ReviewRaptor's manga / #SHOUJO(206)

The art is VERY wonky, all the time, and feels like different models or references were used to scribble over to get the panels. The main character isn't really bland or overly interesting, as is the plot. Nothing new or special, tho that is only because the writing just didn't work. If the writing WAS done better, the plotline could have been more interesting. This oddly enough shows all the flaws that chinese works often have (even the almost or entirely random chibi funny haha moments thrown in 'just cause'). And given the detox and whatnot (as it's done here, typical chinese preferences from what i saw in the past), it surprises me to see a japanese name for the author. Not that this couldn't just be a choice to camo as one, but still. It's weird. I wouldn't recommend this. Maybe for beginners to see if they would be interested in longer stories or these types of isekai-ish plots, but even then; there are much better ones out there. If the author is new, I recommend practicing more, on all fronts. Since there is alot of room for improvement but the baseline is already good enough to work with.

Small review after just 9 chapters, because that's plenty for this one thb. While the art is decent enough, the writing is mediocre and the character logic absolutely stupid. And that from page one all the time, for ALL characters. I will not bother dismantling because this should be fairly obvious as to why. I don't know if they'll attempt to even bother portraying the struggle of the male lead, because they SHOULD, but I highly doubt that would go anywhere given how logic for these characters works and how the entire story is randomly trying to be comedic even if the moments do not call for it based on the writing/story itself. I think this can work as newcomer content, to comics of longer format in general. But mostly just for kids or rather teens, early teens to be specific. The writing is just not good for more experienced readers and it yells kiddie-content with any lack of actually planning out things and making it make sense or go about smoothly. Not for me in either way, which is a shame since the baseplot (like too many times) is good but the execution just wasn't done well.

Was excited until I saw the downgrade of the actual comic. They changed literally everything that made the emperor look appealing and now he's the typical 'northern cold duke' stereotype, but with red eyes. Looking like your run of the mill korean idol ML. And even the story as a whole seems to be rushed and halfassed from what comments are saying. :/ This could have been SO amazingly good. The promo artist should have been hired fulltime for the entire comic. Such a shame.

VERY LIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD of literally ONE plotpojnt/happening, you have been warned. After reading the current chapters in one go (23 chapter so far), I have to say I am absolutely in love. The story is just a great read and EXACTLY the type of writing I wish for when I see all those top level korean artists doing a comic adaptation. Which we rarely ever do get tho. This writing is the one taking the golden crown among all the thing's I've read so far. But mind you I say this as an adult. Most people on here or other websites are likely younger, less interested in realistic and mature writing. So it might not be great for those that are looking for idealized love stories with just a bit of telenovela drama thrown in to elongate it. The writing of this story is absolutely amazing. Each character has depth to them, rhyme and reason, a non-cliche personality that doesn't lead to utterly predictable situations/reactions and their actions are all based in realistic logic, choices, etc.. Which is really making this an emotional rollercoaster. One scene especially had me going through SO many emotions (the time husband tried to get frisky and dropped the child issue), it was just impressive how quick things went into at least 4 different directions in the span of barely a minute while reading. This author has a VERY amazing way of writing. Extraordinarily realistic. And not shying away from showing the unpleasant sides of human relationships, but NOT in an overly dramatized way. And to top it all off: They manage to even make the villain(s) seem relatable, logical or even likable at times without you noticing that's what they are aiming for. The husband has had many such moments in these 23 chapters already, throwing me back and forth in hating him and understanding and even pitying him because his behavior is not just rooted in malice alone. Just before the author throws a curveball again by saying: Nuh-uh. :D The only negative point to mention (so far) is the wonkyness of the art. The art is decent but has quite a few flaws that are obvious, tho you get used to them and can shrug them off as 'artstyle' basically. And that is really the ONLY thing in the negative department I can mention, so far I have not found any issues. Which is a shocking first for me I think? XD I'll stalk this story SO hard from now on. And I am very much hoping we get an awkward encounter with Mister Chairman (the father) rather soon. I am so curious about him.

Came here to check out the comic since I randomly saw this is getting an anime and my conclusion is (and was already at chapter 3): I kinda see why they would make this into an anime but then again I REALLY do not. I can not see who or what actually made anyone think this is anime material the world needs to see. The writing is lower mid levels and the base story nothing incredibly interesting if we strip it down to the basis. And this one is not a unicorn. This happens alot lately. At this point you cannot tell me that getting a tv spot/animation for a comic or book is not simply: someone knows someone/paid money to get a spot OR they just collect random names, stick them to the wall, throw a dart and see whatever the fuck they hit. And the suggestion box is simply going onto a website and hitting the Random button to get a RNG suggestion for the genre. That would honestly explain PERFECTLY how we get all these random, mid-level princess animes lately. ╮(￣▽￣)╭ The base plot is nothing new, but new enough for an anime I suppose. It would definitely garner interest for some. And there are quite a few moments that are done well and could be really nice as an animated version. HOWEVER. There are much too many issues with the writing alone for this to be anime worthy. Especially the start of it all by knowing full well she thinks of herself as a replacement and refuses, YET NOBODY TELLS HER SHE'S WRONG. And it takes way too many moments like this for them to finally say something! And then she keeps up the annoying misunderstanding too. This is peak shoujo idiocy in terms of writing. Nobody (except little schoolgirls) has ever liked this even as a momentary drama arc in a comic, let alone it being the start and basis for the plot itself. Then again, the story DOES use random, weird and unnatural character logic/behavior ALOT. So I shouldn't be surprised at seeing common, obnoxious tropes everywhere. What I also noticed is that it's clear the author uses the nobles trope more as an aesthetic, not as a world setting that is thought through and makes sense. Which is common for this genre of story, I know, but even so: Pick the ones with actual effort please? There ARE quite alot. XD I'm honestly very curious who/how it's chosen which comic gets an anime adaptation. Because nothing I know of that applies to quality, popularity and so on seems to fit as criteria. So what IS the deciding factor, I wonder?