ARIANNA’S CHOICE: Crowns Or Fangs

This novel is a mixture of tapov and the bloodline system

Utopia of Homosexuality is an exceptional manhwa, and since I haven't come across a review that encapsulates the entire story, I decided to write one while sharing my thoughts. (Note: This isn't a yuri, yaoi, shonen-ai, or shoujo-ai.)

Story: The narrative revolves around two homosexual individuals who begin high school together—Jung Suk, the female protagonist, and Bin, the male protagonist. Although they didn't attend the same middle school, they were acquainted through an online chat room named "Utopia of Homosexuality," which likely inspired the title. Jung Suk identifies as a lesbian due to her first love being a girl named Yuri and her attraction to cute girls. On the other hand, Bin identifies as gay because his first love was a man (whom he even dated), and he has a feminine appearance, often described as prettier than some girls. The initial part of the story focuses on a character named Dani Un and her intense "brother complex." *SPOILER* The latter half delves into the evolving relationship between Jung Suk and Bin. Their bond can be seen as a romance between a lesbian and a gay individual, but it's more akin to the dynamic in "Ouran High School Host Club"—not overly romantic, leaning more towards humor, though Utopia does feature a kiss scene.

Art: The artwork is among the finest I've encountered. It's highly detailed and visually stunning, perfectly complementing the storyline. It avoids the confusion of "is this the boy or the girl?" that some works might evoke.

Characters: The characters are deeply relatable and evoke reactions like "so that's why..." They range from hilariously funny to dramatically intense, with plenty of unexpected moments. Supporting characters contribute significantly to the plot's progression. Notable changes occur, such as Bin becoming slightly more "manly" and Jung Suk growing kinder and softer. A significant development occurs when they start socializing with people of the opposite sex.

Enjoyment: Despite its brevity—spanning only three volumes—I thoroughly enjoyed it. Rarely do short series resonate so well with me. While the ending feels somewhat incomplete and challenging to follow, it left me smiling. It effectively conveys their relationships with each other and their friends. One amusing aspect was how Jung Suk met one of their friends!

Overall, I adored it and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in this genre.

I was just bored one Saturday and stumbled upon this manga. It's an amazing story. I read all 3 volumes in 3 hours. I know I'm not fast, usually, I only read one volume of manga per day, but this one had a very compelling story and a surprising ending. I loved the art style, and it gets better and better as the story progresses. Bong Bin becomes increasingly attractive and handsome as the story unfolds. I recommend this series to everyone who enjoys a cute, funny, and outstanding story!  

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Overall, Utopia of Homosexuality was decent apart from a few significant issues that are difficult to discuss without revealing key elements near the end.  

Potential spoilers  

To elaborate briefly and vaguely, it includes some clichés often found in "two best friends" narratives that I strongly dislike. Additionally, there's no mention of bisexuality within the story, which makes the shift in the relationship between the two main characters at the conclusion feel particularly jarring.  

I also take strong issue with the pervasive implication throughout much of the story that people who deeply care for one another must necessarily be romantically involved. This is highly dismissive of aromantic and asexual individuals, as none of the characters seem open to the idea that friendship can reach such an intense level without being romanticized.  

Beyond these points, the story, its characters, and the artwork are all acceptable. Most of my dissatisfaction with story developments occurred toward the end. While many characters exhibited some degree of "same face syndrome," I didn't have any major complaints about the art overall.