Ranked #895

Shinobi Life (Manga)

Ninja in a Shoujo genre? You don't read that often in these sort of series.

In my own opinion, most of shoujo series often revolves around in school. You got your typical popular main character then for some reason most of the entire campus have a crush on them. Others would form a club that protects him/her and if you are unworthy to get the attention of these popular people you'll be threaten and be bullied etc.... So this series is a nice change from the usual stuff.

Kagetora is a ninja who for unknown reason ended up in the future where he meets a girl that resembles his master. Thinking she is the real Princess he protects her from harm. The story is somewhat shallow especially Beni's family problems and the things that revolves around (pretty much most of the stuff in 1-2 chapters). Although it started somewhat mediocre the series proved to be one of a kind cause it is more focused on Ninja rather than love, love, love. Pretty fast paced for a shoujo series but it's definitely well done (suitable) for its theme.

The art is nice. Clean, not too heavy. I haven't noticed any of the usual stuff most shoujo panels have.. No flowers, bubbles, sparkles etc.... Though (well for me) the art seems it was done with laziness cause sometimes the shading look rushed but nothing else to complain here. Though it felt like a lazy art it is also quite relaxing.

The characters are a bit mixed. Well of course Kagetora's personality is what you should expect from a ninja. A disciplined, honest, protective, somewhat old fashioned.. So he's a great character. In the other hand the female lead (isn't as likeable) the first time she gets introduce you might feel that she isn't a good female lead. But slowly the readers will come to like her. I think Beni's character is developed rather slowly but in a good way. Heck I don't like her the first time but when you read more and more bit by bit you'll end up liking her.

Just as I expected, I enjoyed reading this series. I can't wait to read more. The thing I like about this series is the somewhat "unrequited love". One of the thing I like is the feel of bitter but yet sweet moments.... It has the master X servant theme so the series is much more enjoyable and memorable. I also enjoyed stories that involves ninjas.

If you are looking for a nice shoujo packed with action and dreamy ninja, then this is for you. What makes this series stand from the other, is it doesn't have the overly dramatic, cheesy, lines. It doesn't have those typical word of wisdom when it comes to love. If you are getting tired of the usual cliche shoujo romance, but still craving for more romance junk, then this one is worth a try! read more

{ Story-10} Outstanding every heard of never judge a book by its cover...ya this is one of those, i mean i've probably overlooked this one numerous times. Its about a female whose had quite a rough past with her father; doing what he does for his occupation his daughter has been kidnapped and faced lots of near death situations. A shinobi from a different era falls in a lake in a attempt to save his princess who he dutifully bodyguards; unknowingly time slips to present life.

{Art-9} The art is very nice in some mangas i've come across, i had to carefully look at the pictures to see just what the hell i was looking at

{Character-9} Nothing clique about the characters and they seem to be very original...all with some bad memories, and facing difficult situations ( little tragedy involved but nothing to make you pause the manga so that you can find tissue to wipe away tears)

{Enjoyment-9} Reading the genre its very misunderstood...comedy little to none...it has a mature atmosphere. Not a strict mature setting but enough romance to hope things work out between the shinobi "Romeo and Juilet"

{Overall-9} Its added to my favorite mangas list with hardly none...i dont really understand why its ranked low nor rated as average...but its one i recommend so do read when you've spared the time read more