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If you like beautiful artwork, pretty guys, comedy, action & bloodshed. Latch on to this series like a rabid dog. The artwork is completely gorgeous - the centerfolds & covers blow me away every time.

Along with glorious eye candy, the story & content is very interesting. It goes over things like caste systems, mental illness, brutality, sexuality & much more. This is also one of the first series I've read where male characters who are very feminine are actual total bad asses. They not only have strength & skill in things such as fighting - but also are able to control people emotionally to ... handle a situation or get what they want. It's a nice combination of comedy, human darkness, gore, and action. It sets up a charade of what you think is going to happen, then it's something you never even expected, or it even twists further the lie.

It's very entertaining & while it does have a story line, it breaks off into side stories (that aren't fillers, amen hallelujah), which give you a feel of the characters backgrounds, emotions & traits. That being said, I'm not wanting to murder myself over a never ending story that draws out until i'm 85 & close to death. Each chapter combines to become this good ol' ball of awesome (aka a captivating complex story).

Regardless of gender, this manga provides a lil bit of everything for people to enjoy. Definitely worth a read!

This is a manga that will have you checking for updates constantly. For the art, characters, and story.

Story: So far it seems to be episodic with an over arcing plot line following the adventures (and pasts) of an umbrella salesman named Shiro and a policeman named Kojiro, in a place that seems reminiscent of Meiji era Japan. I say seems because the only way I can really describe the setting is steampunk, Japan-style. The author also seems to love huge plot twists, and pulls them off in a way that makes it actually believable, which is quite fun. Though there is a main ... plotline, the development of the relationships between the characters (aka bromances) also plays quite a large role.

Art: The art is fantastical and so very detailed, when I started it, the surroundings immediately reminded me of Howl's bedroom (from Howl's Moving Castle). For her first work, it sure doesn't look like it. You will have no difficulties telling the characters apart, each is drawn with their own quirks and intricacies (though you may not be able to tell gender at first sight for some). Also, they are often drawn in accidentally (deliberately) sexy positions, often with little clothing, depending on the character (haha, it's basically ecchi with men). But that's okay, because even if you're not into guys you can admire the very proportional human bodies.

Characters: The personalities of the characters remind me of the atmosphere they have been drawn into. She has created beautiful and intricate, but also deep and understandable people. They all have their own motivations, flaws, and odd habits (which are my personal favorite). Many of said motivations are not revealed until later on (and some still haven't been) but that's part of the reason I read on, not just to see more (mostly) naked men, but also for their development and why they are the people they have become.

Disclaimers: If you were hoping for rival-like tension between the mc's, that's not really what's there, it dissolves into friendship after basically the first chapter. Also, though one of the genres is shoujo, that does not mean that there is any female-male romance, or romance at all for that matter (some one-sided stuff here and there). I believe that this category is more because of it's "target" audience and the atmosphere it gives off. There are very few recurring women in this manga as well, especially for the number of recurring characters there are; I can only think of one off the top of my head. Oh, and of course if mostly naked men in *somewhat* to *very* sexual/sensual/suggestive positions every chapter bothers you immensely, even though there's no actual romance (though there is plentiful material for interpretive fanfiction), and hardcore bromance puts you off, then sorry, I guess you won't be able to enjoy the art and plot.

However, if none of the above bothers you and awesome art and crazy-ass cool plots are your thing, then please enjoy! (it's enjoyable ;) )

I feel quite conflicted about this manga. Having dropped it in the middle of reading and coming back later, I do have to say it draws you in. I could talk about the story, but there are others that do that, so i see no point. Rather i will tell you how i see it.
The art is beautiful. The backgrounds are usually the stars of the pages, followed closely by the costume design. I, myself, rather enjoyed one of the main character’s androgynous design, but the other main one had a somewhat plain look. I guess it goes well with their role in ... society of this story.
I dropped it the first time because I got angry. The story keeps hinting at a romantic relationship between the two males, throwing almost pornographic images at times in it. I have no problem with that. I do however have a problem with oversexualisation of same sex couples, while subtly hating on “homos” at the same time. Which the manga does do, really subtly and sparely.
I came back because i love the aloof long haired boy and wanted to know more about his story, but the oversexualisation of his character threw me off so now I’m dropping this the second time at 22 chapters read.
The story is mediocre, quite plain actually. The subplots are episodic with only a bit connecting them. But the manga overall is a good read for when you want a bit of humor and some good looking characters to look at.
If you’re here for the yaoi, there is none. If you’re here for always clothed characters with a pure story, there is also none.
But if you’re here for the comedy (perverted or otherwise) and pretty art, nice dialogue and some episodic challenges/mysteries, i guess this could be your manga.
Have fun reading!