Ranked #205

Kimi wa Petto (Manga)

This is one of the best underrated manga’s I have seen in a long time, so I hope my review can convince you to buy or read online such a masterpiece.

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Story-
A misunderstood Sumire finds a homeless boy in a cardboard box outside of her apartment complex. It isn't the most gripping start but don't be fooled to think that this is its basis, instead of being a typical manga that follows a weak female character and a hot male this goes in a completely different direction. Sumire is strong and Momo is quirky and funny, with this they build a good friendship that is intriguing to read and hard to pull you're eyes away from. Throw in some twists and love triangles (that strangely unlike most manga's isn't nauseating) plus a couple of side pairings that we no doubt we will be cheering for equals a fabulous and touchingly original story.

Art-
This is a hard subject; personally I found the art to be pleasant however from fellow readers I have been told it took them around 5+ chapters to get used to it. No doubt it is different; big lips, big eyes and overall a strange drawing style. However I think all of it is quite charming and detailed especially clothing and hairstyles. Also unlike most manga the background is absolutely packed with effort and hard work that you can definitely appreciate. From my own personal option the art is something special in an individual and unpredictable way.

Character-
By far my favourite aspect of this manga, every character even if it’s a main or side shines personality. Even with someone we only see for a couple of pages we can really grasp their situation, life style and persona. Every character is like a real life person with their own views and morals, some more intriguing than others but all the same interesting. Momo is my personal favourite, with his being secretive, wise yet childish and loyal. Every one gives you a chance to become attached to their individuality and teaches you just a little bit about how people work and because none of the characters are at all the same we learn to love each of them for themselves. A definite win for this category and something I recommend you to pay close attention to.

Enjoyment-
There has never been a moment in reading this amazing piece of work that I wanted to get up and do something else. As soon as each one arrived to me I ripped it open and read it for all it was worth. Each chapter has development in some way or another that makes it hard to put it down, every chapter holds something funny, angsty and just downright heart-warming. I think the goal is to make you smile by the end of every chapter and it succeeds with flying colours.

Overall-
If this review hasn’t convinced to read this (which you may do online or from buying it) then I pray that something else will. This is an underrated manga that needs to be recognised for being the stunning success that it is. Although I was hesitant to read it at first I’m very grateful that I did. It’s gripping and pulls you deep into the story. I hope to see more fans for it soon!
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A pet is someone that will accept you for all that you are weaknesses, strengths, and all the other quirky things wrong with you. Sumire is a woman with a pet that does exactly that, and her pet Momo whole heartedly fills that role.

What you get from Kimi wa Petto is a well written and complex story about people trying to find a place in life. It's filled with likeable characters and interesting stories and situations. At times it will have you smiling and laughing to Sumire and Momo's strange interactions and at othertimes it will give you the chance to relate to their difficulties and lifestyles.

Although pertaing to a human pet this manga is not an ecchi filled mess. It is however not afraid to show a good amount of skin and sex either. This is not a manga written for children. As the Josei genre suggests, this is a story for an older audience. So if you are looking for an ecchi shounen or an overly cutesy pink sunshine shoujo this is not it.

The art of Mangaka is something to get used to. It has an emphasis on the eyes and lips of the characters. After the first few chapters you should get used to it. It actually makes the work a bit more distinguished and original from a lot of the other mangas out there. I ended up liking the difference.

The story although not perfect moves the characters along quite nicely. It fleshes out the characters and allows itself to let the characters grow from beginning to end. Nothing too shocking but it lends itself to some unforeseen twists and turns involving multiple love triangles. There are a couple of less than stellar arcs and sidestories but it pulls itself back to the main plot eventually.

The characters are what really put oomph into this manga. They are all given multiple dimensions as well as their own motivations and desires. There are few if any characters out of the many introduced that are ubearable or disliked. The real meat is the interaction between the main characters, which is incredibly well done and enjoyable to read.

For those of you willing to try something different in the realms of romance and comedy this is a good read. Its one of the best in the genre and is great in terms of length if you're looking to invest your time. read more