Bambi to Dhole

This is my first review. I have never written one before, but now I'm feeling that I need to do it because this story is amazing. It's a shoujo and, obviously, it has some cliché events but anyway this story is different from the majority of shoujo stories. I just loved it and read in a day. To me, Bambi to Dhole is better than many other famous manga, and it deserved a better note. Because of this, I decided to write this review. I really enjoyed the characters development, the way that they get maturity and become able to deal with their problems. The story is notlong and much less not tiring, it's possible to enjoy reading from beginning to end. What I liked the most about this story was, in fact, the subject. To this day, I haver ever not read any shoujo with a theme at least similar to this. I really had the feeling of reading something new. It's worth reading.

"They say wolf is a creature that won't feel lonely even if it's alone." Warm, touching and full of heart. Something that makes you cry tears of happiness. It's not often you find a gem like that among the forest of generic romance stories which many times feature incapable protagonists, shallow and frustrating relationships and endless cycle of misunderstandings as a plot device, but with this manga I was left with feelings so sanguine it almost hurts. Hereby presenting: Bambi to Dhole. *A spoiler free review* "Are wolves scary?" Bambi to Dhole is the more serious, down-to-earth type of story. It's like a love child of Bitter Virgin andTaiyou no Ie - both worth a read - incorporating many of their key elements: characters who feel like they don't belong, family issues and taboo-worthy secrets with the strong backdrop of romance. There's sadness and hope, likeable and believable characters and tiny amount of candyfloss all woven together beautifully. While not rid of some typical shoujo romance tropes, it's quite self-aware and manages to keep its paws on the ground delivering us something that tastes like real life. "Who is the wolf now?" The characters are what really made this story for me. I love gals and guys who act tough and consider themselves misfits without really trusting anyone around them. In here we have the adorable, two-faced Fawn who hides herself behind the perfect girl act and the bit of a bad boy Wolf who shows indifferent face to cope with his life. Together they clash, spark and start to mature from their one-dimensional views of themselves and the people around them. The main leads had good chemistry and felt realistic down to their thoughts and actions. Their relationship with each other was the hide and their relationship with others the fur of the story. I liked how people were shown in their best, in their worst and in between. Being relatively short, the story didn't have time to fully explore all the relations presented, but I felt that all the characters got a good conclusion. "They say wolf is a cruel and lonely creature but the truth is that it cares a lot about it's family." Seemingly generic, Bambi to Dhole somehow manages to tackle expectations. With its good pacing, wistful and beautiful tone and sensible manner to treat its characters and their issues it creates a well-balanced story about love in it's different forms. Accompanied with fitting, simple and fluid art and a good comic timing it's a total sleeper among other shoujo romance stories. Recommendable to everyone in need of something warmhearted, moving and relatable. Oh, and the last panels are something that would leave even the hungriest wolf satisfied. TL;DR Bambi to Dhole is a coherent story distinguishing itself from most shoujo romances and succeeding in its depiction of how different types of relationships can form and change. A nice mix of drama, romance and great character development will leave you blissful and wanting for more.

This is my first review. I honestly didn't plan on writing anything but I saw the score this manga has and I think it deserves better. This is probably one of my favorite manga, and I know that's a bold claim. Not because the story is super original or the characters are something else, but because it feels really human. From reading the synopsis I totally didn't expect such a mature view on the topics the manga deals with. I thought it would just be a cliché love story about a girl and a boy that just so happens to have a kid. The waythe mangaka dealt with complex themes as teenage parenthood and being an orphan is just flawless, and the inclusion of them wasn't just a cliché plot device. The way the plot grows around the teenage parenthood instead of in spite of it is specially worth mentioning. It never felt as if Tetsu being a dad was an afterthought just for the novelty of it. I also really enjoyed how one of the principal focuses is how you shouldn't be afraid to show your real self to the people you love. This isn't a story that only focuses on romance, it's a story about family, having to grow up fast and where you fit into the world. The characters develop in a natural and believable way and they slowly win you over. They are incredibly mature for a shoujo manga and it's a great change of scenery not having to read through chapter upon chapter of the same misunderstanding because the characters don't know how to talk without being vague and assuming stuff. It's totally a shoujo with a josei feel to it. This manga is sweet and short, but at the same time it gives you the closure you need. The ending may feel a bit rushed but it doesn't leave you feeling like something's missing, and I really appreciate that in a manga. It ends just where it needs to end.