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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Manga Review: Princess Jellyfish, Volume 2, by Akiko Higashimura


Rating (Out of 5): ~4
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Release Date: 2016
Volumes: 9.
Spoilers?: No.
Volume: 1. 3.

Goodreads Synopsis:

ARMED WITH STYLE

With the geeky paradise of Amamizu-kan threatened by redevelopment plans, Tsukimi and the Amars must spring into action. Buy the wily Inari and her hold on Shu forces Kuranosuke to pull out all the stops: money, blackmail, and...fashion?! Though Amamizu-kan still struggles with Kuranosuke's stylish ways, the neighborhood fashionista has too much to lose, whether it's a hidden identity or priceless friendships. Tsukimi gets the chance to make her jellyfish dreams into a glamorous reality, but that means breaking out of her bubble! Can these misfit princesses save their castle?

Review:

I was thinking that the Saving-Amamizukan story line would be resolved relatively early and then they would move on to something else, but I'm starting to think that this plot is going to last the series. I think I'm okay with that, though.
There's a surprising amount of romantic undertones in this series. I didn't feel this much in the anime, so I didn't expect it. But there are quite a few moments between Kuranosuke and Tsukimi, mostly where they later freak out and deny it. Tsukimi is very much crushing on Shu, as well. So it's very complicated, and I'm not actually sure who I prefer. I like all of them quite a lot.
The Amars are also very much in denial—I don't see how they accept Kuranosuke's crazy stories to believe he's still a girl. I do love them, though. They're crazy otaku and they're so funny. Especially Mayaya—she's so over-the-top and it's great.
I love seeing Tsukimi get to work on the jellyfish dresses. She gets so passionate, and they truly are beautiful. They make an attempt, and then they get a success—and it's so pretty! I can't wait to see more of them, and I'm intrigued by where the plot will go next for that crazy plan. Kuranosuke's ideals are pretty vague.
I love this series. It's crazy and dramatic and cheesy. It's so much fun and I'm so glad it's being released. I can't wait to read more.

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