I recommend reading this manga wholeheartily to all romance fans! I fell for this manga from the very beginning...can't wait for more releases!

already addicted to it, very nice art and very refreshing plot.

I'd say this manga is better than Furuba because it actually has better and interesting plot developments and there is no repetition! If this manga was available for sale in english then it'll most definitely surpass over Fruits Basket. I love this manga and I think more people should read Special A.

The series is set in a high school (completely original setting). The series is based around 7 characters. These 7 characters are the top 7 students in the school and are known as Special A. The MMC who is no. 1, The FMC who is no.2, Hot Twin boy is no.3, Hot Twin Girl is no.4, Punching Bag is no. 5, Violent Tsundere is no. 6 and AnimaIIover69 is no. 7. Together they form the group known as Special A.

The story mostly revolves around the MMC and FMC (obviously). They have a rivalry going on. The FMC is trying super hard to beat the MMC but she fails every single time. The MMC on the other hand is in love with the FMC. You kinda have to feel bad despite his teasing he does try to show that he likes the FMC. But she is sadly suffering from density syndrome. Truly an epidemic in romcom main characters. The problem with there relationship is that its not really equal. The FMC despite being incredibly talented needs rescuing from the MMC multiple occasions. No wonder she can't beat him. Even then its really disappointing how she just loses all her charm just so the MMC can come in and save the day. Despite these negatives. I did like the comedy surrounding those two (albeit they over do it by making the same joke over and over again no. 2). Their romantic interactions were cute. In the much more later half of the series the FMC does help the MMC more and more. Its not enough but it does balance the relationship more. I also had an issue with there rivalry. It never ends. It got from being decent to being a mess. It feels less of a gimmick and more of a reason to make the characters more and more stupid. Honestly it was rather disappointing. Than their is the ending. Its the equivalent of Naruto not becoming Hokage or Luffy not finding the one piece. Thats some stupid ass shit.

The side characters as well are not all that better. Violent tsundere and Yahiro (Asshole as i will name him from now on.) Were both garbage characters. They constantly pulled the series down. By doing the one thing they are noticeable. Complete assholes. Holy shit. When will Japan learn that tsundere is the most garbage tier lazy ass piece of trope to ever exist. It is literally done to extend pointless drama and is just overall awful implementations in the series.

The story is not much better. Oh everything's resolved? let me add another love triangle, and another, and another. It wouldn't be problem if the character that were introduced didn't just fall from the sky (some literally).But also the fact that they are some of the boring generic characters man. They have no real personality. Its like the author picked there personalities out of a hat and then decided to remain the exact same for 11 volumes. Characters is incredibly small ways but not in any meaningful way. And definitely not enough to be satisfying.

I also don't like the main drama involving the grandfather. Its completely random for one thing. I don't just mean how its introduced but how its resolved too. Its like the author got too lazy to find a way to properly finish it and instead opted for those really bad twists instead that make no sense. Everything that gets resolved feels that way. To the characters personal story to outside interference that occur.

Another disappointing aspect was the flow of the series. Characters would just appear in places randomly, settings would change, straight up character personalities would change. All for an stylish artwork scene but it ruins it because the motivation and/or reason behind it is plastic. I took it for granted. The flow and continuity in a series. But now seeing such a massive mess its hard to believe I never noticed it before. This series is a joke and i hope the author's other works aren't as disappointing.

Overall im disappointied. This had so much potential. There were lighthearted kind moments in there all the time. Romantic interactions as well. But its such a complete fucking mess that i can't really recommend this to anyone. 3/10 bad manga

A wonderfully enjoyable and light read, though it is a bit long - but not tedious. It's a delightful read and the male lead is truly admirable for waiting for the girl a whole ten years without forcing it (unlike in Kaichou wa Maid-sama...) Read it for the comedy and amusing plot.

One of my favorites. Great story, great comedy.

The artwork is average, not too good, but not too bad. But I could happily enjoy it, because the plot is growing better as the story continues. It isn't only focused on two main characters, Kei and Hikari, but also the other S.A members. The other members have their own stories, and it still relates to the other stories, which makes it somewhat different with other shoujo mangas.

For the characters, they all have their own abilities. But for Kei, he's way too perfect -_-
I would have liked it more if Kei had two or three weaknesses. How could someone be so perfect at one time?

And the chapters!
There are 99 chapters, I don't know if the author intentionally made it only 1 chapter left to 100 chapters or not. Yeah, although the stories aren't all for Kei and Hikari but also the other characters (they have their own roles), it's still too much. But when I remember the time I read it, I found myself enjoy all the chapters

And one good thing, now I remember that, after reading it I find myself become more diligent. Yeah, I recommend this to anyone who want to read patiently!

... Last updated on August 13th, 2011, 7:57am

Okay, since as this is actcually my first manga, I couldn't really say what was cliche and what was not.

First off, the art. I liked it. It was average, I guess.

Secondly, the story could be enjoyable. A good read. It's nice to know that the plot doesn't only focus on the romance and on the main characters. The other characters weren't come and go. They held a role in the story. Some parts were also focused on them and their romance. Friendship was also there so I'd say it's fine.

Now for the characters, Hikari's characteristics were really admirable.She's something you want to be but minus the denseness part. At first, it was pure humor but later on it became annoying. In one chapter, Kei had already told her he likes her and she still doesn't get it. That's too much! Kei, on the other hand, was too perfect. He's good at everything and it's almost hard to believe. If only he could have shown a weakness, then it'd be more realistic. The other characters have their individuality only, that the author gave them some characteristics that are unbelievable and disturbing.

One of my first shoujo mangas! That brought the romanced crazed human within me! SA which consist of the mOST USELSS PROBLEMS IS HILERIOUS, beautiful in romance aspect fo things, and awesome characters and devoplement XD
highly reccomeneded !!!! not to mentiont the female lead is as dense as a unloved monkey and the guy is just a love-crazed man who wants a hug from the dense monkey chick

This manga seamlessly blends comedy and romance together. It's sweet, pure fun. You can tell through his actions that Kei really cherishes Hikari. He loves teasing her just the right way. Hehe. However, my favourite character after Kei is Ryuu. He's such a sweetie with the animals, Jun and Megumi. He's the perfect guy. *__*
This manga is really long but I really wouldn't mind a sequel just to see how the characters are doing. In short, I really recommend this manga! It really left me wanting more.

... Last updated on October 28th, 2009, 7:39am

Ok reading some of your guys' comments I figured a lot of you didn't like it. I, however thought that it was a really good manga and had a unique plot I do think that the manga could be shorter (even though I'd be sad when it ended so early) and that the anime should be longer (IDK what they would add to make it longer but I felt it was too short)

... Last updated on January 31st, 2010, 8:34am