A review by rjordan19
Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, Vol. 1 by Ran Kuze

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 I don't usually read Manga, but I picked this up to try something new - and I quite loved it! 

Mona-Chan is a popular girl in the school - in fact she won't rest until everyone is in love with her and falls at her feet. But, the new boy Medaka isn't interested and does everything he can to push her away. This only makes Mona try even harder and more ridiculous schemes to get him to love her.

I had no idea what to expect with this and did find some of it a little crazy. Mona will do anything for that wow factor to get attention. She comes off as vain and silly and some of her stunts are a little cringe-worthy. But, at the same time she really grew on me and I loved those little moments where she let her real self shine through a bit, even if it was accidental.

Medaka is in training to be a monk and has cast off all relationships - he uses multiple strategies to not fall for Mona's shenanigans but you can see him struggling.

This was a quick read, and fun - it does end on a fairly dramatic cliff-hanger and I would definitely pick up Volume 2 to find out what happens.