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In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working for the school's swankiest, all-male club--as a boy! There, she discovers just how wealthy the six members are and how different the rich are from everybody else...
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Гостевой клуб лицея Оран Хост-клуб школы Оран 桜蘭高校ホスト部 櫻蘭高校男公關部 오란고교 호스트부 6 chàng trai và 1 cô gái Host Club Host club - Le Lycée de la séduction (French) Ouran High School Host Club Ouran Host Club Ouran Koko Host Club Ouran Koukou Host Bu (Club) Ouran Koukou Host Club
Sometimes I wonder why my taste in manga is so limited and difficult to pinpoint. I’ve never been able to get into popular ones like Skip Beat, Kaichou wa Maid-sama, Fruits Basket, Hana Kimi, or Hana Yori Dango ect and I wonder why but I honestly couldn’t tell you precisely. (Or maybe I could but it would most definitely take longer than anyone has the patience for.) At first when I skimmed Ouran, I thought it wasn’t going to be my type at all either, but upon revisiting it, it surprised me. Though I was never ridiculously obsessed with it at any point, ever since I understood the real story, I’ve always firmly believed one thing:
Ouran High School Host Club is ingenious.
Why, you ask? I think the answer lies in the fact that it’s exactly what the manga universe needed at that time - a parody. Ouran pokes fun at all the overused and cliché plot devices/character types used in shoujo manga and manages to build on it in a refreshing way. And because it’s a parody, it automatically eliminates any criticisms of the areas it pokes fun at. The humor is light-hearted and there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments for the readers. Though I admit I personally prefer dry wit more, most anyone will tell you Ouran is one of the funniest mangas ever. Which it probably is, but more than anything, Ouran is a character-driven story.
Haruhi is probably one of two heroines I actually officially like in all of manga (second only to Rukia of Bleach). It was incredible. After all those mangas I had been recommended and read in hopes of finding a strong female lead, here she was! Haruhi doesn’t physically “kick butt” (I’m slightly censoring my language here), but she is intelligent, sarcastic, candid, down-to-earth, strong, calm, relatable and realistic (weren’t expecting that one, were you). Amidst all the mayhem, Haruhi has to survive and rely on herself, yet she also manages to build real bonds with the eccentric members of the very host club that “enslaved” her. The whole set up of the host club makes it rather dramatic and exaggerated, but once again, its purpose is to show just how ridiculous some stories are when they mean it seriously. Haruhi might come off as a bit plain or boring to some, but I think the whole point of her personality is to show that everyone around her is somewhat crazy, but that she doesn’t lose herself to the insanity. Which, to be honest, is sometimes how we all feel about life. That’s not to say the host club is crazy in a bad way. Far from it. They are very well-placed in this type of story and each type of character exists for a reason. Together, they form one of the most memorable casts in all of shoujo.
Like I said, I have never been absolutely obsessed with this manga since it is outside my usual comfort zone. I simply really appreciate it and the characters. Up until the time I read Ouran, I had only really seen the typical cold bishounen who is most likely a jerk but who also most likely is simply misunderstood and has a secret soft side, ect. I think that after my third manga, I had memorized the formula (which typically doesn’t exclude an airheaded, shallow heroine whose face becomes unbearably annoying past the fifth panel). Now, enter Tamaki – an outgoing, eccentric, narcissist whose greatest goal in life is to bring joy to ladies’ lives as a host. Tamaki is anything than what I would have expected in a shoujo male lead. He cries easily, is a bit naive (though academically impressive), dramatic, attention-seeking, clingy, loud, obnoxious but most definitely difficult to forget. In spite of his sad family backstory, he remains spirited and caring, with absolutely no ill-will towards anyone (yet thankfully doesn’t come across as saintly at all). Everything he did seemed passionate and random. However, his randomness was so well coordinated with Haruhi’s and the rest of the club’s reactions it just flowed perfectly. We have great character chemistry to thank for that.
The story is looser towards the beginning but it does get more focused as it delves into Tamaki’s family story. The romance aspect of the story strengthens too (but is by no means explicit as both leads are quite dense in that department). It’s nice to have a story that actually focuses on building trust and friendship before forming romantic relationships. But who knows, that might just be my pet peeve. The only thing you have to be prepared for is a lot of dialogue that is a slight drag to read through if you’re someone who really likes to get to the meat of things (then again I was in the middle of reading Vampire Knight where every line was supposed to foreshadow something in the future so my brain struggled to switch modes.) Furthermore, the art isn’t exactly the best but Hatori has potential to improve greatly. And though I usually care greatly about art, this is one series where the rest makes up for it.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has suffered from acute disappointment after a previously amazing story falls flat on its face at the end - it’s the most draining emotion ever. But one of the best things about Ouran is the fantastic, fulfilling ending. I’m all for happy endings. But I’ll still take a realistic ending over a happy one. Ouran manages to give us an ending that is both happy and realistic (well, realistic enough anyways). I held my breath until the end but inside I knew that I trusted the author to deliver, and she did. I had nothing to complain about when Ouran finished. Looking back through the series, everything was executed so well in terms of what the story was supposed to represent that I can honestly say this is one of the best I’ve ever come across. I haven’t given a rating higher than 7 up until now, but that is because I rate from a critical standpoint, so even though Ouran is not my favorite series, it has earned my highest rating so far.
Hilarious, lovable, with deep moral lessons- this is my heart of hearts. The characters were excellent, they have non-perfect pasts yet didn't weigh the manga down at all but drew sympathy and smile from readers from seeing how they have changed. Haruhi is independent and doesn't go gaga over the number of cute boys that surround her. This I like very much. Shojo has suffered too much from blushing, clumsy, irrational maidens who can't do anything without the main guy. Haruhi is an independent, sarcastic, down to earth girl that pairs well with the other Host Club boys. This deserves to be raved.
I have read the ending. This manga is really good, but it leave a bittersweet taste in my mind.
When friendship turn into love, their world turn from "seven people world" to "a couple world", as if Haruhi sacrifice the relationship with her friends to get real with her love.
Personally, I feel sad because I feel something is lost forever, but I wonder if Haruhi didn't realize her feeling, how long this series would go?
I just finished reading the last chapter and I feel so good! I can't even form coherent thoughts right now because I am so happy and giddy because of how amazing everything is! I'm definitely going to read this again. AMAZING! One of the best mangas for me. Ever.
I've been around since the early days of Ouran and I even discontinued reading and waiting for the chapters but I am so glad I took it up again. I had so much fun. Such a beautiful manga.
this was an incredible manga--i adored it, start to finish. somehow, instead of annoying, tamaki made himself endearing and sweet (instead of prissy and whiny), and the combination of his maddening antics and haruhi's unswayed stoicism is a winning one. and it's not as if the other characters (and there are many) are a cardboard background--they are, in their own right, well thought-out and -developed. we can also see, as the manga progresses, the mangaka's own art maturing--and the final product is lovely. coupled with gorgeous artwork and gut-busting laughter, as well as an underlying sweetness, ouran high school host club is (in my opinion) one of the best shoujo manga out there to date.
I stopped reading this last year and I decided to pick this up again, reading all the way from the beginning. I laughed plenty on hilarious situations and I looked forward to each of the cosplays. However, they kinda died out toward the end, but couldn't blame that 'cause it was getting serious. <('A')>
Anyway, the art is beautiful and see an improvement between the first and the last volume. The character development is totally there and you'll end up loving each and every one of them. There's also character development for Haruhi, althought it's a bit akward 'cause I had never encounter the prodigy going from lazy to active before. *laughs*
Lastly, the last chapter made me laugh 'cause of the misunderstanding the fangirls had about Haruhi. This manga made ma laugh a lot (Tamaki is crazy as usually) and the entire Host Club had made me really ford of them. Recommended to all shoujo fangirls (and any guys who are into shoujo) who needs tons of laughter in their life. d(^_^)b
ONE OF THE BEST MANGAS OUT THERE!!!!!!!! ITS HILERIOUSLY FUNNY! Very Romantic! GREAT characeters development and charcaters! ALSO BISHIES! STRONG-WILL FEMALE who just doesnt care bout looks but generally she look cute!!!! Theer are over dramatic and troublesome twins , a serious money crazed bishie, a big dude and lil chibi and and OVER dramatic man named tamaki! < all bishies there are useless problems that just make you LAUGH! Awesome female lead! HIGHLY RECCOMENDED !!!! but its not INTENSE romance, it grows eventually
First of all for those who are skeptical about this manga.. you should be informed that this isn't your typical harem. I've seen a lot of Harems where the girl has a lot of guys surrounding her and those guys just fall in love with her after a day but this manga involves such a deep relationship between all of them. It's not only about hot guys, it's about such a deep friendship that is rare to find in high school, being honest not only to others but to yourself and finding and accepting Love. Not only that, there's actually a romantic progress and she actually CHOOSES someone! Yeah! how rare right?! usually, in other harems, the girl doesn't choose anyone but this time.. It's legit. also the COMEDY keeps you from getting bored which gives you a break from all that DRAMA and EMO crap. This manga is Inspiring, funny, romantic and sometimes random but definitely worth the read. Edit: the ending was definitely not disappointing. It was perfect.
Im really not fond of the art in this manga, but it did surely entertained me. Some situations may be unrealistic or abit too much, but as i keep going on. I find it bearable and its pretty entertaining.
Thank Goodness, its done. I only started reading it when all the chapters were out. and Phew! For awhile i thought i was going to have to wait longer.
I just finished reading it a few minutes ago!!! God this has got to be one of the best mangas ever written! *cries* I love this so much!! And I love Mori too
But the plot is well written, the characters ... okay, not always very realistic, but it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
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