Shiiku Gakari Rika

So I just finished reading “Shiiku Gakari Rika” which is the main story of “Tetsu x Rika”. It is unfinished and sad to say the mangaka herself listed it that way. I am really disappointed and I really wished for the mangaka to continue it but that’s impossible now. The readers such as me would be left with nothing but imagining any possible ending of this beautifully crafted story. I have always adored Modoru Motoni-sensei’s so much more when I had read TetsuXRika. I always had a change of mind everytime I tried to read Rika the Breeder because of TetsuXRika. That manga left me in awe, of sadistic joy and at the same time sorrow of why things had to end that way.

                The story is left unfinished but it was a good read. People might despise Rika but he has his reasons and I don’t hate him for what he has become. However you look at it, Rika’s main goal is to destroy the system—for the “salon” that robbed him of his days of tranquillity to cease to exist and Hotarou is the proof of that. As what Hiro made Rika to confess, Rika hates to have sex. I think he only loved sex when it was with Tetsu but because Tetsu was haunted by his mother’s rape and death, he wasn’t able to understand Rika’s feelings. But maybe, if after Hiro hears from Anji what really happened to his brother, then he might or might not protect Rika as how Rika wanted it to be.

I want to know what will happen next and how will things between Hiro and Rika end! I want Rika to destroy that system that took his and Tetsu's heart apart and completely destroy their lives. I want Rika have his peace of mind again this time with Hiro in place of Tetsu. Rika only loved Tetsu and wanted him to look at Rika not as someone desired by everyone or like Tetsu's mother but as Rika because he is Rika. 

                Now I’m wondering, had Rika let Tetsu diminish his title as the “President” because he couldn’t have him or was it because of the torture he experienced under Tetsu? I believe that he only wanted Tetsu to quit and go out of that school because he was starting to break. And since Hiro isn’t a dumb kid, I think he will understand the situation. He himself knew the nature of his brother and what his brother can possibly do. Either way, it was the psychological trauma that they are suffering that lead them to what they have become.

                After everything what I can only say is that it was beautiful. The twistedness of the story, the intense feelings of hatred, vengeance, love and suffering. Both prequel and sequel are worthy of praise and worth reading.

Summary from mangaupdates:

Shiiku Gakari Rika-New boy Natsume Hiro comes to a boarding school unlike any other school in existence to solve/resolve something that happened in his past- but even that fact takes a while to emerge.
The school is a hotbed of bullying and rape kept slightly in check by a feudal organization called the Salon. The Salon protects its members from random abuse by specifying who can/must rape whom (yeah, there are must rapes here) under what circumstances, and punishing those who rape/abuse without proper permission. All this to be decided at the whim of the Salon head.
Sex at the school is both an overwhelming obsession, as befits an all-male society where there are no other outlets for stress, and a matter of down-and-dirty power politics, not unlike an American jail.
When you throw in the Byzantine institution of the Salon, you have a scenario reminiscent of the surrealistic, closed, hothouse world of British boys' schools. But the Rika world is even more bizarre than that.

Genre: Adult, Drama, mystery, psychological, school life, tragedy, yaoi

Let Dai by Woon Soo-yeon -- a review

It’s been a while since I’ve written a review for a manga that I’ve read. This time, it’s for a manhwa entitled “Let Dai” by Woon Soo-yeon. Manhwas really amaze me for the deepness of their stories and how they tell beautiful and sorrowful tales that could drive you into it. It was like you are a bystander witnessing the events of the lives of people and you just couldn’t help but get drawn to every phrases and scenes in it. This manhwa is really something that caught my feelings and thoughts into a whirlpool of emotions and I just love how the manhwaka created the story of these people involve. Especially the two persons who imprisoned my heart with their love so pure and true. I love how they fought with each of their own weakness and beliefs to set things right but at the same time trying to protect the love they have for each other. The events in their lives might have been very painful and confusing as well as tricky and injustice into their eyes but they strived hard to protect what they want to treasure and cherish. As the manga continues and I was reading it, I couldn’t help but feel sad and sorrowful for the life lost and for the pain they felt. These youngsters are just like us in our teens, trying to figure out life and love but at the same time finding out how cruel the world can be.

Dai is someone who was trying to live his life according to his own understanding and judgement, that’s when he meet Jaehee who swept him away. The meeting wasn’t something that special but it was the beginning for them. The start of an endless trials and overwhelming emotions, the start of their love for each other. The story left a very deep impression on me especially how the author put such deep and meaningful words. I avoided reading this manga for quite a long time since it was labelled as tragedy and oh boy how tragic could this manhwa be? For me, the tragedies happened deep in the characters hearts as they strive to continue life with the will to grasp what they want the most—and for Jaehee and Dai, it was to stay together forever. The words uttered by the characters are so moving that I couldn’t help but feel every words spoken.

 

The art is very good that it gives every scene real beauty and emotions. I have always adored manhwa style arts and this one is one of them. Just like the rest of the mangas I made a review, “Let Dai” is a struggle for both these young males to view love as something that isn’t defined by gender. I just love how they showed each other how they love one another simply because they love each other and that’s it. They wanted to be together despite all the obstacle ahead of them—because they feel love. And for them that is the most important thing. I couldn’t stop but wish for a love the same as this, yet I feel like I wouldn’t be able to endure the hardship the same as them.

The friendship borne are real despite the distasteful events that happened. This manhwa teaches readers a lot of things such as the importance of life, the sorrow of those who are left behind, the struggle of those who wished to be heard, the pain of those who longed for happiness, and that love will always find a way. For quite some time, I have given up on the word “love” but now I am able to believe in it again. Not just because I know I’ve already matured a little, but because of the stories that I get to read just like this manhwa.

In the end, without giving up, they will always find a way of achieving happiness in life. The road might not be that easy but they will get through as long as they believe. The ending of the story shows hope—hope to oneself and for others, and of course, that Jaehee will find happiness together with Dai wherever he is.

Summary from NetComics:

Set in a soulless neo-Seoul ruled by young punks and pleasure seekers, an amoral teenager named Dai is the living embodiment of the city's beauty and cruelty.

As the leader of the vicious Furies gang, Dai seduces everyone who lays eyes on him, only to blind them to his own barbaric nature. When an honest schoolboy named Jaehee rescues a beautiful girl from being mugged by the Furies, he can't possibly realize how this brief encounter will plunge him into a downward spiral of unbridled passion and unfathomable pain.

From his brutal gang initiation to an unspeakable act committed against his girlfriend, Jaehee wavers uncomfortably between revulsion and fascination. And in Dai he finds a tender, caring friend one moment and a heartless sociopath the next, awakening strange and unhealthy desires in Jaehee that he could never before have imagined.

Genre: Drama, Mature, Psychological, School Life, Shoujo, Shounen-Ai, Slice of Life, Tragedy  

New York New York manga

Okay, let me just say this first. This contains some spoiler so be warned and if you don’t want to be spoiled, just read the first paragraph. The plot of the story was really good, it showed the point of view of the society of how Taboo homosexuality was during the early days, as well as the characters involved and their inner private point of view of themselves. In this manga, “New York New York” by Marimo Nagawa-sensei, Kain was a closet gay and was afraid of being discovered because of circumstances like bigotry, which we couldn’t deny that is still present at this modern period. His struggles and indecisiveness was shown descriptively and the changes afterwards after meeting Mel took a great part in reforming his beliefs and feelings towards himself. I believe that his strong emotions led him to weigh which was more important to him and made him the person he became. Sensei made a very nice elaboration expressing the step by step actions the character made in reaching the person who could proudly say and admit his sexuality. The art was good and I was really satisfied with it because I believe that it fit perfectly to the setting and the characters. I strongly recommend that you read it guys.

It’s been a long time since I’ve written something about the mangas that I’m reading. There’s been a lot that happened and I’ve been very busy but anyway. At first I didn’t thought I would come to write something about the manga I’ve just finished reading. The title is “New York New York”. When I had put it into my bookmarks or let’s say when I found it and saw that it was labeled as tragedy I got the feeling that I didn’t want to read it for a while so it took me a little more time to have the courage to read it. I’m really easily drawn to angst but even though it’s like that, I still avoid reading them sometimes but I always ended up reading them anyway. While reading NYNY, I thought “ah—I have to prepare myself. I need not to attach myself to the character too much because this manga has a tragic end”. But then while reading it, I just couldn’t stop myself feeling affection towards the characters. The feelings they have for each other and the strong desire and hope during the trials they were passing through was really great that I always thought that it was such a waste for it to have a tragic end. I had already braced myself for the tragic end but then as I continued to read the story and got out of that particular dangerous and scary scene, I thought, “Maybe it was labeled as tragedy because there were a lot of killings”. I was really happy that there weren’t something like Kain dying or Mel dying in that traumatic events. When I was reaching the end, the story took turn and it made me happy of the development of it. They were very happy despite the traumatic past that had happened. But what really moved me was the great love they had for each other; that despite what they had been through, they were able to stay together and be truthful to each other. I love the character of Kain, strong and willful. I love Mel’s gentleness and the way he looked the future with a smile and was able to cope up with everything. Really, but what moved me to tears was the end of the story where, at their old age, they were still as lovely as the newlyweds they were, loving and tender to each other, that despite one leaving, one was able to accept and continue life. I love it so much. Especially the last scene where they were both reunited, I couldn’t control my emotions I cried so much because I was sad yet happy at the same time. Now I’m really happy that I read New York New York. It was an amazing experience and it has been a long time since the last time I cried over a manga (a few days ago, I cried over a novel tho it wasn’t as bad as this time). So anybody out there, I’d recommend your read New York New York as well and witness such an amazing story about homosexuality, murder, acceptance, hope and specially, a love so strong it could  conquer even as dangerous as life and death. 

summary from mangatraders:

Kain Walker is an admired and appreciated policeman of New York of all his colleagues. By fright at disappointing his fellows and also being discovered, Kain hides that he is gay and refrains from any coherent relation... until the day when his way crosses that of Mel Frederics, a calm and soft young man at the dark past. A meeting which is going to confuse their life.

Genre: Action, Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life, Tragedy, Yaoi

TETSU X RIKA by Modoru Motoni

So I’ve just finished reading Tetsu X Rika and it fucked my mind so much that I can’t decide whether it’s good to read the sequel or not, the “Rika the breeder”. I can say that’s it’s a well thought manga and that the idea of it is unique but you really must have a strong stomach to be able to read it calmly I think. I was stopping a few times because it’s becoming harsher and harsher and my heart aches. I really wished they had end up together but it seems that the rejection and the feelings they have for each other’s the one carrying the whole story. So, anyone there that wants to read a psychotic BDSM yaoi manga. . you might want to try TETSU X RIKA. 

Never thought Modoru Motoni would make such genre of manga but it’s still good and a quality manga. 

Just a warning: it partly contains shota, incest and rape so better be prepared if you’re gonna read this manga.

I’m curious of what’s gonna happen in “Rika the breeder” since Tetsu’s younger brother’s gonna be in this manga as a main character. But I’m hesitating because the scanlation group hasn’t finished doing the translation since two years ago so it seems they had dropped the story. Too bad since I think it’ll be a more mind-fucking manga than “Tetsu X RIka” since RIka’s taking the lead here. Damn! I don’t know what to do anymore :3 they’re just so fucked up that I ended up wanting my mind to be fucked up as well. LOL. seriously, Tetsu X Rika manga involves a great amount of psychological element in the story that’s why it would really affect the readers. anyway, let’s just see what decision I’ll make, whether I read it or not depends on my mood.

I really don't know if I want my heart to break so much that's why I still haven't decided on reading the "Shiikugaraki Rika" or "Rika the breeder". Anyway, see for yourself if you wanna read this manga but I assure you it's a really good one :))

NIGAI KAJITSU by KANO SHIUKO

Nigai Kajitsu – A bitter fruit by Kano Shiuko

Summary from mangatraders:

The first story is of a man who was locked out of his apartment while his wife was together with another man. He fainted as he was sick, and his neighbour who passed by, took him home...

The Atsushi and Shun story— Dark Passion

This story was a very emotional and deep one. I just can’t move on quickly from the feelings it brought me. This story was one of the few that made me cry painfully yet I still like it so much. I never thought Kano Shiuko-sensei had this kind of manga since all the works I’ve had read by the mangaka were romantic, funny and of course very good. And this story is one of sensei’s beautiful works.

It moved me so much that I wasn’t able to suppress my tears and ended up crying. The love Shun had for Atsushi was so profound and pure; it hurt me so much that it had to end that way. Somehow, I could say that I really am sensitive to this kind of stories that I often ended up being sentimental and even cry my eyes out. However, despite the fact that mangas were just stories created by a person, it could be very possible the same things happen to real life.

Anyways, I’m not telling you guys that you’d end up feeling the same thing as mine since people are different from each other but if you like poignant and a good story to read, I’d suggest you read this tale of love and suffering.

Here’s a description of the story from mangatraders :

Dark Passion

A high school student is submitting to sex with a yakuza in order to repay his father's debts. The father was keeping drugs for the yakuza but ended up using them and became addicted. The only bright light in the student's life is his lover, but one day he makes a horrible discovery.

 Blue Period

I wonder why sensei decided to make such sad and painful stories. This story as well made me sad! Even so, it was still good. I really thought that they felt the same . . . Or maybe they really felt the same but they just won’t let go of the past? Or was it really nothing at all? Ahhggg! I’m really bad at this kind of stories. Even though I would be able to understand some mangas with the same plot or endings, I just couldn’t figure out some of it and that would make me feel unsettled. It left me hanging.

Well, I like reading psychological and deep mangas even though it’d hurt me so I’m still pleased. Sometimes, I would complain why there’s so many happy conclusion and looked for much thrilling and twisted but then when I got my hands on what I wanted to read, I would grumble why it had to end that way. I’m really an idiot but I know there were many people who’re like me. I couldn’t understand myself. What’s clear right to me now was the fact that I only get hard with YAOI stuffs. LOL. As if, I have something that would get hard. HAHAHAHA! Anyways, I suggest you read this story as well. Please enjoy!

Blue Period summary from Mangatraders

The last story is the prequel to the first story in "Last Kiss Kara Hajimeyou {Let's begin with our LAST KISS.}". A mixed japanese-black student in a school is attracted to a chinese, who looks like the japanese cousin he likes. He heard rumours that the chinese boy caused a male teacher to quit cos they were caught together...

I didn’t make a review about it after I had read it since I was a little disappointed because it’s ongoing but I want all of you to read Play Boy Blues as well. It’s a really good manga and I assure you that you’ll like it too! :>

And oh! Give my regards to Jyunsuke-kun when you see him! XD

Summary from Mangatraders:

Junsuke is the number one companion in a host club where Shinobu used to work. They have been in a relationship for a year, but as they start to get serious, Shinobu questions his commitment. With Junsuke’s active lead, their relation has developed significantly but is sometimes disturbed by jealousy and pride. Where is their love going to end up with?

Play Boys blues Prequel is included in tankoubon Gaten na aitsu.

~~~~~~~~
Note ~

Play Boy Blues, Gaten na aitsu, Kawaige, Stepping Stone, Punch Up! and Otonage. are loosely connected. 

BOYS NEXT DOOR

It’s just this way that I love you, kill you. .  .

From one of the mangaka who specialized in psychological and dark stories came a beautiful tale of love and passion between a teacher and a young boy whom lives were bound to their sinful truths, one being a murderer and the other a prostitute. This manga by Kaori Yuki, Boys Next Door, tells the affection borne from two person of the same sex, Adrian and Lawrence. Despite the situations they were in, each of them found happiness and tranquility being together however, for not long these feelings were taken away from them.

 Adrian, an elementary school teacher hid an unspoken truth of his identity, being a murderer of young prostitutes, the notorious killer “Blind Man”. But when he met Lawrence, a young boy prostitute who’s been wanting to be set free clung to him and made his life came to a different twist. With Lawrence’s pure and innocent love, he found himself drown into his embrace and warmth. Will love lead them to pass through their thorny path? Or will it become the cause of their destruction? Will Adrian be able to set his most beloved Lawrence free?

Reading this manga sent me crying each time, the darkness and the emotions within each character and the strong love they have with each other made my heart ache so much. The story was well made and it could catch the sympathy of the readers. Such a striking tale of love that even at the end, they chose to be in each other’s arms beyond the reach of anyone else. This short yet emotional manga is a must read! So, be engulfed by the passion of their love and desire and witness the tale of the BOYS NEXT DOOR.

In my crazy world Lawrence, above all the others, you are the only one who is the purest and the only one who is the most beautiful. . .

Alternative title:

Immagine postuma di ragazzo (Italian)

Shōnen Zanzō (Japanese)

Парни по соседству (Russian)

少年残像 (Japanese)

Genres: drama, horror, psychological, romance

Plot Summary: Adrian Clay seems to be just an ordinary 27-year-old teacher in L.A. No one knows that he is actually a mass murderer known as the "Blind Man" who seeks out and murders young male prostitutes at night. One night, one of the young prostitutes, 14-year-old Lawerance, a victim of a gang-ruled prostitution ring, is a witness to one of Adrian's murders. Adrian is sure that he will have to kill the boy since he saw him committing the crime but before Adrian can set any plans, Lawerance tracks him down first and faces the disturbed teacher. Adrian and Lawerance form a taboo love relationship, and the chance that they will be left in peace is very slim.

Vampire Girl

Fate, something that people would spoke of lightly. But what really fate is? Is it just the meeting of two people? Or is it the coincidences happening together? Is it the death of someone? Or the new life from a new born human? Everyone has a different perspective of what fate is. How about you? What fate is for you? This is my statement after I’d read for the third time the manga by Kauro Fujiwara.

In this world, there are so many happenings that we can’t understand. We didn’t know many things. Just like the story of Kanna and Ren, a life where death and reincarnation took place. A love so deep that it soon ends up to hatred, an existence where you keep on waiting and a hunger just like a demon’s. I wondered, does something like this have had been happening to someone too? Maybe, somewhere out there, were people who wait for their love one to be born again and to be with them. I believe that there’s a possibility of the existence of immortal or the undead, someone who couldn’t die in a natural way like normal human being. If so, do they feel the same loneliness like of that what Ren and Kanna had?

I was really moved by this manga entitled “If you wanna break this world” also known as “Vampire Girl” for it was full of mystery, sorrow, pain, love and hatred. I’ve had read it twice a long time ago and for the third time I set my eyes to it, I had fully understood the story. The darkness within each of them that became the reason of their continuous existence, the love they had for each other that became the tool of their patience of waiting and the blood that quenched their hunger and for survival, all of it became clear to me after reading the story for the third time. This complicated yet beautiful manga of love and hatred left a deep impression into me. To those who like vampire stories, this manga would open a new understanding and a new side of their existence. I really liked the twist and the flow of the story even though it was dark and shady. A supernatural tragic tale about two lives continuously waited and searched for each other only to make their fate happened repeatedly. I like how the artist had drawn and portrayed the character as well.

If you would be in the same shoes of one of them, what would you do? Would you suffer endless loneliness and longing for that particular person to appear again? Would you extract the same punishment for something he had done even though you loved him? Would you do the same thing as what they did? Well, for questions like this to be answered by you, read and find out the deep mystery of the tale of the two vampire lovers, Kanna and Ren.

 

Author: FUJIWARA Kaoru

Genre(s): Drama, Josei, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural, Tragedy

Other Title(s):

• おまえが世界をこわしたいなら
• Even if you broke the world
• If You Wanna Break This World
• If You Want to Destroy the World
• Omae ga Sekai wo Kowashitai Nara
• Vampire Girl

Summary: 

Koizumi Kanna is infatuated with the man who came to the restaurant she works at and ordered a burger with no onions. Little does she know, Toujou Ren is interested in her as well, but for a different reason. Kanna just so happens to be the mirror image of a woman he knew a very long time ago. It is for that reason that he saves her when she nearly dies in a car accident. But the life he gives Kanna is far different from the one she lived before, and she's not certain it's the kind she wants...