This one-shot was a nice, cute, light read. It is a parody of Little Red Ridinghood, with a different setting (e.g., there is no "big, bad wolf" and the main character is an older, more attractive girl), that I actually like more than the childish original story. Eliza's grandmother is very strong compared to the one in the kids' version, which is my only complaint of this manga, as she has the body of a buffed man who will not let any boy go near her granddaughter, though the reason for that is explained in the end, which gives the author props. Eliza lives with her mother and brings soup to her grandma, who lives in the woods, everyday. Come to think of it, that makes me wonder why she cannot date guys at her place or when going out. Oh, well, it has been a while since I read it anyway.

The specific features of Akazukin Eliza: most of the characters are drawn well, with the heroine being easy on the eyes; the story has a nice conclusion with no cliffhangers; I would read more chapters, which is a good sign of any title, for their readers to want more, despite having a nice ending; the characters' personalities remain consistent and lovable, with them having good interaction with one another, as well as logical reactions to situations; a healthy amount of fan-service is present, though I would not complain if there were more.

All in all, this a wonderful manga to keep in your collection, and it is short, so even if you end up hating it, not much of your time will be taken. Personally, it is one of my favorites. I do not judge a title by its length, but by its content, and I hope you do the same. If you are looking for a fun, light-weight, high-quality little read, then this one-shot, Akazukin Eliza, is the right manga for you.