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Dec 31, 2014
Reader beware: this story is so vanilla you'll get a toothache. Itoshi no Karin tells the story of Yutaka Hanagasaki, an overlooked theme park gardener, and his fondness for the popular park mascot, Merun-chan. This is the author/artist's debut published work.

The art in this manga is fantastic. However, the characters are not that strong. No character aside from the two protagonists is developed; they are all merely plot devices. Meanwhile, the main characters aren't flawed enough to be realistic, but they aren't perfect either. The story is rather straightforward, but the ending, while sweet, left something to be desired. There are also some bits that could be entirely eliminated without the reader losing much. At only 20 chapters, though, the fluff is hardly unbearable.

Overall, this manga was pleasant. It's a very light read, and a cute story. The art really sells it, and I look forward to the author/artist's next work.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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