山田くんと7人の魔女 1 [Yamada-kun to Shichinin no Majo 1]

山田くんと7人の魔女 [Yamada-kun to Shichinin no Majo] #1

by Miki Yoshikawa, 吉河美希

朱雀高校一の問題児・山田は今日も先生に怒られて超不機嫌。そのうえ、優等生の白石うららと一緒に階段から落っこちて、死んだ! と思ったら白石と体が入れ替わっていた!! 相性サイアクな2人が、学校中を駆け回る!! すべてはキスからはじまった!!

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Comics, Magic, Supernatural, Humor

200 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2012

About the author

Also known as 吉河美希.

吉河 美希（よしかわ みき、1982年 - ）は、日本の漫画家。女性。A型。天秤座。

Reviews

[Melanie (meltotheany) · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a shounen manga about a boy who quickly realizes he has the power to swap bodies with people he kisses. Ryu Yamada is the class troublemaker who doesn’t really take anything seriously, until he accidentally falls down the stairs with the perfect student in class, Urara Shiraishi! And during that tumble their lips touch and their worlds change. But Ryu and Urara quickly realize that this switch up could really work in both of their favors.



But this amazing setup quickly detours into some of the most gratuitous fanservice I’ve ever seen in my life. And, holy shit, there was so much gross disrespect for people’s bodies in this first volume! Like, it was so bad that it was hard to read at parts. Especially when the character Toranosuke Miyamura gets introduced. Like, that dude was legitimately the worst.

And this volume basically centers on Urara and Ryu discovering this power, learning how it benefits them, and trying to keep it a secret from everyone else at their school. But that last one is a lot easier said than done. And at the very end we are introduced to Nene Odagiri who I actually feel compelled to learn more about.

Overall, I really wanted to love this one, but I just disliked it more and more as it went on. I will not be continuing with this series. Also, the biggest question of all: Why are they wearing a witch hat on the cover? Lord, help me.



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[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was hilarious! I randomly found the first volume on Comixology and decided that I would read it for the 25 days of manga. I was pleasantly surprised. It focuses on two characters who are able to switch places when they kiss. Yamada is awful in school and Shiraishi has a difficult time making friends. When they switch bodies they are effectively able to help each other make it through different issues they are facing. While I think that they original switch places for their own selfish purposes, I can definitely see how this can end up having some romantic elements tied in. The two seem to become friends over time and it's interesting watching their dynamic change as other characters are introduced throughout the volume. I'm actually quite invested in continuing the series simply because I want to know how the witches are going to tie into the series. It makes me believe that this will eventually incorporate paranormal elements, but I'm sure I'll have to keep reading to find out.

[Chelsea 🏳️‍🌈 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting concept. A body switching story with some antics as the characters try to keep it a secret. Unfortunately, none of the characters were all that memorable to me. However, I did like that the MC tried to help a girl take on some bullies.

[moi, k.y.a. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Açık ara farkla okuduğum en iyi manga!

Eğer manga okumayı seviyorsanız Yamada'ya bir şans vermenizi öneriyorum. Bence pişman olmayacaksınız.

Kısaca konudan bahsetmek istiyorum. Yamada, 2. sınıf öğrencisi. Özel bir okulda okumasına karşın sınıfta kalma potansiyeli taşıyan bir serseri ve o okula nasıl girdiği bilinmiyor. :D Shiraishi ise tam bir ders manyağı. Harbi kız kafayı derslerle bozmuş. Velhasılı bu ikisi merdivenlerde çarpışıp yuvarlanıyor ve kazanın içinde başka bir kaza gerçekleşiyor. Öpüşüyorlar. Olay ise burada kopuyor. Misal ben buradaki sayfalar boyunca gülmekten çatladım ve kardeşimin tuhaf bakışlarına maruz kaldım. Çocuk hâlâ ablasının deliliklerine alışamadı.

Yamada ve Shiraishi'nin bedenleri değişmişti ve bunu tersine çevirmekte aynı şekilde gerçekleşti. Yalnız kız şapur şupur öpüyor resmen Yamada'yı. Sonrasında okulda çok önemli bir şeyler olan -şuanda hatırlamıyorum- Miyamura'da bu sırra ortak oluyorr. Ve biz anlıyoruz ki bu Yamada herkesle beden değiştirebiliyor. Nasıl olduğunu okurken öğrenmenizi tavsiye ederim çünküüü tam bir kahkaha tufanı!

Ve manga-ka'nın hangi bedende olursa olsun çizdiği Yamada hali:



Not: Shiraishi'nin (soldaki kızçe) içinde Yamada'cık.

[Jason Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, my opinion of this book is a bit complicated. I try very hard to just enjoy a book for what it is: art and/or entertainment. That being said, it is difficult not to notice certain sexist/racist/homophobic/etc characteristics found in some stories. As is common with manga, this book has a bit of fan service and sexism in it, but one aspect of the story involves a male character getting to witness some of the harassment that girls and women have to put up with sometimes firsthand and being appalled by it. I'm not saying that makes it better, any more than the fact that it is written by a woman, but I'm just laying that out there. It's a very light, funny, amusing story, though, that is very difficult not to enjoy. I will likely continue with the series.

[demondelusions · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is one of my favorite mangas of all time. I couldn't stop reading it and it was hilarious. Can't wait to start Vol. 2!!

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick thoughts: Surprisingly fun opening volume despite some cliches. The characters are well defined and amusing and the body-switching is cleverly used. Would like to read more.

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Yamada and Urara and their growing dynamic with each other, but the other characters are pretty annoying. I don’t know how long the switching-bodies shenanigans can continue to be fresh, though I do enjoy the focus on gender politics as well. Even so, I don’t think I will continue collecting the series; I hope my library has the other volumes so I can read them if I choose.

[Victor The Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty funny story of two very different high school students, a slacker boy and straight A girl, having the ability to switch into each other’s bodies. Plenty of awkward humor, chemistry and promise for how this story will evolve. B+ (83%/Very Good)

[Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,75*

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this but it was a lot of boys will be boys bs. I like Urara a lot and want to know more about her. I did genuinely laugh a few times at the absurdity of this story.

[Britt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed although it's very similar to the anime episodes I have watched so far. The manga does have more depth than the anime though.

[Debby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hat mir ne Freundin geliehen, ist ganz ok die Geschichte :D

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny. perfect read for a relaxing weekend.

[Ana O. ⭐ · Rating 3 out of 5]

(ATY-25): 10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns
(Popsugar-25): 42 A book with a title that starts with the letter Y

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute manga about a guy who discovers (somewhat reluctantly) that he has the power to switch bodies with whoever he kisses.

I look forward to getting the next in the series!!

**And yes, I will note that I disliked Miyamura's pervy actions and that there were a few moments when Yamada and Shiraishi first swap bodies that I can understand why some readers called the events sexual misconduct, but I'm overlooking the fact because I love their interactions and feelings towards one another (Yamada's guilt and his concern for Shiraishi's well-being, and his let down after thinking she likes him then coming to a "realization" that she is merely trying to keep their secret a secret, is all very adorable).

[Jessica {Litnoob} · Rating 3 out of 5]

Different

This was fun, the premise was interesting, it was kitschy and that kept the story moving. Was an absolutely in love? No but was I intrigued enough to continue? Absolutely. My lack of love over just liking it could come from the fact that this does take place in high school which I was not clear on going in. Still I was here for the story, who doesn’t love a good freaky Friday moment?

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I expected real witches and so far not a single one. The body switching is hilarious though. This series is 28 volumes and i honestly have no idea how it's going to stretch that long, but I'm going to keep reading these until I get bored.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

...What the heck, this is hilarious.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

eine romantische und in viel Humor umhüllte Geschichte in der es um eine Schule und besonderen Fähigkeiten geht

[David Doel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This manga has all the ingredients I hope for: a clear, original story, good art, and humor. But, where are the witches?

[Kirst]

I need a Y book for my book challenge - don’t mind me over here

[Gabriela · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable first volume with likeable main characters! Full review Coming Soon

[Luke Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first heard of Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches from an Anime News Network post. I watched most of the anime series with my brother this past summer, and although I did really like it, at parts the show rushed through material, particularly towards the end. I wanted to read the manga to have the experience of truly getting everything out of Yamada-kun.

I'm glad to say that this was an incredibly enjoyable start to a series that I know will have me rolling on the floor with laughter. Miki Yoshikawa has really created a great bunch of characters with lively art and riotous humor that's both crude, unique, and hilarious.

The story itself is also fairly interesting. Body swapping is something I've rarely seen done, and I've never seen it in a manga series before. The title itself though boasts it having seven witches, something we haven't gotten the chance to see yet. Don't worry, the plot will thicken, my friends, so stay tuned ;).

The characters are the first great thing about this. Both Ryu and Urara (or we could refer to them as Yamada and Shiraishi, as last names are mostly used in this) have a lot of sides to them and are more than just their typical school punk and honor student archetypes. I also am really enjoying Toranosuke despite his obvious pervertedness (his hair, though!) and I can't wait to see what Miyabi brings to the table.

If anyone finds the art to be reminiscent of Hiro Mashima's, that's because Miki was an assistant for him at a point during her career. The similarities are clear, but Miki's art style is much more fluid and bright. The best part about the art are the character expressions and the body language, which change depending who is in whose body. Ryu in Urara's body is my favorite ^_^.

I can't wait to continue the series, and if this is successful, let's hope her first series comes over to US shores soon!

[Vail Chester · Rating 3 out of 5]

So despite this coming out nearly 4 years before the critically acclaimed "Your Name" movie, there are a lot of elements that seemed to have some shared DNA.
Thankfully "Your Name" is still the MUCH superior product so go watch that if you have a chance. (as a plus, it's not an adaptation of a manga, made purely for the filmgoing crowd; sorry if that isn't your jam.)
BUT! With that in mind, the concept of body-swapping here has their own rules & noticeably more hilarious shenanigans. Maybe this is all shaping up to be something fascinating & magical, but for now, just enjoy the ECCHI HILARITY!

[Sira · Rating 3 out of 5]

Potser fa més de deu anys (what) que no llegia manga i tenia moltíssimes ganes de tornar-ho a fer. He decidit començar aquesta sèrie perquè pensava que seria interessant i tal, però... el títol... i la portada... enganyen? De moment no ha aparegut cap bruixa i l'acció es desenvolupa en un institut normal i corrent... sí que succeeix quelcom sobrenatural, però ja està.
S'ha de dir que tot i no ser el que esperava, aquest primer volum ha sigut força interessant i entretingut. Es llegeix molt de pressa i hi ha força humor així que tot bé.

[Selena Pigoni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must say.

I. Love. These. Characters.

Especially Shiraishi. I absolutely love her. She's not remotely squeamish (is that the word?) about kisses. She's smart. She's all "whatever" about the body swapping.

Also, kudos to Yoshikawa-sensei for being able to keep all the ticks in her characters, even when they switch bodies. Even if you didn't see them talk, you'd still know who was in what body.

I look forward to seeing the other witches and their "powers"

[Issei Miyata · Rating 4 out of 5]

This manga is “Yamadakun and seven witches” this is love story and fantasy. The main characters are Ryu Yamada and Urara Shiraishi. They can switch bodies with each other!! I’m envy. They have some skills.

Urara is cute. So I like this character. All characters are cute. This manga is interesting.

[Nanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miyamura!!!!

Suka komik ini,, salah satu sebabnya gara-gara Miyamura ini.
Tokoh yang paling bikin ngakak gara-gara tindakannya yang sangat 'berani'
Bener-bener memberi 'bumbu' di komik ini, yang bisa dibilang lumayan banyak ngasi servis kipas XD
bumbu yang 'itu' lho XDD

[Irina · Rating 5 out of 5]

FUNNY AS HELL!!! Waiting for the anime soon!