After Rebirth, I Married the Archenemy of My Ex-Husband

Okay, I have only read book one but I'm eager to read the remaining seven. I had never heard of this series before. When my mom stopped by a second-hand bookstore and bought me a bunch of manga, including Beauty Pop, etc., this one caught my eye. Partly because, at 13, I was surprised to realize that my mom didn't notice the "Rated M" label on the front cover. I checked the back and was intrigued—it was published by Shojo Beat, yet it seemed more like Josei to me. With nothing else to do (the TV was occupied, no anime for me), I decided to dive right in. I enjoyed it; it was funny, especially with the chibi drawings, so I'd give it an 8 for humor. It was also slightly hentai, which I liked. <p>

What occurs when the person you love is both your superior and your servant? You'll have to read this manga to discover!  

If you're searching for a deeply serious romance, this isn't the one for you. This manga is a farce—a type of comedy that employs improbable situations, physical humor, and silliness to entertain.  

The narrative centers on two main characters: Doumoto and Chouko. Doumoto is Chouko's lover, superior, and servant. These three facets of their relationship create a humorous romance. It's not a heavy romance, but there are moments that genuinely tug at your heartstrings. Most of the jokes revolve around 'sex,' but I must admit, they're some of the best I've encountered. Overall, the story is captivating, filled with comedic plots that leave you smiling until your cheeks ache.  

Regarding the art, it perfectly complements the story. It's not visually stunning in a conventional sense, but it's hilariously engaging. The artwork uses 'unrealistic' depictions, such as chibi versions of Chouko or characters getting shot (but not dying), to maintain a lighthearted atmosphere. All characters are distinct and easily recognizable, so I have no complaints here.  

There isn't much character development. The manga dives straight into the story, occasionally jumping between past and present to highlight the relationship between the protagonists. After the first chapter, you'll already have a clear idea of what the characters will be like. It might take longer to fully grasp Chouko, as she's somewhat unpredictable. Doumoto, however, is straightforward about his desires, avoiding the 'awkward' moments typical in shoujo mangas. Right from the start, Doumoto asks Chouko, "Are you a virgin?"—a testament to how open the characters are.  

This is a delightfully funny and well-illustrated romance manga. As mentioned, it contains quite a few sex jokes. If you dislike such humor, this isn't for you. But if you enjoy it... What are you waiting for?

I have read the first five volumes, and I am eagerly awaiting more!  

The story basically revolves around a mistress/butler relationship - although now, many years later, they are not as well-off. Chouka has just started a new job, and who should be her boss but her former servant, Masayuki. His opening question appears to be "Are you a virgin?"  

And this pretty much sets the tone. It is essentially a humorous exploration of the relationship between these two. Their connection has so many layers: that of master and servant, boss and subordinate, and even boyfriend and girlfriend.  

I enjoy the art style. While I occasionally find Chouko's chibi form a bit... well, ugly, she looks quite appealing most of the time. Despite there being a decent cast of characters, everyone important is drawn clearly and distinctively.  

The characters are archetypes, but across the five volumes I've read, I do see growth in both Chouko and Masayuki, which is refreshing. The supporting characters are also significant, and there are a few side stories that I really hope get resolved! Masayuki's character, in particular, stands out to me. A lot of the humor stems from him, and it works brilliantly. Overall, I *like* the characters and look forward to seeing where their story goes!  

I recommend this to those who enjoy saucy humor. I've found myself laughing out loud while reading it. There's plenty of visual humor, and overall, it's just plain funny! Much of the humor does revolve around sex, so if that's not your cup of tea, you might want to steer clear. Otherwise, this manga is light-hearted, humorous, and a lot of fun!

In general, shoujo focuses on more innocent romance, whereas josei adopts a more mature perspective and isn't afraid to explore the sexual aspects of relationships. The office romance story "Chou yo Hana yo" centers around Chouko Kuze, whose formerly wealthy family has fallen into poverty. She secures a job as a secretary under an inappropriate boss, who turns out to be none other than the servant who once cared for her as a child — and he still insists on continuing that role, creating an odd mistress/servant, superior/subordinate dynamic.

From the outset, this story stands out from Yuki Yoshihara's usual manga: her scripts typically subvert shoujo tropes and stereotypes, often by portraying the main female character as sexually assertive while her love interest becomes the "prey." Here, the shoujo personality tropes are played straight, with Masayuki relentlessly pursuing Chouko. However, instead of the repetitive flirting attempts that verge on sexual harassment, I would have preferred to see more development of Chouko and Masayuki's relationship as ojou/servant, as it wasn't explored enough to make their adult connection believable.

True to Yoshihara's style, raunchy humor and visual jokes abound, and much of their effectiveness stems from how bizarre they are. But you can stretch this simplistic plot only so far before the material runs dry, and CYHY galloped straight past that point, culminating in a subplot where Chouko is almost date-raped, and the outcome is handled very poorly. Beyond that, the constant sexual harassment from Masayuki himself was tiresome.

The art is clean, featuring pleasant-looking character designs, typical of Yuki Yoshihara; with Masayuki dominating the story, Chouko appears less frequently in monstrous chibi form (Yoshihara's own description). There's also some fairly explicit sexual content later on, but it's presented tastefully and not lingered on for too long. Yoshihara has her distinct style, making it easy to distinguish characters, and we even get a (toned-down) cameo from Maria of 'Itadakimasu'.

CYHY is a story that falters by being stretched beyond the point of enjoyment. It probably would have been best at around 5 volumes to avoid monotony. If you've already read other works by Yoshihara and are familiar with her style, it might seem less amusing. However, it's acceptable if you're in the mood for a wacky office romance with a unique relationship dynamic—and if you're willing to endure some outdated josei sexism and awkwardness.

Really good!

Meh, the usual op mc that got stronger with each subsequent enemy defeated. The enemy is just shy away weaker than the mc everytime they shows up. Mc with great plot armor, great luck, and stupid enemies...
Good for casual reading but horrendous for those who love plot twist and great building adventure. The game element is just basic game element without bothering to add a little realism to the the game elements. Like for example;; the natives even use mp instead of mana and such, they use level 1 and level 2 and so on, instead the usual trainee knight, knight, and so on. At least 'the global lord: 100% drop rate' much more realistic than this.
Like i said good for casual reading when there is nothing to read or when you take a break from much better and heavy stuff.

Do you mean altering his squire breakthrough?

Oh, now I know why any fandom which has majority of fangirls becomes gay, like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, etc.