Let me start off by saying this review isn't just about the first book in this series, but kind of encompasses the series as a whole. I am writing the review in this way because I honestly think you'll be as eager as I was to read the rest of the series after finishing volume one.
I am very picky when it comes to manga. I have a certain set of expectations for a series to meet before I'll even try it, and I admit I was on the fence about "Dengeki Daisy." I almost didn't pick it up.
Having said that, I am infinitely glad I did. This is probably the best manga series currently published, bar none. It's innovative, refreshing, and definitely addictive. Teru is a strong heroine, mature beyond her years. Though she's perfectly capable of taking care of herself - as witnessed by her living alone after the death of her beloved big brother - Teru also shows very realistic moments of longing for companionship and, yes, even true love. Kurosaki, as aptly described in the manga, is a smoking, bleached-blond, "delinquent" who works as a school janitor by day and a reformed computer hacker by night.
One of the things which really captured me about Dengeki Daisy, as a whole, was the plot. While there is the thread of a blossoming romance between Kurosaki and Teru, the author also does an excellent job balancing Teru's interactions with Kurosaki with those of her friends. She does not ignore one in the favor of the other, which I feel is a sadly common thread in most shoujo manga. Also, the storyline doesn't just focus on developing relationships, both on a friendship and romantic level: there is a smartly presented and enduring storyline which is engaging and enduring. During the course of its presentation we are introduced to other characters, most of which have ties to Teru through her dead older brother.
Besides the plot, another thing going for DD is the artwork. While done in typical shoujo style, there's also something indefinably different about it, offering it a fresh, new, and appealing look. DD is a very visually dynamic manga, one which I feel would translate well into an anime. So if you're a fan of more anime than manga, I feel like this manga would be a good read for that reason.
If you're looking for a great series in which to invest, I cannot recommend this one highly enough. I promise, you won't be disappointed.
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This book is a favorite from my teenage years. I still love it even if the relationship is a bit creepy. The book came in nearly perfect condition, with only shallow lines on the front. Inner pages are perfect.
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