Reviews for The world of Machida-kun

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” ― Oscar Wilde Just what is a masterpiece? Perhaps it's something that greatly affects one's thought process, or maybe for some, it's a piece of work that mesmerises them to such a degree, that they are never able to forget said creation. Machida-kun no Sekai to me, is a masterpiece, in the truest sense of the word. Why is this the case? Well, it is very simple; this is a series that I have come away from with an evolved outlook on life. After reading this, I felt as though I hadbecome truly enamoured of the world. A sense of rejuvenation, some may call it. This manga, to a degree, has changed the way I choose to live, for the better.

Story: 10/10

This story is one that flows very well. Each chapter, we face a new scenario. And yet with each new scenario, there is familiarity. Something fascinating about Machida-kun no Sekai is that it does not follow the usual construction of a manga. The characters do not live according to the story, but rather, the story progresses through the way the characters choose to live. As such, I became infatuated with the style of the series. With each new chapter, it feels as though you are watching a great story unfold, but a story you hold close to your heart because it is not so far off from what you may perceive to be reality. In essence, this story is a heart-warming tale of a young man's love for the world, and how that allows him to venture through the motions of life while helping others attain that same balance.

Art: 10/10

In my own opinion, art is a truly relative subject. Great art for a particular series may become not-so-great art if placed upon another series. However, the art for Machida-kun no Sekai is a superb match. It is apparent that each stroke of the brush that has been put into this work has been enacted with such fine detail. And yet, that fine detail is in its own sense an oxymoron in and of itself, as it is what divulges the simplicity of the story that has been laconically imbued throughout each chapter.

Character: 10/10

While most series' are driven by their deep, complex, thrilling or often simplistically pleasing stories, this is one that is truly propelled by the characters. Machida-kun no Sekai is not something that tries too hard to be what it is not, and that's why it succeeds. How does it succeed at this? Through constantly evolving, changing, self-aware and relatable characters. Generally, if a story depicting life in it's most natural and mortal state allows one to step into the mind of its characters, one would feel much more of a resonance with that particular story. This is why this manga succeeds. Machida-kun no Sekai does not tell of a far-away tale of youth that none may ever experience in the real world, but instead of a life very close to home that many of us have lived, or at least in some sense, experienced.

Enjoyment: 10/10

Enjoyment is subjective, as it should be. However, for anyone looking for something that allows you to experience joyful slice of life elements with a touch of wisdom, this manga is a great choice. If you come into this looking for a high school tale that follows the synopsis, then I have no doubt that this series will evoke a great deal of delight from you.

Overall: 10/10

Just what is a masterpiece? For a manga to be a masterpiece, must it tick the box of becoming a 10 in each category? Must it be something profound, pretentious or critically acclaimed? To be honest, who really knows for sure? If I had to give my own interpretation of the word, I would say... a masterpiece is something that you can look at as more than just a piece of work. Something that becomes an experience, perhaps even a treasured artifact to somebody. More than anything, it is something that takes the form of an inspiration. It is not just a fleeting moment in your life, but instead, something you often remark upon, and are always consciously aware of. As to why I have chosen to give this manga the mantle of a masterpiece, that is because overall, Machida-kun no Sekai has taken that form for me. With no use of hyperboles, it is a series that I have only just completed, and as a very cynical person, I feel that I have taken a more optimistic approach to things. A truly inspiring piece of work, that is how I feel about this manga. Very rarely will you come across a manga that reminds you just why you became a fan of the medium in the first place, for me, this is one of those very, very few series'.

And so now I don't ask you, but myself: 'Just what is a masterpiece?'. Well... this, is a masterpiece.

Man this manga is something else. The story, character development and interactions, as well as the whole message behind the manga are so touching and genuine. You would sympathize with the character and experience the feelings that each chapter expresses, as well as learn a couple thing or two. The whole story of this manga is light but deep and easy to follow. This manga is underrated and really deserves more attention for the emotion and feeling it can create while reading. The art looks pretty common among the shoujo genre, but its pretty clean. Really recommend reading this for a refreshing take on romance andlife in general.

Machida-kun no Sekai is a pièce de résistance in the first half. A jesus-like protagonist delivering therapy in every interaction is difficult to write without feeling like hamfisted wholesomeness, but mangaka Andou Yuki manages to pass effortlessly by surrounding the ML with a perceptive support network that has adapted to his MC powers. In between highlight reels of Machida killing new characters with his kindness, these old hands step in to fill in the gaps, providing reaction, observation, and context to Machida’s humanist views, as well as lampshading Machida’s outrageousness in an humorous but realistic way. They are the real magic of Machida-kun and arewhat sell the story, and without them, Machida would come across more as a walking fortune cookie dispenser. Also, the mangaka is outstanding at drawing apt reaction faces, one of my favorite and underrated qualities in an artist.

However, if you were to rank every chapter-lesson by its punch, it’s obvious that the earlier chapters just hit different. After chapter 14, or exactly the half-way mark, the chapters trend toward a new character of the week formula. Whereas the early chapters were often varied and not centered around Machida, the later episodes are over-reliant on Machida delivering outrageous lines that are always the perfect thing to say to melt someone's heart. Critically, the familiar supporting characters previously mentioned, are sidelined, because the scenarios start taking place while Machida is on his own. Suspension of disbelief starts coming apart at the seams when every person Machida encounters ends up opening up to him about their vulnerabilities. The later chapters aren’t offensive, but the engineered quality reduces them to what you'd find in average 'wholesome' manga. It coasts along on earlier momentum and keeps you interested mostly by regularly going back to the romance development, and subtly showing the fast passage of time as chapters are weeks or months apart in-world.

Instead of growing the cast wider, I would have preferred follow-up stories with earlier characters, who stopped existing outside brief cameos in the last chapter. Machida's relationship with his aunt made for a particularly powerful chapter early on and should have been revisited before the finale. A flashback episode dedicated to his backstory with someone part of his perceptive support network, like Sakae, who acted as his "wingwoman" while being seemingly immune to Machida herself, would have been interesting and broken up the formulaic storytelling. If nothing else, fewer panels would have been wasted in backstory for throwaway characters. But at the end of the day, it's a short manga that leaves a memorable impression.

"Machida-kun no Sekai" stands out not just as a mere manga, but as a radiant beacon of warmth and wisdom in the literary world. It beautifully intertwines cool advice with stories that are both touching and enlightening. Every page is imbued with warm words that echo profound life lessons, and it’s hard not to be moved by the authenticity of its narrative. The characters in this manga are refreshingly kind and genuine. Their interactions provide the reader with a sense of comfort and nostalgia, reminiscent of heartfelt conversations with old friends. Machida-kun, in particular, is the epitome of kindness, offering wisdom in the most unassuming ways.His perspective on life and the relationships he cultivates throughout the story is nothing short of inspiring.

In an era where cynicism often takes the front seat, "Machida-kun no Sekai" acts as a gentle reminder of the inherent goodness of humanity. It warmed my heart, offering solace in its pages and reigniting the belief in the power of kindness and understanding. This manga is not just a read; it's an experience that lingers, prompting introspection and a renewed appreciation for the simple joys of life.

In conclusion, if you're seeking a story that transcends the ordinary, brimming with genuine warmth, and offers nuggets of wisdom, "The World of Machida-kun" is a must-read. It is a testament to the fact that sometimes, the most profound messages are delivered through the simplest of stories.

This manga is a type of manga that refreshes your mind after reading something that tires your brain. Aside the romance, I want to believe that Machida-kun no Sekai is heavily focused on the MC's emotions and how Machida views everything and everyone around him, because I think it's more unique and enjoyable that way. The story and the art was really satisfying, though I know that the Manga is short I wanted to explore the characters more, because I feel like some of the characters lack something, but other than that this manga was overall great to read and really wholesome.

Ah it's my first time writing a review because I'm so so so glad I came across Machida-kun no Sekai. It's honestly such a refreshing manga to read, wholesome and very different from the usual shoujo manga. Story: [9/10] It seems like a simple story yet it's packed with wonderful lessons. It manifests that ever since we are born, we are wired for kindness. Just like Machida-kun, we can incorporate acts of kindness without getting anything in return and acquire a selfess concern for the welfare of others not simply for our sake. Also I want to add, I don't know if it's just me but theending is a bit sloppy nevertheless it's still good.

Art: [10/10]

The art style is my cup of tea! It looks great and clean.

Character: [10/10]

The characters here are very unique. The way they behave and come up with decisions are realistic!! I love self discovery, how through kindness the MC explored not just romantic love but all kinds of love.

Overall: [10/10]

I think it's such a waste if you don't give it a shot because the book is worth reading. I highly recommend this to all the readers out there especially those who enjoy having something to ponder ☆彡

Machida-kun no sekai, had good plot structure and very good character building, the main character seem to be overly clumsy and stupid which does add to his character the main character's love intrest seem like every cut out of the same cloth kind of love intrest but you may like this if thay is for you but the biggest con is the last few chapters we quite saddening for the reason of how it was end it was almost too short for it had ended in only a few pages,it leaves you wondering "wait it's the end?" But not in a good way. Some peopleenjoy short mangas like this which took only an hour for me to read. There is better out there but it doesn't hurt to read this manga.

I don't know why, but almost every chapters made me shed tears. It's not a sad story. Man, Machida-kun is such a good guy. Pure and innocent. The story is nice. Typical slice of life. But what makes this manga amazing is the characters. Everybody are so nice. Be it Machida himself, Inohara, Machida's family. I thought this was a romance focused manga but I was wrong. It's more than that. Family, friends, divorce, hardships as mothers, siblings, your view on the world and more. 10/10. The art might irritates you sometime because it is simple, non complex drawings. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this manga.If you happened to read this review, just go and read it, right now.

What a protagonist. Machida is a 16-year old student who does not excel at anything, grades, sports, nothing except one: he genuinely values people. And that single trait alone made me feel like I'm reading a superhero story. And to be clear, he's not just your run of the mill benevolent character with some stats nerfed. He just feels... different. He has a different way of expressing his thoughts that tend to pierce through anybody's shields, and yet, none of it comes out as offensive; rather, it's quite the opposite. You could say he's a guy that knows the right thing to say and how tosay it at the perfect time, but not quite, because his dialogue still very much sounds like a 16-year old. It's wonderful. He's not free from making mistakes and misunderstanding people or being insensitive at times, but it's safely attributable to his age and lack of experience. And once he realizes what he overlooks, he is quick to rebound like a superhero second wind.

This story is about THAT kind of guy, and then they drop him into a world full of jaded people, even including some of his classmates who are already getting disillusioned by the world. His character and this story is just a breath of fresh air.

Pros: - This is short, wholesome romance, without perverted content. - It does not go deep into relationship issues, or even drag the romance out in much regard. Instead the story focuses primarily around Machida, the main protagonist. Machida is not on some quest to get a girlfriend, instead he is succeeding in staying true to kind nature and treat people around him with love, acknowledgement and an open heart. Cons: - This is short, wholesome romance, without perverted content... - I adore the core belief of being kind without expecting anything in return, but I also find it naive and unrelateable. Kindness as an acknowledged trait is as far-fetchedto me as some fantastical shounen or even some dumb hentai plots. Still enjoyable though.

Judgement:

- I consider it slop, but in the high end of slop, that I might read again or even the first volume off. I recommend it.

STORY: The story has more of an episodic nature but there is a clear main plot intertwined beautifully in between, and in a way, all these chapters tie in together in the end. The story at its core is about kindness and the power of love (all kinds of love from familial to platonic to romantic). The main premise is very simple but the execution couldn't be better. ART: The art is very simple but it's very cute imo and conveys the emotions outstandingly. CHARACTERS: The characters are what make up the story to be very frank. The author makes sure to portray the characters, eventhose who are bad people at first glance, from a sympathetic perspective. The character's struggles are explored in a hopeful, yet realistic way. The character development comes naturally with none of it being forced just for the sake of the story.

ENJOYMENT:

To describe the charm of the series is very hard, the characters and the story just draw you in unexplainable ways! The story is realistic but it focuses on the positive aspects of life(exactly what i need). I found it very nice to see a simple story about hope and kindness especially after consuming intense pieces of media.

OVERALL:

𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚊 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚊 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚝𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚢 𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚢 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚋𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚊𝚢. 𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚊 𝚒𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚝𝚢𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚓𝚘, 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚊 𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚑𝚞𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎, 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚜 𝚑𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚊𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚊𝚜 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜; 𝙼𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚍𝚊 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚏𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚠𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚒𝚗 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜.

The ability to touch on so many topics while keeping them unified is quite extraordinary in itself, but when that is done in a seemingly effortless way and without any unnecessary additions, you know you're in for a treat. Story: The story is quite continuous, with a few flashbacks neatly incorporated in the flow of the story, preceded by just the right amount of build-up before any major points take place. In itself, the story and its themes are nothing new, but rather approached in a refreshing way, allowing the reader to get more immersed in the world this manga has to offer, without having to worryabout overly-done tropes or too many cliché moments. The ending was very good, didn't leave much to speculate about, and it offered a really nice closure.

Art:

I have to say the art goes really well with the story and it kept its high quality throughout the chapters. Overall, it's more on the realistic-to-cute side, pleasant and clean. Same as the story, panels are quite fluid, with certain moments depicting plot points gaining more attention when needed. Character design and their personalities mesh well together for the most part, but throughout the story we are reminded not to judge based on appearance only.

Characters:

Big strength of this manga lies in relatability, be it the lovable characters or situations they find themselves in. Variety of different, well-rounded characters guarantees you'll find at least one you can relate to on a personal level, and many more you'll recognize as realistic. The character development is slow-paced, especially for the protagonist, but it's definitely there for any major character. Overcoming one's past, fears, traumas and learning to love and appreciate oneself all over again should do it for most people. Third person perspective is skillfully intertwined with inner monologues and thoughts, giving the reader a better insight and understanding of character's reasoning and, ultimately, decisions.

Enjoyment:

This is the type of manga that leaves you with a warm feeling and a big smile. It reminds us how we're quick to take for granted seemingly normal things that we're blessed with, while others might struggle with them all alone, but also how kindness can be such a powerful weapon and how everyone deserves it. You live, laugh and learn together with the characters, and you're able to appreciate every panel. This manga is kind. Very humane and down-to-earth, soul-felt story of a person with no prejudice and a big heart.

Story: [10/10] Every chapter there is a hidden lesson. If you are able to spot the lesson Machida teaches us, it makes you feel silly. Machida shows how simple it is to be a kind person. He reminds me how beautiful the world is, or can be when you look at it in a different lens. Machida's world is a heartwarming story that I would recommend to anyone who is having a bad day. Art: [9/10] The art matched the story perfectly. I'm not exactly an art expert, but the monologue that Machida would have and the drawings that go together with histhoughts was cleverly woven in, making the story much easier and enjoyable to read. While the art work itself isn't ground-breaking or awe-strucking, it definitely suits the story!

Character: [10/10]

I love Machida. He doesn't have this sad, edgy backstory to him that would make you empathize with him. In fact, I would say you would feel a bit envious of him! What really drives his characterization for me is his interactions with the people around him. Every interaction is impactful and meaningful, and I definitely did tear up in some scenes!

Enjoyment: [10/10]

I enjoyed this manga thoroughly. It definitely did not drag and I can't help wanting more chapters, I know that I would be entertained to no ends!

Overall: [10/10]

Machida-kun no Sekai was a fantastic read from start to finish. As the title suggests, the story was about Machida's life. The interactions between Machida and the people around him is a reminder that the world is not always as cold as it seems. Machida shows us, the readers, what it means to care for someone: be it a stranger or a family member.

Machida doesn't ask for anything in return, he simply does it because he can. His time spent with the people he meets and loves is the gift he receives and I think he knows that himself.

Machida may not be the smartest in the book, he may not be the most athletic, but he has something that not everyone has -- and that's what makes this a memorable story.

This is a short and sweet manga all about understanding and helping people. Machida is the sort of Jesus archetype, alien yet enhances the lives of everyone around him. He has an interesting mix of incredible people-reading skills and emotional literacy, and yet is also distant from them. This manga showed me how rare kindness is in media because seeing it depicted and valued here is so uplifting. I appreciated how specific and granular the exploration of feelings could get. Most chapters follow the satisfying formula (so very minor non-specific plot details ahead) of Machida meets someone who is struggling with an emotional/social problem and thenhelps them. A recurring one that seems so simple yet is surprisingly powerful is characters disliking people because of multiple unpleasant social experiences and a lack of support and kindness. Machida showing them that kindness and bringing them back into the social world, happy to join in once more, makes him an unexpected role model.

If you want a cozy wholesome manga about people becoming closer this is good one.

Folks you're missing out on a very good read about a teenager named Machida who pretty much straight up helps people around him living in different situations and you know well as a reader that he loves people lol. What I like about this character is that he says downright inspiring quotes with such truth in them like e.g. "for someone to be born into this world, being born is more than enough. Worthless people don't exist even if it's little by little, it would be great to grow". Look we all need Machida in this effed up world ok? LOL I'm really happy this isn'ta typical cliche generic manga you always come across like geez I'm so tired of the unnecessary drama. Well you know what to do ladies and gents, if you're sick to death of the usual romance/slice of life/school life mangas out there. You gotta read this one in that case, as I said you're pretty much missing out on manga that gives ya positive vibes hehe.

I grew biased against shoujo and shounen (more hate for shoujo because of my gender), but do not mistake I LOVED this manga it was pure without any bungee jumping experience where author wanted to reel you in with cheap literature tricks to get you emotionally hooked. Story 9/10 I cannot rate is 10/10 it's great but calling this story a masterpiece is a stretch. Now for the story element: It is a story about the kindest boy who can see people's hearts and isn't afraid to be the first one to reach out and place his trust in someone. This story is about a highschool boy who doesn't discern, doesn't discriminate and doesn't judge. This is a story about boy becoming a man who for the first time in his life starts to fear of something happening in his heart, a new feeling that started creeping in from behind that he cannot find an answer to.

This is a story about a boy who is has many flaws, he is a bad athlete, bad at studying, clumsy and void of relationship discernment since he views everyone as family.

With all this the story starts off, we see the path that this young man walks on choices he takes worries he has. In this story, just like in our world people have a lot of problems happening sadly enough even if there is solution due to various reasons they are impossible for us to resolve so with all that we have this young man who comes in to the people in this world and helps them, opens those people's hearts and places light in their hearts.

This story is a mellow adventure that can make even the hardest of hearts to soften up since this story tries to show us that there almost always is a positive solution with a good outcome.

To a less poetic note: This is a story about a kind hearted boy who lacks confidence because he is bad at sports, at studying and is clumsy but due to his kind heart and unique skill he never passes by person in trouble and thus in one of the encounters he meets a troubled girl. He is oblivious to a word called romantic love, though he loves people it isn't a romantic love so in wake of this he sometimes makes people fall for him but this feeling is alien to him.

So with that said girl slowly falls for him but the boy can't answer her since he doesn't know love and thus the story starts.(Though I kinda spoiled first few chapters sorry i simply wanted to convey that there definitely is romance and that it will progress and go somewhere)

Art 6/10

The weakest point of this manga is the artistic element which actually isn't that important here but if we rate it individually it is quite on the mediocre scale. Characters are unique in their appearance but feel like good sketches rather than fully drawn characters, emotional spectrum was also quite lacking. Background, well the same as with characters a lot of primitive background with blanks.

As for panel placement and speech bubbles, up to standard (no confusion reading it).

Character 9/10

Sadly enough i already told you about our Main Lead Machida Hajime the only thing that is left to tell that this manga is concentrating on change and people (meaning makings of real people personas). You most definitely will see character growth here and not only from Hajime but from everyone, you will see how they change after our Main touches them and heals them but the biggest and the hardest growth has of course to our Main Lead who evolved to become something even better, it's a rare sight where in manga boy becomes a man simply because it's a hard transition (even though our Main Lead already is quite mature).

Supports well there are few of them or scratch that, more like everyone our hero helps out (touches), because in one way or another those who he touches change as well as they change him.

Enjoyment 10/10

I read it because i was reading a wholesome manga before this Toorigakari ni One Point Advice shite iku Type no Yankee then after reading it someone in the comment section advised to read this. Well this advice was not a miss it was perfect hit, why is that? Well both Main Leads from these mangas are very kind and loving people who shed light to this world.

Did I enjoy it? Of course 10/10 time flew by and the only feeling that was left with me after reading it is appreciation for this manga and it's author(a lot times i feel sadness), this author finished this manga when it needed to finish it didn't grow in something that scratches your heart as it goes downhill or it wasn't something that was unripe a perfect balance.

Overall 9/10

Would I advice? Definitely, even if you are discouraged by shoujo do not fret, author tried to be gender neutral in regards of desires it didn't delve deep in our gender based desire that can usually hurt opposite genders ego.

TL:DR Ham-fisted and childish. Predictable trite. Actively frustrating Mary Sue protagonist with a cast of cardboard cut-outs and stock aesop characters plus a romance that falls flat. Do not recommend. Would actually be a good series for children though (that's not sarcasm) to teach them basic morals. Story: 3/10 The focus of the manga is ostensibly Machida-kuns growth and yet he also doesn't really change in anyway. He's essentially perfect at the beginning of the manga and at the end the only real difference is that he's in love. What growth was there? The messages the manga tried to deliver are the standard shounen stuff, be kind to othersetc. However, the delivery is so ham-fisted it makes me cringe. Considering the majority of this manga is delivering these trite platitudes, this is a significant problem.

It's almost insulting how simple and easy things work out. You can't make me care about what's happening in the chapter when every chapter follows the same pattern. Someone with complicated issues meets Jesus-kun (aka Machida) and within the chapter they've found the meaning of life, turned their life around and won the lottery. It's ridiculous and it robs any sense of importance or drama from the manga when we know Machida will fix an problem he sees in a few pages.

I actually didn't know the manga was a romance when I started reading it, it's clearly not the focus for the majority of the run-time yet the ending seems to rely on the romance to hammer the point home. Unfortunately, the romance wasn't very interesting, both Inohara and Machida are flat characters who aren't very interesting together.

Character: 3/10

Machida is the ultimate Mary Sue. Everyone falls in love with him immediately after meeting him, figuratively or literally. One character is kind of explicitly gay for him. A teacher falls in love with him and confesses her feeling within a day of meeting. Do you see how incredibly annoying this is? I want to read a manga, not a fan club for a fictional character. He's supposed to be a super nice guy, and make no mistake that does come across in the manga but most of what he does feels so surface level that the entire cast fawning over him feels incredibly forced. There honestly isn't much else to say about the main character beyond: he is nice and he solves everyone's problems. We get some insight into how he feels and his views on the world but it's absolutely shallow, everyone in the world is his friend and family blah blah. Surface level stuff that we teach children. By the end of the manga I absolutely despised Machida, both for the false ‘deep’ philosophy and the over the top Mary Sue nonsense he pulls off. He feels like a parody of a caricature of a shounen protagonist but it's entirely unironic.

Inohara is supposed to be the love interest and is the key behind Machida growing as a person. This is a mistake because she has no personality. Her one problem is resolved instantly and then she becomes the generic doe-eyed love interest the author needed her to be. I honestly could not describe her personality to you. She's good with her hands? That's the only thing I can think of, and only because the manga explicitly points it out because she painted someone's nails once. The ending of the manga is clearly about Machida's growth, as shown through his relationship with Inohara. This might could have been good if Inohara wasn't a hollow character with no real chemistry with Machida. Basically she was bullied and so is truant constantly, then Machida says a few words to her and now she's fine. Then she falls in love with him immediately. They hang out a little bit, Machida is as dense as a typical shounen protagonist, pervs on peoples hands for a bit and then they get together. Yeah. he's grown so much, from a perfect messiah to a perfect messiah with a girlfriend.

No one else really matters, they're all just Machida's fan club. There are few other reoccurring characters either. In fact, one character is saved by machida jesus and then basically just hangs around in the background of a few chapters so it looks like he has actual friends.

Art

Decent art. Not amazing but not bad. Nothing more to say here.

Overall: 3/10

Cringe-inducing, that's how I would describe this manga. It was such a frustrating read, seeing complex topics being simplified into “well Machida-kun is just so nice, it all resolves it self”, one man's marriage is saved by simply being in the presence of Machida! Machida isn't even aware of it! That's basically how all of the chapters that aren't romance focused go and it's not only incredibly boring, it's all just so shallow. The romance itself is barely present and the love interest is so bland that I just don't care.

I don't recommend this to anyone but young children.