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サクラ、サク。
36
9
Finished
Feb 13, 2021 to Nov 13, 2023
8.0/10
Average Review Score
100%
Recommend It
1
Reviews Worldwide
As someone who really enjoyed Ao Haru Ride and Strobe Edge, I was so excited for another shoujo by Io Sakisaka. This manga definitely met expectations, with the usual fluffy, sparkly vibe and adorable romance. Sakisaka is truly talented at writing stories that appreciate even the smallest moments in life, and I think that is what draws me to her works. For the characters, I loved the earnest FL and the kind ML. I even liked the way the side characters are written. All of the characters feel very genuine, even if we don't get much more depth to their personalities. There are some very cutefriendships in this manga, which fits the overall vibe of the story. I also really enjoyed the sweet, wholesome romance. It is a cute slow burn that takes its time, but feels rather natural and exciting. This manga does have a lot of classic shoujo tropes in it too, which can be good or bad, depending on your personal preferences. As with Sakisaka's other works, I really loved the art style of Sakura, Saku. It features the recognizable fluffy and soft styles that her works often feature. It adds to the cute aesthetic of the story, making the manga feel very complete. However, as another reviewer mentioned, there is some unnecessary drama in this manga that interrupts the ending of the story. I wholeheartedly agree that it should've been left out. The manga would be absolutely perfect if not for that. Regardless, I still did enjoy this manga for the most part and would recommend it to fellow shoujo enjoyers.
Overcome by her anemia, Saku Fujigaya falls unconscious and loses her precious handbag while disembarking from a crowded train. Upon waking up in an infirmary, she finds her bag and all its contents beside her, along with a note with only her benefactor's name and phone number. To her dismay, her calls never manage to connect. Saku used to think of herself as a background character—someone whose presence would always go unnoticed. However, one person had gone out of their way to notice her predicament and come to her aid. Moved by such an act of pure kindness, Saku begins to change her views on herself and the world. Despite being ridiculed as a goody-two-shoes by those who merely stand by and watch, Saku makes it her purpose to assist everyone who needs or wants help—an ambition she carries into high school. During her first day of high school, Saku thinks she hears someone calling her name, only to realize they are looking for a Sakura—the same name as that of her mysterious savior. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shot: Volume 5: Otome no Itari
