Ranked #764

Koko ni Iru yo! (Manga)

This story is really simple yet very cute and amazing , it's a great manga and it really proves to show anyone who is shy and lives inside their shell and can't get a friend , you can actually get a friend if you try to stand up and reach out to others even if you happen to only get internet friends but due in time you can still get real life friends.
The art in this manga was really adorable and I loved it , the only thing I didn't like was the backgrounds. The backgrounds were really simple and sort of plain and I wished Ema would have went more in depth with them but then again , backgrounds are a pain to draw and such so I can assume maybe Ema was getting irritated with that or maybe just lazy I have no idea.
The characters were great , I loved everyone of them but they are the same old routine character people. You see those type of characters basically in every manga / anime , so thats the only gave a 9 for characters for that because Ema could have probably went in more with a different character but they characters she made are still cute.
All in all , I really really enjoyed this manga , I'm sure it can give A LOT of encouragement to shy people out there if they read this. Well at least I would hope it would. So I'm sure a lot of people will enjoy this manga even if they can see a lot of flaws in it , but it's still really enjoyable.
But overall this whole thing gets a 9. And the only thing I can really say I dislike about this manga is that Ema did not go into depth with MegaPIG ( Aoi Nanjo ) . I really wish Ema would have gave us more of a story with MegaPIG and had him in there way more than he was especially with that one shot at the end with him. We didn't really get know about MegaPIG which is kind of sad because I'm sure we all like to get to know about all of the characters in any manga / anime series even if they are annoying. Which is why I'm disappointed , I think Ema should at least do a few more chapters and throw MegaPIG in there but I highly doubt it will happen but at least we can be somewhat satisfied with the little bit at the end with him so we have that to look forward too I guess. But I do encourage all people to read this manga , I'm pretty sure all of you will enjoy it if your into these sort of mangas. read more

Koko ni Iru yo! is a very good drama, romance manga. Its about a girl who's really shy and the only to express herself is through her blog. Through her blog she meets two people always encouraging and supporting her. This manga got lots of emotions out of me. I cried and smiled and laughed with the characters during the process of reading the series.

I really like the art especially how she drew the characters. I loved how Teru looked and Hikage's hair was very cute. The character's were very cliched but still very cute and likeable. Hikage is an invisible girl who wants to be noticed, to have confidence and be strong. While Hinata and Teru are in the center of crowds. I loved Hinata and Teru's friendship and the bond that was made between them when they were young.

I enjoyed the manga very much. I was a bit short but it was just enough. She didn't end up with the guy I wanted her to end up with but it's okay she and ..... made a cute couple too.

Overall it was a good story about a girl looking for her place in the world and falling in love with someone. She creates bonds with people along the way, and gets into sticky situations but she always had someone's help to pull her through. I really think you should read this manga, but first get a box of tissues! read more

Sumino, Hikage is unreasonably and stereotypically shy and (unfortunately) she is the heroine.
Honestly, why are depressing and almost mute heroines all the rage now?

I swear, if I see a chick like that, I'd do an about-face. And if she keeps comparing me to objects, like say... The sun. I'd seriously question her mental stability.

Not what happens in this lukewarm story, in fact, she almost started worshiping the other two main characters (dude, seriously?) and absurdly enough, they both fall for her.

What message does that send?

That chicks have completely zero personality or that guys like weird, fanatic chicks?

Well, thank God I'm under neither article.

Also the main heroine seems to be obsessed with her blog, I can't diss her about that fact too much since I actually know people like that but I'll just say one thing: people, there is actually life past the computer screen.

The art was proportionate if the characters are supposed to be spokespeople for people starving in Pakistan, I mean the characters' heads were almost bigger than their bodies.

Repeat after me: PRO-POR-TION!

There were barely any backgrounds and did I mention only two people have brown hair and

*Serious Spoiler*

They are the couple in this story. Come on, the writer could only have made it more obvious by putting labels on the characters' heads.

*Children, labeling people is wrong. (Wags finger)

I don't recommend this story because it just sad and boring. It's just sadly boring, I guess. You will find dozens of stories of the same caliber as this one, and let's face it, it's just not entertaining. read more

Story: 8
It went with the generic "loner" story but it never went over board with it and the author constructed it so that everyone could relate to it a little.

Art: 9
The art is fantastic, it really is. It's ridiculously cute but not overboard with the eyes. It's quite consistent the whole way through and Sumino is the cutest girl character in a shoujo manga.

Character: 8
Yeah, it's not too bad. Sumino has been developed quite well whilst the two guys didn't get enough chapters to create that deeper connection between the reader and them.

Enjoyment: 9
I enjoyed it, I really did. This was one shoujo story that managed to capture my heart and I didn't give it a 10 as I wished there was more to the story

Overall: 8
Read it if you want a good story! It is relatively short and it doesn't really drag on too much.
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This story starts out a little too similar to Kimi ni Todoke for my preference. However, as the story progressed it was an encouraging story of the heroine "blooming" into a wonderful person. I liked the art and the characters were deep and cheerful, which is always good. Overall, it was very good but not one of my favorites.

another story about a shy and lonely girl, although it is short (5 volumes) it is a cute and sweet manga to read.

it was very sweet and a bit dramatic, but i enjoyed every chapter of it. although it could have been a little funnierthan it was. the storyline was easy to understand and the character development was good. the characters are like other shoujo characters except instead of an energetic, peppy main character we have a shy and timid girl.

overall it was a good manga to read in my spare time.

This manga was truly fantastic!!! I was moving and heart warming! I am truly happy that I stumbled upon it! This is a truly relate-able story for many. You really feel compassion for Sumino and hope that she makes friends and won't forever be alone!

I also like how the love blossomed in the story and that it wasn't too overwhelming so that Sumino wouldn't be able to handle it. The story stays true to focusing on Sumino, like it should be.

This was truly a delightful stroy and it really gives you a perspective on how it feels to be all alone, with no one there to reach out for you. Many people struggle with being sociable, like dear Sumino, and just need one person to reach out. This really teaches a valuable lesson about being the person strong enough to reach out! read more

Sure the story was typical and the main character wasn't that amazing but this was still a super cute manga. I really enjoyed it and I thought the art was just so adorable and really suited the whole premise. The sunflower imagery and all the cute little avatars and pictures just amplified everything. I think this is going to be one of those manga's that I will read again, later on because it is just that cute and an overall really solid story.

As another reviewer said a very "syrupy" read. Filled with "they became my sun" and "I was lost in the darkness because everyone ignored me" sort of thing. Though filled with sayings lik that, it was very good. The art, in my opinion, was one of it's strongest points. Beautiful drawings, definietely my style of manga. The story was pretty good and relatable too if you read the summary. It keeps you going though I must say it's pretty obvious who Hikage ends up with. If you've ever been bullied this is wonderful story for you to relate to.
The characters were very cute, their personalities were cute, every character I liked! I love how the whole class was so close! :)
The age group was very appopriate too, the characters being about 14 years old, middle school is exactly when this kind of stuff happens.
Anyways, overall if you like inspiring, romantic, funny, somewhat dramatic reads then this is totally for you! It's not very long so you should finish it within a few days if read fast.
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It's one of those stories that you can start out relating to, then slowly find yourself hoping the same will happen to you.

~A sweet love triangle~*

Casual personal thoughts:
Everyone will feel out of place and lonely one time in their lives, others for a longer period of time than others, but we all have experienced or are experiencing feeling ignored. Sumino is plain, most of us find it easier to relate to than a crazy protagonist. We feel symphaty for her and secretly cheers her on :)
But later, 2 sweet princes notices her (although highly unlikely to happen in real life, 2 of the most popular guys at school has lot's of people who surround them, so I doubt they will notice a girl who no one does, at least in my years of watching over the rest of my classmates, they dont...), and she goes through all kinds of happiness and trouble that a hopelessly romantic longs for.


I am envious of Sumino, but the story has given me hope:
If such an overly plain girl like sumino can have 2 princes come to her rescue, change her life and fall in love with her, then anyone has a similar chance, right? ^_^



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