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Summary: I Love Tsukasa
Review: This is an awesome manga, which really appeals to most teens today. Tsukushi is totally cool, kicking boy butt, and you just gotta love Tsukasa Domyoji's "dreads". A story following the life of Tsukushi Makino as she endures her teen years as a middle class, akward girl trying to fit in to a rich, elite highschool when she gets the red slip, a declaration of war from the F4, a handsome gang of wealthy dudes who practically run the school.Our heroine decides to fight back, standing up for hers and others rights. This manga will teach you a valuable lesson on life, never give up and stand up for what you beleive in. Go get them, Tsukushi!!
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Summary: Yatta!! HYD finally hits US soil!!
Review: This Manga is one of the most endearing story in most of Asia. It has spawned several live action shows as well as an anime. It has plots that keeps you wondering what will become of Tsukushi and the F4. Kamio-sensei developed her characters so well that you come to care about even the supporting characters such as Shigeru, Sakurako,Yuuki and Tsubaki, just to name a few. When they are introduced, they know how to make in impression. Tsubaki is the only woman Tsukasa will bow to,(whether he likes it or not) Shigeru is his energetic fiancee and one of Tsukushi's best friend..(EH? you'll see) Sakurako is a scheming, psychotic minx (book 5) turned good friend to Tsukushi(book 6 and beyond). Tsukushi is unlike any manga female ever. She is a STRONG character who won't take crap from anyone. She has a strong sense of right and wrong and a good enough heart to forgive those who have wronged her (though it does gets irritating at times to see her do that...you eventually come to admire her strength in her faith in people) She's violent, she curses, she's stubborn. She's prone to make mistakes like everyone. She's original. The Pun about the weed is that Tsukushi is a Japanese weed, something like a horsetail weed. To be in Eitoku is to be in a well maintained garden. Beautiful flowers thrive under pampered conditions...Kind of like the F4 and the rest of the student body. But a weed in the garden, though you may stomp on it, and spray it and try to kill it on several occasions...(and you'll see what I mean by Book 5!!) the weed will grow back stronger. As for Kamio-sensei's drawing style, if you're not too crazy about it, keep reading her side comments. She was learning her skill as she was developing the story. By the end of the story (which ended in Japan in August 2003) Her drawing and storywriting skills were perfected. Looking through her earlier books and comparing it to the later ones, it's hard to believe it's the same author. Trust me, Tsukasa will not always look like Medusa and Tsukushi will lose those braids! Hana Yori Dango (Boys over Flowers)is truly a one of a kind story with unforgettable characters and a plot that will keep you guessing until the end! But a fair warning for you all... the Japanese Mangas concluded by book 36. If you hate waiting, go to your local Japanese Bookstore or check the web for translations. Oops, can I say that?
Rating:
Summary: Yatta!! HYD finally hits US soil!!
Review: This Manga is one of the most endearing story in most of Asia. It has spawned several live action shows as well as an anime. It has plots that keeps you wondering what will become of Tsukushi and the F4. Kamio-sensei developed her characters so well that you come to care about even the supporting characters such as Shigeru, Sakurako,Yuuki and Tsubaki, just to name a few. When they are introduced, they know how to make in impression. Tsubaki is the only woman Tsukasa will bow to,(whether he likes it or not) Shigeru is his energetic fiancee and one of Tsukushi's best friend..(EH? you'll see) Sakurako is a scheming, psychotic minx (book 5) turned good friend to Tsukushi(book 6 and beyond). Tsukushi is unlike any manga female ever. She is a STRONG character who won't take crap from anyone. She has a strong sense of right and wrong and a good enough heart to forgive those who have wronged her (though it does gets irritating at times to see her do that...you eventually come to admire her strength in her faith in people) She's violent, she curses, she's stubborn. She's prone to make mistakes like everyone. She's original. The Pun about the weed is that Tsukushi is a Japanese weed, something like a horsetail weed. To be in Eitoku is to be in a well maintained garden. Beautiful flowers thrive under pampered conditions...Kind of like the F4 and the rest of the student body. But a weed in the garden, though you may stomp on it, and spray it and try to kill it on several occasions...(and you'll see what I mean by Book 5!!) the weed will grow back stronger. As for Kamio-sensei's drawing style, if you're not too crazy about it, keep reading her side comments. She was learning her skill as she was developing the story. By the end of the story (which ended in Japan in August 2003) Her drawing and storywriting skills were perfected. Looking through her earlier books and comparing it to the later ones, it's hard to believe it's the same author. Trust me, Tsukasa will not always look like Medusa and Tsukushi will lose those braids! Hana Yori Dango (Boys over Flowers)is truly a one of a kind story with unforgettable characters and a plot that will keep you guessing until the end! But a fair warning for you all... the Japanese Mangas concluded by book 36. If you hate waiting, go to your local Japanese Bookstore or check the web for translations. Oops, can I say that?
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Summary: Behold the Power of Weed
Review: Tsukushi is just an ordinary high school girl, save for the fact that she is dirt poor and goes to an elite and expensive high school. More than anything, she wants to go through her high school years with out notice or incident. Why? Because her high school is filled with snobby rich kids and is ruled by the F4 (the Flowery Four) - four high school boys from powerful families who will make your life a living hell if you cross their path. But it is not to be. When Tsukushi's friend accidentally angers the leader of the F4, Tsukushi stikes up for her friend and it is she who becomes the F4's target. Tsukushi becomes a target of the F4 and her entire school's bullying. The bullying will not stop until she leaves the school but instead of submitting...
Tsukushi fights back. And declares war upon the F4. This series is really endearing and has a new take on school soap operas. Tsukushi is not your ordinary heroine - she is crass, violent, unrefined, and takes [nothing] from nobody. And you will be rooting for her all the way! Tsukushi is weed and you can a weed spary and pull it out but it ALWAYS grows back.
Rating:
Summary: Behold the Power of Weed
Review: Tsukushi is just an ordinary high school girl, save for the fact that she is dirt poor and goes to an elite and expensive high school. More than anything, she wants to go through her high school years with out notice or incident. Why? Because her high school is filled with snobby rich kids and is ruled by the F4 (the Flowery Four) - four high school boys from powerful families who will make your life a living hell if you cross their path. But it is not to be. When Tsukushi's friend accidentally angers the leader of the F4, Tsukushi stikes up for her friend and it is she who becomes the F4's target. Tsukushi becomes a target of the F4 and her entire school's bullying. The bullying will not stop until she leaves the school but instead of submitting...
Tsukushi fights back. And declares war upon the F4. This series is really endearing and has a new take on school soap operas. Tsukushi is not your ordinary heroine - she is crass, violent, unrefined, and takes [nothing] from nobody. And you will be rooting for her all the way! Tsukushi is weed and you can a weed spary and pull it out but it ALWAYS grows back.
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