Alternative TitlesEnglish: The Gentleman's Alliance Cross Synonyms: The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, The Gentlemen's Alliance +, Shinshi Doumei +, Umi no Sakyuugi Nocturne, The Globe of the Sea - Nocturne, Shoujo Eve Ringo Jikake no 24 Ji, Shojo Eve: Eve's Applework 24 Hours, Kusame, Komaki, and the Key to Their Love Japanese: 紳士同盟†
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 11
Chapters: 47
Status: Finished
Published: Sep 2004 to Jun 3, 2008
StatisticsScore: 8.221 (scored by 3579 users)
Ranked: #2852
Popularity: #55
Members: 6,262
Favorites: 528 1 indicates a weighted score
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SynopsisIn return for a business loan of 50 million yen, the prestigious Kamiya family gave their daughter Haine away to the Otomiya family. Haine, now an Otomiya, is appointed to the student council of the exclusive Imperial Academy, a private school for the aristocracy. Even though Haine is of proper lineage to be on the council, she finds herself struggling to find her place among the many secrets of its elite members, especially those of the president who holds her heart--Shizumasa Togu, aka "the Emperor." (Source: Viz)
Volume 1 contains the side story:
Hydrangea, the Unspoken Love Veiled by the Rain
Volume 4 contains the side stories:
I Walk the Night
The Labyrinth of Maora's First Love
On Monday I Fell in Love with You
The Postman's Delivery Diary
Go for It! Riko's First Love Story!!
Volume 5 contains the side story:
Kusame, Komaki, and the Key to Their Love
Volume 8 contains the side story:
Shoujo Eve: Eve's Applework 24 Hours
Volume 9 contains the side story:
Strawberry Milk and Chocolate Coffee
Volume 10 contains the oneshot:
Umi no Sakyuugi Nocturne |
Related MangaSequel: Shinshi Doumei Cross Special Side Story
Reviews
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FreedomWingz
29 of 39 people found this review helpful
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47 of 47 chapters read
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10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Art |
10 |
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9 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
I loved this series~!
Story:
I thought the story was fairly original. It captured my attention because it was realistic. I could actually see how most of things would work in real life. The plot-line was intruiging and it wasn't really predictable. Some parts of it we're kind of cliché and predictable but most of it wasn't.
Art:
I love all of Arina Tanemura's art. Her art 's really detailed. You could see how all the folds in the clothes are realistic and I love the way she draws her eyes. The clothes are very pretty too!
Character:
The characters were interesting. Although it was kind of wierd with Maora and him playing as a girl... The character's personalities were all different which made it interesting. A lot of them seemed to have split personalities too..
Enjoyment:
Shinshi Doumei Cross is definitely enjoyable. It was a bit of a cliffy at the end of every chapter which made you want to read more about. Sometimes due to not so great art, you'd want to quit reading but definitely not for this manga. The art's great and the story line is a real attention grabber.
Overall:
Overal, I thought it was pretty good. The ending was a bit wierd and a bit of a "typical Arina Tanemura ending". It was slightly predictable at the end (although Haine's statement wasn't...) It left you wanting more. You wanted to find out what happened AFTER it ended.
I think this is Arina Tanemura's best work so far! read more
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th_poodle
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
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47 of 47 chapters read
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
8 |
| Art |
9 |
| Character |
8 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
The story focuses on Haine Otomiya and Shizumasa Togu's relationship, but Tanemura also takes time to explain the other characters' stories as well. As in Full Moon, there were some pretty surprising twists and turns which make the story very interesting. The ending... was cliché Arina Tanemura, and was the only part I didn't like about the story. But when I think about it, there really isn't any other way it could have ended. All of the characters have interesting pasts, and the overall story is pretty enjoyable.
Art--As usual, Arina Tanemura's art is superb. I love the way she draws hair and clothes. Her drawings are always so detailed and pretty, I really wonder how she makes all her deadlines... I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 because I think Full Moon's art was better, but SDC's art is awesome as well.
Character--The main character, Haine, was a bit disappointing. Right from the beginning she's in love with Shizumasa, and I just thought "not another smitten-girl story!" (don't worry, it gets better) She's not that bright and can get pretty annoying at times. The other characters are much more tolerable than Haine, though I really didn't like Maora's identity thing. In general, I don't think the characters were developed all that well, but some do mature throughout the story.
I think the overall enjoyment of the story is great. There are flaws and problems, but when it all comes together everything becomes tolerable. And the amazing art just makes it even better! I highly recommend this manga. read more
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I always felt the main character (Haine) was like Tohru, optimistic, clumsy, lovable, loyal. She always appeared happy and warm to her friends but she was facing an internal conflict. With her opitimism she cheers the Student Council. She also was an average student, but worked hard at after school jobs, dense. In the story she helps a boy who also faces family problems (no spoilers) and she turned his unhappy, dark ways, and made him see the light and he protected her. In my opinion he wasn't really a part of the family, like Kyo who was not a part of the Soma family (forgive me if I spell this wrong) because he was born the year of the Cat. Both men in my opinon have a temper, but lighten up after they meet that girl. Both the characters have family problems due to the family and the family system they are involved in.
I read this and I thought "This is a lot like Fruits Basket!"
The plots are definately different, but the main characters' personalities almost mirror each other.
Kyou/Takanari look like they hate the main character, Tohru/Haine, but later on, they come to love her. They are also both characters that try to act cool. Tohru and Haine are very clumsy, kind characters, that can make friends with a lot of people.
I also think they look a lot like each other. :P
Most of the characters reminds me of the ones in Fruits Basket! [not only in exact looks, but somewhat character as well]
Kyo and the main guy from Shinshi Doumei Cross
Tohru and the main girl
Shigure and the rich father
Tohru's friend with wavelength powers and the main girl's best friend
Trust me, both stories are good and if you read both you would see the similarities as well :D
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-Both by Arina Tanemura
-Comedy
-Romance
-Very enjoyable
-Page turner
The best and most mature works of Arina Tanemura.
Expect the usual gorgeous and shiny art, love triangles, tsundere guys, sexy kisses, and the drama-romance-comedy mix.
Full Moon is overall better than SDC for its plot and realism, but both manga are truly enjoyable and good, have a nice cast of characters, and have some really touching chapters/scenes.
Written by the same manga-ka, Shinshi Doumei Cross embodies the artwork that drew me in to Full Moon wo Sagashite from the very beginning. Both storylines have the same underlying theme and include similarities between character personalities. Lots of cuteness, random angry boys, and plenty of crossdressing make this series a must-read.
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