Kimi Ni Todoke: From Me To You, Vol. 03

Muy buen manga y en buen estado

This is one of my favourite romance mangasGreat condition💞

Sawako's growth is well done! I enjoyed seeing her relationships with others blossom… especially Kazehaya. I hope that the author will continue this great work which is driven by characters.

From back cover:Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine.... for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character - jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor - she is mistakenly called Sadako, the haunting movie character.Sadako finally becomes friends with her classmates, instead of scaring them off. Even Kurumi, the cutest girl in school, wants to be her friend. But will this new friendship make Sadako realize that her feelings for Kazehaya might be more than just friendly?Review:Another series of firsts for Sawako. The first time that she is invited to 'hang out' with friends, the first time that she calls a boy (Kazehaya), etc. I find Sawako's appreciation for these events very endearing. We learn more about the central characters (Sawako, Kazehaya, Yani, Chizu, and Sanada) and watch their relationships develop. Yani and Chizu seem to have little in common with Sawako yet they show legitimate friendship for her and want her to be happy. Unfortunately, Kurumi has entered Sawako's life and has self-identified herself as Sawako's friend. Kurumi has ulterior motives for this sudden friendship that are only partially identified in this book.This series moves slowly, but Sawako always leaves me with a warm feeling. One of my favorite aspects is that the relationships develop rather jumping straight to romance.I give book 3 of kimi ni todoke a 4.5In order to come up with an overall review/rating for the series and this specific book within the series, I used the following criteria:Character development: Excellent (5). This series is about teenagers and their relationships; primarily focused on the high school environment and activities. The characters are very real and human. I would be surprised if anyone reading this could not find someone that they can relate to. The characters grow and we learn more about them in a consistent manner. In the 20+ books that I have read of this series, I have not noted any actions that seemed out of character based on the character development and story line. Characters have changed, but they have changed in ways that are logical and consistent with what the reader knows of them.Art: Is slightly better than average (3.5) I enjoy this series a great deal, but the art could be improved especially the faces.Relationship development: is Excellent (5) Although this series does move slowly, this means that the relationships develop as they would in real life. The shy girl doesn't get the guy by the end of the first book, friendships don't develop (or end) abruptly and for no reason, etc.Overall Story: Very Good (4). This is not my 'typical' genre of manga, but I did enjoy reading the books. My big complaint is that it seems to move so so slowly. It is about relationships - love, friendship, frenemies, and acquaintences. Sawaka agonizes for chapters over decisions. Since I do the same thing, I can't fault her, but at the same time, it does make the story move very slowly.Author's notes/extras: Not every author includes includes author's notes, however, Karuho Shiina has. I enjoy learning more about the person behind a book so I appreciate the extra effort that the author takes to tell us about herself.Will I re-read? Excellent (5). Yes, I will re-read this series. As a matter of fact, I DID. I read most of the books (the first time) on-line, but felt guilty that the author and publishing company were not benefiting. I then purchased the books and have found that the print version from the publisher is the better way (for me) to enjoy these books.Will I recommend? Very Good (4.5). If you enjoy this style of manga, I believe you will enjoy this series.