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花の騎士
29
5
Finished
2010 to 2011
9.0/10
Average Review Score
100%
Recommend It
2
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For some reason, no matter how long it has been, I still find myself thinking about this manga from time to time. I wasn't sure if I even liked it when I first began reading it, but, now, after ruminating on it a while, I'm tempted to add it to my favorites. This wasn't the first manga that I read that portrayed a female character in a traditionally masculine light. It was, on the other hand, the first one that did so unapologetically. This manga knew that there was nothing wrong with her position and her mannerisms. She didn't look like a girl trying tolook like a boy. She looked like a boy. The story didn't change her over time to fit more fully into gender stereotypes or make her seem weak in little ways to undermine her image. It didn't reduce her to some caricature based off of her sex or even the sex she was meant to portray. She could still fall in love and maintain her wits. She could still feel but control her emotions. She could be both masculine and genuine. She could be both feminine and strong and there was nothing wrong with that. And I really loved that about this manga. Aside from that, I think the characters as a whole were ones that I admired. If anything... this is one manga that I can't seem to forget.
Ever since the day Ran Kurono's older brother was killed while protecting Sei Ohtori, she has dedicated her skills and life to one day becoming the First Knight of the next head of the Ohtori family, even concealing the fact that she's a woman forever. For generations the Kurono family has served the Ohtori family as their First Knight, but 11 other lower knights with ill intentions of using the Ohtori family's authority vie for that title. Not only that, but Sei is being tested for being suitable for the title of head of the family. Upon entering Saint Locks Academy, the days of both Ran and Sei's trials begin, all the while being helped by Sei's untidy and unrefined fiance, Ibara Tennou. (Source: Taciturnity Scans)
This manga pertains to the genres which I rejoice the most - gender bender + strong female lead who has to for some reason keep her identity hidden from all. The determination and the will to bear it all with a smile really exhilarates my dampen spirits. Recommended to those who cherish a female taking stand in action physically and trying to fight mentally with her hormones. The story has an interesting plot but is predictable, and at a constant pace with not many surprises or shocks except one at the climax which can be hinted but the lead and characters keep you hooked tosee them come out the each fight she has to put through to keep her position intact.