Afterschool Play

First review, so bare with me on this one. (Taken from MAL) A 4koma[4 panel gag comic] about a typical geek of a guy and his tsundere[and slightly dominatrix] girlfriend. As the two talk about and play games, they slowly grow closer. Story: 7/10 Not much to say about the story. Expect something along the lines of Sunday funnies. However of course, the story delivers what it promises, a relationship between two lovers who are both video game addicts. Now, one wouldn't rate this on the same level as say "The Epic of Gilgamesh" but it tells a cute tale that can be enjoyed by all. Art: 6/10 Why so low?Well it's nothing outstanding to be honest. The two main characters are usually out of proportion, heads are enlarged and eyes are stretched beyond physical capabilities. However, Kurosaki manages to pull off a very quirky, stylistic art style that is easy on the eyes, simple, but able to convey emotions surprisingly well. It may just seem like a bunch of doodles, but that's what makes it what it is. Character: 7/10 The characters are also nothing out of the ordinary or spectacular. Your main lead is a easy-going otaku male and your female lead is a tsundere (cold attitude but with a kind heart) with a slight dominatrix complex. Nothing out of the ordinary in your daily dose of manga. Enjoyment: 10/10 This is where it truly shines. Love it or hate it, Houkago Play is a comic that is meant to be taken lightly. The embarrassing love-comedy-esque romance are what makes Houkago Play such a gem. Though admittedly it caters more to gamers and anime fans, the relationship between the two main leads is something that can be enjoyed by all. Overall: 9/10 If you're into some light romance with gaming involved, Houkago Play is definitely worth your time. If you want something with a deep story, packed with action and full of suspense, you might want to look elsewhere.

That's a very strange series, I even can't name it a story or else... The art is nasty, the arrangement is unusual! The boy is an average gamer and the girl tries to be too. They should be boring. But they are not!!! I really was moved by this simple plot and the characters.

As a 4 koma it has a simple plot- the day to days of a video game otaku an his dominatrix tsundere girlfriend(quite a combination). The art is simple and kinda rough, but nice and fitting. Simple characters, as simple as the plot. The enjoyment is the real draw here, it's really a shame it's so short. Overall I give a 9.