A poignant coming-of-age story about a young woman coming into her own as she discovers her identity as aromantic asexual. A complete story in a single volume, from the creator of "Mine-kun is Asexual."
Synopsis:
When it comes to love, high schooler Chika wonders if she might be an alien. She’s never fallen for or even had a crush on anyone, and she has no desire for physical intimacy. Her friends tell her that she just "hasn't met the one yet," but Chika has doubts... It's only when Chika enters college and meets peers like herself that she realizes there’s a word for what she feels inside--asexual--and she’s not the only one. After years of wondering if love was the answer, Chika realizes that the answer she long sought may not exist at all--and that that's perfectly normal.
Review:
This one is a coming-of-age manga following Chika, a high schooler who is trying to figure out what is different about her from her peers and going on a discovery surrounding her sexuality.
The premise of this one is really interesting and also different from some of your more typical manga. It was educational and informative, explain what asexuality is including the subtypes within this and showing other characters and how their lives are whilst being asexual. I did feel for Chika, she's confused and trying to learn who she is and is feeling isolated due to people around her not being able to relate or take the time to understand who she is. The main focus is really on Chika and the character development that takes place within her and the understanding that what she thinks she is right now (asexual) might not stay the same or doesn't have to stay the same, reinforcing the concept of gender and sexuality being fluid and personal.
Overall, I think it was an excellent portrayal of growing up and feeling different and is one that I can imagine a lot of people would gain relief from or be able to relate to. Unfortunately, I didn't love it but it doesn't take away from the fact that I understand what is great about it and how other people can and have loved this one.
Rate - 3/5
Amazon - Is Love the Answer? eBook : Isaki, Uta, Isaki, Uta: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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