Ore Monogatari!!
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"Ore monogatari!Another shoujo manga,huh?" Well,that's what I guessed you would think.
And yes, you're wrong.One monogatari isn't your typical shoujo manga where the female character falls in love with someone super-handsome,smart and so on. NO! This is a must-read for all the manga-lovers, no matter what genre you like.You'll fall in love with the story, believe me.

Story : 10
The story is told from the perspective of Takeo a boy who's complexed by his huge appearance (he's introduced as an 2m tall and 120kg weight) and unappealing figure because his best friend,Sunagawa the super-popular guy who can make any girl blush, manages to "steal" ... all his previous crushes since their childhood (unintentionally). One day in train,on their way home, Takeo saves a beautiful and friendly girl named Yamada from a pervert and since then she tried her best to repay him by making sweets for him and in the end,she falls in love with him. Takeo noticed that she's nervous every time she's speaking to him but he misunderstands, thinking that she fell in love with his best friend.

Art : 9
Well, I really really like the art. Per total, it's a typical shoujo artwork but the comedy moments are very very well done, especially Takeo's ridiculous expressions.

Character : 10
Takeo : the funniest character I've ever seen in a shoujo manga.Ridiculously huge, trying his best to let a good impression but almost everytime he fails.
Yamada : beautiful,shy and clumsy girl with an unexpected taste in boys in comparison with a typical shoujo heroine
Sunagawa : typical handsome and cold guy who has no interest in girls
You would love them,I guarantee it.

Enjoyment : 10
The feeling I've had while reading this manga is pretty similar to Lovely Complex because the manga is fun to read,easy and warming.

Overall : 10

You might already have noticed that Ore Monogatari is not your common shoujo manga, and I would like to give a more detailed review so that more people starts reading this despite the hideous face on the cover. Believe me, this manga is really something!

Ore Monogatari is a shoujo comedy that fits most people's tastes, maybe because it's not like anything else you've read. However, if you're struggling with the idea of a gorilla looking protagonist, you could need some time to consider.
That shouldn't be too much of a bother, though, because Takeo is hilarious. This manga shows that looks really doesn't matter.

Storywise Oregatari focuses ... on the same thing most shoujo manga do, and that is romance and comedy. Both of them are equally good in this story, and makes it really enjoyable. As the story keeps going, you'll find yourself fall in love with it more than expected.
The drama is the exact kind of drama you'd see in most shoujo manga, however, it's a little special in this manga because of our hero. There will be many misunderstandings, but it's cute and you'll definitely enjoy it!

Takeo makes a great protagonist, being very caring yet easily misunderstood because of his looks. You might think of him as a comedy relief, but he's got lots of good points (and this comes from a girl who adores bishounen). Eventually you will fall in love with him as well, you'll want to encourage him, and comfort him when things go wrong.
However, Takeo is of course not the only reason to read Oregatari, believe it or not!
The heroine, Yamato, is a very sweet and timid girl. You've probably seen her character many times before, but she's got something special to her as well. You'll realize what after you start reading.
Suna, Takeo's best friend, sounds like a real bother when introduced to you, but he's actually a really attractive character. For some reason, he's pretty pulled-back and doesn't show much emotion towards people other than Takeo. However, when you see him laugh together with his friend, you'll fall in love with him too. These three makes a great and refreshing trio.

Other than them, there are other characters like Suna's sister or Yamato's friends who all contributes to the story. Takeo will encounter more people on the way, and in the end, everyone will enjoy his company realizing that he's not as scary as he looks.

The overall art is adorable, you'll see a lot of pretty faces besides the main characters. Oh, haha, and then there's Takeo!
Takeo is drawn pretty roughly, but you'll soon get used to it and learn to love his character. His face is quite amusing, actually. The girls are really cute, and the style fits perfectly for a shoujo manga. There's nothing to complain about, actually. It's great!

I'm enjoying this manga a lot. I started reading it just recently, but it's really fun and you can't help but like it. Take a look at Takeo's face and then start reading it!

everything from the first chapter got me hooked until the last. it was a nice closure though wanting for more it kinds of comfort you knowing that those three wonderful characters will be fine.

first and foremost the lack of toxic masculinity despite the very very masculine mc is what got me, the plot revolves on how he respects his girlfriend that he almost tiptoes around his own girlfriend but despite that this manga shows the most important thing about relationships: COMMUNICATION.

May it be an old relationship or a very very new one, as long as you communicate it will be okay.

and speaking of relationships, nothing ... is ever toxic in all of the relationships here especially the friendship between takeo and suna. it is so pure and real that i myself was jealous.

gad, i love them all to bits this manga is one of the best.

So, I randomly watched the anime and enjoyed it so much I needed more... I'll say something similar to what I said about the anime. This isn't for everyone. You won't find much suspense or drama here, in the way that the genre is normally known for. That being said, this is a wonderful story and as a hopeless romantic, I am just fucking thrilled. I've never seen a story like this anywhere in this medium. Romance storys generally are dangled in front of the viewer with the cathartic coupling occurring at the very end or even not at ... all. This happens in this wonderful story in the first few chapters and it continues to explore the actual interesting world of what happens after two people decide to be partners. It's amazing how rare this is in this medium and frustrates me to no end. That being said, I'll say I'm extremely biased to this type of story. My recommendation to you, reader, is that you give it a few chapters. If you don't totally fall in love with it, move on, this isn't for you. I know This will always be one of my favorites.

Sincerely, one of the best romance series I read, it has comedy, some drama here and there, and tons of moments to tug your heart on a squezee from the absolute cuteness of the situation.

I remember I caught the anime first and totally fell in love with Takeo. I have a soft spot for gentle characters and HUGE characters, so Takeo Gouda easily became my favorite, with flaws and all, that made me love him more, and after finishing the anime, I HAD to finish this story in the manga, and got it on hold a couple of years 'cause the manga app I had ... didn't had it complete ANYWHERE, but FINALLY I finished, and honestly, I'm satisfied.

You can feel the characters gradually growing like people for the best, but still true to themselves in the core, especially Takeo after starting his new relationship, as well as with Yamato, even Sunakawa has some slightly but significant grow through the series. You also get to know other characters that, even if they don't appear ofter, still have a important part in Takeo's life and help him in need, and the big guy doesn't behave any different from the last time they saw each other, still a good friend and loyal to a fault, but the best part for me, was seeing a shameless and pure relationship between guys with Takeo and Suna, you get to see the best and the worst moments for both of them, even embarrasing moments you just laugh until it hurts.

If you want a romance different than any other you saw before, read this series, it's a romance/slice of life to smile a lot, to cry sometimes, to laugh most times, and just be absolutely happy.

Before going into an analysis, I've got to say right now: This has been one of the most enjoyable (if not THE most) mangas/anime that I have read in a long time. Throughout the whole thing I was laughing and grinning like an idiot and I have a tough sense of humor. Even the first episode of the anime has got me hooked and I eagerly await the next. If you enjoy light hearted, no drama/strings attatched romance, definitely try this one out.

Story.
While the story remains a straight forward boy meets girl scenario, the continued play on the characters backgrounds and personalities/appearance makes a easy ... to pick up story while also remaining true to itself. I give a 9 just based on enjoyment.

Art.
Not too fancy, not too modest. Takeo's facial expressions always leave me in tears but other than that it's pretty standard art that you'd expect to see in a manga/anime like this.

Character.
My god. Takeo has got to be the most hilarious character I have ever seen. This guy makes me crack up in everything he does. His appearance and character are more something you'd see in a backdrop (a side character) so it makes an interesting choice as a main protagonist and succeeds very well in doing so. Outgoing, hyper active and dense w
Yamato. Although not too diverse in personality, she makes as an enjoyable main character and is pretty fun to watch. Her clumsiness and hard working attitude is a perfect mix and she's guaranteed to make you say "Kawaiiiii" atleast once or twice.
Suna. Typical Cold handesome guy at first glance who secretly has a heart of gold. He and Takeo are like 2 pieces of a puzzle, they fit together perfectly despite being polar opposites. Calm, collected, earnest yet laid back, his humorous remarks and Takeo's support, he lights up the situation despite looking quite glum most of the time.

Enjoyment.
By far one of the best ive read. Ore Monogatari had me laughing and inspired through out the entire thing. Relatable, fun and happy, I'm sure it could make you smile.

Overall: 10

Ore Monogatari is desperately sincere in its romance to the point of idealism. Its for that very same reason, though, that I kind of love it? The overly schmaltzy back and forth between Takeo and Yamato can border on the tired side in those first ten chapters, I’ll admit – But the moment conflicts that potentially put their relationship on the rocks (at least from the characters perspective) start to involve themselves in the form of short storylines, the depth of the series really starts to show it’s hand and reading through becomes that much more engaging.

In many many ways Takeo is the perfect ... character; embodying a can-do-everything teen towering over everyone around him. In any other series I would immediately lambast Takeo for being one-note or “too perfect” but the story allows itself to have its cake by infusing him with a whole lot of self-doubt and loathing that ends up making him overlook some of the best aspects of himself. Though he starts from what is already perfection, Takeo recognizes when he feels the need to subvert that perfection for the sake of taking other’s feelings into consideration and allows himself plenty of room to continue growing into someone much greater as the story goes on. The burden of doubt isn’t his alone to bare and the series makes it a point to acknowledge that some of these personal mental battles can’t be won alone; that even a character like Takeo can feel pain and those who have been impacted by his kindness will respond with that very same kindness to help him out. The last chapter really highlighted his impact as all our major and minor characters come to Takeo in his moment of mental weakness. In that scene, it really felt as if Ore Monogatari had really crafted a great ensemble cast of memorable characters and that those characters were naturally justified in their willingness to help. Also, I would be lying (and since it’s worth mentioning) if I didn’t say that Takeo’s fantastic character design didn’t boost his likeability by a wide margin from the outset.

Touching a bit more about character’s other than Takeo, Sunakawa’s stance in the first chapter that rejection to girls comes easily to him insofar as those girls continue to talk badly behind Takeo’s back was a writing decision that forever kept me endeared to his person. Sunakawa only continues to be ever introspective and loving to his friend which goes very far in making me happy. Yamato, though pretty boring on her own, ends up getting a whole lot of mileage with a fair amount of comedy and a whole lot of cuteness (?) through her interactions with Takeo. Their romance feels almost too white and pure but is roped in fairly well due to how natural some of the dialog can be and the amount of chemistry that’s illustrated through it. I get a feeling that I end up caught in my own triangle where I love Yamato because Takeo loves Yamato and Yamato loves Takeo and I love Takeo so in turn I love Yamato because she thinks he’s pretty neat and so do I.

What I’m trying to say is that they are quite literally perfect for each other and what a great way for the series to end on a note directly addressing to the audience that their romance is not an exception or special – it’s common, real; that anyone can have what these characters have because everyone has someone out there to love and to be loved back. Overly idealistic, and I love it that way.

Sweet....sometimes too sweet but isn't that a hallmark of such a series. if it wasn't for its moments of character introspection and development it would have been like any other run-of-mill shoujo manga.

other than the main relationship between Takeo and Rinko, the one that always captivated me was that of Takeo and Makoto. one will wish to have a friend like them in real life yet one must realize too that one needs to be like them to have that privilege.
where one would find a flaw in the series is towards the latter half one can see the story stalling and various subplots seemingly falling ... short of the initial high start of the series. the lack of real challenges to the main relationship also makes many of the tropes of the genre not grip one emotion.

would definitely recommend the series as it is a simple sweet read and being only 50 chapters long won't take much of a person s time.

Overall this is a very enjoyable slice of life manga. Nothing overly dramatic ever happens but I never really felt bored while reading, although the last few volumes did have some draggy chapters.

While this a romantic shojo manga, my favourite aspect of this manga was the friendship between Suna and Takeo. Don't get me wrong though Yamato is cute and the romance between her and Takeo is heartwarming.

The art style is really pretty and detailed and fits the story really well. The author and the artist made an awesome team creating this manga.

I recommend this manga to those who like non angsty stories a ... sweet love story and friendships with lots of comedy and lovable characters.