Cheerful Amnesia

明るい記憶喪失

7.49(8K votes)

Ranked #3390Popularity #1054

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Status

Finished

Published

Jun 27, 2016 to Dec 26, 2020

Authors:Oku, Tamamushi

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Fwuq

Recommended

Not really sure why there's not been any reviews since this manga finished (especially as the later chapters are the best parts) but I felt this series deserved some appreciation... Cheerful amnesia is simply put, a fun romcom journey with lovable characters doing cute things. You have the two main girls who are obviously the focus of the story but there are a number of characters who affect the story and have their moments - from a sweet elderly neighbour to a hairdresser to Mari's mum. I won't go into any details to avoid spoilers but this is filled with a lot of cute stories essentially following thiscouple in their day-to-day life as Arisa re-learns many things such as what foods she likes, her relationships with different people and most importantly everything from the moment she met Mari until now. While the story is generally over-the-top to emphasize the humour; the romance element is still there and is enjoyable. Don't expect anything tearful and heart moving but you'll still care for these characters throughout their journey, from their awkward beginnings to their exciting future ahead. Normally when I see the comedy tag on a show or manga it's hit or miss. On this occasion I think the author honestly nailed it with the light hearted humour and fantastic art to go along with it. Arisa's facial expressions just fit really well with the situations that the character gets into, from the awkward moments to the more sweet and heartfelt scenes. I think this is where it really shines, I had a smile on my face throughout each chapter. For the most part it's a wholesome heart-warming story with some well placed comedy throughout and some...not-so-wholesome scenes. I recommend this to anybody that wants an injection of pure happiness. This was a fun read and as the title says, a cheerful amnesia.

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Synopsis

Having lost her memories of the past three years, Arisa Suzuki is surprised to learn that Mari Satou is her girlfriend. While Mari worries that she no longer loves her, it is obvious from their reunion that it was love at first sight for Arisa once more. Wanting to rekindle their bond, Mari endeavors to remind Arisa about their experiences—from their first meeting to their first kiss. Yet, the task proves to be difficult, as Arisa can no longer do a multitude of things. This becomes prominent when Mari describes the sex life the two shared. In the past, Arisa was very dominant in their relationship, often being the initiator. However, lacking the experience she once had, Arisa is now more timid than the person her girlfriend illustrates, causing her to envy her pre-amnesiac self. Thus, the two begin to reconstruct their relationship, devotedly putting in as much effort as they can for the one they love most. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

MiracleGoddess

Recommended

Akarui Kioku Soushitsu is pretty much exactly what it proclaims to be. The main character has amnesia and proceeds to fall in love with her partner all over again at first sight. She's goofy, cheerful, playful, and just wants to see what happens next. This story really emphasizes how important it is to have someone positive around, because she is continually inspiring other characters with her positive attitude and awkward straightforwardness. It has its heartfelt moments too. There were plenty of things that I, as a lesbian, could identify with, but it's not like. Tear-jerking. It's more sweet than anything. Anyway, really the whole thing is aboutArisa wanting to learn how to be intimate with her partner again, but it's really cute. And all of Arisa's faces were so well drawn to match the situations. It's just a happy, feel good manga. I think my review might be a little biased because I identified with the protagonist so much, but she's a cute lesbian living her cute lesbian life, what's not to like?

6 found helpfulDec 9, 2022

Omega_Keiichi

Recommended

What an interesting premise! I generally am not huge on 4-koma manga, but this was pretty good overall! Just know that this manga is pretty simple. First, there's Arisa, the hyperactive and open amnesiac. She has two clashing aspects of personalities, and that fits perfectly with the premise. The perverted and aggressive past self lingers with the previously sexually shy current, leading to plenty of hijinks and conflicts. She works well with Mari, the passive but passionate lover that seldom took the initiative. Plenty of interesting side characters come around to exploit these traits and help out the lovers as they figure out how to getlife back to normal. The biggest aspect is the comedy of how bumbling in this complicated romantic situation is. The problem is that the jokes are limited and repeated. Get ready to see overwhelmed blushy faces often. While it can be frustrating, seeing the couple struggle and overcome obstacles with love and romance makes it a heartwarming and fluffy experience. 7/10 Would recommend fairly easily. If the jokes don't land early, it might not be for you. If the jokes get tired, maybe take a break and not binge it to keep the similar humor for different plot lines fresh. It is super cute and fluffy, and it does keep sex and love in the forefront.

0 found helpfulAug 9, 2025