Itazura na kiss is a classic. Sure there is a lot of flaws with the story but life isn’t prefect it. Irie is a smart jerk to the not so smart kotoko. He is blunt no way he would fall in love with kotoko. But She is not giving up. The point is to never give up. Their relationship is a love and hate one, and it is pretty flawed with many problem regarding the love between them. However they do change. Keep reading until they end and see the change between them. When you read the last chapter, then move on to the anime and see the end. I love the progress that goes pass high school. One of the few series that actually does that. We go to college, to marriage to parenthood. And for that I truly enjoy this series. Thank you.

Thank god the anime kotoko wasn't as dumb as the manga one. that was the only thing I really couldn't stand...the anime was outstandingly well done, except for the odd placed last episode but whatever, they incorporated almost everything important and did away with a completely retarded kotoko which made the story so much better, i mean she can't handle working in a restaurant? seriously. she sucked at everything she did, i don't care how much she pushed irie would not have given into that....and he wasn't that good looking....I ran thru the manga and then thoroughly enjoyed the anime. if you're fine with missing out on a few hilarious instances in the manga, just go for the anime.

I read this one when I was a lot younger,even then I found the mc's total lack of self-respect very off-putting.

It's a very cute shoujo manga, but it's sad that it is forever left incomplete. I hope the author comes back as a ghost and continue the story x]

I feel like it gets really repetitive but...it's one of those classic Shoujos. I wish there was progress (with how Irie treats her) but at least he really does care about her in a romantic way and as a partner.

Sometimes you hope a bad anime is different from the original manga. That may be the case for some but not this one. The only way I could see any finishing all of this is through pure masochism. The toxic male lead and hopeless female lead is the reason I avoid any romance manga similar to these two characters and believe me it's common. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of shoujo(mostly) used these two as a blue print considering so many toxic manga that came after it. This isn't a romance it's a waste of time.

Now take Hana yori Dango in a similar position as this one. Even though way better romance are out there at least boys over flowers had a balance. A push and pull. It had drama, slapstick, a female lead with more common sense. That's why I can't hate it in comparison to this because sadly I came across this first but guess which manga I actually completed.(Though I completed both animes.)

Watching the anime was bad enough, But I'm thankful I came across this just as a lesson of what bad taste in romance looks like.

Another thing if this dude is soooo amazing why is he bothering with Kotoko. Like no matter how you look at it it's mostly his fault things dragged out but at the same time if he really had a problem with her you'd think he'd make more of an effort.

... Last updated on September 3rd, 2023, 9:27pm

I dont want see a manga without ending so I watch the anime. The anime is unbelievable. That is very great.

It's actually my first time with a manga I rooted for the main lead girl's rival... she's just too stupid for me to like her. Don't get me wrong. I'm pretty open-minded. But her stupidity is so exaggerated that it makes her seem very unreal.
In reality, every person has at least one strong point even though this person might not know about it. I must admit I didn't finish the anime yet... but I can't see her personality getting better, to be truthful...
Therefore I can't really get a grip on this char.

I only read it because of its hilarity ^_^

... Last updated on November 22nd, 2008, 11:20am

Stupid and repetitive. But Irie was a hottie and the art style is nostalgic. A few good comedic moments here and there but... still stupid and repetitive. I scratch my head as to why this was so popular as a manga and as a live action drama.

Basically this manga is all about being dumb + being intrusive = catching hot guys 101. Irie, although made to be "perfect" in everything, can't emote properly even if his life depends on it. The transition to love is so forced, since prior hints, if any, aren't done well.
Bottom line, if obtaining love means throwing away all your dignity is your cup of tea, go ahead and read it, otherwise, save your time. I'd give this a higher rating if the Irie actually looks hot, then at least I'd get some eye candy out of this...

... Last updated on March 16th, 2012, 2:01pm