So I found this manga on a whim. Read it quick, like I would any Shoujo.

But as went down my list, and read more and more, I kept re-opening it to check over the small things.

Then a few updates just so happen to catch my eye, and I was taken in, absorbed into the beauty that is Last Game.

Shorty after, I bought the volumes, and now, everyday, I check to see if the scanlators have translated.

EVERY. DAY.

**NO SPOILERS**
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Story:

I'm quite surprised when I say that the story is actually rather simple, as most Shoujo are, but this one seemed a bit unique, at least. Yanagi Hisato, stands at the paramount of society, high above those deemed beneath him in the social totem pole. He has the intellect, the athletic prowess, the drive; everything you'd need to be considered "Perfect".

But then she comes.

Kujou, a girl that eclipses him at everything: sports, tests, games; except that her place is perhaps the ground at which the social totem pole sits upon. She has no friends, and with her personality, it is definitely a possibility that she wouldn't ever.

Now, Yanagi isn't exactly fond of being merely "second place" at everything. The world doesn't seem to care - of course - a rich, beautiful, intelligent, romantic Yanagi is all they need. But Yanagi is different. His drive to succeed forces him to despise Kujou, and for a decade he follows her, through elementary school, middle school, high school, and college with the ultimate goal to make her fall for him, and then ruthlessly dump her.

Of course, that doesn't exactly work the way its intended. Their prolonged relationship eventually results in an unrequited love, and with how dense she is, its going to take a very long time until poor Yanagi finally gets to tell the lifeless Kujou how he feels.

Rating: 10.
tl;dr:
Romance. Comedy. College Students/Young Adult. Unrequited Love.

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Art:

The art was simply outstanding. It's simple, but Amano is just perfectly showing off here. His artistic prowess gives the feel of beauty just when its right, and throws enough chibi in to alleviate a lot of the seriousness.

All of the characters have distinct eye patterns and hair to easily distinguish them from one another while not seeming too unrealistic or ridiculous. Backgrounds, scene transitions and panel framing is excellent, a top-quality piece.

Rating: 10
tl;dr: You shouldn't have any issues with the Art. Hell, that shouldn't even be an issue with manga anyways.

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Characters:

Both Kujou and Yanagi adhere to the simple "Better but not best" paradigm in their own right; Yanagi is a perfect sweet talker, and knows girls like the back of his hand, while Kujou remains perfect at nearly everything BESIDES social interaction.

The only person on earth that Kujou can say she honestly cares for is her mother, as that is her ongoing source of inspiration of love. And despite having to remain "Spoiler Free" I will say that it's quite obvious that this eventually turns into Yanagi(C'mon its a Shoujo).

There are other side-characters that contribute to the feel of the story and allow motion of the main plot, but I wont reveal them for spoilers sake.

Rating: 10
tl;dr: Funny characters put into a horrible position of unrequited love with the densest romantic partner since the last intergalactic collision of Black Holes(although given the scale of the Universe that could be actually every second)

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Enjoyment:

If you don't like Special A, you probably wont like this manga. But if you are an avid fan of shoujo and you're looking for something to take up the next 2 hours of your time with restlessness and laughter, I HIGHLY recommend you find your favorite manga viewing site and give this bad boy a try.

I enjoyed it enough to write a review.

About an UNFINISHED manga.

Yeah.

Rating: 10
tl;dr: Read the last 3 lines. Yes.

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Overall:

Now, it doesn't come flawless. There are a few things here and there that are a bit weird, but in the end, you find yourself so immersed in it that they are ignored. If you have any last minute questions, feel free to PM me. I am very, very, interested in Last Game, and I have been for about 8 months now.

Rating: 10.
tl;dr: This could use an anime adaption.