Harem de Hitori

What would happen if you combined enchanting fairy tale settings with yaoi? If executed well, magnificent works like "Harem De Hitori" could emerge.

Story - 9.
The narratives are thoroughly enjoyable and skillfully penned, especially for those who appreciate the 'old-school fairy tale' vibe in a manga. However, the final two chapters don't mesh well with the overall book, as they abruptly shift from fantasy to typical school-based yaoi romance stories. The pacing is otherwise excellent, preventing it from feeling too slow or rushed.

Art - 10.
Lily Hoshino's artwork is undeniably beautiful. While some may not appreciate her style due to the petite characters that resemble 'women,' I believe this defines her artistic signature. It's not the character's physical appearance but their emotional depth that makes them endearing. Overall, the art is visually pleasing and clean; there wasn't a single moment where my eyes were disappointed by what they saw across the pages.

Characters - 7.
An intriguing aspect of this manga is how little backstory or complex pasts are needed to understand the stories. Instead of detailed backgrounds, we get simple characters who effectively convey romantic emotions. Character development is minimal since it's a collection of various tales with different characters, but you're likely to connect with at least one character.

Enjoyment - 8.
I'm confident many people would enjoy these stories as long as they know what the genres entail. Several stories in this book will always hold a special place in my heart, and I'm sure they could do the same for others. This truly is a compilation of beautifully told fairy tales.

Score - 9.
The sole reason I don't give this a perfect score is due to the last two chapters. Ending a fantasy book with a non-fantasy story feels somewhat disappointing. It detracts from the heartfelt emotions evoked by the other stories. Though still nice, it would have been better as an entirely fantasy-driven work set in fairy tale environments.

The narratives were exceptionally crafted, and the artwork was stunning! Nonetheless, every catcher appeared (and behaved) like a woman, which was quite disheartening.