Neko no Otera no Chion-san

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This feels very reminiscent of the author's previous work, Fujiyama-san wa Shishunki, in a sense that it provides a really strong slice of life feeling but with the added bonus of buddhist culture. The characters are fun to see but I'd say that they work better as a group, particularly the characters who aren't the two leads. This is also something I noticed with Fujiyama-san, as well as the balancing of risque shots in manga as it went on. With Chion-san though, the art feels more fleshed out- granted, this doesn't mean that the work before this was bad in terms of artstyle.

With regards to ... the ending, it's very lowkey and as someone I've heard talk about the manga, you could feel that it definitely needed more "meat". Regardless, this manga provided an enjoyable experience as it caters greatly to my taste. I'm sure that the author's work after this, which is Insomniacs After School, would follow the same type of beats and provide the same type of comforting feeling. Also, there's an abundance of panels and pages here that just screams that vibe that I really enjoy.

I am not the one to usually write reviews but since it's a slice of life manga and such manga's usually passes under people's radar, I thought, I had to write this.

It's a really beautiful stroy without the unnecessary over the top drama. This story will make you fe el warm inside while delivering a bitter sweet taste.

If you are tired of the typical, action, drama, supernatural stuff then, look no further. This is the manga that you need.

Even if you are not tired of above mentioned generes, you should still check this out as it won't disappoint you.

This is a very good romance/SoL that doesn't follow the common trends present in the genre the past few years.

The characters are well written and believable. This includes the male MC, who has a distinct personality and appearance that separates him from the pack of self-inserts and quite-studious types that often appear in these manga. Both main characters have lives and goals that involve more than just their relationship to one another, but the romantic aspect is still the driving force. It's a delicate balance that I think Ojiro mostly gets right.

The story is minimal. It's a true slice of life, in that there ... are very few standout events or dramatic turns. It unfolds at a calm, steady pace, makes for a lovely read before bed.

Ojiro is a rising star in the genre for a reason. She's writing Seinen romance manga that seem to exist in their own, private realm, full of landscape shots and silent interactions. Her art is unique and expressive. Her women are more interesting and attractive than those written by male contemporaries, and her men are too. She hasn't written her masterpiece yet (jury's still out on "Insomnia"), but I'm sure she'll write one.

Point is this:
Read Ojiro Makoto! Read Ojiro Makoto! Read Ojiro Makoto!