I don't know if it was because of the slow updates that made me forget the joy i had when i formerly read this but the ending didn't send shivers up my spine like the rest of the series did and i'm also not sure about why people haven't been commenting on the style change that hitori-sensei went through. Truthfully i didn't like it. But after all that this manga was a really good one, unrealistic yes, but a true gem. The characters were true, the comedy was great and to be fair it had to get serious at some point so the ending was were the fun slowed. I highly recommend this manga.

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It's full of unpredictable romance and humor. This story is unparalleled.

... Last updated on July 1st, 2011, 10:38am

This manga is everything a shoujo manga should be. I cant really put my opinion into words with this one. It was just....so good. The beginning, the middle, and the end. There was nothing that disappointed me. There was always routes for cliches in ouran, and yet, that route never was taken. This IS an original manga.
One of the absolute best.
Nuff said.

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. 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. 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. It's the mother of all subsequent shoujo parodies and still sits atop its pedestal today. Many will tell you that Ouran's the golden standard for comedy, but more than anything, I believe it's the golden standard for characters.

Haruhi is probably the only heroine I officially like in all of shoujo. 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”, but she is intelligent, sarcastic, candid, down-to-earth, strong, calm, relatable and realistic. 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.

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 remained spirited and caring. 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. 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. 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.

... Last updated on April 15th, 2017, 12:25am

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?

So, this is the best solution, I think.

... Last updated on May 3rd, 2011, 7:02am

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.

... Last updated on October 22nd, 2011, 9:51am

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

... Last updated on December 22nd, 2010, 4:11pm

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