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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming BL, May 26, 2007
This review is from: Seven (Yaoi) (Paperback)
I thoroughly enjoyed this manga. The art is simple, but the emotions of the characters shine through beautifully, and the writing makes Nana, Mitsuha, and the others come alive. I didn't find it confusing at all, and I loved the way the story ties together. So many mangas have one title story, with as much as half the book consisting of fillers. "Seven" isn't like that. Different stories, yes, but all related to strengthen the whole.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well written BL!, February 2, 2007
This review is from: Seven (Yaoi) (Paperback)
Two stories here which are told in 3 chapters. They are separate stories yet are connected in a special way.
The first story of the same title features 2 lonely characters, Mitsuha and Nana who are orphans. Mitsuha is a vagabond writer searching for his sole younger brother who has been adopted by another family more than 15 years ago. Mitsuha is afraid to commit to or devote himself to anyone. Nana works in a bar and has no memory of his childhood, not even his real age and his name means "no name". Nana is insecure and vulnerable and has one fling after another just to avoid being lonely at night. One could not help but feel for this sad young man. There is a bitter sweetness to their love story and the ending at the end of Chapter 1 does leave me wanting more. Fortunately the mangaka does provide us with an update on their relationship in the last chapter, which is a closure for "sappy" old me.
The second story, "within plain view" is love between 2 brothers with a nice twist. The mangaka did a good job with the emotions build up here, from mere brotherly love to acknowledgement that their love is so much more and the courage to embrace it.
Both stories are told with a sensitivity which prompts me to reread it a second time.
This mangaka's words are simple but emotionally effective. Her artwork may not be the best out there but her story telling skill more than make up for it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great read!, May 26, 2009
This review is from: Seven (Yaoi) (Paperback)
'Seven' centres around Mitsuha, a writer who travels around leading a simple, commitment free life, and Nana, a quiet younger guy, with a troubled past. The story begins when Mitsuha visits a friend who owns a bar and ends up staying with Nana, who is an employee there.
Not a lot happens in terms of plot. We just slowly find out more about Nana's past and watch the developing relationship between him and Mitsuha. In terms of tone, this is a pretty serious read. At the same time, something about the story is also very moving and absorbing.
As in Momoko Tenzen's other series, the artwork is lovely and the story is very well developed. There isn't anything explicit in this, but if you don't mind that, it's definitely worth picking up. (The volume also includes another story, which is also a solid read.)
Overall, I really love this manga. It's really grown on me over time- I definitely recommend it!
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