Seihantai na Kimi to Boku
You and I Are Polar Opposites

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The romance genre has been synonymous for "drama" and "misunderstandings" for as far back as history can recall. The few exceptions that do exist usually end up being generic and boring stories with no substance to them, targeted towards people with small and smooth brains that need to fill a void inside of them (aka me). However there is one redeeming factor for these types of shows, the factor of cuteness and sweetness that could give that last push towards a heart attack to any person with diabetes.

In "You and I are polar opposites" this "cute factor" is practically on steroids. Every interaction in this ... manga fills you with this overwhelming sense of wholesomeness, that can make you forget the fact that your life is actually pretty garbage. Looking at the couples in this show made me feel like a 13 year old girl, the way it got me giggling.

You'd think that'd get repetitive but that's not the case, since there's actual character development and the dialogue is pretty fun. My favorite character of the series, for example, is this self-critical guy who initially prejudices the protagonist to be lower than him in the social-food-chain, but quickly realizes his own flaws and grows from it. I believe it's things like these that make the cast feel 3-dimensional and interesting.

The art style is also really clean and easy on the eyes, which fits perfectly for this type story. If you have even the slightest interest in romance manga, then I highly recommend you give this series a shot.

You and I Are Polar Opposites is incredibly laid back and refreshing. Both protagonists are not the perfect savior of the relationship to the other. They are two teenagers just figuring out how to navigating how to be in a relationship with someone outside of themselves. Are they the most in depth characters filled with nuance and backstory? Hell no. But they do not need to be, the characters work with the established tone very well.
The main characters are very likeable as well as the side characters. which surprised me 7 chapters in. But that goes to show the very well administered characterization through not ... only the personality but the range from sweet and subtle to bold and bubbly art.
There is no outright story structure, which is not a bad thing, though there is a narrative start and progression. So it can be both serialized and seem episodic. A best of both worlds approach in my opinion.
Give it a shot folks, I have really enjoyed this reading so far!

This manga is too adorable. I had my doubts when I saw the poster in the Manga Plus app because I thought it'd be one of those stories with the extroverted girl who fell for the uninteresting guy, but thanks to a positive review I watched on YouTube I gave this manga a try... and oh boy, it was the best decision ever.

The characters are great. Not only the main couple is amazing, but all of the side characters are lovable and have very distinct personalities. But the two MC are the best. As the title suggests, they are polar opposites, but not in ... a way that makes you think "there's no way these two people would date each other in real life". (They kinda remind me of the main couple in Wotakoi, but teenage version and not otakus). The interactions between characters is very realistic as well. I felt like a was reading actual conversations I had with friends or people I dated. Everything these characters experience feels totally relatable, and they act like actual teenagers.

The story is not the most original thing ever. It's pretty chill and slice-of-lifey, but it makes it even more enjoyable to read. It's sweet and fluffy, and extremely funny.

The art is very simple too, even cartoonish at times, but this makes it 100% more enjoyable. The faces and expressions are hilarious, and also makes the serious moments stand out more as they are more stylized.

Overall, this manga is great. If you are into romcom and slice-of-life manga, you must read this. It's just starting, I think there are around 20 chapters out as of Jan 23, but this manga looks really promising and I really hope they keep the story this fluffy and adorable.