Bisco Hatori

Aaah Ouran. One of the things I love is that there's actually plot development. Kaoru and Hikaru do start having subtle disagreements about Haruhi, even though Hikaru hasn't really noticed that she might be coming between them. Other people are starting to see that Tamaki's also in love with her, and that she might be in love with him too.

It makes me squee inside, not gonna lie.

I really liked this volume, and honestly one of my favorite parts was getting to meet Hikaru's and Kaoru's dad show more again. He's pretty awesome. show less

One of the funniest things, manga or book, that I've ever read, this series is a classic of light-hearted fun mixed with character development and touching truth.

Haruhi is a smart, snarky, quiet girl moving under the radar at the prestigious Ouran Academy. Compared to the rest of the school's wealthy students, she's a nobody, so she devotes herself to studying, often dressing as a boy to avoid further notice.

But Haruhi's whole life gets thrown a loop the day she goes looking for a quiet show more place to study...and instead walks into the Host Club, an eccentric and charismatic group of good-looking guys dedicated to entertaining females. Haruhi wants nothing to do with them, but as fate would have it, one series of unlucky happenings later, Haruhi gets roped into service as a host. The only problem is that the club members, at least at first, believe Haruhi is a boy.

So begins a wild, hilarious, oddly warm tale, as Haruhi slowly develops an involuntary affection for the crazy Host Club. Sweet and childlike Honey, with a sweet tooth and mad karate skills; Mori, Honey's loyal bodyguard and the club stoic; calm and sharp-minded Kyoya, the club's overseer and vice president; irrepressible and sly twins Hikaru and Kaoru; and the club's handsome, manic, and hilarious president Tamaki. They all have something to teach Haruhi in their odd ways, and she in turn will touch each of their lives in ways none of them could have imagined.

One of my favorite mangas ever, the characters and the humor make it. But there's real substance sometimes, which makes it even better. But ultimately it's the story of a girl who discovers a place she fits in...in the place she least expects. show less

Well, you certainly can't say there's no plot development in Ouran. It's on the verge of having too MUCH in fact, but it gets away with it because it's so self-aware.

I actually got a little sick of Tamaki in this one, because the poor guy is such an idiot. I was actually on the side of Hikaru pummeling him. Oh well.

Also, Hunny got on my nerves. He can be a real jerk.

This manga is so much better than its description will have you believe. Yes, it has a tad bit of shoujo clichés, but there are a lot of elements that are different. It is hilarious in the beginning. Somewhere in the middle the humor starts to fade and the plot drags on. Towards the end, there is some drama, but it's not the kind that makes your eyes roll, it's the kind that makes you look forward to how the story will end.

After a long time, I’m reading a manga where I actually like the show more main and supporting characters. Granted, the male lead is a blithering idiot, he meddles into other people’s business and acts like a player, but he has a good heart and I dig that. I’m so sick of the “jerk male lead” thing, that it is refreshing to see a nice guy as the lead.

The female lead was a complete contrast. Her no-nonsense attitude was cool. I liked that she comes across as cold, blunt, cynical and emotionless, because that is the opposite of a typical shoujo girl. Though she appears cold, she is sweet and considerate. She just doesn’t wear her heart on her sleeve.

The side characters are adorable as well. They may be stereotypical in the beginning, but their backstories and character development (though not much) make them interesting. The whole "host club" may sound weird, but the story focuses more on the characters and the club activities don't make you frown.

If you are looking for a fun read with some humor and not too much drama, I’d highly recommend this manga. show less