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Good Morning Call is the perfect shoujo for anyone in any mood of any kind! Rarely do I get to experience such a fun and light-hearted romance. Though the story is likely never to happen, the relationship contained in it feels very genuine and real for being between two very young teenagers.

The story is overall playful. It's a series of twists and turns and this's and that's, creating an uplifting experience for the reader to enjoy! It strays from the usual shoujo path by a fine line, giving you a similar feel to other, more generic series but also providing you with a new type ... of story to enjoy, as it feels most of the development occurs in the home the two leads have been forced to share.

The art was at the top of my list for a shoujo, being of a more bubbly nature. I was also very impressed at how each character was diverse from each other in very real and unique ways! A defect I find in not only shoujo, but in most mangas is a reuse of character design, or a basic "good-looking" outline that is followed, which distracts from personality. The artist did a fantastic job at making each character, large or small, recognizable in such a way that you can tell who they are even years after you have read the story.

Good Morning Call is an excellent and warm blend of comedy and love! It's an excellent read for any manga reader- new or experienced.

For those of you looking for a shoujo that will melt your heart with romantic dates and awkward kisses, this probably isn't the series for you. But I wouldn't turn away from it so quickly, as I believe you will find this to be a grade above all of that.

Unlike most other shoujos, the focus of Aishiteruze Baby seemed to be on the development of the characters, more so than the development of a relationship. Though romance is prevalent within the storyline, it's not what the story is meant to feel like, making it one of the greatest shoujos I have ever read.

Not often do ... we readers get the privilege of finding a male lead in our shoujo. When I first began reading Aishiteruze Baby, this fact took me by pleasant surprise, and I found myself enjoying it much more than other shoujos of my past. A strong female lead is always a good base, but no matter how deeply you love shoujo, it cannot be denied that the female's lead role tends to stick to a similar format. By having a male lead, Aishiteruze Baby was instantly able to spin off in a new direction. I truly believe there is no other series like this.

From the moment Kippei begins watching over his small cousin, the series warmed my heart to no end. Whether it be Yuzuyu's large eyes, Kippei's changing attitude, or simply the way the story unfolded very mysteriously, I can almost guarantee you will be just as entertained and uplifted.

Throughout the entire series, Air has a very soft and subtle feeling in each of its episodes. The music is very relaxing and beautiful, and depicts the emotions of the show extremely well. The art is equally as stunning. Everything is very vibrant, providing the show with that feeling of life it meant to give off.

The story itself was breathtaking. It's so simple on the surface, yet still so meaningful. The gentle, dramatic themes of the series were very emotional and you're able to relate to the situation in question, even if it's not what you're facing or if it just isn't realistic, simply ... because of the deeper meanings. Rarely have I been so moved by a series as I have by Air. I strongly recommend it to those who haven't seen it.