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| THIS IS A MANGA ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING BEYOND THIS CHAPTER. ---------------------------------------- So it's over! What a ride that was. Love the ending, when they went to visit Nana's grave; Yano can finally move on for good now. |
pillockJan 9, 2013 10:57 AM
| I agree! Love the happy ending, but I'm kinda sad that it has already come to an end... I hope Obata-sensei will continue to write insightful mangas like BGI for us to read ♥ |
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| ToT What a beautiful ending, and now that it's over I feel a bit empty... but that's normal, so I just have to read it all over again xD |
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| It's so strange that it's done, the only thing I can think about is how glad I am I didn't start reading when it had a two year hiatus. At least that's what I heard, it did have a two year hiatus right? IF SO I WOULD HAVE DIED. I am rereading it now from the beginning and still it hooks me in as if I never read it. Bokura Ga Ita will always be my favorite. It's in a league of it's own. |
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| Great ending.. Was hoping for maybe a small glimpse of the future, having kids and what not.. but still really good. |
| I love this story. Since I watched anime. And when I started following manga chapters. I love Take, I've been rooting for him and Nanami. But I enjoyed ending, Nanami and Yano are people who had to go through lots of difficulties on their way, to be together at the end. Yano's "Please be my family" has touched my heart. Damn, that reminded me how much I love shoujo, I need to start some long one soon. Once more time, lot's of love for Take <3 |
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| Very nice :) 9/10 and its funny how they say they r 25 but they still look 10 XDD |
| I wasn't really expecting of a good ending 'cause it says that one of its genres is Tragedy. I wonder why they looked the same ten years ago as well. And oh, He should have kissed her. |
| I'm pretty satisfied with this ending (although I still would have liked to see where Take and Aki ended up). I didn't expect Yano to propose in the last chapter, but it was sweet. It's been a great journey through these 70 chapters. |
| I felt this ending was a bit empty, oh well still loved the journey. |
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K-Shuun said: I felt this ending was a bit empty, oh well still loved the journey. i kind of agree, but i'd consider it rushed rather than "empty". not completely empty b/c the grave scene was a such a gigantic step for yano ( & for nanami too b/c she was finally able to smile w/ such great sincerity in front of nana ) but there's still a few loose ends here & there that needed to be tied up. :[[ did obata ever explain yano's illness in detail? still kinda confused about that.... but still, i've been reading this for 3 years now & i'm really glad i stuck to this, despite shedding buckets & buckets of tears, and being scared as fuck & fearing for yano's life towards the end LMAO. it's been such an emotional ride; i'm relieved they got a happy end. ; w ; |
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| Can't believe it finally ended :) It was a nice ending, nothing too grand... but it reminded me of the whole story and the journey i took by reading this manga. I'm gonna miss it :') i'm gonna miss them.. Thanks for everything! Yano x Nanami 4ever! :D |
| Man, I'm glad I found this series when the last chapter was about to be released. It'd be painful to wait each month for a new one. Though the conclusion wasn't as overwhelming as I expected, the "I'll wait for you.However long it takes" and especially the "please be my family" makes totally up for it. And the 70chapter-ride as a whole was awesome A great manga to read and one of my favourites. |
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| Woah...this was definetly...one hell of a ride. Everything was thrown out there and the concept of "Memories" was really beautiful. Near the end, I honestly felt that either Yano or Nana would lose their memories. The thought of that...really frightened me. Time passed by and it was amazing to see these people mature and eventually find their happiness. 10/10. |
| I loved this, Am so sad that it has finally ended. |
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| Man.. I finally came back here and noticed that this manga was finally completed (I was at chap 65 from last year or something). Had to reread a lot. But it was a great ending. So melodramatic but beautiful.. I watched the anime awhile ago, too. Its really crazy that the two still got back together, though. You don't really hear of people getting back together with people they dated from high school. Your views and mentalities change thoroughly in university. But then again, Nana really saw him as 'the one'. Even though Take was trying to be there for her (which btw REALLY sucks for him, damn..) It's sad to let go of this manga, it really was quite a ride. Planning to watch the movie/drama(?) now. ^^ |
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SinDeLuXe said: Man, I'm glad I found this series when the last chapter was about to be released. It'd be painful to wait each month for a new one. Though the conclusion wasn't as overwhelming as I expected, the "I'll wait for you.However long it takes" and especially the "please be my family" makes totally up for it. And the 70chapter-ride as a whole was awesome A great manga to read and one of my favourites. Totally agree with you. i would be really disappointed if i had to wait for chapters to be released because after reading volume 12 i just couldn't stop. i finished reading it in one day... I admit that it felt like it was rushed in the end but Yano and Nana got their happy ending so its all good... and finally Yano's "Please be my family." really caught my heart! I'm so glad i decided to read this manga. I just wish Aki-chan and Takeuchi ended up together. I think they would look good together! Both of Yano's best friends! :) |
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| As some of you already mentioned, it was a great, sad and b-e-a-utiful trip.After i finished the anime, i made my first atempt of reading a manga(and it was that story) about 1,5 year ago. I couldnt believe that it was so....just amazing. All these emotions ....I think the most appropriate words to describe it are these words " great, sad and b-e-a-utiful trip" |
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| I read this manga over the course of 2 days and I am so attached to it right now and I don't think it hit me yet that it's actually over. I fell in love with all of these characters and their experiences and just. I can't even find the words. The manga has made me laugh, cry and gave me memories that will last forever. These characters inspire me. I fell in love with this manga the way Nanami and Motoharu fell for each other. Okay I'm going to go sit in a corner and cry my feelings out. |
| I just finished reading the manga after I last read it back in 2010... Wow that's almost 3 years back.. Really glad to finally pick up the series again after it has ended! Finally they are together! I mean, there are times when I thought it'd end tragically and all, but I'm really glad it didnt. Only thing is that I would've liked it if Take and Sengenji ended up together...they'll be so cute together I think! I must say this has been one of the most turbulent, heart-wrenching, 70-chapters ride. It really felt longer than that (in a good way). I really like how the author construct the timeline of the chapters, although there were many time skips and all they were somehow placed strategically and well, perfectly well. |
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| I liked reading this. Some great moments and words in this last chapter. =) |
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| That was really, really beautiful. I was bracing myself for a sad ending and was thoroughly shocked but pleased that they finally got back together. It has been an amazing, inspiring ride. I've never truly loved a guy, but I truly believe that seeing Nana and Yano's beautiful relationship gave me a clue. |
| I saw the anime back in 2006 and have since then been waiting anxiously for the last volume to be released so I could read volume 9 - 16. I'm glad I waited, It was well worth it. Yuuki Obata is a genius. |
| Wow, what a ride. Bokura ga Ita truly surprised me in the depth it showed for a Shoujo manga. Really, it's more like a Josei at times. Anyways, I've really enjoyed reading BgI and what it had to give, but it definitely had its flaws. The rather abstract monologues and dialogues were kind of irritating to read at times, but some of that may just be due to translation errors. Also, the transition between 'arcs' and the conclusion of conflicts were murky at times. The art style was something I hated so much at first. I didn't even think I'd be able to read the manga because of it. Hands and feet were just so oversized in the first ten chapters or so, IMO. But I think that Yuuki Obata grew so much in her artistic talents throughout the years that BgI was serialized. Just compare the first and last chapters. It's such a difference, and I think that's interesting to see in a manga. I really grew to love the art style though as the series went on. Simple, but very focused on articulating expressions. About Takeuchi, Yuuki Obata never properly resolved the relationship between Takeuchi and Nanami. There were so many heart-warming moments between those two, when you actually truly want them to be together. And Takeuchi is a great character. But I feel like those moments were never properly concluded...the sudden rejection of Takeuchi's proposal is what cut off their connection. There were barely any lingering feelings from Nanami as she ran off to Yano. However, I am glad that Obata didn't just give Takeuchi to some random girl to get rid of him as a rival, like in so many other shoujo manga (ex. Fruits Basket, Strobe Edge, etc.). Her way of dealing with Takeuchi was unique, and I respect that. Also, I feel like Sengenji as a character was unneeded. She brought some interesting dialogue, but what really was the point of her character? She is basically just a Yano-fangirl. She did nothing for him when she met him in high school, and she didn't really affect Nanami, Takeuchi, or Yano in the future. There should have been more depth to her, or something she helped in. Actually, there are many characters that really were unnecessary to the manga. A prime example is Maika. She may have helped Yuri to become less hateful of other people, but in the end, there was not such a big impact to her character. Also, Shio-chin, Nanami's friend from college. She was featured a lot in a few chapters, and then utterly forgotten. At least Mizu-chin made it into the future. xP The manga was just rather scattered at times. And sometimes it was like, drama for the sake of drama. It also felt rather dragged on. Some chapters could have been condensed. Most notably, the flashbacks about Yamamoto-san. It was rather tiresome to read those. And even other chapters as well could have conveyed the same emotion and feelings but in fewer panels. From what I'm writing, it may seem that I really didn't like BgI, but I actually loved it so much, to tell the truth. One of my favorite things about it was the time skip into the future. It was so NANA-esque, and that's one of my biggest standards for shoujo manga. The skip gave the story so much more depth. I remember a scene when Yana said he "believed in eternity" and then it alluded to the future when they became adults.....It was really such a beautiful panel, something that I will always remember from the manga. Also, the characters were phenomenal. Although some were rather stagnant (Sengenji, sometimes Nanami), the dynamics between characters were always changing, and they really felt like people with changing emotions. It's a beautiful display of humanity, and I found that most of the characters don't correspond to the usual stereotypes. This has quickly turned into a long post. xD I just loved Bokura ga Ita so much, and I'm so glad that Yuuki Obata created such a beautiful manga that really stretches the usual shoujo manga. My overall score was a 9, because I enjoyed it like crazy! I kind of neglected my work though, this past week. Always been reading BgI at any free moment. xP I'll miss you, Nanami, Yano, Takeuchi, and the rest of the gang!! Your adventure was really wonderful to read. :) I love imagining what it would be like if Nanami and Takeuchi ended up together; they were always my favorite couple. But, of course, you've gotta love Yano. |
fishergirl16 said: Also, I feel like Sengenji as a character was unneeded. She brought some interesting dialogue, but what really was the point of her character? She is basically just a Yano-fangirl. She did nothing for him when she met him in high school, and she didn't really affect Nanami, Takeuchi, or Yano in the future. There should have been more depth to her, or something she helped in. Really? I've seen her more as the missing link Yano and Nanami needed to get back together in part 2 of the series. True, it could have been another person but the side characters up to this point never had been portrayed with much depth and starting now giving them the extra depth, out of the blue, would be somewhat strange. Takeuichi is out of the question as well, since he wanted to be with Nanami as well. So what was needed? The introduction of a new character with enough screentime to be of importance. ;P Also you can see her as a pro-Yano/Nanami person. She might've been a Yano-fangirl at first glance but after her interactions with Yano she knew his determination to stay with his girlfriend is absolute. Sengenji realized she never had a chance against Nanami. The reason she did nothing for Yano during high school is because she never had the power to do so. Yano is a person who solves problems on hiw own, giving her always a smile though when she wanted to help. But after the death of his mother it went so far that she couldn't reach him anymore, nobody could in fact. Yano saw all the mischief in his life as his own fault and, as a result, punished himself throwing his past life away and living in isolation. Sengenji helped them during part 2 more than enough. She found Yano, tried to persuade both of them to get back together and encouraged Nanami more than once. Yes, she gave up halfway when she thought all her talking is useless and there is no way they would ever get back together but, as you have read, Yano had a change of heart after all. Pretty much an important character if you ask me.^^ |
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| Ha, this really was an emotional roller coaster, a thrill ride :) The ending was really nicely done considering how the story unfolded - well till the time skip it was quite an obvious ending, heck after the time skip and finding of Yano I really cheered for Takeuchi - he really is a great guy and friend till the end - if it just didn't bite him back so much (well its part of his charm). My TOP are here clearly 1. Takeuchi 2. Nanami 3. Aki - They really built the strong parts of the story, while Yano built the story at it's base. To all I return a Bye Bye. TokyoCrazyPXD said: One more thing...I assume Take and Akiko got together based on the fact that his shop was a sake shop and his kid had black hair :P, or am I wrong?? I like to think that too :D |
| Whoever recommended me this anime.....FUCK YOU......and thank you. But seriously this tormented my heart too much. It went too far, by around the 65th chapter all my emotions were burnt to the ground and i was just brain dead at that point. |
| Just finished the whole thing. Wow. I really couldn't put these novels down since I started reading Vol.2, constantly reading for hours and hours while modifying my playlists on spotify according to how the pace of the manga was at. (I played a bit of spanish ballads and piano stuff) Epic all nighters is what this story brought to the table. However, after Vol 12 or 13.. the story and execution of the manga just wasn't...idk..gripping. Maybe I just couldn't relate to the characters anymore. In the beginning and through the mid-latish story, it was so new and interesting to me, but then I was gradually starting to skim or skip some conversations and interactions later on. Idk what the heck was going on with Aki- chan near the soon final chapters as she didn't feel as important as she was portrayed with Yano's background, and I also didn't feel I got a good hold of Takeuchi's mindset and reasoning through his story even though he was such an important character I feel...Like it didn't have enough brilliant background as Yano's, or Takahashis, or even Aki-chan's. I didn't understand some interactions between characters in the later parts of the story at all. Maybe I should re-read the novels, but it's been a heck of a ride reading this whole thing so idk if i'm gonna go through with that anytime soon :) Okay, easily the best shojo-romance manga I've read. I will continue to read more romances and stuff since I've just started this little hobby, and maybe I'll find another amazing series. Yano and Nanami, amazing things. Takeuchi and Nanami couldv'e worked as well I think :) Bravo! |
toughbearFeb 11, 2015 7:49 PM
| Welp, I guess memories have plenty of meanings to go around in this series. 7/10 overall, a sweet story although some of the drama felt a bit forced. But overall, memorable for the story presentation. |
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| What I loved most about this manga and all the chapters I've read , you can't say that Yano hasn't grown up. He's gone down a long long 5-6yrs road of disorders, stress and heartache.. he tried to get over it the way he thought was best. People continued to come back in his life without taking "no" for an answer. Slowly but surely he found his path. He needed Nanami. And she also grew up. She became stronger and finally realized what she would forever do for him. It's just such a beautiful story with these two. I've always wanted it to end with just them two. It was great that they visited Nana sans grave. He finally let go after 10yrs.. Beautiful story. Just beautiful. |
| [quote=Trafalgar_DLaw message=48102292] Kiira-san said: What I loved most about this manga and all the chapters I've read , you can't say that Yano hasn't grown up. He's gone down a long long 5-6yrs road of disorders, stress and heartache.. he tried to get over it the way he thought was best. People continued to come back in his life without taking "no" for an answer. Slowly but surely he found his path. He needed Nanami. And she also grew up. She became stronger and finally realized what she would forever do for him. It's just such a beautiful story with these two. I've always wanted it to end with just them two. It was great that they visited Nana sans grave. He finally let go after 10yrs.. Beautiful story. Just beautiful. I dont know if it's the translation, but I don't really get the problem with Yano. Is it he left Nanami because he couldn't move on from Nana and his mom? What is Yano's problems.... it's hard to describe lol if I remember correctly, he left the first time on the train because of his mom. then juggling being at the new school, keeping in touch with Nanami and also making sure his mom was good. build some stress. then when his mom died, he just wanted to block everyone. he figured Nanami was stronger than him and that she didn't need him. she should just be with Take.. I wanna say he didn't know how to talk to her or any of his friends about his problems. and the best way for him was to run away and act like they weren't around. but later on in the chapters when she would do her best to see and talk to him, he would let out little by little. all his dreams, flash backs and anxiety were coming back more often than usual and he knew it was because Nanami was back in his life.. I can't remember how they both ended up meeting nd going to Nana sans grave... I think Nanami bought her ticket and went with him.. but I do remember that talk that they had and Yano finally said after all that time that he loved her and moved forward with also the help of Yamamoto san. she's the one that made him see his reality. |
| Thankfully there was a happy ending. After such a sad second half. |
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| I have to say... I waited 10 years to finish the manga. I did it today. And this final chapter made me feel so many things. Memorable. Loved it a lot. One of the mangas of my life. |
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| I think my faith in true love has just been restored..... i finished this in just 2 days and i have an exam tomorrow. Ugh this manga was such a wild ride but I LOVED IT!!!!! I loved how everyone kind of had their own story, and each played a part in the way nanami and yano grew as people while they were apart. I think yano's been battered enough as a character. Being in his shoes is incredibly tough, some people should really cut his character some slack. U were amazing babe u deserve all the happiness in the world!!!!!! |
| don't save her, she don't wanna be saved. |
chopin said: I think my faith in true love has just been restored..... i finished this in just 2 days and i have an exam tomorrow. Ugh this manga was such a wild ride but I LOVED IT!!!!! I loved how everyone kind of had their own story, and each played a part in the way nanami and yano grew as people while they were apart. I think yano's been battered enough as a character. Being in his shoes is incredibly tough, some people should really cut his character some slack. U were amazing babe u deserve all the happiness in the world!!!!!! I feel the same way.. The ending gave me so much feels |
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| whew, what a ride. after so many times i've dropped this manga, i'm glad i picked it up again. |
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| I should've stopped after watching the anime. Curiosity got the better of me and now I am slowly starting to dislike this series. Pre-time skip, this is one of the best slice of life/romance series I've ever seen. There was something about it that is so addicting and memorable. However, post-time-skip the writing became sloppy, the characters regressed into pathetic and unlikeable people, and the series was just not enjoyable anymore. It started to become more and more unbearable to read. 7/10 - I originally gave the high school segment of this series a 9 but after that, it was just a trainwreck. |
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