I first thought that this manga would be a trashy, edgy, romantic tragedy. Well, I was right about it being edgy. Let's begin the review.
Kasane is a very strange and twisted manga. There are a lot of disturbing themes in this, mostly involving women. It's no Goblin Slayer, but since apparently no work of art is allowed to make anyone feel even mildly disturbed these days, I still must warn you in advance.
The story was a lot better than I expected. It's a bit slow in the first volume, leading you to believe that it's going to be a repetitive 'steal this girl's face
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Rui Japanese: 累－かさね－ More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 14
Chapters: 126
Status: Finished
Published: Apr 23, 2013 to Aug 10, 2018
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Seinen
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Matsuura, Daruma (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #12482 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #551
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Mar 24, 2016
STORY (7)
The plot itself was interesting and original, well, I never read anything like that before. At first, I thought the whole thing would be just the same thing over and over again (Her looking for a beauty to kiss with her magical lipstick to faceswap with that person). But it finally got interesting after 6 chapters. ART (7) Kasane is really gloomy and ugly. She is SO ugly that her face is almost caricatural and always shadowed. She even wears medic mask to hide her face. I really wished to see her 'normal' face, maybe by curiosity. The art in general was okay. The pretty people ... 
Nov 3, 2017
After reading the other reviews I have to throw my two cents in; Kasane is amazing. If anyone's dealt with low confidence and lack of good relationships they know how hard life is and how hard it is to build yourself up. So if you got the chance to easily make your dreams come true, would you take it?
Kasane dives really deep into both taboo topics, and topics that are rarely talked about. These are for example "Is changing your looks to fit the standard society has set a good way of living? A worthy way of living?" Also, the topic that is never talked ... 
Apr 18, 2019
If there was a way to simply describe Kasane, it would be that it is hauntingly beautiful.
At first, I was interested in its uniqueness from other manga. It was cruel, twisted and honestly unbearable to read sometimes but it reflects most of what life is. You find yourself sympathising and, perhaps, seeing yourself in Kasane. As a reader, you are first repulsed by her, as are most of the characters in this manga but as the story blossoms, I found myself loving her and supporting her. As the manga drew to a close, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding, ... 
Jan 14, 2019
When I read the first chapter, I wasn't expecting much.
A character who is as dark as she is dangerous, who I sympathize with, but actions can't condone, with amazing art and maybe one or two interesting plot points. Instead I read about characters who are different and layered, all beautifully drawn with a macabre tone. The main character really is dark, yet you cheer her on, as her view of things makes you wonder about your own life, and what could be with another face. The Art is amazing, a bit dark and unconventional maybe, fitting the story. Although some moments in the story make you go "Huh?" ... 
Mar 23, 2018
Kasane is a dark story.
It is essentially the struggle of an unlikable grotesque female and the opposition of beauty with her own inherent ugliness. Kasane is a sad character full of bitterness and an abyss of ugliness. Maybe you have lusted after the Beaty of others, or felt the burden of self criticism and obsession. This story is about that. I like the art it’s clean and smooth, but that’s pretty subjective. I also personally like unlikable characters who are simply just complex and interesting. Our main female is awful in a very interesting way, she cowards, averts her eyes, and covers her face and body ... 
Mar 30, 2019 Mixed Feelings Funny 
Just personal scratch.
Advised, possible spoilers. Opinion & Informal Art: 8/10 Anatomy and proportions checked out when they were supposed to look real. I liked how Kasane's proportions would get wild during moments of despair or deep self-loathing. Nature wasn't really showcased at all. Backgrounds looked fine. Supporting details were here and there; they looked fine too. Impact shots were used sparingly which I feel was a slight letdown. I feel this manga could have gained a lot of mileage if it used more impact shots especially during resounding moments of self-pity, regret, and resolve. Facial expressions were nice; they were strong and were able to convey a sense ... 
May 29, 2020
Kasane is an unobserved masterwork, lightning in a bottle, one of the most hauntingly beautiful and devastatingly horrifying character dramas ever put to pen and paper, in literary work or manga all the same. Both beautifully composed through the dark depths and radiant highs of the characters and their dialogue and paced so desperately that a cold sweat forms in the reader, begging "Just one more chapter. Just one more volume" till its sudden spectacularly dire conclusion, Kasane is apologetically, ruthlessly, stunningly haunting. This manga will make your heart race, your brow sweat, your soul ache, and your blood boil. The sheer gravity of the
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Dec 3, 2018
If you have ever studied literature, then you must know that Aristotle believed that tragedies elicit both fear and pity.
Kasane is a tragedy. A horrific looking girl, Kasane Fuchi, has always been bullied for being ugly, but is then gifted—or cursed—with the power to be able to swap faces by her (deceased) beautiful actress mother. Throughout the story, you see that all of the characters constantly face adversity. You pity them, but the fear of what will happen and what IS happening will constantly be prevalent. The juxtaposition of these feelings will continue to fester up with more and more devastating events happening one after ... 
Feb 20, 2020
Very beautifully written and orchestrated.
Even though the characters are one dimensional, you can not help but relate to each and every one of them on a realistic level. The nonsense of other reviews that say the pacing of the final volume should not be taken seriously. Kasane went through a complicated and dark journey only to finally accept that she is not her mother's mistakes. The ending is thought provoking as in the final shot of everyone standing on stage. Could this manga have just been a play all along? If you found the ending to be too bitter then this thought will put you ... 
Mar 9, 2018
First time writing a review so have mercy on my grammar and such
Story 9 = Kasane from the word itself googling it up (source: wordhippo.com) means : layer, pile, suit since our character is just wearing another persons face. I really like the development of the story showing the early chapters of what her school life have been then leading to her maturity. I gave it a nine because there are chapters that are a bit cliche but overall it was done well. Art 10 = I dont judge much mangas about art aslong as it doesn't confuse me still the art was beautiful for ... 
May 18, 2021 Not Recommended Funny
Story: this has no pay off, as simple as that, not building, no mystery no nothing ... is void, is a souless attemp as to portray greek tragedies in manga but without impact
Why this has so many good reviews ???? I keep reading cuz i thouth that i would get a huge plot twist at the end that would make this soup opera worth Characters: oh men here is the biggest issue, they are so 1D that hurts, not even the main character is worth wasting the time i spend reading Art: mediocre, same face for all the "beautiful woman" and over the top ugly ... 
Apr 7, 2022
I wasnt really expecting much when getting into this manga completely blind to anything about it. As I read I felt like it was a bland manga like many I've read, something I'd forget in a month or so. But, really - I never expected it to be this good.
Kasane is a manga with extremely great relatable characters who have amazing personality changes and all work through a struggle and change (that includes slide characters who only showed up for 4 pages). It also had an amazing story with many twists and turns which made it well WORTH all the time I spent on ... 
May 16, 2018
Kasane is a manga which ends up defying expectations (I know, I know). The premise is obviously a stereotypical kid gains superpowers gimmick, but don't let that decide the value of this manga. Give her a few chapters to get into her groove, she's a child, she's learning.
Story: 8 Kasane is not a happy-go-lucky story. It tackles difficult subjects such as ugliness, privilege, differing worldviews, and the unfairness of life in general. The story can linger too long in some arcs, and rush through, but overall forms a dark cohesive web that will ensnare you, if you let it. ... 
Feb 18, 2019
I am only writing this review because the only reviews who actually completed the series so far are rating it as high as 9 and 10 which may lead you into a false belief of it actually being a hidden gem as I thought, so I am here to unveil the curtain and mention hidden icebergs you should brace yourself for.
I will start with stating the fact that it's more Josei than Seinen and Psychological... the only seinen element is a few rape scenes.. and psychological... I guess one dimensional characters having trouble with sorting their feelings could be psychology for someone.. but I expected ... 
Dec 11, 2021
Kasane is a manga series that's about acting and theatre, and most of the chapters involve that. But more than that, it's about Kasane's development as a character, the things that she realizes about herself, and what ends up happening in the end that really matters about the story.
Most of the plays and side characters come and go because Kasane, Nogiku, Iku, and Habuta end up being the focus of the entire story, and it does a good job of doing that. The problem is that it's 126 chapters long, and to be honest, this series could have been shortened down to about 30-40. There's ... 
Dec 14, 2019
The story is great, but the characters in this series are what I like the most. I keep asking myself "Why?" while reading the manga. I was trying to explain the actions and justify them.
What would I have done if I were them, in their positions? How would I view this? Was it reasonable enough? Should I feel sympathized with it?... The final play was a truly art. And the ending was fantastic. I always keep asking myself if it were me the author, then how I would end this story, and it was a surprised, and the best ending I could ever think about. Some ... 
Aug 21, 2019
Kasane… (And the power of lipstick)
(As I write this I’m 14 Volumes in and have decided to start writing now as I don’t want to accidentally write spoilers without noticing, though before posting I will fix anything out of place so please consider this a complete review) Kasane (the character) is a complicated character with much too her, I’m not going to dive into specifics and if that’s what you're looking for your robbing yourself from the experience of this Manga. When we first see her she is young but we watch her grow up through a few faces, she is not a static character but ...
Feb 3, 2023
I like Kasane, I couldn't love it.
I don't have much to discuss with Kasane because it is good. It's strange because while I really enjoy Kasane and have re-read it, it's very apparent to me that I like it, conventionally. That's to, I like it, but I wouldn't be gushing about it. The issue with it, might have lied in the overall story. What's Kasane is about then. Well, Kasane is about a talented actress that couldn't quite go where she wants because she's ugly. The central conflict and the drama never quite blend well, in my opinion. On the surface, the emotions are very understandable: ... 
Apr 2, 2018
This is a true drama to me. It can get pretty messed up at times and depressing.
Story: 9 It's about a girl who's face is so ugly people can't bear to look at it. Her story isn't about getting back at bullies or coming to love herself, it's about throwing her old self away and trying to become someone completely fake in order to be loved. So it's a pretty negative theme when most stories try to teach you to love yourself. But in Kasane's case it's interesting to see how far she would go, and for her beauty is also power. It's like she's the ... |
