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263
29
Finished
Aug 25, 2010 to Jan 20, 2016
8.5/10
Average Review Score
100%
Recommend It
8
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Story: (9) The story center around a high school boy, Minoru Urayama, joining the Japanese idol group AKB48 in order to support his crush, Hiroko Yoshinaga. He enters the group under the name Minori Urakawa and tried his best to survive in the whole female idol group. During this mess he became more and more involved with the group as he also slowly began to change. This isn't a classical gender swap or harem story as the plot rarely goes into that direction. Instead it focuses its romance as something more of a motivation and should be classified as more of a shounen trope filled with strugglesin the idol world. Art: (9) I would like to give it a 10 if it wasn't for the early art style. Reiji Miyamura is an example of the evolution of a mangaka as time goes on. His early art style makes it difficult to tell each character from one another, but later on his art improved to a whole another level. The art is by far one of the best in a more modern manga art style and the later art is simply just a breathtaking. His incorporation of some of the chibi art style was perfect in providing comic relief within the story. His detail to the character needs to also be mentioned as there are many references to real life AKB48 members and he capture them perfectly. Character: (10) Minoru and Hiroko are the main protagonists of the story. They are very well developed as each of their motivations and dreams are clearly presented throughout the story. As the story progress they began to change and simply grew into characters that the fans love. There are many side characters that could use more development, but for a large cast of an idol group it is enough. The necessary characters are well developed for the story to progress and also for us to feel for them. The characters from the real life AKB48 also had their characteristics be flushed out in the story. Enjoyment:(10) I read chapter 200 something on Weekly Shonen Magazine and I was immediately hooked by the story. I had no idea of what AKB48 was but I immediately went on to check out the first chapter. I finished the 200 or so chapters within 2 days and longed each week for the new chapters. Each week I would even search for the raw version and translate them myself just to catch up to the story. (I read the chinese translations after the raw was translated) Overall: (9) This is by far not the perfect manga, but its enjoyment level is off the roof. Despite its early art being not the best, it transformed itself as the story progress. All in all, I would say that you don't need to be an AKB48 to enjoy this story. It is after you read the story that you will truly appreciate the idol group as we learn about the true hardship behind the spotlight.
People everywhere admire the popular idol group AKB48, and Hiroko Yoshinaga is no different. She dreams of becoming a member of AKB48, but stage fright gets in the way of every audition. Having failed so many times, Yoshinaga decides to tryout one last time before giving up for good. Though uninterested in idols, Minoru Urayama wants to help Yoshinaga realize her dream. Disguising himself as a girl named "Urakawa Minori," he participates in the audition for AKB48 as well, hoping to assist Yoshinaga through the tryouts. However, things go better than expected when both Yoshinaga and "Minori" are recruited! As he enters the world of pop music, Minoru must continue to hide his secret all while supporting Yoshinaga's dreams and finding one of his own. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
I don't write any reviews for most of the content I read and watch, but AKB49: Renai Kinshi Jourei has struck me very deeply. It has provided me with a new perspective of not only the idol scene in general, but towards life as well. I'll try my best to not spoil the story. This story's protaganist is Urayama Minoru, who cross dresses as Urayama Minori. This is a start of a exhilarating story that shows the pure, raw effort that idols put everyday to their craft. Humble beginnings, modesty, rivalry, courage, determination, and the most important of all - dedication towards fans and members ispresented in dynamic art and exciting pacing. The art style is quite similar to Bakuman. I initially did not care much about Idols, and what they were. I did not understand the fan battlions that wore robes and waved light sticks to the beat. Love Live and IdolM@ster, they did not mean anything to me other than something mediocore. But that all changed once I saw this manga. There are a total of 263 (1 side story episode) chapters in this masterpiece, with a few major arcs in between. The pacing is very fast, and each and every main character is given sufficient character development. Each and every episode keeps me on my heels as tension is always sky high. As I write this review, I am currently on fire after completed reading this work. My thoughts are still jumbled as I try to slowly compress my excited feelings down. I highly recommend you to read this manga, even after AKB48's golden era has ended. URAYAMA MINORI! The fire never dies, as long as there are fans, who love that idol - it will never die. 10/10.
When you love someone, you want to give the best effort to help her fulfill her dreams, especially in the entertainment world. If it's an all-female group, you might want to crossdress and help her, even if it means compromising your career with one wrong move. This is what Urayama Minoru did for his crush, Hiroko Yoshinaga. Story (7) β’ The story starts straightforward, bringing readers inside the world of AKB48, its members, then through processes, and later, characters forging their paths, and sacrificing even the best of friends along the way. Definitely a total meaning of being an idol in real life. Throughout the story, asthey forge paths, they also develop as well, making the story not so stale and instead dynamic and interesting. The ending might give mixed feelings, so read at your own risk. Art (8) β’ The art was really good, especially for a cute girl like Hiroko and a shounen/shoujo Minoru. For the real life people in the manga (Maeda Atsuko, Oshima Yuko, etc), most of them had been designed the way they style in real life (even had to research their photos for comparison!). Well done art, really love it, and carried it over to Kanojo, Okarishimasu. Character (8) β’ Character development was completely well-established, even though there were some liberties and extremities that cannot be done in real life. The favorite character style ofine was Hiroko, initially very shy and innocently cute, then becomes fiercely cute yet confident. Conflicts were also good to follow through as the characters face new enemies and friends on the way. Enjoyment (9): β’ If you are a fan of 48G and its members, you'll definitely enjoy this. If not, well, you'll still enjoy this, but prepare your search engines, as the real AKB48 and sister groups is very interesting. The storyline and the universe they created are very interesting that you'll be able to witness how they change AKB48 from 2010 onwards. For love comedy, you'd definitely enter plot holes and stuff, but still, overall enjoyed the entire manga.
In my opinion, the series is a bit harem-oriented (then the shounen tag), the male main friend also accidentally dropped the girls, but you can rest assured, from the beginning to the end, the version only loves and pays attention to 1 person. the only daughter. I highly appreciate the character of the main male (Minoru Urayama) in this series, patient enough, determined enough, steadfast enough, all for a goal he set from the beginning. Her great sacrifice for the female main character (Hiroko Yoshinaga), is truly admirable! Special: In addition to the 2 male and female mains as well as the fictitious 12th generation Kenkyuusei, allthe official members of the 48 sister teams are drawn based on real people! In addition, some real events such as the graduation of some key members are also included, becoming an important link in the story's content.
This is the story of how a man became the greatest AKB idol of all time, his journey beginning with merely wanting to support the dream of his crush. AKB49: Renai Kinshi Jourei is a masterpiece, which is funny because it was written by the same author who wrote Rent a Girlfriend. While reading it may seem hectic and over-the-top at times, the concept of the story and how it is delivered to us readers is sensational. Never would I have thought that I would be enjoying reading a manga about a femboy for 263 chapters. The story mostly revolves around Urayama Minoru, our manly protagonist whodecided to crossdress and become part of AKB in order to support his crush who wants to be an AKB idol. While this may be the case, there were also some major focuses on other characters in the story that made a huge impact on how the plot progresses such as Okabe Ai, one of his greatest rivals. This manga certainly does show some symptoms similar to Rent a Girlfriend ( e.g. pervy scenes, some characters having similar characteristics ), but it is truly its own gem. The only complaint I have regarding this manga is the fact that the ending was so-so but other than that I am speechless. This was truly a journey. Many times have I laughed and even shed some tears. I don't usually feel as much enjoyment when I read manga as when I watch anime, but for once I can proudly say that there's a manga that is way better than the majority of the anime I have watched up until today. And that manga is this. I highly recommend this manga to those who want to find something interesting, or those who are into crossdressing or idol-type manga.
