It is easy to see why this wouldn't appeal to some readers, what with its realistic (to a certain degree) character designs which most would see as "ugly". But guys, these ugly mugs are just what the physical world looks like, ahaha. You really just had to call us all "ugly".
But then again, wanting to see the usual bishounens and bishoujos abound in a manga is understandable. After all, if they truly wanted to see ugly, realistic faces they merely have to look at their siblings' countenance. Hence, realistically drawn figures does not appeal much to people looking for something more than its story.
For those used who grew up reading seinen or the mature shounen titles, seeing these "ugly" faces doesn't really deter one looking for good stories. Most of these realistic manga tend to stick to these kind of art when they want readers to focus on the storyline. And fun fact, most of them are incredibly well written. I can't remember the faces of some of the leads of certain titles but I, for sure, still dream about their stories.
So read on if you somehow went past ten chapters, and I sure hope you find the experience worthwhile. (▰˘◡˘▰)
If you like this artist's line work, check out her completed series; Lord Hades's Ruthless Marriage. Completely translated (21 chapters) on [ba to]...
Just as awesome.
Completely translated on another site....
Look up: Lord Hades's Ruthless Marriage
Yup, more eyecandy (=・ω・=)
I would, for sure, hate it if the cover art turns out to be another bait and switch. I would love to see THE story behind the cover couple.
Its an anthology so the cover couple may take a while to show up, hopefully. The individual stories are nice though.
Yes, hopefully. ╥﹏╥
For new readers, Vol. 8 Chapter 4 is missing. It's CHAPTER 27 on other sites if you want to look it up.
For new readers: while the chapter list indicates Chapter 88 to be the "end", MAL lists the manga at 109 chapters (8 volumes).
So if you're wondering why the ending seems a little, uhm, abrupt...well, there you go.
88 chapters for the main and an additional 22 "sidestories" apparently...
There's only 4 volumes for 1F No Kishi. Yes, there's only 36 chapters of this fencing goodness. ╥﹏╥
There's only a bit left before the series ends but I don't have access to both paper AND digital copies. And now even a fan-translated finale is nowhere to be found. ╥﹏╥
If only I could read Japanese.
No raws?
No. No. No no no no no no...
Don't you dare do this to me!!!