful. The love shared between any characters was beautiful. Even the art itself was absolutely astounding. The sheer emotion that was expressed in all of their facial expressions was breathtaking.

I highly recommend this manga. The summary makes it look like a comedy/romance, but it's more part drama, part psychological in a way, and quite a bit romance.
It is absolutely beautiful. I am so glad I read it. I haven't found a perfect 10 manga in so long. :')