Manga Review: QQ Sweeper, Volume 3, by Kyousuke Motomi

Rating (Out of 5): ~4

Publisher: Shojo Beat (VIZ Media)

Release Date: June 2016

Volumes: 3 + Sequel

Spoilers?: No.

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Volume: 1. 2.

Goodreads Synopsis:

One day, Kyutaro Horikita, the tall, dark and handsome cleaning expert of Kurokado High, comes across a sleeping maiden named Fumi Nishioka at school... Unfortunately, their meeting is anything but a fairy-tale encounter! It turns out Kyutaro is a 'Sweeper" who cleans away negative energy from people's hearts-and Fumi is about to become his apprentice!

Fumi still has no memory of her past, but she begins to feel a sense of calm working and living with Kyutaro and his family of Sweepers. But when a Bug Handler goes after her, how will she overcome his dark manipulation?

Review:

The series wraps up rather well, I think.

We find out who is behind all of Fumi’s misfortune. What exactly they’re doing to cause so much trouble to Fumi, and why Fumi in the first place. I’m intrigued by the reasoning, by what her role in all of it is. I liked the change that Fumi goes through at times, the strength she can suddenly have.

I really like Fumi and Kyutaro’s relationship, and definitely want to see it develop even deeper. I enjoy the other characters, as well.

I want more, definitely. I feel like the real story is only just starting as the volume ends. It feels more like a beginning, a prequel even, to what is coming. I very much want Viz to license the sequel, and feel like it’s only a matter of time.

 A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!

Manga Review: QQ Sweeper, Volume 1, by Kyousuke Motomi

Rating (Out of 5): ~4

Publisher: Shojo Beat (VIZ Media)

Release Date: October 6, 2015

Volumes: 3 (with sequel)

Spoilers?: No.

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Volume: 2.

Wishlist Thursday.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Kyutaro Horikita, the tall, dark and handsome cleaning expert of Kurokado High, is about to meet a sleeping maiden at the school: transfer student Fumi Nishioka! Fumi’s going to learn how to rid the school of nasty spirits with Kyutaro’s help, and her heart will surprisingly be “cleansed” too…!

In the old campus of their school, a mysterious room has a door that beckons Fumi, even though she shouldn’t even be able to see it! Kyutaro goes in after her, but will he be able to save her before she gets devoured by otherworldly creatures?

Review:

Going into this, I was a little worried it would be really similar to Dengeki Daisy, given the description. But I’m surprised to say that, even with the similarities, it’s quite different. And even more fun than I expected.

Fumi has just transferred to a new school, after being thrown out all on her own. And somehow she stumbles upon the supernatural cleaning service that Kyutaro and the headmaster run.

Fumi is determined to find a rich prince charming, much like Cinderella. Even with that, though, she doesn’t intend to get in the way of true love, much like a potential suitor is already experiencing, and like what she thinks Kyutaro is stuck on. As soon as she sees that, she moves right along to a new possibility. I like how honest and kind this makes her, and I also like how trusting and close she grows to Kyutaro so quickly, even while not thinking of him as a romantic interest.

The plot seems to be growing thicker at the end of the volume, and I’m excited for more. I like the world she’s stumbled upon, what Kyutaro does and how determined she is to learn and help. The supernatural element is interesting, something I haven’t seen before in this way. I like that.

I do think that Motomi has gotten better, too. Her characterizing is better, and the humor is used in a more thoughtful way, but still exaggerated like in her other series. But there was also a lot of really thoughtful moments and clear scenes. I’m impressed.

This volume was more fun than I expected, and I can’t wait for the next one.

Wishlist Thursday[126]: QQ Sweeper by Kyousuke Motomi

QQ Sweeper 1 by Kyousuke Motomi

Publisher: Shojo Beat (VIZ Media)

Release Date: October 6, 2015

Volumes: 3.

Buy it here: Amazon. Barnes and Noble. Book Depository. Powells. RightStuf.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Kyutaro Horikita, the tall, dark and handsome cleaning expert of Kurokado High, is about to meet a sleeping maiden at the school: transfer student Fumi Nishioka! Fumi’s going to learn how to rid the school of nasty spirits with Kyutaro’s help, and her heart will surprisingly be “cleansed” too…!

In the old campus of their school, a mysterious room has a door that beckons Fumi, even though she shouldn’t even be able to see it! Kyutaro goes in after her, but will he be able to save her before she gets devoured by otherworldly creatures?

Why?:

This is by the author of Beast Master and Dengeki Daisy. Of course I’m picking it up, and I’m sure I’m going to love it. I think it’s a newer series, but I guess it's finished? Or maybe continuing in a second series or something? Either way, I'm excited for it.

Is this on your list?