My Fake Mate

"Can't judge people by their looks." This phrase, or its equivalent in translation, emerges in the fifth chapter when two high school girls, who appear delinquent, turn out to excel at applying screen tones—whatever that means. It's apparently a manga-related skill.

Yet, this line resonates through every facet of G Senjou Heaven's Door. On the surface, it's about two high school students creating a manga together, but beneath lies a deeper narrative. It explores growing up and maturing, grappling with expectations from family and oneself. It delves into complex relationships and their evolution over time, whether with a father, a friend, or a love interest. It captures the intense act of artistic creation and also touches on decline and death. Replace "manga" with any other pursuit, and it becomes a story about the passion and dedication needed to achieve greatness.

This applies to every character. Machizo initially seems like a spoiled brat who resents his father and vents this frustration by being rude and cruel. But there's more to him. Kumiko appears as the stereotypical cold, violent, beautiful bully common in high school manga, yet she defies this stereotype. Tetsuo, the shy, kind partner of Machizo, also has layers beyond first impressions.

I can't elaborate much further without spoiling the numerous revelations about these characters and their relationships.

At 22, I read the first 13 chapters of this manga and found it one of the most remarkable works I'd encountered. Now, at 31, I've finished reading it, including the final 5 chapters.

A decade older, I noticed some rough edges and slightly immersion-breaking details I hadn't seen before. However, as I progressed, it stirred the same emotions in me as it did when I was younger. The heightened character emotions feel beautifully, brutally authentic.

There's no other manga like G Senjou Heaven's Door. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a mature masterpiece about life.

I recall reading this story 3-4 years ago and absolutely loving it. At that time, it had no reviews, and the rating was quite low as well.  
Then I came across it again today... still with a low rating. I can't comprehend how this beautiful manga remains so underrated.  
I read the story once more, and believe me, it is indeed GOOD.  

This is a coming-of-age tale about two kids who aspire to create manga. What makes a great mangaka? Good storytelling, drawing skills, and good taste. There's one more crucial element... good character. This is the central theme explored here. To craft an exceptional manga, one must infuse it with passion, which stems from life experiences.  

Story: 8/10  
The plot is relatively straightforward. Sakai is the son of a renowned mangaka, and he questions his own worth. He feels insignificant compared to his father and enjoys writing stories. He behaves rudely toward his father, projecting his insecurities onto him.  
Later, we witness him evolve into a kinder, more mature individual.  
Tetsuo's father abandoned his mother to pursue a career in manga. Tetsuo has a deep love for creating manga. So now, should he continue drawing something that shattered his family?  
His mother wishes for him to become a doctor.  

Art: 7/10  
The characters are well-drawn, featuring a bolder art style than what's typically seen in most manga.  

Characters: 8/10  
There's evident growth in Tetsuo, Sakai, and Kumiko as they transition from being spoiled, uncertain, and directionless youths to mature adults within these 18 chapters.  

Actually, I have a MAJOR ISSUE with this manga. Everyone in the story seems to dedicate their entire lives to crafting the perfect manga, prioritizing it over their families and loved ones. They view drawing manga as an act that could save the world, as if nothing else holds significance. Workaholism is heavily promoted here.  
It's almost like, if you're my son, you'll be a talented mangaka. Both main characters struggle with issues related to their fathers. They resent their fathers yet yearn to emulate them. And in the end, they nearly achieve their goals. But was it all worthwhile?  

Overall: 8/10  
I genuinely enjoyed reading this story. It's a concise yet profound narrative that highlights people's dedication to their art. The conclusion is satisfying as well.  

I highly recommend this manga if you appreciate deep, dramatic coming-of-age stories, some romance, and significant character development. It's dialogue-heavy.  

Not recommended if you're looking for sweet romance, action, or a light-hearted read.  

Thank you for reading!

I'm surprised... This manga is so underrated and doesn't even have a review yet.  
Well, I'm no expert at writing reviews, so I'll get straight to the point.  

Some important tags for this manga: manga authors, family issues, sex used as escapism.  

This manga revolves around mangakas, or manga authors. It portrays how they often sacrifice their family relationships, love, and affection in pursuit of their dreams of becoming a mangaka.  

The manga contains drama (a lot of it), romance, a bit of action, and some ecchi.  

Story - We have two main leads in this manga who start off as strangers, with one of them not liking the other. Eventually, they become best friends and chase after their dreams of becoming mangakas.  

Characters - Every character in this manga is unique.  

Enjoyment - I enjoyed it. As a manga enthusiast, I learned a little about how manga is created, how the industry operates, and how the lives of those involved are impacted. The ending was good.  

8/10

Hate this book I mean the cheating like she didn’t deserve someone as good as Ethan she is a cheater and a botch basically

You're doing Gods work

I planning to do the same as you bro i wish to learn japanese for anime, korean for some murim and regression fantasy novels and chinese for Ri.