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Kawaii Akuma / かわいい悪魔 #1
Cute Devil
"Tohru Akiyoshi is comfortable in life with his top grades and student council responsibilities. Only problem is he's got a complex about his feminine looks. And to make matters worse, the prettiest boy in school, Fuuta Naruse, not only comes onto him...he downright jumps him! Behind that mask of innocent beauty, Fuuta's got a savage streak, and he'll stop at nothing to make Akiyoshi his. Will Akiyoshi drive this cherubic demon back... or take it like a man?"--
178 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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June 26, 2022
Wow, talk about a let down! After reading Scarlet I couldn't wait to get my hands on this manga but it was no where near as good. Not even close. To start, there was absolutely no chemistry between the Seme and Uke. Now, I am not one of these people who scream WHERE IS THE CONSENT?! every time they read yaoi ( I mean, seriously, why are you reading this genre in the first place? Just stick to shounen ai) and I really hate to even bring this up because I don't mind noncon / dubcon sex in the beginning as long as it eventually leads to consensual sex later down the road. But, in this story the Uke never once consented until maybe the end of the story, and I'm not even sure about that. We never saw them conversating with one another so I had no sense of what their relationship was like but it seemed pretty clear throughout the story that Akiyoshi, the uke, did not like Naruse. In fact, during summer break he happily had no contact with him whatsoever.
And Naruse, for all his talk about Akiyoshi belonging to him, doesn't seem to care about Akiyoshi. He said that he was attracted to him because he was the only boy in the class that didn't fawn over him but he never actually shows Akiyoshi any affection. The only interactions that we see between them is Naruse telling him to walk him home or him dragging him to the bathroom or rooftop to have sex. He never even seemed to care if the feelings he (supposedly) had for him were reciprocated. The whole thing was incredibly weird and to be honest I couldn't wait for it to be over. I wasn't interested in their relationship at all.
I like possessive protective semes so my favorite parts were when Naruse confronted the girls in his class who were being rude to Akiyoshi by telling them that he didn't give a shit about them and they were dead if they messed with him again and when he confronted the escorts that Akiyoshi went to for kissing lessons. These were literally the only two scenes that were entertaining in this story. I would not recommend this manga to anyone. Its categorized as Romance/Comedy but it contained absolutely no romance and as far as comedy is concerned, no.
And Naruse, for all his talk about Akiyoshi belonging to him, doesn't seem to care about Akiyoshi. He said that he was attracted to him because he was the only boy in the class that didn't fawn over him but he never actually shows Akiyoshi any affection. The only interactions that we see between them is Naruse telling him to walk him home or him dragging him to the bathroom or rooftop to have sex. He never even seemed to care if the feelings he (supposedly) had for him were reciprocated. The whole thing was incredibly weird and to be honest I couldn't wait for it to be over. I wasn't interested in their relationship at all.
I like possessive protective semes so my favorite parts were when Naruse confronted the girls in his class who were being rude to Akiyoshi by telling them that he didn't give a shit about them and they were dead if they messed with him again and when he confronted the escorts that Akiyoshi went to for kissing lessons. These were literally the only two scenes that were entertaining in this story. I would not recommend this manga to anyone. Its categorized as Romance/Comedy but it contained absolutely no romance and as far as comedy is concerned, no.
March 11, 2011
Have we established yet that I don't like mean seme characters? Because I don't like mean seme characters. This is your standard "seme is a jerk, forces himself on uke, uke does not seem to actually LIKE seme, but can't seem to get rid of him and for some inexplicable reason falls in love (this is love?)" story, the twist being that the seme (Naruse) is an adorable-looking kid (at least, until he grows up--over summer break, no less), and the uke (Akiyoshi) is the one guy in the class not interested in Naruse's angelic appearance. Still, although it doesn't work for me as a romance, as a comedy, it's great. For instance, when Naruse is telling Akiyoshi about why he fell for him, at first Akiyoshi is all depressed because Naruse doesn't list any positive qualities, but then cheers himself up:
"There's no way I don't have any praiseworthy traits!"
Basically, Akiyoshi and Naruse are both twisted weirdos, and that cracks me up, though they hit exactly zero of my moe points.
"There's no way I don't have any praiseworthy traits!"
Basically, Akiyoshi and Naruse are both twisted weirdos, and that cracks me up, though they hit exactly zero of my moe points.
April 14, 2010
I wanted to put this on my Romance shelf, but I'm not sure a relationship based initially (primarily??) on violation---however common the plot in gay erotica of all formats--counts. I also am not sure how to review mature yaoi in general, having read very little in this genre.
So, removing context, perhaps I should focus on the art. Didn't love it. The first drawings were pretty ridiculously proportioned: long, thing bodies and limbs that make the heads look weirdly small. Didn't have the emotional range or heft that I've seen in otherwise lighter stories. That said, I suppose the general point came across. And for broad plot elements: I'm not sure I bought into the relationship development, and there were some confusing moments. It felt a bit...shallow? unfinished? on the whole. I wonder whether standards are lower for this genre, or if this is just not a strong example.
So, removing context, perhaps I should focus on the art. Didn't love it. The first drawings were pretty ridiculously proportioned: long, thing bodies and limbs that make the heads look weirdly small. Didn't have the emotional range or heft that I've seen in otherwise lighter stories. That said, I suppose the general point came across. And for broad plot elements: I'm not sure I bought into the relationship development, and there were some confusing moments. It felt a bit...shallow? unfinished? on the whole. I wonder whether standards are lower for this genre, or if this is just not a strong example.
March 15, 2018
VIOLACIONES ¡NO!
August 3, 2021
Akiyoshi has always had a bit of a complex about his effeminate looks, so he can't help but feel a bit sorry for Naruse (called by his given name, Fuuta, by most of the class), who's even prettier than he is. Still, when Naruse asks Akiyoshi to be his friend, he has no intention of saying yes. Which is when Naruse reveals his hidden devilish side. He wants to have sex with Akiyoshi and had initially planned to gradually win him over, but if Akiyoshi won't play along, then Naruse figures he'll just rape him. And so he does.
And that's how things continue. Akiyoshi can't say anything to anyone because Naruse's so good at pretending to be a delicate flower that no one would believe him. Plus, there's the issue that he kind of enjoyed it.
I first read this volume years ago and was so repulsed by it that I blocked it from my brain and never reviewed it. I was a little scared to do this reread, but I have (sadly) since read worse, so it wasn't as emotionally scarring an experience as I expected. Which is not an endorsement - this was still terrible, the embodiment of some of my least favorite things in yaoi manga.
I am not generally a fan of yaoi manga featuring rape, and this volume presented rape as both funny and hot. It was clear that cute and pretty Naruse being the aggressor was supposed to be hilarious. Same with Akiyoshi's attempts to escape him, or at least ensure they were never alone together (no such luck - Naruse had everyone wrapped around his finger and could empty out a bathroom with nothing more than puppy-dog eyes).
It was a horrible joke, and not even one the author could stick to, because partway through the volume
In an effort to redeem Naruse somewhat, the author had him do "nice" things for Akiyoshi multiple times throughout the volume - fending off a couple guys who were either after Akiyoshi themselves or trying to smear him, and retrieving a gift from his grandmother that got stolen. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the fact that he'd literally raped Akiyoshi. Plus, it didn't seem like he was doing nice things for Akiyoshi so much as he was protecting someone he considered his property. He even called Akiyoshi his property near the end of the volume. So yeah, no amount of "nice" deeds could erase the fact that Naruse was an abusive rapist.
The art accomplished what it needed to but wasn't really to my taste, and there were a few panels I had trouble deciphering. The few color pages were much better looking than the regular black-and-white artwork.
Extras:
Two full-color illustrations (the back cover illustration and one new one), a short foreword by the author, and a 2-page bonus comic about Naruse's friend/accomplice, Hisashi. Hisashi is actually one of my favorite kinds of characters - the tough-looking guy who's really a giant softie. I would have liked him better if he hadn't supported and enabled Naruse's behavior. We also get to see Naruse's two older brothers, one of whom is obviously interested in Hisashi, not that Hisashi notices.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
And that's how things continue. Akiyoshi can't say anything to anyone because Naruse's so good at pretending to be a delicate flower that no one would believe him. Plus, there's the issue that he kind of enjoyed it.
I first read this volume years ago and was so repulsed by it that I blocked it from my brain and never reviewed it. I was a little scared to do this reread, but I have (sadly) since read worse, so it wasn't as emotionally scarring an experience as I expected. Which is not an endorsement - this was still terrible, the embodiment of some of my least favorite things in yaoi manga.
I am not generally a fan of yaoi manga featuring rape, and this volume presented rape as both funny and hot. It was clear that cute and pretty Naruse being the aggressor was supposed to be hilarious. Same with Akiyoshi's attempts to escape him, or at least ensure they were never alone together (no such luck - Naruse had everyone wrapped around his finger and could empty out a bathroom with nothing more than puppy-dog eyes).
It was a horrible joke, and not even one the author could stick to, because partway through the volume
In an effort to redeem Naruse somewhat, the author had him do "nice" things for Akiyoshi multiple times throughout the volume - fending off a couple guys who were either after Akiyoshi themselves or trying to smear him, and retrieving a gift from his grandmother that got stolen. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the fact that he'd literally raped Akiyoshi. Plus, it didn't seem like he was doing nice things for Akiyoshi so much as he was protecting someone he considered his property. He even called Akiyoshi his property near the end of the volume. So yeah, no amount of "nice" deeds could erase the fact that Naruse was an abusive rapist.
The art accomplished what it needed to but wasn't really to my taste, and there were a few panels I had trouble deciphering. The few color pages were much better looking than the regular black-and-white artwork.
Extras:
Two full-color illustrations (the back cover illustration and one new one), a short foreword by the author, and a 2-page bonus comic about Naruse's friend/accomplice, Hisashi. Hisashi is actually one of my favorite kinds of characters - the tough-looking guy who's really a giant softie. I would have liked him better if he hadn't supported and enabled Naruse's behavior. We also get to see Naruse's two older brothers, one of whom is obviously interested in Hisashi, not that Hisashi notices.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
November 6, 2015
Because of the cover, I thought this was going to be a manga with beautiful art, but it is not. The "Cute Devil" (who isn't) looks very weird, when he is supposed to look cute. In fact, he looks monstrous. And he behaves like a monster. He likes to force himself (a.k.a, rape) on the naive uke whenever he wants (in school!). For some reason, uke ends up liking him **sneer**.
Girls, take note: the story is not cute, nor eye-candy, nor romantic, nor hot. Don't waste your time reading this.
Girls, take note: the story is not cute, nor eye-candy, nor romantic, nor hot. Don't waste your time reading this.
February 19, 2024
Talk about misleading! The cover spoke to me, but the artwork inside was messy. Also I thought at first that I would enjoy the flip-flop personality of angel to devil, but I just didn't care for the character Naruse at all. There's no chemistry and not much of a story.
May 13, 2012
Didn't like the art or the storyline. I realized finishing it won't change my mind about it either so no need to go through hell forcing myself to like it
July 23, 2013
Let me begin my little rating by telling you all that I read a LOT of manga, and I own just about every yaoi that has been english language released.
I have read everything from hand-holding cuddly to hard-core edgy, and I must say that because of an experience in reading yaoi I can safely say that this book hugely entertained me!
I know all the cliches of boy loves boy, or non-con boy falls in love, and true, its in this book. But what suprised me is the seemingly unobtrusive way that the seme forces his way into the uke's life. Would you be my friend, sleep with me? intro knocked me over! It was unexpected and the events that followed were equally unexpected!
I was completely immersed in the story, I cared what was happening to both characters because of the novelty of the way they were presented. A nice touch is the transformation that each character goes through, they begin on one pole and become a complete polar opposite in the end.... some character personality-wise and some physically.
THIS WAS AN ENTERTAINING READ and is a nice break away from the norm of romantic relationship (there is romance but you have to read between the lines, and the characters definately do care for each other).
L
I have read everything from hand-holding cuddly to hard-core edgy, and I must say that because of an experience in reading yaoi I can safely say that this book hugely entertained me!
I know all the cliches of boy loves boy, or non-con boy falls in love, and true, its in this book. But what suprised me is the seemingly unobtrusive way that the seme forces his way into the uke's life. Would you be my friend, sleep with me? intro knocked me over! It was unexpected and the events that followed were equally unexpected!
I was completely immersed in the story, I cared what was happening to both characters because of the novelty of the way they were presented. A nice touch is the transformation that each character goes through, they begin on one pole and become a complete polar opposite in the end.... some character personality-wise and some physically.
THIS WAS AN ENTERTAINING READ and is a nice break away from the norm of romantic relationship (there is romance but you have to read between the lines, and the characters definately do care for each other).
L
September 28, 2013
Ok. This is one of those yaoi's that is so close to being something that I would love, but it's lacking heart (and some other things).
First off, it begins with rape--or the rather the forced-seduction yaoi rape, but...come on. It's rape.
But even if we were going to set that aside as "yaoi rape" and something that doesn't seem to be traumatizing or even wrong in the world Madarame has put her characters in, there's still a few more things that are just meh.
Akiyoshi is an airhead to the point of obnoxiousness. In this particular dynamic, with Naruse being such an overbearing asshole, I wish Akiyoshi had a bit more of a spine. And what exactly does Naruse love about Akiyoshi? There's some level of affection missing, or rather it doesn't seem like Naruse is ever concerned with Akiyoshi's happiness.
I don't think yaoi artists put enough stock in showing kindness and affection towards the uke. Anyway, I'm rambling.
My main issue is what an asshole Naruse is.
First off, it begins with rape--or the rather the forced-seduction yaoi rape, but...come on. It's rape.
But even if we were going to set that aside as "yaoi rape" and something that doesn't seem to be traumatizing or even wrong in the world Madarame has put her characters in, there's still a few more things that are just meh.
Akiyoshi is an airhead to the point of obnoxiousness. In this particular dynamic, with Naruse being such an overbearing asshole, I wish Akiyoshi had a bit more of a spine. And what exactly does Naruse love about Akiyoshi? There's some level of affection missing, or rather it doesn't seem like Naruse is ever concerned with Akiyoshi's happiness.
I don't think yaoi artists put enough stock in showing kindness and affection towards the uke. Anyway, I'm rambling.
My main issue is what an asshole Naruse is.
July 31, 2015
Nekota Yonezou’s Hidoku Shinaide/Treat Me Gently is eerie similar to Madarame Hiro’s Kawaii Akuma/Cute Demon, both authors used the same trope, one which is quite prevalent in yaoi: boy wants boy and rapes him because he doesn’t have the balls to say it or act in a respectable manner, and after months of sexual assault, the victim eventually falls in love with his attacker….
Since the review is actually about two different books/series, it's a bit on the long side.
To read the entire review: http://www.blakrayneblog.com/2015/07/...
Since the review is actually about two different books/series, it's a bit on the long side.
To read the entire review: http://www.blakrayneblog.com/2015/07/...
January 14, 2013
Read it while listening to BLCD! Naruse was so cute! He look like an "uke" but he's actually a "seme",! I start to really love this manga after Naruse hit his growth spurt & come out looking so HOT! Even Akiyoshi-kun thinks so too
April 28, 2011
Seriously? This is considered romance? I don't get it. And I don't understand why Tohru put up with all that.
July 28, 2016
I really wanted to enjoy this, only thing i would recommend is the art style, it's really strange but enticing -or at least i find it that way- the story is just boring.
March 27, 2017
Sorry - story went no where in my mind.
November 20, 2019
I liked the overall plot of the manga, which was that a student council member is seduced by a very adorable, innocent-looking uke-ish boy who is actually putting on a front and turns out to be a completely wild and sadistic seme, but who grows up over the summer to become the hottest stud in school and makes the student council member truly fall in love.
But... On the whole I disliked this manga, because 75 percent of it was non-consensual and there was a whole lot of filler. There's so much chatter going on between other students in every panel, everything feels cluttered, disjointed, and chaotic. It's like trying to read while someone is throwing a party around you, with noise from talking, the TV, and the stereo in the background. It's almost impossible to focus on the actual plot because of all the static.
There were some really sweet scenes, like when the student council guy gets mugged and his newly-hot boyfriend quietly retrieves his wallet and puts it in his backpack without ever saying a word. But their relationship was not good until the very end, since it was essentially forced and they weren't ever nice to each other up until the very last page.
But... On the whole I disliked this manga, because 75 percent of it was non-consensual and there was a whole lot of filler. There's so much chatter going on between other students in every panel, everything feels cluttered, disjointed, and chaotic. It's like trying to read while someone is throwing a party around you, with noise from talking, the TV, and the stereo in the background. It's almost impossible to focus on the actual plot because of all the static.
There were some really sweet scenes, like when the student council guy gets mugged and his newly-hot boyfriend quietly retrieves his wallet and puts it in his backpack without ever saying a word. But their relationship was not good until the very end, since it was essentially forced and they weren't ever nice to each other up until the very last page.
September 28, 2025
There's genuinely nothing appealing about this whatsoever, other than its questionable humor and the main characters' designs. And even then, Fuuta's was arguably better before he became an ikemen. Tooru gets raped over and over in the first half, then gets emotionally neglected in the second half. On top of that the English translation is hard to read, some text is too small. I'm very easy to please, so when I came back to this years later after seeing my one-star review, I was sure that after a second read-through, I'd raise my rating, but nope. This shit still sucks.
May 27, 2020
I like the art, the story is funny, but not into the typical "yaoi rape" that occurs in the genre. If Yuu had been persistent without forcing himself on Akiyoshi, I would have given 5 stars. This was a reread.
September 2, 2022
The art ain’t bad but its a little garish at times. The gimmick of being small and cute is thrown away as soon as the chara gets a growth spurt. It has themes of non-consent and forced relationships.
July 27, 2017
Pretty cute and funny
June 7, 2022
Lo único bueno de esto es el dibujo, la historia pues...
February 27, 2023
Uno de mis mangas favoritos.
August 24, 2017
I love the story of the oblivious and unpopular Tohru who at first doesn't realize he's being pursued by the tricky Naruse, then when he gets it he runs screaming in the other direction! I've reread this book so many times I cant count em all!
January 22, 2015
Some scenes in here... Can't get em outta my headjndfcml,x
December 2, 2014
Beautiful artwork!!!
And adorable story..*swoon*
And adorable story..*swoon*
September 24, 2014
Read at least (2) times
Read these a long time ago but now they're starting one about the oldest brother - and I was always fascinated by him. So! Re-read time!
Read these a long time ago but now they're starting one about the oldest brother - and I was always fascinated by him. So! Re-read time!
May 10, 2016
Kind of cute, but definitely nothing special.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 2, 2024
4.5 Que chico tan posesivo y fuerte😊
July 14, 2015
hehe ;-)
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