Rosario to Vampire

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Des alternatives: English: Rosario+Vampire
Synonyms: Rosario and Vampire
Japanese: ロザリオとバンパイア
Auteur: Ikeda, Akihisa
Taper: Manga
Volumes: 10
Chapitres: 40
Statut: Finished
Publier: 2004-07-06 to 2007-05-05
Sérialisation: Shounen Jump (Monthly)

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Des alternatives: English: Rosario+Vampire
Synonyms: Rosario and Vampire
Japanese: ロザリオとバンパイア
Auteur: Ikeda, Akihisa
Taper: Manga
Volumes: 10
Chapitres: 40
Statut: Finished
Publier: 2004-07-06 to 2007-05-05
Sérialisation: Shounen Jump (Monthly)
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Aono Tsukune is so hard up on luck, that he can't even get admitted into high school. His parents finally find him a school with no tests required for admittance, out in the middle of nowhere. He finds out the school is a youkai (monster) academy, Just as he is about to resign himself and get back on the bus home, he bumps into a beautiful girl. Turns out this beautiful girl, Akashiya Moka, is also a vampire who bites him right off the bat. They become friends and Tsukune is ready for a happy school life with her, until he finds out that if a human is found on the school grounds, he or she should be killed. Now Tsukune must conceal his identity from the rest of the monsters at school, while at the same time being a ready snack for Moka when ever the urge takes her. What effect will this have on Tsukune and will Moka be able to keep him out of harm's way?
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xenoglossy14
Apr 03, 2021
Rosario+Vampire, in manga form, represents one of my favorite genres that I've self-titled and it sounds pretty harsh by itself but the explanation will make a lot more sense as I go on.

Rosario to Vampire Season I is mistake fiction. This manga is, for all intents and purposes, a ramshackle creation that's very clearly carried by the seat of its pants and a prayer pretty early on into the story. It's amateurish, it's naive, and it's pretty clearly the creator's first full story. And that's amazing, because you get to watch as not only the creator becomes more adept at telling stories and characterizing his characters but he increases the quality of the art.

Something that R+V has on a lot of other harem and harem-esque series is that not only does the main character have a pretty decent drip of personality after some time but the girls all have their own interpersonal relationships that don't depend on their relationship with the main character. So not only is there a genuine sense of rapport built between the entire cast, but it becomes reasonable and even heartwarming when moments happen that lead to the traditional "we're friends aren't we?" moments. Including a genuinely heartwrenching moment in the final volume between the main character and main love interest. Oh, and the 12 year old character isn't constantly sexualized. Like, holy shit, got it in one there.

The way the story starts is incredibly vapid. It's typical harem trash, monster of the week, heterosexual to the max. But as time goes on, they add a few interesting layers, including some genuinely interesting commentary on othering, the idea of blood purity, and how racism can fester even within groups hated by others.

And the art, oh god, the art. Ikeda goes from this admittedly charming, cutesy style to this gripping, realistic, and incredibly breathtaking and eyecatching artwork that has an incredible sense of kinetics in fight scenes and a great eye for detail. The way this man shades with his pen will make my loins quake for decades to come.

It's still got some issues, the story can be a bit bog standard, the characters don't get a ton of depth compared to in the next half of the manga, and it has some big tone problems on occasion BUT all things considered, this could've turned out far worse from how it started. But, as I said earlier, it's mistake fiction. And it's amazing what kind of quality can come out of works made by the seat of your pants and with the mind of a newcomer.
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Lolzipop99715
Apr 03, 2021
Story:
I find this manga a little cliche(which i don't really mind about much) with all the harem, ecchi and average high schooler with a hidden potential and all that. I really like how the beginning wasn't rushed and quickly brought to action without knowing the full detail of what's going on. I also liked how there were a few rest spots where it would step out of the main plot and maybe add a small fight with another student or so forth. As the story progresses more you begin to want to find out what happens next and it just gets you more excited.

Art:
The art at the beginning started out pretty nicely.I liked how Ikeda Akihisa made Moka look like the main female out of all the others as this shows who has the most popularity and they made Tsukune look like some average guy who has no relation to this manga whatsoever(sadly he does). After reading it again, i was able to notice how much the art has changed from the beginning to the end and i must say, it had definitely improved.

Character:
Firstly I'd just like to say, I LOVE IT WHEN MOKA SAYS "Know your place"(I know you guys'll love it as well :D). It gives her a bad ass aura around her. I like how everyone especially Tsukune progresses and becomes stronger. I feel that they've gone a long way.

Enjoyment:
I really enjoyed this manga as had its epic, hilarious, romantic and sad moments. Although i kind of found the ecchi a little annoying.

Overall:
This manga was completed very nicely. I'd find this manga in the middle of perfect and average. I think this would be even better if it weren't too cliche and ecchi but that would probably change the whole entire manga altogether.
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LeaOotori14
Apr 03, 2021
tl;dr: A story that develops the bonds between a likable cast very well and has a lot of amusing moments, though it feels like both the characters and combat need more depth. 

This starts off as basically a gag manga with some serious type moments, though ones centered around really small conflicts that were resolved pretty much instantly. This portion is used to introduce the various characters and such. As it goes on, the stories start getting longer and more serious with a stronger emphasis on combat, but with the comedy still very much intermixed with the serious aspects. It starts off with the protagonist being someone who’s heart is very much in the right place, but who in terms of actually being able to do much was completely useless. He was good in terms of helping others deal with their inner conflicts by talking to them, but in terms of actual combat his only role was to pull off Moka’s Rosario.

As it goes on, he becomes powerful and the story building up to that is pretty well told. However, in the end combat is still pretty shallow. It’s basically just a pure competition of pure strength generally, with Moka and eventually Tsukune having power states that instantly win. There are a few exceptions to that to a degree, but not much. The rest of the cast also ultimately feels like they have very little involvement in the combat. So although combat and power growth are a pretty major aspect of the latter half of the manga and it does feel like its headed in the direction of being a battle manga, it doesn’t really feel like it’s there yet. Ultimately the fights are there to look cool and serve the story than to actually have good combat.

As for what the story does focus on, it’s the relationships between characters. It’s a tad overtly melodramatic and some aspects feel repetitive, but it does a good job of establishing strong relationships between the main characters and having that grow due to various trials. It definitely helps that the entire main cast is really likable as well. An issue I had here however, is that despite it developing their bonds well, it doesn’t seem to develop the characters in and of themselves very well and beyond their initial introduction there isn’t really any sort of character arc. Yukari got some development during the witch’s arc. Kurumu and Mizore as of now seem like they’re pretty normal people without anything major in their backgrounds other than the fact that they’re monsters, so there may not be much to develop there. But Moka is the one that stood out the most, in that it doesn’t really go into any detail on her background or split personalities at all.

Still, this is only the end of the first part, so it doing a better job at giving characters depth while also better fleshing out combat is something I’m hopeful for in the second, and not judging on too harshly yet. As for how this part ended, I think it did a really good job with an amusing but very touching ending that was pretty reasonably satisfying under the assumption that there’s more to come. The art is pretty good, with a pretty nice sense of style. 
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theo75
Apr 03, 2021
So, to start my review off, let's just put out that I watched the anime first. And found that lacking. However, after a several month break, I took it upon my self to start reading the manga, which many people had found better. I was both pleasantly, and unpleasantly surprised.


Story (7/10): This is the area I feel the most conflicted over. It started out pretty mediocre, like the anime, but over time became more complex and interesting. Eventually, I started very much enjoying it. The story arcs were always interesting, and I enjoyed the fact that the main character was not stagnant, like so many other MCs. In the broad range of overarching story, I'd probably have put it at a 8 or 9.

Now, here's why it didn't reach that high: After about the 3/4s point of the manga, I felt like the story structure started to become repetitive. To be blunt, almost every chapter began follow the same script. Without spoilers: MC and Moka have a fight. They decide they aren't going to see each other any more. Bad guy of the day picks a fight with one of the two. The other comes to the rescue. They make up. Done. Every. Single. Time.

The first few times, it was interesting, because it was supposed to convey character development. But... WHERE'D THE DEVELOPMENT GO? You'd think after the 9th time the MC and Moka fight over a misunderstanding, they'd learn some communication skills and try to find what really happened. Especially given that the exact same kind of thing happened last episode and they promised not to leave each other. But nope. No such luck.

Overall, good story arcs, repetitive individual chapter plots.


Art (9/10): The art was mediocre at first, to the point where I didn't really like it. Characters' level of detail fluctuated, shading seemed weird, etc, to the point where it just made me uneasy. But over time, the art style stabilized, and more detail was added to individual shots. Shading was more advanced and consistent, characters had more range of expression, and above all, the backgrounds of each shot became much more interesting, all the while not distracting from the foreground. By the end, I very much liked the art style.


Character (9/10): If I were to rate the individual characters, most of them would be in the range of 6-7, but where the characters shine is in their interactions with each other. On their own, the characters are a fairly classic assortment of harem archetypes, but when they interact, they become interesting and somewhat unique characters.

While I did not love the main character at first (being the wimpy kid he is), he did improve throughout the story (and I mean, he actually did change, not just that I like him better). The girls' interactions with the main character are fairly stereotypical, and not that interesting (why do they like him again?), unfortunately; however, their interactions with each other are usually either emotional or funny, and the humor is well balanced.

Overall, stereotypical characters who become funny and unique through their interactions.


Enjoyment (7/10): Let me start this off by saying: If the chapters had had more unique stories, this would be 2 points higher. It just kept repeating itself for so long, that I got bored and wasn't enjoying myself anymore, to the point where I had to force myself to finish it.

However, earlier on, it was very fun to read and I always enjoyed in when a new part of the plot advanced or a new character was introduced. It was good for a few laughs here and there as well. It was especially fun to watch the main character change and grow throughout the story (unlike half a million other anime/manga MCs). I only wish the other characters grew as well. If it lost half the filler fights, I'd find it nicer to read.


Overall (8/10): Decent manga, with fun characters and good art (at least towards the latter parts), which had a good story, but dragged on too long. I would recommend this for a read, but I would avoid marathoning it due to its repetition.
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MRAlexandre14
Apr 03, 2021
After years within the anime & manga community, I have come across a particular argument time & time again; "the manga/light novel/visual novel is better". This is usually in a bid to get people to check out the original source material, after witnessing a lacklustre anime/live action adaptation collapse in on itself.

Well Rosario + Vampire is a perfect example of such a case, whether you enjoy this kind of manga or not, the community has come to a unanimous agreement that this particular manga is worlds better than it’s unexpectedly popular anime adaptation. And it’s surprising how serious people get about it, given that it is merely a Shounen Supernatural Harem manga, with a bit of Comedy & Action thrown in for good measure.

Yet there’s no need to come into R+V expecting a fantastic story; as this simply is just your average high school Rom/Com, with some monsters thrown in. Well that’s how it is at first, as Tsukune Aono (a.k.a. Generic Male Protagonist No.91), through some odd circumstances, ends up as the only human in a Monster Academy. Now if he were a sensible human being he would GTFO, but sometimes going to school is more important than one’s well-being. Well it may also have something to do with the attractive girls throwing themselves at Tsukune, giving him less of a reason to leave. And there we have our story, with Tsukune tying to enjoy his Harem Haven, whilst dealing with life-threatening monster encounters, all while trying not to reveal his human nature to rest of the student body.

Sounds like one heck of a school-life fantasy, but the actual content does get somewhat stale and repetitive; with Tsukune getting into the usual mishaps & misunderstandings. Then closing things out with a monster spawn and having some contrived reason to force an altercation of sorts with Tsukune or the girls… rinse & repeat. So it’s good that the mangaka quickly realizes that this is a stale formula, rather quickly and focuses on developing the characters through more in-depth mini-arcs, which is a welcome change from the previous episodic storylines.

The characters are what help elevate R+V, but even with that said; there’s nothing unique about the character set-up to set it apart from your average harem. We have yet another “loser-kun” as our male protagonist, who somehow happens to attract cute girls like a magnet. The cute girls in question come in a variety of shapes & sizes but I like that there’s more to them than their initial personality traits. Each of them has some depth to their character, to ensure that they are more than just an otaku’s dakimakura (love pillow), which helps make them all appealing in some way. However we come back to Tsukune, who’s even less appealing and less developed than the generic villains, until about the point where the anime & manga storyline splits off. It is from that point on that Tsukune undergoes some surprising developments… for the better.

In my opinion the best as aspect of R+V is the artwork, which comes in 2 varieties. The most prominent being the usual day to day high school occurrences, with fairly simplistic yet serviceable artwork and then there’s the pockets of action, with bloody intense artwork. The characters & monster designs are somewhat imaginative but they tend to lack detail in their features. However when expressing a distinct mood or emotion, the mangaka makes fantastic use of shading. And I must add that the artwork undergoes some dramatic improvements, as the mangaka improves as an artist, along with the story.

Overall Rosario + Vampire is a mediocre harem manga that eventually grows into something that people, who crave more than the odd flash of pantsu-service, can enjoy. Unfortunately it is a manga that has an issue with inconsistencies in the story, creating some noticeable plot-holes, and inconsistencies in character behaviour, creating some questionable moments. Even with its issues and the incredibly repetitive “monster of the week” set-up in the earlier chapters; it is good when the story breaks free from its episodic shackles, to surprise the reader with a fairly in-depth set of stories & characters. Thus allowing me to recommend R+V, to anyone who is not initially turned off by the premise of reading such a manga.

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washington-rain3
Apr 03, 2021
Before doing anything this will be my first review. Also don't kill me for bad grammar English is not my first language or even my second it's my third.


Story - 8
I gave the story an eight because it started out boring and typical (opinion) as a harem, romance, comedy manga which was what I expected at first, but eventually the manga turned into something deep and dark and was great, but it isn't something you expected right? So it was great but not expected which is why it was an 8.

Art - 8
Alright don't kill me here, but I really don't have anything to say about art. Okay next.

Character's - 8
The characters are all basic harem characters. Wimpy guy check, daring girl check, shy and reserved check, flat chested check, Stalker check. Although with all of those basic characters the author presented them in way that you won't forget making them memorable.

Enjoyment - 10
Enjoyment is the biggest part of a manga or anything entertaining. Even if everything is great if the author doesn't present in way that leave a mark on your heart. Then to be perfectly honest the manga would suck. Now with this manga although the characters are generic the story took a long while to become good the entertainment value was always there and kept you wanting to read more.

Overall-9
For me personally I love this manga and is one of my all time favorites even with that. I have to review in a un-biased way making me give it a 9 instead of a 10.
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fabishi8
Apr 03, 2021
Rosario+Vampire could have been so much more, but… This manga has too many problems to be fully enjoyable.

The story is basically, Tsukune, a “human” get admitted to a school of monsters, and meets Moka. Moka is a vampire but she has a “Rosary” around his neck. When removed (by Tsukune) she can release her full power.

The problem is… Moka is pretty. Really pretty. Tsukune will tell you she is pretty at the start of every new chapter (in case you forget). And because she is so pretty, every single “male” except Kurone will try to err… rape her ? Yeah…

That’s the first big problem of this manga. At least 60% of the time of the “plot” is based on the same pattern : Tsukune and his friends talk, a misunderstand happen… then they got separated, someone takes this opportunity to “approach” Moka and try to… well, you know. Of course, Tsukune will show up, magically remove the rosary and… Moka in her power form will destroy them.

Now, I can understand that some « monster » could try to attack someone, maybe one or two times in 10 volume… but not 20 times. When you have to rely on “attempted rape” almost half of the time to have something “happen” in your chapter, this means your story has a serious problem.

The second problem is : There is no consequence. Moka is saved. Monster get knock out. End of the story. The “culprit” is free to stay at school (some even “try again"). Moka does not even care. At tome 3, after almost get raped 5 times (or killed), she says to Tsukune that “she likes this school”. That’s not realistic.

The third problem is that the whole situation (Moka having to have this rosary removed by Tsukune) does not make sense. At one point Moka say something like “I knew it was impossible for a human to survive in this school.” But, by having her rosary… she can not use her power. She is at the same level of power than Tsukune. Why would she go in this school and choose to keep her rosary ? Well, I know… Just a way for Tsukune to be useful… (Plot convenience ? Yeah !).

Now, I don’t even want to start thinking about what would have happen if Tsukune did not go to this school. Moka would have probably be raped 3 times a day… That makes me sick.

The fourth problem is that Moka go from “useless” to “OP” in one second. Most of the time a kick is enough to end the fight. As a result, we don’t even get to see a “real” fight. Also, it’s a shame that while it’s a school full of monster almost all fight are just “boxing” or “kicking” and do not take advantage of the specificity of some monsters to have some really nice fight.

Finally, the last problem is that the other mains characters are quickly forgotten… Basically, there is their “introduction chapter” where they are the “star”, then after this chapter, they basically appear with just one “joke” use all the time. Like 20 times. Yeah, this manga is so full of repetition…

But, now, after all this… Why did I keep reading ? Well, because… There is still some stuff which made it readable. When the story focused not on Moka but on the conflict of Monster vs Monster, or Human vs Monster… Or when an organization starts to show up and fight start becoming a little more interesting… And the evolution of Tsukune….

I truly think that if the author did not spend trying to create meaningless “tension” with this “attempted rape” on Moka… and had spent more time creating the universe, creating monster with some nice powers and made worthy battle… and adding the backstory of some monsters, their reasons to hate each other, their reasons to hate humans… this could have been so much more.

But, as it stands, this is not nearly enough. The manga is barely funny. The manga has barely ecchi (except for one scene…). It would be no exaggeration to say there is more ecchi in one chapter of To-Love-ru than in this whole manga. The fight are not spectacular either.

So, basically, if you want any manga with :
- Good fight : You can easily find better,
- Good ecchi : To-love-ru
- Good harem : Love-Hina (art is ten times better by the way)
- Good ecchi with monster : Monster Musume.
- Good Vampire : ???

Seems the Rosario season 2 is better, so I will give it a try. Hopefully it will focus more on the monster element (hopefully vampire ?!!!)
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