Reviews for Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi

This is a great shoujo manga that manages to stand out amongst all the typical highschool romance stories out there. There is a great emphasis on the characters being more somber than you normally see in the genre and often being depressed due to their own situations (Be warned suicide is brought up alot). Despite this the author manages to keep things hopeful and comedic, so if you're a fan of dark humor it accomplishes this very well. In general the story is one of people dealing with their own issues and being uplifting for one another, providing each other with a bit of happiness.Mikoto is a very refreshing shoujo heroine that is both entertaining and relatable. I thoroughly appreciate not having a heroine that's overly peppy and driven 100% of the time but instead being more down to earth. Her relationship with Jin is very well established from early on in the series and the romance scenes with them feel very natural with some genuinely thought provoking dialogue. Say what you will about age gap stories but the pair have a well established connection that feels natural. While the side characters can at times feel underdeveloped they are all likeable and seeing how they look out for one another is heartwarming.

Overall a great romance manga with an emphasis on dark humor that provides an uplifting atmosphere at the same time.

Tsuiraku jk to haijin kyoshi is a very unique shoujo manga with refreshing male mc and female mc. If you are tired of the same troupes and cliches of every shoujo mangas this is definitely worth a try as it uses the cliches in a great manner. First the story is very simple a forbidden relationship between a teacher and a student and what I liked about the story is how they addressed the age gap and the moments between the characters are really natural. Another thing which appealed to me about the story was its sense of humor. I guess these types ofcomedy is called'dark humour' not too familiar with the term. As for the art it's spectacular all the good scenes are drawn beautifully. The cover pages are really cute.

As for its characters mikoto ochiai- I'm a big fan of kuuderes mikoto is a really good female lead. I love how her commentary is and her deadpan jokes and her gloomy nature. And what I liked about her is that she isn't dense

Haijin- lazy , good for nothing , a slacker, a stalker etc... There are so many things which are bad about him but thats what makes him really interesting. Despite all the bad points his love for mikoto and how indirectly he supports her in her relationships despite being possessive and how he knows his boundary. His backstory is pretty sad. (It's not the same melodramatic stuff )

The side characters were also pretty good like takamine, nazuna and her brother, mikotos siblings etc. They r fun to read.

As for the negative aspects of the show if you are not a fan of the humor or think the story is a drag then it's not recommended for you

Overall I really enjoyed the show and it's episodic pacing. I'm really curious how their relationship will turn out once mikoto graduates.

Now that the series is finally over, I can update my review. Sooo...first of all, what an unconventional shoujo series! While it shares a lot of tried-and-proven shoujo tropes, it doesn't shy away from breaking the mold and introducing some more somber, cynical themes. Its comedy is also quite diverse. We have some manzai takes, some meta-humor, and a healthy dose of sardonic quips & lighthearted banter in rapid succession. The series keeps a refreshing balance between being serious, humorous...and yes, quite romantic too. Wonderful cast. The female lead (JK) is a bit of an anti-thesis to the usual shoujo heroine but still retains some of thetropes. The ambivalence of her being cynical/of a darker mindset versus her cute/sensitive side works out flawlessly. The same applies to the male lead, Haijin. He's messy, chaotic, and gloomy. That he is, yet he shows fantastic awareness of the thoughts and emotions of everyone around him.

'Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi' is a bit episodic/circular in its nature. The characters and plot progress, but there's a particular formula to how the arcs are structured. Sometimes the series reminded me of 'Boku to Kimi no Taisetsu na Hanashi' a bit - but a darker twist on how the two leads of 'Boku to...' communicate with each other.

This formulaic approach to JK and Haijin got me worried at one point. What if the series gets a bit too...repetitive for my liking?

Don't fret. The mangaka is amazing at breaking things up from time to time so the readers can get a 'reset'. The side character cast most of the time is the 'device' used to do this reset. Fortunately, the side characters and their interactions are added organically to the plot progression. Sure, some of them aren't the most fleshed out, but it works out well.

Art-wise, 9/10 points. Beautiful art, rich expressions, crisp panels. This has all the ingredients of a great shoujo with some unique fragments thrown in. I swear at some times JK and the volume covers are drawn as if they'd fit right into xxxHOLIC, lol.

I disliked some of the stalker/jealousy/restrictiveness sides to how the relationship takes shape. Then again, this - and the age gap, are built-in for a shoujo series like this one.

A solid 8-8.5/10. Definitely a great take on what the shoujo world offers. A wonderfully closed story that will leave if not all, then MOST readers fully satisfied, in my opinion. Read it!

I am fond of the age-gap trope and come across this one. Attempted to read it twice because I didn't particularly appreciate how the story started BUT I thank myself for having the first 5 chapter rule. If you feel the same way as I am, be patient. This one is very unique. It is rare to come across a plot like this and actually turns out well. Keep in mind that if you have depression/suicidal tendencies and choose to read this one, please read it during your good days. I'm a psych major and even I was a bit worried about other readers out therebecause of the mental health flag alerts along the way, passing off as a dark humor (which I'm not a fan of). But as the story progresses, you will know it's worth it and possibly learn from them as well.

Man, this series is phenomenal. It is very rare that I find a lengthy romcom to be so excellent and unique. The dark and heavy themes blend with the comical moments so well that the heaviness of death and suicide was never overwhelming. Characters make this series what it is. Sensei is an incredibly complex character that kept me on my toes throughout the series. His humor and silliness complemented his overwhelming and excessive darkness. His role and goals are wonderful, but he never gives up what he wants... meaning Mikoto/JK. JK's sense of selflessness goes so well with Sensei's selfishness that it is a beautifulshojo love. Her feelings are complicated and contradict themselves, becoming bittersweet and sometimes overbearing. I love it.

At the same time, the series has some weakness to characters. One will be introduced in a dramatic manner, only to become a background character that shows up just to be there. Putting Sensei and JK beside... clumsy girl and poor workaholic is jarring.

The story is a not-so-simple slice of life that is full of darkness and laughs. It is quite humorous, but there is always a lingering sense of death behind each event and chapter. There are plenty of 4th wall breaks and a strong lack of logic at times that goes acknowledged. For example, why does JK go through 2nd year twice without failing? The answer is simply, "Huh, that did happen.... so anyway." The shojo qualities were there, but they weren't too over the top. The romance was cute, but it was not just the same tired clichés for the most part.

9/10 Part of me wants to give this a 10, but there are too many small issues for me to call this a masterpiece. I HIGHLY recommend this series if you want something that has dark humor and themes without it feeling too edgy or overwhelming. Being in a dark place may or may not benefit your experience, though I think the message is beneficial to some.