The Tale Of The Blue Wolf

idk wtf kind of family author is from but my family and others families dont settle accounts.... family helps each other unconditionally......

I thought he and Ye Mo already build the gate of fortune in Ninth in the world? Or did I read wrong

Is it gooooodddd???

For me the rom of mc and lead female was the best out of all the novel I have read. Also with the sec female was so good, that I wanted her to also be with him.

Well... certainly not... I think

This will be the first review I've ever written, so I'm not sure if it will be helpful or not. :) Anyway, Special A is a brilliant masterpiece, in my opinion. I usually prefer anime over manga (I wasn't very good at reading manga before; reading right to left just confused me!), but I'm happy to say that this particular manga surpasses its anime counterpart. There are several reasons for this...

To summarize everything before you get bored with the long explanation ahead: if you liked the anime version, you'll absolutely love the manga even more! Read on if you really want to spend some minutes understanding what's on my crazy little mind.

First, the artwork in the manga was superior to that of the anime. The characters appear excessively skinny in the anime (at least to me), and Kei didn't look as handsome as he does in the manga. It felt unfair that I found Ryuu, Jun, and even Yahiro more appealing than the main guy in the anime. In contrast, Kei in the manga gave a much better impression. :D

Second, the scenes from the manga were far more compelling than those in the anime. They made hopeless romantics like myself eager to read the next chapter without pause. Character development in the manga was also quite strong.

Third, the ending of the anime was somewhat unsatisfactory and even a bit strange. For instance, Kei and Hikari were flying at the end! While we knew they were extraordinary from the start, the flying scene seemed too unrealistic and made me laugh. To be fair to the anime, the manga's conclusion was rather anticlimactic and disappointing to me. It felt rushed and lacked the romantic touch I expected (though what Kei did for Hikari was indeed romantic). XD

Fourth (and yes, this has turned into a long list), I truly hope there's a season 2 for the anime because the manga continues beautifully from where the anime left off (which was the main reason I started reading the manga; I wanted more from Special A). If not, the manga is undoubtedly the better choice.

Lastly (not quite done yet), the manga didn't solely focus on the romance between the two leads. It also included the romances of other characters, enhancing the story. In the anime, only Ryuu didn't get a happy ending (each member of the SA found their soulmates, even the twins and Tadashi). I felt sorry for him there, so it was nice that in the manga, two girls fell for him. :D This might not be a crucial point, but it shows that the overall story in the manga was richer and more satisfying than in the anime.

Well, this was the first time I read a manga, and the idea came to me by coincidence (even though I am quite into anime). So, about Special A:  

It gives off a vibe similar to Ouran, as every character is formalized and stereotyped into a distinct category of being extremely unique (Every-Aspect-Perfect Kei, Hikari who keeps trying and trying more, Tadashi who only reacts to food, Akira with impeccable taste, and so on...). The manga was incredibly fun to read, and in just one night, I went through all 34 chapters. Now, I'm eagerly waiting to get my hands on the next volume!  

Anyway, I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys even a little bit of romance.  

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***Contains spoilers from the first few chapters***  
(but no worries about ending spoilers. I haven't gotten there yet ^-^)  

For me, this series began much like many other manga I've read before. It features a highly skilled and well-rounded female protagonist who finds herself competing with the one person she can never defeat: the flawless bishonen who effortlessly excels at everything. Having recently read *Kaichou wa Maid-sama* (yes, I know which was published first, but that doesn't change the order in which I read them), I noticed numerous parallels and typical clichés that made me think there wasn’t much point in continuing with this series.  

Story (7): Despite my preconceived notions, I decided to keep reading anyway. For the most part, the storyline so far is fairly predictable—which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For fans of shoujo manga, I’m sure this series delivers all the sweet and romantic moments they’d expect. Personally, though, I don’t find anything particularly groundbreaking here that would make me shout my approval. However, one thing I do appreciate (spoiler ahead) is when Hikari steps in to protect Sui from danger. When Sui ran off for help, I thought, "Oh great, the damsel in distress is going to get beaten up so her prince can save her." Thankfully, that didn’t happen, and it’s refreshing to see the mangaka give her female characters some backbone.  

Art (8): The artwork is pretty standard fare for shoujo manga. I think it holds up well given its publication date. The illustrations are clean and tidy, though the character designs don’t stand out significantly compared to other manga I’ve read.  

Characters (7): I debated whether to rate the characters higher or lower for quite a while, especially when considering Kei and Hikari. Even as the main characters, I don’t feel there’s anything extraordinary about them. They’re just another typical manga couple. As mentioned earlier, I’m grateful the mangaka gave Hikari the strength to defend herself. Similarly, I appreciate Akira, Hikari’s female friend, having a strong and independent personality. Beyond that, however, I don’t find the characters particularly remarkable. Hikari’s obliviousness toward Kei feels overused and, honestly, more irritating than amusing.  

Overall, I believe this is a decent series, albeit slightly overdone (8). While the plot lacks originality, I still found myself enjoying it (9). I’d recommend it to shoujo manga enthusiasts searching for a solid romantic series, especially since it’s already complete (because nothing's worse than waiting an entire month for a suspenseful moment to resolve).