It's possibly the cutest thing I've ever read. I mean, this is cute without the slightest bit of annoying. Which is impressive.

I love the weird and awkward atmosphere, created by great inner and outer dialogues, expressions and wonderful pacing, which doesn't let it get boring.

Characters are pretty awesome. Sekine is... just... awwww. Makes you want to take care of him. I also love Sara and I'm really glad she's not your typical bishoujo or Mary Sue type of character but rather an individual. I hope she doesn't change. The gramps rocks! The rest of them are pretty typical so far but it's understandable.

What else, the art? No complaints here. Nice style, not over-exaggerated and pretty professional. The plot? It still has to unfold more because the manga focuses more on Sekine's inner world rather than series of events in his life. But this kind of story telling matches the atmosphere and Sekine's character extremely well.

So, yeah, you get it, I like it.

... Last updated on August 10th, 2013, 11:10am

The main character is depicted as such an introvert, which often makes for super hilarious situations and misunderstandings. It also makes you try to understand him, along with the side characters. The atmosphere is truly unique, the characters especially the lead character, one of a kind. One of the most refreshing manga I've read to date. Very highly recommended, this is a gem.

And oh, once you start reading it becomes very addicting VERY quickly.

Edit: for me this is the best manga I've ever read. Sekine is the perfect eccentric person, and the story is the perfect mix of weird and intrigueing. You want the understand the characters, their thoughts and their feelings. It doesn't get old or boring. Must-read.

... Last updated on September 24th, 2012, 11:33am

I love the art style and the plot was really something.

It's my first time reading something like this and with a guy as the protagonist. (you don't see that quite often though) but it worked.
I love this manga with all my heart. I can't express how happy I am. I mean now my child can stay with the person he loves (ugh my baby). he made me cry tons of times... He's devoted to Sarah. I'm so jealous.
He's the only man I would gladly trust my heart with. come on and be real!!

I'm so attached with this manga it hurts my heart cause now is over.

Very...different from most mangas. The main character doesn't have the flamboyant personalities that you usually see, but he is the kind of person that makes you remember them (if you have an actual conversation with him like the Granddaughter). It is a little depressing but I like those kinda of books haha XD Defiantly a great read in my opinion! I wish there were more books like it

love it <3

i noticed that there wasnt much comments about this one and i noticed that i hav read all the available chapters and therefore it is comment go time for me!~! YAY! i just forgot. at first i thought that this one is bound to be boring because it will be same old same old, handsome guy, meeting someone who will change him but at the state of things.. im not really sure where this one is going i mean.. yeah.. and the characters are all quirky .. and Sekine, hes mysterious there are still many things yet to know.. and for some reason even though hes kindda hard to like you still end up liking him, i know i do. and the girl from teh crafts shop i just hope that they end up together or something ...i just hope that Sekine would find somebody soon, im really rooting for him.

EDIT
I first read this manga seven years ago, heck, I posted my original review way back in March 10, 2012 and I thought it was pretty good then and now I’m sure as hell that this is great. The protagonist is different and feels like a breath of fresh air compared to all these genki genki mofos. Also, that ending just gave me the greatest heart squeeze of my life. I will definitely reread it.

... Last updated on December 7th, 2019, 9:40pm

Really the best Josei manga out there. and if you ask me... one of the best manga out there, regardless of genre...
I just love this manga so much, read it over and over so many times.
just read it. you won't be disappointed (besides, hoping for more or a sequal...)

I re-read it twice in 2 days

What a heavy feeling in my chest while reading through the last volume...!
I agree with whatever the previous reviewers stated. This is a wonderful josei manga with lots of pensive and emotional moments and I just like it.

"Josei demographic" nothin' (actually, this isn't really josei); I'm a dude and I loved this manga. Sekine is a fascinating, pitiable main characters who is easy to root for and his love interest is nice for how often she throws him for a loop. There's a lot of good about this manga, and I covered a lot of it in a long review I wrote for the series. Although this is a manga with some very serious subject matter, it knows how to be lighthearted and uses its darker aspects with deftness.

Full review:
https://terrenceswiff.wordpress.com/2016/04/18/sekine-kun-no-koi/

... Last updated on September 10th, 2017, 7:04pm