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Like The Beast (Honto Yajuu) is my favourite boys-love manga to date. The story revolves around the relationship between Tomoharu Ueda, a policeman and Aki Gotouda, a yakuza member. It's got adorable and likeable characters, brilliant art, an interesting storyline and enough cuteness to make any fujoshi squeal.

Story: 7/10
The story centres around the romance between a policeman and a member of the yakuza; two groups who would be typically see each other as enemies. Despite this, the two men begin their relationship as they learn more about each other and the lives of their new lover. The story's points of tension and adversity are always ... really interesting and enjoyable to read, and never feel forced or too unrealistic. Comedy is a large part of the writing, and I found that it was always very well done; not too forced or over-the-top, just genuinely funny. The relationship between Tomoharu and Aki becomes almost unbearably adorable as the story progresses. Their interactions are so damn cute it's hard to not smile when reading.

Art: 8/10
The art for this manga is fantastic. I really love the art style the mangaka has, as it really lends itself to the subject matter at hand. It's always very consistent, visually appealing and SO DAMN CUTE. In particular, the character designs are really great and suitable for the genre. And as for those occasional lewd scenes; the art is just just wonderful.

Character: 8/10
The characters are the driving force of this manga, and they are truly captivating. The protagonists are really fleshed-out, and undergo quite a lot of development as the story progresses. Tomoharu Ueda first appears to be a model policeman; very intent on following rules and helping other people out. However, when he meets the chaotic Aki Gotouda he discovers another side of himself. Aki is a member of the yakuza, and certainly acts in such a way. He wears outlandish suits, often is involved in violent escapades and is generally harsh and unfriendly. Somehow the two men seem to compliment each other very well, and grow closer as their relationship progresses. Their interactions will seriously make you squeal with just how cute they are and act towards each other. In addition to this, the side characters in this manga are also really great. Each of them have very distinct and unique personalities to them, and none of them are tired archetypes. The characters really are one of the strongest aspects of this manga; you can’t help but love them all.

Enjoyment: 9/10
I freaking love this manga. It’s an adorable romance with likeable, gorgeous characters, plenty of drama, a bunch of sexy lewd scenes and some of the most hilarious comedy I’ve ever come across. I would highly recommend this manga to any fujoshi, or simply anyone who wants to read an adorable love story about people from very contrasting backgrounds.

Overall: 8/10
Please read this manga. It is one of the cutest stories I’ve read in a long time, and is simply so enjoyable. Do yourself a favour and pick it up - I promise that you won’t regret it.