At first it was its title that caught my eye cause it was so weird and I was wondering what the deal was and gave it a try.I read a few chapters at first and liked it,but like I always do,I left for the time being.After months it wondered around my head,but unfortunately I could not remember at all what it was called,until I did and read many more chapters.
Now as for the story,which I have rated as 7 out of 10.
It's about a girl,Tamiya,who is very pretty,fashionable and popular at her school.A lot like her and idolize her,but the deal is...it's not her true self!Outside school,when she's in her element(her house) she's a totally different person in matters of appearance and behavior.She likes the feminity,she's frugal,loves video games and much much more which come in contrast with the image she has created for herself.Therefore she is called Switch girl,off mode when home,on mode outside.
While the story holds potential,I don't think it uses it to its advantage.It's both romantic and comedic.The comedy is nice at many points but the romance is what we are used to seen,I could say that I pretty much predicted many of its so called "twists".
I think it should have used that "switch" card more wiselyand the romance could become more original and less predictable.
The art gets a 6 out of 10.
It has all the characteristics of Shoujo style.Big eyes,nice hair,bishounen,the skinny/slim body.Nothing out of the ordinary or too beautiful,it looks like many and I think the eyes are too big for my liking.Not much to say here,I just find it very common and nothing too amazing,just practical to get the message across.
Characters receive a 7 out of 10
As in most shoujo-s,the ones who get character development are the two main characters involved in the romance.The get a backstory,which comes as you read the manga.We have the happy go lucky heroine who is mostly helpful and kind-hearted to anyone and the suffering hero who at first acts as an @sshole to protect himself.I'd like some originality here too,or some more depth and not the over-played stereotypes?Tamiya had potential too as a switch girl,cause she's a lot more interesting in her off mode,but it's a pity that we don't see her that way a lot more often.
The rest of the cast are friends and classmates and the antagonists of course.Some of the characters also don't appear ever again or very very rarely and don't get much development either.Also their actions and behaviors are pretty much flat and hold no personality of their own,they are only there to support the characters and give them more spotlight,compliment them.
Enjoyment,given 8 out of 10
I do enjoy reading this from time to time(as it is still on-going) cause I like its humour and some of its sexual jokes,which you rarely see in shoujos often.It has a different approach to certain things which I like.
It is lighthearted therefore not difficult to relax and just enjoy.
Overall,7 out of 10
It's good for reading,doesn't have many messages to get across that are out of the ordinary,or a love story that will scar you...It's good for its genre but not exceptional,it worths a try for the whole switch girl persona,not the romance,like I mentoned numerous times it's not my favorite part,but of course others might like this kind.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope it is well written and helpful to you.
