I'm compelled to say that this manga's saving grace is its art, but that makes it seem like the story is the pits when that's not really the case. Plot-wise, it is not a total yawn fest, but it's not anything spectacular. It seems to encapsulate a sort of slice-of-life feel, where the main characters go on mystery-solving adventures and meet a hodgepodge of different characters, each with their own story. And it is distinctively shoujo.

What elevates this manga is its beautiful, beautiful art. This is one of those mangas worth reading JUST for the art.

Ok I think I have repeated that point enough to have some weight.

Shiro is the star of this story. Please google 'shiro adekan' and just marvel at that goddamn heavenly form. (while ignoring all those cosplayers like sheesh you CANNOT emulate Shiro ok, his beauty is like on a whole different level from us lowly humans)

The mangaka has amazing talent; she draws him superbly. (and of course, everything else in the manga) Everything he does is fluid and graceful, always having this hint of sensuality. Sometimes he’s playfully flirty and others he’s downright shamelessly sexy. AND THOSE HIPS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. How can a guy have such hips.

I’m so enamoured by Shiro that I named my family’s hamster Shiro. I’m telling you, this is that kind of guy that guys would jump, he’s that pretty. But don’t think he’s as soft as he looks, because this guy can fight and he can whoop your ass with hardly any effort at all.


In a nutshell, read this if:

You like asian historical settings.
You want to see some elegant, very pretty art.
Looking for an interesting story, with a bit of action and sensuality, but nothing heavy.