DISCLAMER I want to make this very aware to all this is a lolicentric ecchi romcom a lot of you will opt out here. I think thats in your right to as much as i want others to read suggestive themes with these types of characters is the cornerstone to its identity. I really do think some themes here are portrayed well and some I really havent seen up until now because of how this manga is setup to operate it allows for these ideas to be bred. Intro I think one of the best way to introduce your mangas is with a interesting character or landscape/scenery yet all that has to happen by the end of the first chapter is that hook sticks in the readers mouth as they bite down into interest. This manga brings fourth a weird or disgusting depending on what you like scenario yet it sets the stage for the remainder of the manga up until what Ive read. It throws this overused trope of the shy/weird kid who sits in the corner an throws it a larger bone then some and runs with it. 220https://i.post.cc/7L1LXwXG/image20250330071114882.png Story I think for what it is the story is actually pretty good but this is heavily subjective as its a niche. The story premises is just a middle school romcom with a wrench set in the middle and that is Eromanga and how it bonds two characters with the additive of her being his disciple. It works mainly in the early chapters it really feels fast and like there might not be depth. As it goes on you start to see them battling with themselves over different ideas and conflicts that also contrast each other. I dont think its the best there is but with this small of a niche to cover it really hits like a piercing dagger. The only thing I can really compare this to is Nagatoro yet that feels like sanding with 200 grit sandpaper relative to something like 800 grit. Its kind of the same thing like yeah its sandpaper but its not as fine as a want it and thats where this manga come in. It just hits those deep notes that satiate what I want that really arent relevant in other works. I wanted Nagatoro to be lewder this hit the nail on the head not only is it suggestive in the dialogue at times the art is another section for a reason. In addition its also interesting how the author plays with not only with what the characters know but how its depicted in a way that the reader is also left questioning if thats whats truly happening. Yes this trait is also noticeable in other works though for some reason it feels distinct here more so that might be from setting the stage so well with what it wants to offer the reader. So here innuendos are plenty in tandem to play with the idea of what is really happening. Characters As of right now chapter 33 its lacking in the development of side characters they are existent yet I dont feel that much weight from them. It sucks because I think they can make the story even more deviant or interesting. I dont think you need and ensemble cast but i do wish there was more interaction with the others. Something akin to focusing on them for a while. But they arent our primary focus so I think its fine to say the least and that where our main characters come in and make up for it. Fujiwara: 220https://i.post.cc/Mp4L4wc5/image20250330062413340.png He purposely reads eromanga in class despite what others think and even though its weird its kind of charming in a way. Now this could be done with practically anything taboo yet where as others come in to have the character be ashamed or arrogant about what theyre doing Fujiwara has this idea that he cant lie to himself as if he couldnt indulge in the things he enjoys it be an attack to himself. Its the idea of having confidence in what you enjoy and not to be shamed by doing so. He wants to have a friend yet they have to accept this idea of what he is so he isnt dissuaded by not having anyone. He also has stuff he likes to do that complements the other sides of him. The main force is him wanting to be a doujin artist having the ability to have this perfect cycle of reading eromanga almost as a study guide to further himself in the process of becoming an artist. I dont want to throw everything Fujiwara has to offer on the table right away because it takes away from him. I was surprised at how compelling he can be at times. Sasha Alexandra Kournikova : 220https://i.post.cc/7hk8RkWd/image20250330062108875.png Is what seems to be a doeeyed and innocent middle school girl. Shes energetic is always kind yet stands up for Fujiwara when he needs it shes fashionably and one point Id like to bring fourth is how many different looks she has whether it be the clothes she wears or the hairstyles she is always trying and seen in something new. She has this guard on what she wants this hold a protective layer setup around the one she desires. Sasha also is intrigued by the idea of eromanga ever since the first day and now wants to see the works of Fujiwara come to fruition. She is isolated in the crowds she generates shes popular yet its not enough she hates being alone. I think thats why she holds so dearly to Fujiwara hes unapologetically himself and sharing that same bond denies shame when interacting with each other. Its not that she isnt having a good time with others its that the others dont have this passion that he evokes from eromanga Art Art being highly subjective is almost always going to garner some contention despite that this art feels etheric at times. The way the softness is imbued into the characters make them feel like out of a painting and at times this enhances the eroticism. I cant get over how beautiful this manga looks sometimes now this is exemplified most prominently in facial features. This is most illustrated in Sashas face and words cant describe how cute her face is sometimes I dont even think her face is rivaled by Nagatoro the expressions she is given is such a staple of the series and its the pinnacle of how I think facial expressions should be displayed. I am biased and thats because of the softness I feel it amplifies her expression of emotion to another level. 220https://i.post.cc/90KX0S8B/image20250330060806786.png 220https://i.post.cc/d3kvb6sZ/image20250330061213691.png 220https://i.post.cc/nz6ccgwG/image20250330061548796.png 220https://i.post.cc/cLXx8rbH/image20250330061744846.png By that means most of the characters look good its just her that mainly sets the stage and it might be because shes the authors favorite character so he gives her special care. Yet they all look really pleasant in my humble opinion. I already rambled a little about Sashas outfits but i cant help but gush it bring so much to the table to change characters looks so much life is injected in them when authors do so it makes them more lively and she is always changing looks and they all look either adorable or fashionable. Routes Now this would be considered the most controversial by far I think the equivalence would be something akin to 774 since I already make the correlation to Nagatoro so it seems appropriate. This is like how all of Nanashis works are grotesques and abhorrent to say the least for some people to the point they probably wouldnt read Nagatoro. Yet as 774 changes pennames for adult work and divulges to Nanashi for Sfw content from my understanding Haguhagu shows face and is full frontal about his works. It actually parallels Fujiwara and his unwavering spirit for his eromanga hes almost like a selfinsert with how he functions. Alas the routes NSFW These are all completely optional as I feel it enhances the experience in its entirety. Summary I think if this manga hits it digs deep and I dont think that a lot of people will share the same sentiment with me. I think this story is highly erotic it deals with a lot of internal problems but a lot of that might seem to be overshadowed by the lewdness I personally think this is a perfect blend but this for me just ticks all the boxes and especially with the routes being a big factor as well. Authors dont need to do side stories yet its always a pleasure to see them and to make them more or less cannon is ahh chefs kiss. I think in this day and age there are a lot of people who will criticize this and or do the same to the ones who like it im not writing a perspective like the famous Shoujo Ramune review that reads like a justification for watching/reading what I just did no this is face value and that at the forefront is Loli backbone built into the entirety of this series and thats kinda just the scratch that needed to be itched. Something depraved/ innocent something uplifting/ demoralizing and lastly something thought inducing/ regressive and it really just boils down how you want to see the series. This is my first review so I feel there was more to be said but I wanted to have something on this mangas page it felt blank and devoid of life as if no sustenance was able to come from this work. It felt like this mangas page was just another random manga that has no value yet giving it a shot really piqued my interest and I think it will strike a chord if you find any of this interesting. If i did bad in my assessment then read the manga and tell me where I was wrong and Ill appreciate the discussion if you decide to pursue that. Other then that I will leave you with a picture of Sasha 220https://i.post.cc/GtGgTgbC/image20250330065002717.png