I'm so confused about the last 2 bad reviews of this manga on here. This was well written and executed. Tbh I wish I could read this forever or that it had a complete anime.

Very good

The most stupid overrated shit I have ever seen in manga world...

The author tries to make a dumb FL into a leader well what's worse than that.
All she does is cry and kiss guys while the ML who is abstine for her and she is building her harem for indulgence while cheating him for his brother lol how shameless FL can get, this harem cringe should be erased from history.
This is incompletency at its hight.

... Last updated on June 21st, 2023, 12:32am

There's plot, character development, and an a main couple with so much chemestry.
I specially like the main character: the author knows how to despic the inner trouble our MC went through: She had to be Basara, but she also wanted to embraise her feminine side, be a normal girl. Her growth is amazing.

Basara was not only my first manga, but also solidified my love of shoujo manga in a quick one-two punch. I have extremely fond memories going to the library as a young teenager and getting volumes of the series to experience. The story is iconic, and filled with emotion; Basara will take your heartstrings for a ride you will never forget. Sarasa is one of the most strong willed characters I have ever read in a story, and many other characters share the same characteristic, especially Ageha. The amount of heartache, sacrifice and endurance on display from both the protagonists and antagonists (with one of the most iconic love stories in manga) moves this story from great to masterpiece. The characters are some of my favorite in the medium, and are fleshed out better than most real life people are. Pick up the first two volumes and just get a glimpse of what this epic tale has to offer and see if it hooks you the same as it did myself and many other manga fans around the globe.

If I had to recommend just three series for someone just getting their feet wet in the manga world, this would definitely be one of them.

... Last updated on October 14th, 2020, 7:53pm

I'll begin this review by stating that I'm wildly biased in awarding it a perfect 10. However, I do recognize that there are various flaws that make this manga not for everyone. Despite these shortcomings I feel that the incredible impact the rest of the work has as a whole far outweighs and goes so far as to negate them.

Basara is an award winning classic for a reason. The story is compelling. The characters are multi faceted. The attention to side characters is astounding--so much that even characters we've known for one or two chapters can make an overwhelming impact both to the plot and emotionally. The themes explored are deep, heavy, and complex. They are also skillfully explored and executed in a way that moves the reader and makes a significant impact. Odious characters that were once abhorred are humanized; like the characters, readers come to assume a grudging respect for them, even mourning with them if misfortune befalls them. The author clearly highlights right and wrong, but paints a picture of a coin with two sides that also has a moral grey zone. The entire story highlights sacrifice, redemption, desperation, destitution, ruination, and the process of navigating, overcoming, and healing through these things.

And all of this has boldly withstood the test of time.

Basara is also for mature audiences. Although it already has the power to command readers' emotions, it requires a degree of empathy and understanding of the hardships of life and difficulty of navigating complex social problems. At times it rips back the skin of political, emotional, and ethical problems and rawly exposes the deep hurt that fuels the misunderstandings and perpetuates the issues at hand. Every time I re-read this work, I find I'm relating to it more and more. And seeing how the characters live out their lives in such trying times and situations is beyond motivating and inspiring.

I think the most life-changing aspect of Basara is that throughout all the deeply relatable themes it explores, it offers a solution of love and forgiveness. Not your typical shoujo style of obstinate friendship conquers all--love and forgiveness that is quietly settled on through grief, suffering, loss, and tenacity.

Say what you want about the art, the pacing, some unrealistic plot points, or even some of the characters. This manga is undeniably the heavyweight champion of epic stories that have the power to profoundly affect the reader.


tl;dr - This manga is absolutely incredible and I highly recommend it. It is for mature audiences though, and if you're not someone looking to get emotionally involved in the story and explore incredibly deep themes then it may drag on. It's not some romantic adventure--it's a heart wrenching life story. So if that's your cup of tea then please, buckle up and enjoy it.

That's how I'd sum this series up. It started quite well and I found myself unwilling to stop reading. After a few volumes (around the middle - vol. 15 or so) it started to become really repetitive and boring. The ending was a predictable "happy ending". The MC is a bit annoying, being strong and weak the next moment, it was like a horrible emotional rollercoaster, but instead of sympathizing with her it just made me angry 😀 Could have been a good series, but has its flaws. The style of drawing is fine in my opinion. Still recomend for reading, if you have the patience for it.

I recall looking at the series for a while but I was initially put off by the retro art but the manga-ka improved a lot and it ends up being very unique.

Sarasa is a great MC as she starts out as an avg girl who witnessed tragedy into wise and capable leader of the rebels. I liked how she wasn't the strongest fighter and relied on other strategies to win her battles. Also, she still is a believable teen hero vs someone who would end up super jaded from her exp. She remains true to her goals even if it meant separating from loved ones.

I do have to say that their romance does felt a bit rushed since I swear they met like 4x. Also, I'm glad they didn't have any strange love triangle problems.



... Last updated on August 19th, 2019, 10:41pm

Maybe calling it a surprise might be a bit much considering that this is one of the most popular manga ever but it STILL took me by surprise