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Thigh High: Reiwa Hanamaru Academy
令和はなまる学園
7.36(1K votes)
Ranked #4780Popularity #5535chapters
34
volumes
3
Status
Finished
Published
May 1, 2019 to Jul 8, 2020
Authors:Kotobuki
Comedy
Worth Reading? — Global Verdict
8.0/10
Average Review Score
100%
Recommend It
3
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faeryghost
Recommended
7
With “Thigh High: Reiwa Hanamaru Academy,” what you see is what you get. The manga delivers on its premise of “high school boys who dress and act like high school girls.” It’s short, silly, and entertaining, but never pushes itself further than that. Thigh High has no significant, overarching narrative to speak of. Each chapter is typically a stand-alone story that revolves around a specific character or gag. The jokes are at their best when they parody or critique some aspect of femininity; the male characters are often used to draw attention to the absurdity of gender roles in a playful, comedic way. Most of thetime, however, the wacky scenarios are just thinly veiled excuses to have the characters strip down to their underwear. This fanservice may be part of the appeal for some people, but it can be gratuitous and voyeuristic in a way that may be off-putting to older readers. The cast is one of the best parts of the manga. Each character is unique, memorable, and brings something different to the story. They’re designed in a way that makes them feel distinct and interesting, with varied body types, facial features, and hairstyles. The characters are all very loveable and the dynamics between them are well-defined and consistent. The artwork perfectly matches the story’s lighthearted tone. The characters are typically drawn in a way that emphasizes their cuteness, giving Thigh High a certain aesthetic charm that other gag manga tend to lack. What’s more impressive, though, is how versatile the art can be, switching to a more detailed or exaggerated style if the punchline calls for it. Still, I was left with a lot of questions by the end. Do women even exist in the world of Thigh High? If so, do they dress and act like men? If not, where do babies come from? The story isn’t interested in answering any of these questions. Even though it’s just a gag manga, it still would have been interesting for these topics to be explored. Thigh High is a fun, comedic story with great art and memorable characters. It accomplishes what it sets out to do, but doesn’t go beyond that, leaving the overall experience feeling a bit one-note. The sexualization of the characters may be too much for some readers, but for those who aren’t phased, the manga is perfect for a quick burst of entertainment.