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電影少女 [Den'ei Shōjo] #1
Video Girl Ai, Vol. 01: Preproduction
High school is hell for Yota Moteuchi. He's so unpopular his fellow students have a nickname for him: "Dateless." But that doesn't stop him from falling in love with one of them. His gentle classmate Moemi is everything he wants - but is she in love with someone else?
200 pages, Paperback
First published July 10, 1990
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394 books120 followersMasakazu Katsura (桂正和) is a Japanese manga artist.
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May 29, 2015
This has been on my shelf for years and it's the sort of thing I would have enjoyed more when I was younger. In fact I absolutely loved the anime series when I saw it at a convention in the 90s. It's your basic shy loser magical girl unrequited love triangle story with some slightly risque humor. Not bad, but probably best for teens or a little older.
September 9, 2021
3,5 * - Review goes for the whole series
I remember being in awe of the beautiful Art Nouveau covers when Ai was released in the 90’s and that, flipping the pages, the inside art was very nice. But there weren’t enough mechas and guns for my taste so I dropped it.
What to say now: nice fantasy rom-com with superb good girl art but waaaaay too long for its own good.
It starts well with some romance balanced with some funny situations (usually creating or releasing the sexual tension between Youta and Ai) but tends to get more and more melancholic after the 3rd volume. Not that I mind- but Youta moping and wondering pages after pages gets a bit boring after a while. As all these characters unable to make up their mind about their feelings toward each other.
Masazaku has some pretty good intuitions about teenager’s feelings though and write them with (maybe too) much sensibility. There are convincing flows of emotion but I do think he dwells on them for too many pages and chapters.
I’m not totally convinced by the Nobuko part. She had to be there as a substitute to Ai (and Moemi) and it starts well enough but ends up in a bit of confusion. And as cute as she is she looks like she’s 12 yo for chrissakes!
Kamio brings in the few action scenes of the series. Ok. But what was Ai’s creator (in the story, not Masaku) actual intentions? That’s a bit unclear to me.
As for Natsumi I’m afraid she doesn’t add much to the plot except more dispensable pages.
Ok, it looks that I didn’t like the series that much but that’s not true. The ending (Vol. 13) was very cute and worth totally the read but a more tightened plot would have won an easy full 4* rating.
Art wise the storytelling is good and the very few action scenes very decent. Settings are well designed.
The girls are, simply put, beautifully drawn. Ai is the shining star of course but Moemi and Nobuki are gorgeous as well. Be warned there are several slightly erotic scenes: If you’re offended by female teenagers full frontal nudes you may want to skip this series.
Facial expressions and body language are very nicely rendered and the exaggerated comics scenes are actually funny.
The last two volumes are totally dispensable, vaguely related to the main story through Youta and more "childish" in their treatment.
I remember being in awe of the beautiful Art Nouveau covers when Ai was released in the 90’s and that, flipping the pages, the inside art was very nice. But there weren’t enough mechas and guns for my taste so I dropped it.
What to say now: nice fantasy rom-com with superb good girl art but waaaaay too long for its own good.
It starts well with some romance balanced with some funny situations (usually creating or releasing the sexual tension between Youta and Ai) but tends to get more and more melancholic after the 3rd volume. Not that I mind- but Youta moping and wondering pages after pages gets a bit boring after a while. As all these characters unable to make up their mind about their feelings toward each other.
Masazaku has some pretty good intuitions about teenager’s feelings though and write them with (maybe too) much sensibility. There are convincing flows of emotion but I do think he dwells on them for too many pages and chapters.
I’m not totally convinced by the Nobuko part. She had to be there as a substitute to Ai (and Moemi) and it starts well enough but ends up in a bit of confusion. And as cute as she is she looks like she’s 12 yo for chrissakes!
Kamio brings in the few action scenes of the series. Ok. But what was Ai’s creator (in the story, not Masaku) actual intentions? That’s a bit unclear to me.
As for Natsumi I’m afraid she doesn’t add much to the plot except more dispensable pages.
Ok, it looks that I didn’t like the series that much but that’s not true. The ending (Vol. 13) was very cute and worth totally the read but a more tightened plot would have won an easy full 4* rating.
Art wise the storytelling is good and the very few action scenes very decent. Settings are well designed.
The girls are, simply put, beautifully drawn. Ai is the shining star of course but Moemi and Nobuki are gorgeous as well. Be warned there are several slightly erotic scenes: If you’re offended by female teenagers full frontal nudes you may want to skip this series.
Facial expressions and body language are very nicely rendered and the exaggerated comics scenes are actually funny.
The last two volumes are totally dispensable, vaguely related to the main story through Youta and more "childish" in their treatment.
October 8, 2015
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January 13, 2014
Ai va letto diverse volte, e ogni volta sorprende.
A quindici anni ci si identifica nella protagonista, si pensa all'amore come ad un sentimento assoluto, si piange praticamente dall'inizio alla fine e si ama questo fumetto.
A vent'anni ci si arrabbia un po' con tutti i personaggi, con lei perché non può fare a meno di farsi martire per chiunque, con lui che in fondo pare correre dietro ad ogni gonnella che gli capiti a tiro, con tutti gli altri che non capiscono mai nulla di ciò che accade loro, e in questa rabbia si cresce e si ama questo fumetto.
A trent'anni si dimentica il lato romantico della storia e si riflette sull'amore in senso lato, in particolare sull'amore per l'arte, si vede il fumetto dentro al fumetto, si paragona Ai a Beatrice a Laura alla Dark Lady e ci si vede dietro tutto un infinito di ispirazione che non può che essere pura e sempre difficile da riconoscere, cogliere, addomesticare, incantare, e si ama questo fumetto.
A quarant'anni non lo so ancora, cosa ci vedrò, ma scoprirlo sarà una delle cose che mi renderanno tutto sommato accettabile l'entrata in quella nuova età.
Ma sono sicura che amerò ancora questo fumetto, che parla d'amore in mille modi diversi, che è amore e che non per questo è davvero o solo una storia d'amore.
D'altronde, l'amore non lo è quasi mai.
A quindici anni ci si identifica nella protagonista, si pensa all'amore come ad un sentimento assoluto, si piange praticamente dall'inizio alla fine e si ama questo fumetto.
A vent'anni ci si arrabbia un po' con tutti i personaggi, con lei perché non può fare a meno di farsi martire per chiunque, con lui che in fondo pare correre dietro ad ogni gonnella che gli capiti a tiro, con tutti gli altri che non capiscono mai nulla di ciò che accade loro, e in questa rabbia si cresce e si ama questo fumetto.
A trent'anni si dimentica il lato romantico della storia e si riflette sull'amore in senso lato, in particolare sull'amore per l'arte, si vede il fumetto dentro al fumetto, si paragona Ai a Beatrice a Laura alla Dark Lady e ci si vede dietro tutto un infinito di ispirazione che non può che essere pura e sempre difficile da riconoscere, cogliere, addomesticare, incantare, e si ama questo fumetto.
A quarant'anni non lo so ancora, cosa ci vedrò, ma scoprirlo sarà una delle cose che mi renderanno tutto sommato accettabile l'entrata in quella nuova età.
Ma sono sicura che amerò ancora questo fumetto, che parla d'amore in mille modi diversi, che è amore e che non per questo è davvero o solo una storia d'amore.
D'altronde, l'amore non lo è quasi mai.
February 5, 2022
Review for volumes 1 - 13
A Note on Katsura Masakazu
Masakazu's works are oddly diverse and formulaic at the same time. He likes to dab in romantic comedies while also producing works about superheroes that are heavily inspired by US comics. I've only ever delved into his romantic comedies and they usually follow a very particular pattern: average guy pines for a pretty long-haired brunette until a short-haired tomboy makes her entrance. It turns into a love triangle that is soon extended to a third girl who is also a long-haired brunette. At least one of the long-haired brunettes is bound to cut their hair in an attempt to mimic the tomboy. Even though Katsura sticks to this formula, the plot outside of the love story is often refreshing and complex. And while the basic premise of his love stories is the same, you can never be sure about the outcome.
Yota is low in confidence and luck with love. He is in love with Moemi who only seems to have eyes for his popular best friend Takashi. Wanting the best for her, Yota takes on the role of being her friend and supporting her with getting closer to Takashi. One day, a mysterious video store appears from which Yota borrows a tape starring Ai Amano. To his surprise, once he plays the videotape, Ai jumps right out of his TV screen and declares that it is her mission to support him with his love endeavours.
Video Girl Ai is not without its faults but it's a very worthy classic with multiple interesting aspects to it. Given that this story plot is based on videotapes, it can feel a little odd reading this late 80's classic in current times. The setting can feel a little dated, it's particularly obvious in the lack of modern devices (the majority of misunderstandings could have been avoided if the characters had mobile phones, oops.) and the characters clothing. This wouldn't usually bother me, and it doesn't do so here either, but the fact that it is based on media devices does make this difference feel more obvious.
Katsura has a very unique art style - it's clearly a manga but then he also tends to lean into realism which is even more evident in his later works. For this manga in particular, there is quite a nice blend of more realistic-looking moments. I especially appreciate this for his female characters. Given that this is by a male author with largely a male audience in mind, yes, there is definitely fanservice. But unlike many others, the girls are drawn beautifully and realistically. There are several nude scenes and while I am not usually one for fan service or smut (I wouldn't say there is any actual smut in this manga, though), these drawings are definitely tastefully done.
Yota as a character and his love life are complicated, to say the least. It's actually rather interesting that he is considered such an unpopular guy at school because, as far as I'm concerned, he's a perfectly nice guy and has by far the modest handsome design of all male characters in this series. Be that as it may, while I do consider him a nice guy, there are moments where I feel frustrated with him. He can be very self-centred, dense and fickle. It seems like an odd mixture - on one hand, he puts other people first and the cost of his own happiness. But then the next moment he is so oblivious and causes hurt left and right.
I've felt very sorry for both Moemi and Ai and Yota's constant swaying emotions. There was, of course, also Nobuko, the third girl that always makes an entrance in Katsura's works. She was cute in a way but I felt less sorry for her because I actually found her a little obnoxious and she constantly got angry with Yota when he didn't even do anything wrong. Ai and Moemi, on the other hand, were both very likeable and I would have been happy for either of them to end up with Yota. I didn't like some of the changes Katsura made to Moemi later in the series. Sure, she got the curve again, but somehow her behavioural changes were beneath her and didn't do her character any justice. Sadly, Takashi was also a character who didn't get his due. While he didn't seem like the nicest guy at first, through Ai we get to see his good sides as well and I wish things would have turned out differently for him.
Even though there are a lot of moments of frustration in regards to misunderstandings, characters behaving selfishly or just not being honest with each other, it is actually part of what makes this a good manga. Take Yota, his actions aren't always great and it makes it harder to sympathise with him. Yet it makes him a more realistic character who is stuck between genuinely caring for others but also getting caught up in his own desires and how to make them both align.
I should also note that this review is only for volumes 1 - 13. Video Girl Ai officially has 15 volumes, but the remaining two are about new characters and feel more like a sequel than an actual part of Ai's story. You can safely only read until volume 13 and have a perfectly complete story.
May 15, 2022
This was such a fun time. It gave me so many nostalgic feelings with the drawing style, storytelling and of course the VCR! I may try to pick this series up physically! I can’t wait to read more!
February 14, 2023
It was ok. Not my favorite. Probably won't pursue the series any further.
August 29, 2021
Been a fan of Katsura for a long time. Loved his series I''s (though I must say, read a fan translation, it'll be much better). I really like the direction this series seems to be headed. For once it seems we may have a genuine "good guy" as opposed to just a loser that doesn't have the nerve to be a jerk. And I like that we find out incredibly quickly that (spoiler for chapter 1-2) the main love interest doesn't have a thing for him. Much as I loved I''s, I don't really need another "does she like me?" story. This does a good job of using the scifi elements to ground itself in reality without letting it become boring. Hope the quality stays at this level.
Edit: I didn't finish the series when I initially reviewed this one, never could find the second half of the series in my usual used bookstores, so I'm restarting it now. I actually bought the last half in preparation for being on lockdown, but instead had overtime for a year straight, funny how common sense isn't. Anyway, this one has actually grown on me more. Originally the dated art was sort of a barrier to entry, especially with Masakazu being my second favorite artist in the game, behind Takeshi Obata, and this just doesn't stand up to his later stuff like I''s and Zetman. I do stand by my initial review and how refreshing the main character is, being an actual decent guy instead of your typical incel. The concept is cute, and I like the situation a lot where Moteuchi is actually close with the girl he likes, but knows she likes someone else. That's a way better scenario than drooling over some attractive girl he's never actually spoken to, which is so often the case.
Edit: I didn't finish the series when I initially reviewed this one, never could find the second half of the series in my usual used bookstores, so I'm restarting it now. I actually bought the last half in preparation for being on lockdown, but instead had overtime for a year straight, funny how common sense isn't. Anyway, this one has actually grown on me more. Originally the dated art was sort of a barrier to entry, especially with Masakazu being my second favorite artist in the game, behind Takeshi Obata, and this just doesn't stand up to his later stuff like I''s and Zetman. I do stand by my initial review and how refreshing the main character is, being an actual decent guy instead of your typical incel. The concept is cute, and I like the situation a lot where Moteuchi is actually close with the girl he likes, but knows she likes someone else. That's a way better scenario than drooling over some attractive girl he's never actually spoken to, which is so often the case.
April 22, 2011
Although I only gave this 2-stars, it's more because it's not my preferred genre than a lack of quality. The story should work well for those who enjoy a slighly ecchi, seinen romantic-comedy, it's just not quite to my taste. Additionally, Viz had some notable translation, typo, and overall editing problems that detracted.
April 17, 2025
Video Girl Ai is a timeless gem that effortlessly blends heartfelt romance, gentle comedy, and coming-of-age tenderness, all brought to life through Katsura’s stunning artistry. The character design is nothing short of exquisite—Ai, in particular, is drawn with a delicate yet captivating beauty that frames both her charm and emotional complexity. The narrative is engaging and emotionally resonant, striking a fine balance between light-hearted moments and deeper reflections on love, loneliness, and self-discovery. Each character is infused with distinct personality, making their relationships feel authentic and affecting. With its elegant visuals and enduring emotional appeal this manga remains a luminous classic of romantic manga.
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Video Girl Ai è un piccolo gioiello senza tempo, capace di mescolare con grazia il romanticismo più sincero, una comicità leggera e la malinconia dolce dell’adolescenza. Il tutto prende vita grazie alla matita raffinata di Masakazu Katsura, che dona al manga un’eleganza visiva davvero notevole. Il design dei personaggi è curatissimo: Ai, in particolare, è disegnata con una bellezza delicata ma irresistibile, che riflette alla perfezione sia il suo fascino che la sua complessità interiore. La storia coinvolge fin dalle prime tavole, alternando con equilibrio momenti di leggerezza a passaggi più profondi, che parlano d’amore, solitudine e crescita personale. Ogni personaggio è dotato di una personalità riconoscibile e sfaccettata, rendendo i rapporti credibili e toccanti. Con le sue atmosfere delicate e il suo distintivo tocco emotivo, Video Girl Ai resta luminoso classico del manga romantico.
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Video Girl Ai è un piccolo gioiello senza tempo, capace di mescolare con grazia il romanticismo più sincero, una comicità leggera e la malinconia dolce dell’adolescenza. Il tutto prende vita grazie alla matita raffinata di Masakazu Katsura, che dona al manga un’eleganza visiva davvero notevole. Il design dei personaggi è curatissimo: Ai, in particolare, è disegnata con una bellezza delicata ma irresistibile, che riflette alla perfezione sia il suo fascino che la sua complessità interiore. La storia coinvolge fin dalle prime tavole, alternando con equilibrio momenti di leggerezza a passaggi più profondi, che parlano d’amore, solitudine e crescita personale. Ogni personaggio è dotato di una personalità riconoscibile e sfaccettata, rendendo i rapporti credibili e toccanti. Con le sue atmosfere delicate e il suo distintivo tocco emotivo, Video Girl Ai resta luminoso classico del manga romantico.
June 13, 2021
Personalmente questo manga non mi è piaciuto per niente, infatti l'ho letto una sola volta. Lo stile di disegno non mi piace e questo forse ha contribuito in modo importante, perché quando i disegni non mi risultano piacevoli provo anche meno coinvolgimento. La storia non è male, ma penso sia un po' troppo tirata per le lunghe, come se si volesse allungare il brodo, dato che poi la vicenda in sé è molto breve per così dire. Ormai l'ho letto diverso tempo fa quindi alcune cose le ricordo meno, ma non mi viene molto la voglia di rileggerlo, forse anche per il finale di Video Girl Ai, un po' troppo aperto per i miei gusti.
August 31, 2017
E' una storia adolescenziale, con il protagonista che desidera fortissimamente una compagna di scuola ma fa di tutto per cadere nella friend zone. E' una storia con una serie di particolari ammiccanti, tipici del giappone. Però è congegnata bene, ha il giusto livello di analisi dell'universo giovanile a cui fa riferimento. Ed è disegnata molto bene. Insomma: VGAI è divertente, si lascia leggere. E durerà il giusto (8 volumi mi sembrano più che sufficienti per sviscerare le tematiche della storia). Insomma: ottimo e abbondante a un prezzo, visto lo spessore del volume, contenuto!
May 25, 2019
What struck me most about Masakazu Katsura's "Video Girl Ai" (other than the dated illustration style, which I admire), was how it was one of the first teen romance series I have read where a male lead seems to have the same insecurities of young love that is often a plot structure for teenage girls.
It is not a mind blowing start, but still a solid start to what could be a strong coming of age tale. For that, I look forward to reading the next book in the series, and the rest of the series to come.
It is not a mind blowing start, but still a solid start to what could be a strong coming of age tale. For that, I look forward to reading the next book in the series, and the rest of the series to come.
March 12, 2022
Eh I almost didn't read this because of the way the main love interest girl was introduced, which was without a shirt, but since I picked up a couple of issues for free I thought might as well. Definitely not worth going out of your way to find. Very fanservice-y but at least the main guy isn't a total creep. Just a shy kid who can't talk to girls. The story line is just okay. It's a standard highschool love triangle type plot just with an AI girl.
November 30, 2021
Primo approccio al mondo dei manga, mi è stato consigliato da una ragazza nerd dai capelli blu molto carina😅
Devo dire che lho trovato simpatico sicuramente continuerò la serie che è composta da 9 manga in totale!
Spero solo di riuscire a trovarli dato che è un fumetto un po' datato!!!
Consigliato :)
Devo dire che lho trovato simpatico sicuramente continuerò la serie che è composta da 9 manga in totale!
Spero solo di riuscire a trovarli dato che è un fumetto un po' datato!!!
Consigliato :)
July 31, 2022
This one’s a throwback but I did enjoy the trip down memory lane from the anime. Always loved the art style of DNA2 so this one was a no brainer. Typical manga storyline but an early adoption of common tropes in anime today.
September 20, 2018
Una idea sencilla a través de un argumento que se tambalea conforme avanza la historia, levantado sin duda por los trazos de Masakazu.
January 27, 2020
Excelente comic
August 27, 2021
I enjoyed this read.
October 28, 2021
Fanservicey, but actually an okay story.
July 7, 2022
Segundo manga de Masakazu Katsura en publicarse en el país, primero en formato símil japonés.
September 14, 2023
Ai is so cute! But the VCR feels like the least dated part of the story. 3.5 stars.
October 9, 2023
I can’t believe this was the shit that got me into romance’s…
May 9, 2024
Libro de historietas con ISBN propio. Respeta el formato tankoubon original pero sin sobrecubiertas.
June 26, 2025
💖🙌🏼I love this manga
September 16, 2025
除咗屁股，乜都冇
September 2, 2016
Ho boy, ça doit faire 15 ans que je veux lire ce manga, mais que je n’ai jamais eu le coeur ou les moyens de l’acheter. Comme j’ai été chanceux dans mes magasinage d’usagé, j’ai réussi à trouver tous les volumes à prix abordable. Étant un incontournable et un classique en son genre, j’ai longtemps hésité à en faire a lecture de peur d’être désappointée. Mais heureux suis-je, car ce manga est vraiment extrêmement bien fait et bien pensé.
L’histoire est simple, un garçon de 15-16 ans est fou amoureux d’une fille qui ne le regarde même pas. Il est tellement triste qu’il attire vers lui le club vidéo pour gens triste au coeur pure Goraku inc. Dans ce club vidéo on peut emprunter gratuitement des cassettes vidéo de vidéo girl qui auront pour mission de consoler le coeur brisé. Tout semble simple, mais ce qui complique les chose c’est que la fille du film prend vie et veut aider le pauvre garçon a trouver l’amour quand lui préférerait vivre avec la vidéo girl en question. On a droit ici a une catégorie de shonen très populaire qui a pour sujet les relation entre gars et filles. Pas d’action, pas de conquête du monde, que des relation entres ados. Ce style différent quand il est bien maîtrisé est extrêmement intéressant à lire. Sa fait changement et surtout sa rappel des souvenir. Fait cocasses, aventures amoureuse et un brin de sexualité fait de ce manga un très bon manga différent et surtout passionnant.
Les dessins sont vraiment très intéressant et surtout ils évolue agréablement bien d’un tome à l’autre. Le style de l’auteur est parfait pour son oeuvre.
J’aimerais en dire plus, mais je ne trouve pas de défaut à ce manga. Il est n’est ni trop long, ni trop court. Il évolue extrêmement bien, on a pas l’impression de tourné en rond et en plus la finale est vraiment très bien amener. On en prendrait plus, mais ici ce n’est pas un point faible.
Je recommande ce manga à tous, gars ou fille. Ça vous rappellera surment des souvenirs. Pour ma part, j’ai apprécié ma lecture et c’est sur que je vais relire cette série un jour (et voir plusieurs fois). A essayé a tout prix.
L’histoire est simple, un garçon de 15-16 ans est fou amoureux d’une fille qui ne le regarde même pas. Il est tellement triste qu’il attire vers lui le club vidéo pour gens triste au coeur pure Goraku inc. Dans ce club vidéo on peut emprunter gratuitement des cassettes vidéo de vidéo girl qui auront pour mission de consoler le coeur brisé. Tout semble simple, mais ce qui complique les chose c’est que la fille du film prend vie et veut aider le pauvre garçon a trouver l’amour quand lui préférerait vivre avec la vidéo girl en question. On a droit ici a une catégorie de shonen très populaire qui a pour sujet les relation entre gars et filles. Pas d’action, pas de conquête du monde, que des relation entres ados. Ce style différent quand il est bien maîtrisé est extrêmement intéressant à lire. Sa fait changement et surtout sa rappel des souvenir. Fait cocasses, aventures amoureuse et un brin de sexualité fait de ce manga un très bon manga différent et surtout passionnant.
Les dessins sont vraiment très intéressant et surtout ils évolue agréablement bien d’un tome à l’autre. Le style de l’auteur est parfait pour son oeuvre.
J’aimerais en dire plus, mais je ne trouve pas de défaut à ce manga. Il est n’est ni trop long, ni trop court. Il évolue extrêmement bien, on a pas l’impression de tourné en rond et en plus la finale est vraiment très bien amener. On en prendrait plus, mais ici ce n’est pas un point faible.
Je recommande ce manga à tous, gars ou fille. Ça vous rappellera surment des souvenirs. Pour ma part, j’ai apprécié ma lecture et c’est sur que je vais relire cette série un jour (et voir plusieurs fois). A essayé a tout prix.
September 8, 2025
Dans ce premier tome, l'histoire et les personnages se mettent en place. Les dynamiques sont souvent peu naturelles, on sent que le mangaka voulait caser beaucoup de scènes sexy et bien appuyer la "gentillesse" de Yota, en contraste avec son ami qui lui est beau et populaire. C'est assez cliché, mais pas désagréable à lire et j'ai bien aimé la spontanéité de Aï.
J'ai lu et relu la série pendant la première décennie suite à l'achat, je vais voir comment ça passe maintenant.
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Review série complète :
C'est une série pour adolescents très représentative des années 80-90. Les gens ne savent pas communiquer, les ados sont livrés à eux-mêmes et les filles sont sexualisées tout du long. Yota est un héros indécis, qui sort avec plusieurs filles, sans vraiment comprendre ses sentiments et en étant toujours impliqué dans des relations qui ne fonctionnent pas par manque de communication. Les filles sont globalement gentilles et ont tendance à offrir leur corps par amour, même si ça n'aboutit pas forcément (c'était assez pénible à lire). Aï est un personnage réussi, avec une belle évolution tout au long de la série, de l'humour et de la gentillesse.
Les histoires d'amour sont assez moyennes d'un point de vue adulte, mais elles fonctionnaient bien quand j'étais ado. Plusieurs thèmes secondaires sont abordés de manière intéressante (la maladie, les traumatismes, l'échec, la dépression, etc) et complètent bien l'ensemble. Par contre, pour une série sur cette tranche d'âge, l'amitié est vraiment très peu développée, ça rend la lecture un peu étrange. On ne s'étendra pas sur le "vidéo club" qui offre des adolescentes à des garçons, pour les "consoler"... on nage en plein délire masculin toxique. Côté dessins, le mangaka est vraiment très bon, avec une belle évolution tout au long de la série, c'est un peu dommage que les filles soient autant dénudées mais ça m'a moins gênée que sur des séries plus récentes.
J'ai lu et relu la série pendant la première décennie suite à l'achat, je vais voir comment ça passe maintenant.
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Review série complète :
C'est une série pour adolescents très représentative des années 80-90. Les gens ne savent pas communiquer, les ados sont livrés à eux-mêmes et les filles sont sexualisées tout du long. Yota est un héros indécis, qui sort avec plusieurs filles, sans vraiment comprendre ses sentiments et en étant toujours impliqué dans des relations qui ne fonctionnent pas par manque de communication. Les filles sont globalement gentilles et ont tendance à offrir leur corps par amour, même si ça n'aboutit pas forcément (c'était assez pénible à lire). Aï est un personnage réussi, avec une belle évolution tout au long de la série, de l'humour et de la gentillesse.
Les histoires d'amour sont assez moyennes d'un point de vue adulte, mais elles fonctionnaient bien quand j'étais ado. Plusieurs thèmes secondaires sont abordés de manière intéressante (la maladie, les traumatismes, l'échec, la dépression, etc) et complètent bien l'ensemble. Par contre, pour une série sur cette tranche d'âge, l'amitié est vraiment très peu développée, ça rend la lecture un peu étrange. On ne s'étendra pas sur le "vidéo club" qui offre des adolescentes à des garçons, pour les "consoler"... on nage en plein délire masculin toxique. Côté dessins, le mangaka est vraiment très bon, avec une belle évolution tout au long de la série, c'est un peu dommage que les filles soient autant dénudées mais ça m'a moins gênée que sur des séries plus récentes.
July 19, 2016
Creo que el nivel promedio de esta serie es mayor al de I"s pero Video Girl me gustó menos. Quizás porque lo leí de más grande, quizás porque el dibujo de I"s al ser posterior es mejor, quizás porque me la habían inflado mucho. Después veo si en algún momento me lo releo y/o escribo reviews individuales. Por ahora copypasteo más o menos lo mismo en todas por los motivos de siempre...
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