Alternative TitlesEnglish: Penguin Revolution Japanese: ペンギン革命
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 7
Chapters: 35
Status: Finished
Published: Apr 5, 2005 to 2007
StatisticsScore: 8.201 (scored by 2716 users)
Ranked: #4912
Popularity: #468
Members: 5,097
Favorites: 129 1 indicates a weighted score
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SynopsisHigh school student Yukari Fujimaru knows a potential star when she sees one…because she sees the special "aura" they give off, in the form of angelic wings. Yukari's fellow student, the beautiful Ryoko Katsuragi, has a small pair of wings herself, and is one of these aspiring talents. She's so talented, in fact, that no one even knows that "she" is actually a boy in disguise. Now, to make her own down-to-earth dream come true, Yukari must help her new friend become a star.
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DrBoondigga
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
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35 of 35 chapters read
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7 |
| Story |
6 |
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6 |
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8 |
| Enjoyment |
7 |
I'm no expert, but many of the Shoujo Mangas I've read are completely based off of Romance (with some great exceptions) as characters fall quickly for each other. Fortunely Penguin Revolution is not one of those, and is not even very focused upon the romance of the series, instead focusing on the careers of the main characters and the business of entrainment. With this we get to see the romance develop on the side, no "oh he looks good, I think I'm in love!" is here, though the characters are all good looking, the romance is more than that. Unfortunately all you're going to get is the development, because the series offers a terrible conclusion and is one of the major let downs of the series, and nearly made me bring it down to a six. However what you will get in Penguin Revolution is an interesting story that delves into the entrainment business and actually can thrown in surprising realistic twist at times.
The story of Penguin Revolution follows Yukari Fujimaru, a young girl who for unexplained reasons can see wings on people (?) that have talent in acting. One day she sees Katsuragi Ryouko and notices the wings on her, and later sees her getting harassed by a guy, and being talented in fights, saves her. However after some conversation, she was getting water and accidently sprays Ryouko because of the broken tap, and gives Ryouko a change of clothes she has on her. Seeing if it fits she opens the door to find that Ryouko is a man, and has to dress that way to hide his identity as an actor for the large group of male actors Peacock. She promises to keep it a secret though, as it could ruin Ryouko's career if it gets out. After her father calls her to tell her she doesn't have a house, phone, or anything else anymore as he once again screwed up in the entrainment business, Ryouko gets her a job as his manager, as she already knows his secret, and moves in with him and his famous roommate Ayaori, the highest ranked in Peacock. However Fujimaru also has to dress up as a male, as it is supposed to be a male business, and we got a Gender Bender situation already. However this series is not one of those idiotic gender bender series that recycles similar sexual situations over and over, and is fairly focused on the events in the business as it develops harem relationships, slice of life comedy, and the interesting changes from a normal rookie into an uprising star.
The art is average, nothing much to speak of there. The characters in Penguin Revolution is the best part, as they are all great. From the corrupt businessman, the interesting owner, and the great main cast. They are all developed well, have their dreams for the business, whether it be for money, fame, or deeper reasons, and are all entraining. The main cast particularly with the more talkative and energetic Fujimaru and Ryouko, and the more silent and lazy Ayaori. Nothing particularly original, just an entraining group to watch, and great development and pacing. Once again though, the end is like a little group of harem styled ties as multiple people seem to want Fujimaru but God knows who gets her.
Overall anyone looking for a good Shoujo series that doesn't just focus on the couple, if you actually haven't read Fruits Basket, and than this. There isn't anything particularly amazing about it, not in comedy, drama, romance, or any other genre. It's just an overall good series, with a good group of characters, and some good ideas and twists presented throught the story.
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bokhem
18 of 33 people found this review helpful
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35 chapters
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10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Art |
10 |
| Character |
10 |
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10 |
I'm going to give this manga 10/10 in every category.
Why you ask?
Well first i like light and funny reads and this one really hits the high ranks among all the manga I've read.
Not to mention the perfect art work and the characters personality is just enjoyable.
The story is about people trying to make it big in the entertainment industry.
We follow or main characters as they enter the showbiz world and follow them as they make there way through hardship and success. off course with lots of comedy.
The main character is a girl Yukari Fujimaru who can see wings on those who is to become'' tomorrows star''.
One day she sees a pair of wings on Ryoko Katsuragi. A beautiful girl in her school and get into a trans(she does it everytime she sees these wings. She even droll ). Later on she sees Ryoko getting harass by a guy and runs in to help.
After scaring the guy away Yukari accidentally spilled water on Ryoko.
To apologies she let's Ryoko borrow her clothe.
Wen Ryoko was chancing Yukari accidentally burst into the room and discover that she is a he.
And because of some weird circumstanced(Her dad who is a loser failed in a job and had to run away leaving her alone without a home) Yukari became Ryoko 's manger who's name is actually Ryo Katsuragi and is working to becoming a star..
Now Yukari who is a girl has to dress as a guy and Ryo who is a guy has to dress as a girl..
This manga has the gender bender,shoujo,comedy,slice of life and romance teem.
And shouldn't be ignored.
I really recommend this manga to those who like light and funny reads as myself.. read more
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Both female leads dressed as males by force. They encounter many handsome male characters who will fall in love with her. One in a school's host club the other in the showbiz world.
Both series have similar plots, similar character relations, similar love triangles, similar character designs and an overall similar feel. Both Yukari and Haruhi are short, small breasted scholarship girls who get pushed into a life where they're surrounded by rich, stunningly good looking guys. And in both cases, the girls have to disguise themselves as a boy. They're both more intelligent than your average cutesy shouju main, and they're also both really poor.
I also think that Ryou and Aya from PR have a similar relationship to Tamaki and Kyouya from OHSHC and, in some respects, even similar personalities.
There are other main and supporting characters in PR that remind me of Ouran characters.
The biggest differences between the two, I think, is the paneling (PR is just nicer to read and easier to follow in that regard) and the length (OHSHC is a lot longer).
If anyone likes one of these manga, then I strongly recommend trying out the other too~
well, both series are similar to each other. both of them follow the life of a poor but smart girl that enters a host club/talent agency more or less because if money and both girls have to dress as a guy in order to work there. also, their appearances when they dress as a boy are somewhat similar.
also, the other characters resemble each other too. tamaki resembles ryou, they are both smart but naive, energetic (more than the girl anyway) and they both get really hyped up when they are happy and they look alike. then, hikaru resembles ayaori, they are both the lonely type that doesn't open their hearts easily but they do it to the heroine.
also, in my opinion, the art was pretty similar, too.
both series were great and i highly recommend to those who like a great manga, where the heroines aren't like all the others. :D
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Both are about the entertainment industries, with the main characters involved with acting (and one singer too, but shh). Two main guys. One girl. A good plot that'll get you absorbed.
Top notch story telling, with strong characters. In both series there is a lead character who is passionate, and extremely talented with acting. The talent agency directors in both series are also eccentric fellows.
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