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I really love this book.

About a few months ago, I came across a newly scanlated manga called Princess Mimia, written by Tanaka Yutaka, who is widely recognized for his tales that blend heartwarming and heartbreaking narratives about love and life. However, most of his works are classified as hentai—though not the explicit or pornographic kind (no tentacles, incest, or rape involved). Yet, one of his creations stands out as entirely G-rated: Princess Mimia. It has now expanded into a full series, but initially, there was a one-shot that only briefly delved into the story of Mimia and the people with the wings of light. The actual manga series of Princess Mimia profoundly moved me emotionally, nearly bringing me to tears, and quickly ascended to the top of my favorite manga list, just behind +Anima and With The Light. This is due to its simple yet effective storyline, great and well-developed characters free from stereotypes, beautifully drawn artwork, a straightforward yet well-explored setting, an excellent narrative, and tender moments.

What's the story? Essentially, the so-called angels of heaven are actually individuals with wings of light, who evolved because humanity has significantly declined, making wingless people rare following some form of apocalypse. These winged beings don't view themselves as angels; they call their home Heaven, also known as the City of Clouds. There's a legend stating that if a child is born without wings of light or the associated powers, they are a child of God destined to embark on a journey to the stars via an ancient tree. Mimia is such a child. Thanks to the love she receives from her parents, friends, and other kind souls, she grows into a compassionate and loving girl, though she remains uncertain about whether she wants to be a God.

One potential drawback of the actual manga series might be that Mimia could appear somewhat like a Mary Sue. She's nice, kind, has pink hair, is a God child, and everyone adores her. But since only two volumes have been scanlated so far, this perception might change later on. In this one-shot, however, she's portrayed with more flaws, occasionally attempting feats impossible for normal humans but achievable by winged people, much to the frustration of her sister and servants. Since it's a one-shot, the author does try a bit too hard to convey the story, which can come across as slightly convoluted, though not so much that it becomes incomprehensible. They say it's not the destination that matters, but the journey. However, in this one-shot, Mimia doesn't begin her journey until the end, and she isn't ready for it in the series, so we don't fully grasp what happens. This isn't necessarily bad, as some aspects are better left to the imagination. But it can feel jarring if we don't witness her growth or face occasional hardships associated with her journey. Additionally, the setting isn't as developed as in the series, potentially making it seem like another generic fantasy world.

Despite my critique of this one-shot, I still absolutely adore Princess Mimia. As of now, despite its underappreciation, I consider the series a masterpiece due to its sweetness and how it diverges from the norm. The manga has a mission and strives to achieve it at any cost, while emphasizing the beauty in small things and highlighting the life of a young girl fulfilling her own mission with the support of those around her. I wish the manga would be scanlated faster—I want to read more of the series. But this review focuses solely on the one-shot. A review of the entire manga series will follow once it's fully scanlated. For now, I'm going to re-read the series and revel in its cuteness, fluffiness, and sweetness. You should too!

very nice ... story. nice work

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I mean, 90% of tower story's are the same

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