I recall watching the 6-episode OVA series a while back when I was just beginning to explore anime. I genuinely enjoyed those six episodes and always wished for more. Eventually, I decided to read the manga, hoping to find more of what I had originally loved. Unfortunately, after only about five chapters, the entire manga took an unexpected turn.
Story: 6
The initial premise of the story is highly enjoyable and easy to engage with. However, as it progresses, the narrative becomes so convoluted that you might lose track of what you're reading. Each arc seems to culminate in Kintarou being subject to NTR (non-consensual relationship betrayal). While this may be a personal opinion, after the shift in writing style, I found myself losing brain cells faster than ever before while reading any other manga.
Art: 8
There isn't much to say here. I thought the artwork was decently crafted, especially considering the manga is older than I am. The vintage art style shouldn't deter anyone from giving it a try.
Characters: 5
It might just be me, but I disliked nearly every character in this story. Kintarou is the only one who stands out as likeable. Essentially, every other character comes across as obnoxious and overly focused on sexual pursuits.
Enjoyment: 6
The start of the story was quite pleasant to read. As mentioned earlier, the writing style changes drastically, and the author fills the narrative with explicit content. This isn't inherently bad; however, the excessive focus on NTR can be off-putting. If you're not into that theme, you likely won't enjoy this manga.
Overall: 6
If you enjoy NTR themes, give it a read.
If you dislike NTR, consider reading only the first five chapters or so and then stopping.
After watching the OVA, I was genuinely taken aback to learn that this manga had numerous chapters yet to be animated, which made me eager to dive into it. However, my enthusiasm was quickly dampened as I progressed beyond the initial chapters.
This manga begins with a strong and unexpectedly inspiring tone. Kintaro is portrayed as a diligent individual who studies life itself, and at least in the early chapters, there is undeniable charm in his journey. Unfortunately, as the story unfolds, it veers sharply in an unfavorable direction. Instead of Kintaro continuing to explore life through various part-time jobs, the narrative becomes inundated with fetishes and what appear to be the author's personal projections and insecurities.
The manga held so much promise, but ultimately, it settled for being both unremarkable and distasteful. If you're considering reading it, feel free to do so. I found myself stopping multiple times because certain elements either made no sense or the focus shifted entirely to bizarre sexual practices. Personally, I would recommend sticking to the OVA instead.
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Story: 6
The initial premise of the story is highly enjoyable and easy to engage with. However, as it progresses, the narrative becomes so convoluted that you might lose track of what you're reading. Each arc seems to culminate in Kintarou being subject to NTR (non-consensual relationship betrayal). While this may be a personal opinion, after the shift in writing style, I found myself losing brain cells faster than ever before while reading any other manga.
Art: 8
There isn't much to say here. I thought the artwork was decently crafted, especially considering the manga is older than I am. The vintage art style shouldn't deter anyone from giving it a try.
Characters: 5
It might just be me, but I disliked nearly every character in this story. Kintarou is the only one who stands out as likeable. Essentially, every other character comes across as obnoxious and overly focused on sexual pursuits.
Enjoyment: 6
The start of the story was quite pleasant to read. As mentioned earlier, the writing style changes drastically, and the author fills the narrative with explicit content. This isn't inherently bad; however, the excessive focus on NTR can be off-putting. If you're not into that theme, you likely won't enjoy this manga.
Overall: 6
If you enjoy NTR themes, give it a read.
If you dislike NTR, consider reading only the first five chapters or so and then stopping.
This manga begins with a strong and unexpectedly inspiring tone. Kintaro is portrayed as a diligent individual who studies life itself, and at least in the early chapters, there is undeniable charm in his journey. Unfortunately, as the story unfolds, it veers sharply in an unfavorable direction. Instead of Kintaro continuing to explore life through various part-time jobs, the narrative becomes inundated with fetishes and what appear to be the author's personal projections and insecurities.
The manga held so much promise, but ultimately, it settled for being both unremarkable and distasteful. If you're considering reading it, feel free to do so. I found myself stopping multiple times because certain elements either made no sense or the focus shifted entirely to bizarre sexual practices. Personally, I would recommend sticking to the OVA instead.
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