The Great Alpha Queen

How are you now, buddy?

The US had nothing do with with Japan conquering China. Us only came into the picture after Japan messed around and found out.

if it's about beast taming, i recommend trying Unscientific Beast Taming

The start was very enjoyable.

Writing is at "smile evily"/"cooly" level.

The storytelling gets ridiculous, at least the romantic aspect of it. I abhor Emma's existence, its just nonsensical. The rest is fine, nothing remarkable, just reminds me of old school stories. Angels, demons, kings and queens. The PLOT got annoying so I just dropped it.

Nice story 😘

I began reading this manga solely because of the author... I genuinely enjoyed Hana-Kimi, and I anticipated that this one would be both humorous and original. However, I was mistaken. I fail to comprehend this Japanese manga trope involving exceedingly clumsy and plain-looking heroines. This turned out to be another story featuring an ordinary girl who is perpetually rescued by the handsome, all-around talented boy. The plot was somewhat unrealistic as well... I mean, could she really execute a double axel jump despite never having skated before? There was minimal character development due to the manga's brevity. The sole aspect I appreciated was the artwork... Shun being the spitting image of Sano (from Hana-Kimi)...

All things considered, it was a standard shoujo manga... not the worst, but it had the potential to be significantly better.  

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As this is a shoujo manga, it comes with certain preconceived expectations. So I won't delve too deeply into those. :)  

When you explore a wide range of manga and anime, you encounter countless characters. Female characters like Maaya, however, are quite rare. Some might label her as average or ordinary. Yes, she doesn’t possess superpowers or an exceptionally cool appearance, but she does have a unique ability—skating! Even that skill was earned through hard work. It's truly refreshing to see someone so dedicated to her goal: skating. Her unwavering determination is genuinely inspiring. :)  

Maaya is level-headed, friendly, hardworking, independent, and utterly lovable. What’s more, she doesn’t let her hormones dictate her actions. While she acknowledges that Shun and Kuze are "handsome" and prince-like, she doesn’t react in the typical over-the-top manner of a shoujo heroine.  

When first scouted for skating, Maaya carefully considered her options. She thought about practical issues such as funding, competition uniforms, and, unlike many teenagers, she didn’t immediately turn to her parents for financial support.  

Characters like Shun, with their striking appearances, cold personalities, and various talents, are abundant, especially in the shoujo genre. But where are the good girls? Apparently, they're not as common.  

And you know what? Good girls rock! ^___^

I was thoroughly captivated by the plot centered around a young girl's burgeoning career in figure skating. The narrative was engaging right from the start, and due to the manga's length, there was always a significant event in each chapter. However, also because of its length, the story didn't explore character backgrounds or plotlines as deeply as I had hoped, and the ending was somewhat underwhelming. Nonetheless, the originality of the story was what truly made it shine for me.

The artwork was decent. It was straightforward when portraying Maya's everyday life at school, but when it came to figure skating, the author added more detail to facial expressions and costumes, highlighting the importance of the sport in Maya's perspective.

Maya is a delightful character, behaving like a middle schooler navigating a new environment. She's strong, brave, and humorous. Her interactions with Shun are also amusing, particularly since he embodies the classic tsundere archetype. The relationship between the two is well-balanced and entertaining.

I did enjoy this manga while reading it, but there were some shortcomings. I anticipated more development in terms of conflict. This manga could definitely be expanded for a richer reading experience. I found the chapters to be exceedingly brief (one being only nine pages!), and I had hoped for a specific resolution by the end. Still, I would rate it an eight because the figure skating theme was compelling, and it was a charming and funny story.

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