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Dec 15, 2009
Preliminary (5/38 chp)
A wonderfully composed work of art written by Yoshida Motoi. Natsu no Zenjitsu conveys something genuine and pure that transcends this literary genre we call manga and places itself at the level of realism, depicting real life in full form. Essentially this title is a portrayal of two adults, intertwined in an enigmatic romance that's handled with composure and maturity.

When I speak of maturity, I'm not referring to school girl romances you guys think maybe "mature". No, I'm talking about a series dealing with adults and real problems, justified and consented sexual encounters, debacles solved through intellect, and magnificent artistry to boot. Natsu no Zenjitsu isn't some Shoujo tripe series, read for horrendously cliche' romantic stimuli.

In retrospect, Natsu no Zenjitsu is a calming and thought provoking Slice of Life serialization; that doesn't necessarily intend to stress some excessive plot on it's readers. However it does pose something elegant and beautiful that I think everyone can relate to and enjoy. The premise of this title deals with a young artistic who lacks inspiration in his life, one day he find his muse; that being an older women named Akira.

The older women/younger male relational dynamic is handled magnificently throughout the course of this series. There's a definite difference in the level of maturity between the male and female lead; so in that regard, I find it most interesting in the way these characters grow as a couple.

Rating: 10/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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