Reviews for Ore ga Watashi ni Naru made

'you're wrong. I like it because I like it.' Ore ga Watashi ni Naru made is story that so far, is a gift that keeps on giving. I am somewhat disappointed about the lack of traction this series has (it doesn't even have a rating yet!!), but at the same time unsurprised, due to it's nature and topic of interest. Despite this, I truly believe this is a manga that should not be shrugged off as a stereotypical gender bender, as for what I have read the purpose of this manga is to tear down the stereotypes that overlook all of us constantly. Anywho, onto the review. Story:10/10

It is the story of Akira, the boy who turned girl in their sleep, yadda yadda yadda the typical things of trans fiction. Yet, the way that the story unfolds and is told is in a way that is much more than 'I turned into a girl one night and now I am living as a girl, oh no but also I'm kinda cute'. It is a coming of age story of a person slowly figuring out what it is and means to be a girl, while concurrently being a story of what it means to be yourself, whatever that may be or whatever body you may be residing in. It is a story of change, but also self acceptance. Akira often finds herself battling with fitting in, questioning her likes and dislikes stemming from the gender she has been unreadily assigned.

But it feels so relatable, as nobody chose their gender from the beginning, yet straight from the get-go the world already expects you to do/be certain things based on so. Akira is often frightened by the expectation he is to uphold of both male and female. Male (for the one's who knew him before the change), and female (the one's who knew her after). But in the end, Akira is just Akira, and will only be happy doing things that Akira enjoys, whatever 'side' it may be attuned to.

Everything about the plot is so cleverly set out and realistic (and usually cute), and I never felt like any interaction was dumb or unrealistic, as so much of it I could picture happening when I was the protagonists age. At least in my experience with reading this, there were so many moments that I believe could really change the way some people see the world and others for the better, at least in the generation I live in.

Art: 8/10

The art in this manga may seem roughly drawn with harsh lines and a bit wobbly at some times, but in no way for me did it take away from the story nor experience (though, I might be a little bias as I first read it in an even ROUGHER state).

Of course, the art really does get much better as the chapters go on, which I can't not appreciate (p.s. the cute moments get cuter <3).

Characters: 10/10

This is where the manga shines the most. I don't know if I'm just messed up, but nearly every character I felt like I could relate to on one level or another. While the story is focused and always told from the perspective of Akira, the way other characters are fleshed out is refreshing. I really could see a real personality in all of them, never feeling like a main character was made without thought and being typical cut and paste filler or solely a plot driver. Of course, Akira herself is so well thought out. Her character development through the series so far is on another level, without straying from realistic expectations, shattering any doubt that she did not earn what she got and to be how she is. My favourite dynamic though has to be Akira and her family that has known her before everything. Sometimes it shocks me how close her situation is to someone who is trans, that's all I have to say.

Enjoyment: 10/10

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Overall..

I think maybe I just relate too much to this manga, as well as miss the life outside of quarantine, but still, this manga has everything. Even if you aren't into thinking too deeply and just want to leisurely read a comic for entertainment, you will still be able to enjoy this. It is relatable, sad, funny, dramatic, adorable, romantic; really just the whole pie, which is why I highly recommend this series. Anywho, have a good day/afternoon/night!

Ore ga watashi ni naru talks about a young boy's journey as he one day turns into a girl. The main character Akira is unlike other gender benders manga that I have read. Ore ga watashi ni naru made showcases that change can be hard and that it not always easy. In other gender bender manga I have seen other MC's transition and coming to accept their new selves more easily than Akira. The title of the manga is the exact representation of what the story is about, "Becoming Me." Akira changed when he was in elementary and the story showcases of how he cometo get used to living with his new gender. As Akira gets older she still faces difficulties with the change.

Ore ga watashi ni naru made is a well thought manga that poses many questions (some that have never crossed my mind before) such as whether gender dictates what can someone like or what they can do. Akira learns that it is not important what makes a girl but rather, what kind of person he wants to become. This factor alone is why I give character 10/10. Supporting characters also undergo some character development in the manga. I won't talk about what kind of character development, in order not to spoil anything. A cool thing that I like about the manga is that many times before a supporting character is introduced, the back of their head or their silhouette is shown many times until they get introduced to the main character. I like this because I think it represents or shows that the main character is starting to open up to more people.

The art in my opinion has gotten better throughout the months.

10/10 I enjoy this manga! I keep on rereading the chapters because the characters are so cute! Akira is the cutest character in the series though. Her hesitation to change and wanting to change are so endearing that I can't help but cheer her on and want to protect her. Also rereading it has been fun. I keep on seeing here and there in the art or in the text of things I have missed of the author foreshadowing some things.

So far I have only read 41 chapters of the manga. I read them raw.

I adore this manga so much. Akira's life journey is very touching. It's very realistic how even small interactions affect her growth, and that point will be very relatable to anyone reading this manga. The attention to detail of the side characters is also a labor of love. I love Akira, and all the fantastic side characters guiding her on her life journey. I suffer alongside her, and I'm filled with joy when she achieves goals. Don't read it too fast, because a lot of panels contain subtle details concerning hers and other character's feelings, which imho is very well done. Whenever there'sno new chapter I become desperate and start reading it again from the start, and I always find something new to ponder about. I''ve read all the chapters about 3 or 4 times. This is truly a masterpiece. If there's ever an anime of this manga I'm certain I won't be able to keep my composure, and I'll just start bawling my eyes out (from happiness, of course)

In the vein of manga like Hourou Musuko or Shishunki Bitter Change, Ore ga Watashi ni Naru made attempts to tell a serious story grappling with gender dysphoria, but approaches the subject sort of in reverse. Our main character is Akira, whose physical sex changes in elementary school, and we follow them as they come to appreciate the changes and find that their identity wasn't quite what they thought. It's essentially a trans coming-of-age tale with the biggest roadblocks already removed. From the beginning, Orewata catapults recklessly into the plot. It's not uncommon for these sort of stories to feature the Big Change™ in the firstchapters, but this one wastes so little time and executes it so poorly that it felt like reading the intro to a one-shot eromanga. Combined with the very mediocre art early on, I was very close to putting it down as quickly as I'd started it.

Much like its main character, however, Orewata does grow into its own somewhat. The story progresses briskly through Akira's school years, with drama mainly centering on how they navigate physical changes, friendships, upended societal expectations, and other life challenges. The usual fare is present, all the way down to the Rose of Versailles class play and other stock scenes.

But these scenes unfortunately feel pretty lacking here. The character conflict is pretty shallow, and a lot of Akira's internal conflict just boils down to them struggling with gender roles. There are some nice, heartwarming moments, but not much more than that. Were it not for the very jarring early scenes, I would assume that was essentially what the author was going for—a Trans Lite™ story with more good vibes than the roller coaster of emotions and pain that dysphoria normally brings. It seems to be aiming for more, though, and I can't help but feel underwhelmed.

Ultimately, it's an okay read. Just okay. If you're specifically looking for a story like this in the first place, you'll probably get something out of it, but I wouldn't really recommend it to anybody otherwise. I honestly hate having to write this review, because more earnest attempts at dealing with this subject matter in Japanese media are sorely needed amidst the sea of lowbrow comedy and fetishistic romance. But Orewata is just far too derivative and lacks the quality of writing needed to really stand on its own merit.

Even if new chapters are uncommon I would still recommend this a read. Unlike some other gender benders, this story really delves deep into the Mc's internal feelings and struggling with growing up. Being born a man but becoming a female while still a young kid is hard. The mc struggles with wondering if its ok for him to be a girl and like things that they do but not wanting to lose the male part of himself. Along with while he was a male he bullied girls, so his conflicted feelings only grow greater. The main point of the story is watching the Mcgrow to accept themself while they figure out if their ok with staying a female. If your a fan of other GB manga like Boku Girl or Kanojo ni Naru Hi, then I really recommend this. A huge difference is that it starts while he's a really young kid, so you get to see her accept her change all the way up to junior high (Highest grade as of making this post).

Mc - 10/10

Side characters - 9/10

Story/Plot - 9/10

Consistent Chapters 3/10

Translations - 9/10

Overall portrayal of emotions and Feelings - 9/10

Overall - 9.2

This is my absolute favourite manga, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is interested in stories about human relationships and identity. There are a number of reasons why I think this manga so great. Many of those are overly subjective, so I will not list them here. Honestly, I'm a subjective kind of person and am not really good at writing analytical reviews. However, my personal feelings aside, there is one concrete reason why this manga stands out to me: It's real. There are a lot of other great manga that are written with great realism. The kind of realism that lets you really connectwith the characters, not as a form of fantasy escapism but on a human level. A couple such manga I've encountered include Ikoku Nikki and Hirayasumi. However, even though those manga could honestly even be considered more "realistic" than Ore ga Watashi ni Naru made (on account of being less dramatized), such manga also clearly feel like they have been "written" by the author in third-person, rather than "experienced". What I mean by this is that, from the outset, the reader gets a sense of the author's views and perspective which have been put into the story, and that view never changes; they set out to write the story they wrote and, as great as the story is, it is simply what was written.

Ore ga Watashi ni Naru made is different. This is a manga where you will feel the perspective changing as the story goes along, as if the author started out writing it with a strong gender bias and then gradually comes to realize the world has more colours than a manga page. The author is Akira, and Akira is the author.

As a result, I strongly advise approaching this manga with the patience to let Akira (i.e. author!) catch up to your own views, and then to let your views change along with Akira as the story goes on. I almost dropped this manga when I first started reading it because of how the author (i.e. Akira!) depicts, or rather *views*, girls. I only kept reading because, derogatory depictions aside, I am a genderswap otaku and will read almost anything featuring it. I am exceedingly glad that I didn't give up on it. Anyways, it's only really the first chapter or two that is off-putting, in my opinion. Though, it takes until partway through the second volume before things really start opening up.

I eagerly await the next volume of this manga so that I can once again join Akira on her journey of self-discovery.

*Note: This is a review of the original Japanese hardcopies, which I own. I initially found this manga via fan translations, in which I noticed some pages that do not match the published original. They may be from pre-serialization? This review cannot speak to any version except the published, Japanese-language serialization.

Ore ga Watashi ni Naru made" Unfolds story of akira a young boy who used to bully girls in his school as someday he woke up as one. Really recommend it if you read "Shinshuki Bitter Change" unlike "Change" its not rlly leaning towards psychological or romance aspect. It's regrettable that the series has yet to gain the recognition it deserves. The story takes serious route with almost no gags but rlly the narrative isn't that deep. i've read some MSS mangas in the past but this one showcase it the best imo (well mainly most of MSS mangas are comedy/gag). As for the art isn'tactually the best but lately i really love this kind of artstyle (simple/ugly). The absence of elaborate details harmoniously intertwines with its profound narrative, rlly reminds me of Mochi Au Lait's mangas.

This is not your typical Gender Bender story where the subject is treated in a comical way every time is brought up, so, no magical friends or mischief gods. No, this happened to Akira and life must continue, thus she has now to slowly learn how to live like this from now on, be it the easy or fun parts and the really hard and painful parts as well and her family for that matter, don't forget about them. Truly a slice-of-life gender-bender story. The art style evolves and gets better as the story continues and reaches a defined character that suits it well. The characters reactin a realistic way and the drama is intriguing, you want to keep reading and see how Akira navigates her new life with those around her as a compass.