I know this manga is very very old so it contains very outdated humor (transphobia and homophobia especially) and exaggerated scenes (ex. the rapist or SA parts, I'm just glad these actions aren't actually tolerated and they face consequences. ex. sexual jokes especially that they're minors) but outside of those I still really hold this manga dear in my heart.
it's funny and I love the dynamic the boys have with Sunako. in today's standards, it would've received much backlash even with the premise itself cause in a lot of instances they're forcing Sunako to be something she's not and it's all taken very lightly. but I still really adore the moments where it actually gives strong real life messages like just being who you are and not caring about what others think despite it regressing back to the joke some pages later (it's just how it worked back then). the way all of their bond developed and how they're always there for each other is very special.
and despite there being extreme jokes here, I really appreciate how the main women here aren't portrayed as weak - even Noi and Tamao. and the fact that Sunako gets angry and acts when women and the people she holds dear gets threatened is wonderful
I know this manga is very very old so it contains very outdated humor (transphobia and homophobia especially) and exaggerated scenes (ex. the rapist or SA parts, I'm just glad these actions aren't actually tolerated and they face consequences. ex. sexual jokes especially that they're minors) but outside of those I still really hold this manga dear in my heart.
it's funny and I love the dynamic the boys have with Sunako. in today's standards, it would've received much backlash even with the premise itself cause in a lot of instances they're forcing Sunako to be something she's not and it's all taken very lightly. but I still really adore the moments where it actually gives strong real life messages like just being who you are and not caring about what others think despite it regressing back to the joke some pages later (it's just how it worked back then). the way all of their bond developed and how they're always there for each other is very special.
and despite there being extreme jokes here, I really appreciate how the main women here aren't portrayed as weak - even Noi and Tamao. and the fact that Sunako gets angry and acts when women and the people she holds dear gets threatened is wonderful