SUZUKA review

YesterdaysJoe9
Apr 02, 2021
I did manage to finish this manga, which means it kept me reading, but I did find it frustrating and ended up disliking the title character a great deal.

The art is good, conveying a very good sense of space and doesn't detract from the story at all. You end up not noticing it, which is the best situation - because you can actually focus on the story.

And it's the story I had the most problem with. As the previous reviewer said, the title character is a total bitch. I kept wondering what on earth the MC saw in her because, throughout the story, she treats him like crap. She's moody, irrational, selfish, cruel, greedy and mean. She crushes his hopes and whenever any other, nicer girl starts looking his way, she sabotages him! I really wanted him to settle with the childhood friend who had a long term crush on him, but he screws that up because he's obsessed with the bitch. Maybe I don't understand the need to be run through the wringer by someone, but I kept thinking 'don't go back to her!' through the entire story.

Likewise, the MC is frustrating because he almost never stands up to her. There were like 6 instances in the story where she hauls off and belts him in the face! And each time, he thinks it's his fault! He never seems to find his spine, through the whole series, though they do finally start acting like a real couple near the end of the story. It's a blessed relief, but I just couldn't help still thinking he deserves a way better partner than her.

And really, that is my main complaint. The story couldn't make me really like the main characters and I wasn't able to empathize with either of them. One is a bitch and the other is a jellyfish. I'm glad they survived, but I doubt I would ever go back to reread this. If you like wishy-washy guys who stumble through life never standing up for themselves, here you go. But for me, I like men with a spine and a set on them. JMHO.
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SUZUKA
SUZUKA
Author Seo Kouji
Artist Seo Kouji