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Citrus #1
Citrus, Vol. 1
Citrus is an all-new yuri manga series that offers a bittersweet love story coupled with gorgeous artwork. Fans of Morinaga Milk’s Girl Friends will find themselves enthralled with Citrus’s unique blend of comedy, melodrama, and secret desire between girls.
Aihara Yuzu, a high school girl whose main interests are fashion, friends, and having fun, is about to get a reality check. Due to her mom's remarriage, Yuzu has transferred to a new, all-girls school that is extremely strict. Her real education is about to begin.
From day one, happy-go-lucky Yuzu makes enemies, namely the beautiful yet stern student council president Mei. So what happens when a dejected Yuzu returns home and discovers the shock of her life: that Mei is actually her new step-sister who has come to live with her? Even more surprising, when Mei catches Yuzu off guard and kisses her out of the blue, what does it all mean?
Aihara Yuzu, a high school girl whose main interests are fashion, friends, and having fun, is about to get a reality check. Due to her mom's remarriage, Yuzu has transferred to a new, all-girls school that is extremely strict. Her real education is about to begin.
From day one, happy-go-lucky Yuzu makes enemies, namely the beautiful yet stern student council president Mei. So what happens when a dejected Yuzu returns home and discovers the shock of her life: that Mei is actually her new step-sister who has come to live with her? Even more surprising, when Mei catches Yuzu off guard and kisses her out of the blue, what does it all mean?
180 pages, Paperback
First published July 18, 2013
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Saburouta
43 books207 followersName (in native language): サブロウタ
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After watching Sailor Moon anime, she started drawing at the age of 7.
Influences when she was young: CLAMP (Card Card Captor Sakura, X), AMANO Kozue (Aira, Aqua), WATASE Yuu (Fushigi Yugi), SUGISAKI Yukiru (1001 Knights).
Got into the yuri genre through "Pretty Cure" (especially the chapter 8).
Strength: drawing close-up facial expressions and hair arrangement.
Weakness: drawing small pictures.
Among the sources used as inspiration for her work: watching movies, reading manga, doujinshi, erotica artwork targeted for male audience (like NARUKO Hanaharu's manga).
Her drawing tools: PC, Wacom Cintiq24, program ComicStudio, pencils.
Comments
After watching Sailor Moon anime, she started drawing at the age of 7.
Influences when she was young: CLAMP (Card Card Captor Sakura, X), AMANO Kozue (Aira, Aqua), WATASE Yuu (Fushigi Yugi), SUGISAKI Yukiru (1001 Knights).
Got into the yuri genre through "Pretty Cure" (especially the chapter 8).
Strength: drawing close-up facial expressions and hair arrangement.
Weakness: drawing small pictures.
Among the sources used as inspiration for her work: watching movies, reading manga, doujinshi, erotica artwork targeted for male audience (like NARUKO Hanaharu's manga).
Her drawing tools: PC, Wacom Cintiq24, program ComicStudio, pencils.
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May 11, 2022
i feel like half of these characters would call me a slur 😐
February 10, 2017
I will start by saying this is trash. Like, I had very low expectations and it met them. But it's the kind of sordid trash that I will probably throw money at for quite a while because goddammit it's compelling as fuck.
Is this a healthy romance? No. Not at all. I am conflicted. Fuck. I like these characters.
I'm also seriously concerned about the attitude towards relationships between two girls as "just hormones, they'll go back to men eventually." Gag. Stop.
I will keep reading this and I will also hate myself for it every second of the way. I do not recommend anyone pick this up unless you also have a weird guilty pleasure for garbage fire romance.
edit: after reading NTR - Netsuzou Trap Vol. 1, I have a little more appreciation for this manga and how cleverly Mei's character was handled (at least in this volume, idk how it progresses). Both manga feature one love interest who is being sexually abused and, in turn, begins to sexually assault their love interest as a result. The difference is,
I still have very little faith that this aspect of the story will be handled very well, and I stand by that this is not something I would recommend to people, but I do have a little more appreciation for what was accomplished in this first volume at least.
Is this a healthy romance? No. Not at all. I am conflicted. Fuck. I like these characters.
I'm also seriously concerned about the attitude towards relationships between two girls as "just hormones, they'll go back to men eventually." Gag. Stop.
I will keep reading this and I will also hate myself for it every second of the way. I do not recommend anyone pick this up unless you also have a weird guilty pleasure for garbage fire romance.
edit: after reading NTR - Netsuzou Trap Vol. 1, I have a little more appreciation for this manga and how cleverly Mei's character was handled (at least in this volume, idk how it progresses). Both manga feature one love interest who is being sexually abused and, in turn, begins to sexually assault their love interest as a result. The difference is,
I still have very little faith that this aspect of the story will be handled very well, and I stand by that this is not something I would recommend to people, but I do have a little more appreciation for what was accomplished in this first volume at least.
January 3, 2021
This is one of the worst, trashiest yuri manga I've ever read. The relationships are toxic, there are consent issues and assault left and right, and nobody seems to understand "respect" and boundaries." It's about a stepsister who was sexually assaulted so she turns around and sexually abuses her own stepsister. I don't know if the author wants to ramp up to something better or healthier (not that there’s much of a bar set), but it's really weird to make anything sexual between siblings. The art is nice, but it's also super male gaze-y. There is so much emphasis on their tiddies and just general hypersexualization. I'm just sitting here feeling squicky like did people forget these are kids? I'm also sick of the "it's a phase" plots. I get it. Everybody has their own journey, but this is just super outdated, super problematic, and just not for me. I have no plans to continue.
February 23, 2016
I heard a lot about this series (apparently it is a great series according to a lot of people), so I decided to check it out as I was in the mood for some new Yuri manga.
I can say that it was a bit confusing at times, and a bit weird. At times there was just too much going on, all kinds of ideas that are nice, but they do clutter a lot and distract from the story.
I also didn’t particularly like Mei. Hot, Cold. Sweet, Bitter. Pick a side girl. You can’t just kiss your step-sister one day, then be cold to her the next few days, then practically assault her again, and so on.
I can imagine your life is hard, with expectations left and right, a new mom, a dad who is never around (though that kind of amazes me considering the fact the mom met him), but no need to act like this.
I do hope that in the next volume (if I am reading those) she will get better.
Yuzu, ah Yuzu, she was an amazing character and I really loved her and what she did. She is frank, down-to-earth, and doesn’t take no for an answer. She does her best to get along with Mei.
The poor girl was also totally confused about her feelings, which I can imagine. It was really interesting to see her figure out her feelings, to find out what to do with them.
She was also super sweet and tried her best to be there, and comfort Mei. Or help out her mom, or help out her grandpa (though that took some time to take effect).
I also love how she looks, and all she does to keep that look. It is something I see pass by in manga stories more often, the whole hair thing, dyeing it, and how it isn’t allowed by many schools to have another hair colour than what is the standard one.
There are also various yuri scenes, which were lovely drawn. I hope that the next volumes will have more of that (again, still not sure if I will continue reading it).
The art is gorgeous, and I am thinking of seeing this artist made any other manga, hopefully some more shoujo-ai/yuri stuff.
I wasn’t entirely happy with one scene, since it would be a spoiler I will not talk more about it, but I wish it wasn’t added.
That cork-screw-haired girl. Dear Lord, can we just erase her from the story? What a horrendous, bad character she was.
All in all, I am still wondering if I want to continue. On the one hand I want to, because Mei and Yuzu make a cute couple, and I wonder about their future. But on the other hand… Mei does need to change to a normal person, not hot and cold.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I can say that it was a bit confusing at times, and a bit weird. At times there was just too much going on, all kinds of ideas that are nice, but they do clutter a lot and distract from the story.
I also didn’t particularly like Mei. Hot, Cold. Sweet, Bitter. Pick a side girl. You can’t just kiss your step-sister one day, then be cold to her the next few days, then practically assault her again, and so on.
I can imagine your life is hard, with expectations left and right, a new mom, a dad who is never around (though that kind of amazes me considering the fact the mom met him), but no need to act like this.
I do hope that in the next volume (if I am reading those) she will get better.
Yuzu, ah Yuzu, she was an amazing character and I really loved her and what she did. She is frank, down-to-earth, and doesn’t take no for an answer. She does her best to get along with Mei.
The poor girl was also totally confused about her feelings, which I can imagine. It was really interesting to see her figure out her feelings, to find out what to do with them.
She was also super sweet and tried her best to be there, and comfort Mei. Or help out her mom, or help out her grandpa (though that took some time to take effect).
I also love how she looks, and all she does to keep that look. It is something I see pass by in manga stories more often, the whole hair thing, dyeing it, and how it isn’t allowed by many schools to have another hair colour than what is the standard one.
There are also various yuri scenes, which were lovely drawn. I hope that the next volumes will have more of that (again, still not sure if I will continue reading it).
The art is gorgeous, and I am thinking of seeing this artist made any other manga, hopefully some more shoujo-ai/yuri stuff.
I wasn’t entirely happy with one scene, since it would be a spoiler I will not talk more about it, but I wish it wasn’t added.
That cork-screw-haired girl. Dear Lord, can we just erase her from the story? What a horrendous, bad character she was.
All in all, I am still wondering if I want to continue. On the one hand I want to, because Mei and Yuzu make a cute couple, and I wonder about their future. But on the other hand… Mei does need to change to a normal person, not hot and cold.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
July 9, 2017
This was trashy fun. Definitely some questionable consent moments, though, but I've come to expect that in yuri.
I'll definitely be picking up the next few volumes. It's compelling, and I really liked the art.
I'll definitely be picking up the next few volumes. It's compelling, and I really liked the art.
August 31, 2021
An addictive, soapy, and overheated tone has trouble overcoming consent issues and a fetishistic soft-core porn tilt. I was hoping for something sweeter or more romantic.
I may return to this sometime in the future, but it could be a long while.
I may return to this sometime in the future, but it could be a long while.
February 11, 2022
This had so much potential but instead it was full of consent, sexual assault and incest issues. It was not what I was expecting at all. The art, as with most manga, was incredible but the storyline itself was jumpy and there was virtually no character developments or personality. I am not sure why I picked up the next volume... I guess I was hoping it was going to get better or rectify the mistakes made in volume 1.
February 18, 2016
A slipshod, scattered and boring read.
I've heard good things about Citrus so when I saw it on sale at a convention I attended I snatched the chance to grab the first two volumes. Unfortunately, the story itself doesn't live up to the hype.
The first two volumes come jam-packed with new beginnings, misunderstandings and a whole heaping pile of "oh, we're doing THIS trope now?". It's your standard love story, with the two main characters, Yuzu and her new younger sister Mei, trying to figure out their new living situation and their unexpected growing attraction. Too bad there really isn't anything for them to be attracted to!
In the span of about ten pages Yuzu goes from wanting a boyfriend and habitually lying about having one, to being attracted to her new step-sister. Does she experience any sort of dilemma for the sudden 180 in perceived sexual orientation? The answer is: no, not at all. In fact, while she questions what her feelings for her new sister are, she never really tries to figure them out. Instead she spends most of her time trying to figure out what Mei is doing and what she can do to help.
This is where the books really start to flag. Mei has pretty much every stereotypical rich-kid problem in the book. Her mother died in an accident, her daddy has been traveling since she was young, her grandfather is stiflingly strict, she's somehow in charge of school management because her family owns the school and she's the Student Council President. All of this seems to have made her into a cold, distant person; one who needs some relaxation and a calming presence in her life to help her out. Instead she gets Yuzu, a girl determined to help but who is absolutely, blindingly determined to do so in the most obnoxious, unhelpful way possible. This is a consistent theme throughout the novels and on the one hand, I could see it being entertaining in its own way, but the two characters lack even the most basic of chemistry.
The story themselves seem to try to be one chapter stories. They're disconnected and lack cohesiveness yet insist on following every standard romantic trope the author can toss in. Plucky Rebellious teen? Check. Distant Ice Queen love interest? Check. Stereotypical Family Problems? Check. I could close my eyes, pick a trope and in the next chapter I'd probably see it. There's nothing unique about this story. There's nothing to make you sympathize with the characters because you've seen this story a thousand times in a thousand different settings, all with the same result. Even the novelty of it being two women is ruined by how patently stereotypical it is. There's nothing mysterious about where the story will go or what will happen. You have honestly seen it all before.
There also doesn't seem to be any really conflict-to-resolution development we can see on screen. A lot of the issues attempted to be brought up (jealousy/family relationships/etc) are almost entirely resolved by just...letting the issue go.
There is also almost zero romantic tension and the girls do NOTHING. Literally nothing. Yuzu has some vague thoughts about Mei but the most they do is kiss and half the time it's specifically meant as a scare-tactic, not romantic. There's more tension between me and a snack after my workout than there is between these two characters. I want to root for them and I want to wish them well, but it's...it's so utterly boring to watch I can't get through it.
All in all, this reads like an author's first attempt at a manga. For those who are familiar with manga and their various tropes, this one isn't worth your time. It offers nothing unique or especially entertaining and very often fails to deliver any emotional payout at the end of the chapters. It's boring and aggravating at turns because it lacks any sort of depth. It looks tantalizing because of the covers but the covers are literally as far as any character goes sexually and romantically. It's not worth paying more than perhaps $3 for, to be honest and I paid $5 each. You'll be better off looking elsewhere for your yuri fix.
I've heard good things about Citrus so when I saw it on sale at a convention I attended I snatched the chance to grab the first two volumes. Unfortunately, the story itself doesn't live up to the hype.
The first two volumes come jam-packed with new beginnings, misunderstandings and a whole heaping pile of "oh, we're doing THIS trope now?". It's your standard love story, with the two main characters, Yuzu and her new younger sister Mei, trying to figure out their new living situation and their unexpected growing attraction. Too bad there really isn't anything for them to be attracted to!
In the span of about ten pages Yuzu goes from wanting a boyfriend and habitually lying about having one, to being attracted to her new step-sister. Does she experience any sort of dilemma for the sudden 180 in perceived sexual orientation? The answer is: no, not at all. In fact, while she questions what her feelings for her new sister are, she never really tries to figure them out. Instead she spends most of her time trying to figure out what Mei is doing and what she can do to help.
This is where the books really start to flag. Mei has pretty much every stereotypical rich-kid problem in the book. Her mother died in an accident, her daddy has been traveling since she was young, her grandfather is stiflingly strict, she's somehow in charge of school management because her family owns the school and she's the Student Council President. All of this seems to have made her into a cold, distant person; one who needs some relaxation and a calming presence in her life to help her out. Instead she gets Yuzu, a girl determined to help but who is absolutely, blindingly determined to do so in the most obnoxious, unhelpful way possible. This is a consistent theme throughout the novels and on the one hand, I could see it being entertaining in its own way, but the two characters lack even the most basic of chemistry.
The story themselves seem to try to be one chapter stories. They're disconnected and lack cohesiveness yet insist on following every standard romantic trope the author can toss in. Plucky Rebellious teen? Check. Distant Ice Queen love interest? Check. Stereotypical Family Problems? Check. I could close my eyes, pick a trope and in the next chapter I'd probably see it. There's nothing unique about this story. There's nothing to make you sympathize with the characters because you've seen this story a thousand times in a thousand different settings, all with the same result. Even the novelty of it being two women is ruined by how patently stereotypical it is. There's nothing mysterious about where the story will go or what will happen. You have honestly seen it all before.
There also doesn't seem to be any really conflict-to-resolution development we can see on screen. A lot of the issues attempted to be brought up (jealousy/family relationships/etc) are almost entirely resolved by just...letting the issue go.
There is also almost zero romantic tension and the girls do NOTHING. Literally nothing. Yuzu has some vague thoughts about Mei but the most they do is kiss and half the time it's specifically meant as a scare-tactic, not romantic. There's more tension between me and a snack after my workout than there is between these two characters. I want to root for them and I want to wish them well, but it's...it's so utterly boring to watch I can't get through it.
All in all, this reads like an author's first attempt at a manga. For those who are familiar with manga and their various tropes, this one isn't worth your time. It offers nothing unique or especially entertaining and very often fails to deliver any emotional payout at the end of the chapters. It's boring and aggravating at turns because it lacks any sort of depth. It looks tantalizing because of the covers but the covers are literally as far as any character goes sexually and romantically. It's not worth paying more than perhaps $3 for, to be honest and I paid $5 each. You'll be better off looking elsewhere for your yuri fix.
September 23, 2021
This series is about two girls who become stepsisters (and then lovers???)
I THOUGHT IT WAS CUTE, a lot of people didn't like Mei's hot-and-cold personality, but I thought it was an important part of her character arch, so I didn't mind. SHE'S JUST AFRAID OF GETTING HURT PEOPLE. Sigh. Nobody understands us Saturnian folk, #capricornproblems.
Anyways, the smut in this series is very good and I loved the art, the drama was good too, so five stars for you. I am very kind with my stars, you might think that I have low standards, but I just really love books and I rarely give books less than like 4 stars if I liked it. 3 stars is like, pretty low for me, if you ever see me give a book less than 4 stars, maybe skip that one.
Also freakin Yuzu is literally the cutest and I want her to be my stepsister girlfriend, sorry Mei-Mei.
I THOUGHT IT WAS CUTE, a lot of people didn't like Mei's hot-and-cold personality, but I thought it was an important part of her character arch, so I didn't mind. SHE'S JUST AFRAID OF GETTING HURT PEOPLE. Sigh. Nobody understands us Saturnian folk, #capricornproblems.
Anyways, the smut in this series is very good and I loved the art, the drama was good too, so five stars for you. I am very kind with my stars, you might think that I have low standards, but I just really love books and I rarely give books less than like 4 stars if I liked it. 3 stars is like, pretty low for me, if you ever see me give a book less than 4 stars, maybe skip that one.
Also freakin Yuzu is literally the cutest and I want her to be my stepsister girlfriend, sorry Mei-Mei.
February 16, 2017
I always prefer yaoi than yuri. But this is too cute and sweet. This series would be adapted into an anime. I wonder what it would be like. All I know yuri/shoujo-ai anime these days is pretty shitty.
February 7, 2017
Yuzu Aihira, having transferred schools after her mother's remarriage, has a lousy first day at her new all-girls academy.
Her dyed-blonde hair, makup and slight uniform alterations all mark up her record and worse still, she's called out by the strict Student Council President, Mei. Mei also happens to be the school chairman's granddaughter.
Returning home to her newly married mother, Yuzu is informed that her stepfather has gone globetrotting for his work and that she has a new, younger stepsister.
Mei.
Yuzu deals with her new home and school lives, begrudgingly, and things almost start to seem normal.
Until.
Conflicting emotions towards her new stepsister send big-talking but niave Yuzu spiraling into confusion.
But when Mei gets tangled up in a manipulating situation with her grandfather and one of the school's teachers, her fiancée, Yuzu knows she has to protect Mei, no matter what the price.
"Get out. There's no place here for a deviant like you."
Uhhh...
Uhhh...
I'm sorry, what was I talking about?
Oh, right.
Citrus seems, at first glance, like a fluffy romance that starts at an all-girls' schoolthat I would probably still read for my own guilty pleasure.
And, so I can address this as early as possible, the incest thing everybody keeps harping about is minuscule. Yes, yes, Yuzu and Mei are stepsisters, but you heard the description, right? They've never even met.
As I said, this manga seems like a cutesy little school life story.
But once you read the first couple of chapters, it becomes a heartbreaking story about that painful first love-drunk, the standards imposed on us by society, our families, and ourselves, and deciding between what will benefit you, and what will make you happy.
Art specs
The art is phenomenal. Oh, my God, it's gorgeous.
The fluid panels make page-to-page movement as smooth as you'd expect in an animation.
I am thoroughly impressed.
Great manga, and my first graphic novel of 2017.
I would gladly read more.
Her dyed-blonde hair, makup and slight uniform alterations all mark up her record and worse still, she's called out by the strict Student Council President, Mei. Mei also happens to be the school chairman's granddaughter.
Returning home to her newly married mother, Yuzu is informed that her stepfather has gone globetrotting for his work and that she has a new, younger stepsister.
Mei.
Yuzu deals with her new home and school lives, begrudgingly, and things almost start to seem normal.
Until.
Conflicting emotions towards her new stepsister send big-talking but niave Yuzu spiraling into confusion.
But when Mei gets tangled up in a manipulating situation with her grandfather and one of the school's teachers, her fiancée, Yuzu knows she has to protect Mei, no matter what the price.
"Get out. There's no place here for a deviant like you."
Uhhh...
Uhhh...
I'm sorry, what was I talking about?
Oh, right.
Citrus seems, at first glance, like a fluffy romance that starts at an all-girls' school
And, so I can address this as early as possible, the incest thing everybody keeps harping about is minuscule. Yes, yes, Yuzu and Mei are stepsisters, but you heard the description, right? They've never even met.
As I said, this manga seems like a cutesy little school life story.
But once you read the first couple of chapters, it becomes a heartbreaking story about that painful first love-drunk, the standards imposed on us by society, our families, and ourselves, and deciding between what will benefit you, and what will make you happy.
Art specs
The art is phenomenal. Oh, my God, it's gorgeous.
The fluid panels make page-to-page movement as smooth as you'd expect in an animation.
I am thoroughly impressed.
Great manga, and my first graphic novel of 2017.
I would gladly read more.
July 27, 2018
What's better than Lesbian lovers? Lesbian sister lovers! Well, they're step-sisters. Japan ain't game of thrones everything quite yet.
Okay so this outspoken girl, Yuzu, is all about being cool and trying to be popular and of course dating boys! That is until she finds out a classmate, Mei, becomes a step sister because Yuzu's mom remarries and now they live together. But hey, it doesn't stop there. When Yuzu catches Mei making out with a teacher she plays a little game of "I'ma tell everyone" but mei jumps up and gives Yuzu her first kiss. This is when Yuzu begins to experience feelings for girls!
Good: Art is pretty solid. It bounces back and forth between funny comedic bits and some more emotional moments. I was actually surprised how much a series like this tried to build on relationship part of things and showed how important family is instead of being pure fan service.
Bad: Saying that, the plot is okay at best. I mean, this is a series about two sisters falling in love. Things happen, way over the top, and then of course all gets settled quickly because, well girls like girls, and they are sisters, and we need to see them make out more.
Overall this is a fun little series. I think I'ma keep going. No, not just because it has Lesbian sisters. I think the characters are interesting enough and the comedy is pretty solid. I'm hoping this series builds up to a stronger story, I think it could actually talk about important subjects like rape and sexuality. Let's see! A 3 out of 5 for now.
Okay so this outspoken girl, Yuzu, is all about being cool and trying to be popular and of course dating boys! That is until she finds out a classmate, Mei, becomes a step sister because Yuzu's mom remarries and now they live together. But hey, it doesn't stop there. When Yuzu catches Mei making out with a teacher she plays a little game of "I'ma tell everyone" but mei jumps up and gives Yuzu her first kiss. This is when Yuzu begins to experience feelings for girls!
Good: Art is pretty solid. It bounces back and forth between funny comedic bits and some more emotional moments. I was actually surprised how much a series like this tried to build on relationship part of things and showed how important family is instead of being pure fan service.
Bad: Saying that, the plot is okay at best. I mean, this is a series about two sisters falling in love. Things happen, way over the top, and then of course all gets settled quickly because, well girls like girls, and they are sisters, and we need to see them make out more.
Overall this is a fun little series. I think I'ma keep going. No, not just because it has Lesbian sisters. I think the characters are interesting enough and the comedy is pretty solid. I'm hoping this series builds up to a stronger story, I think it could actually talk about important subjects like rape and sexuality. Let's see! A 3 out of 5 for now.
October 1, 2019
First of all, the art in this was absolutely beautiful! One of my favorites!
But, unfortunately, the plot of this story is kind of trash. Like, it has the story telling equivalent of a bad porno. There are definitely some questionable consent moments throughout. This story has the attitude of "girls liking girls is just hormones and when it's over, they'll go back to men" which is disgusting. I wouldn't even call what has happened so far in the first volume "romance".
Because I bought the first couple of volumes at the same time - MY MISTAKE - I will probably read them. But my expectations are so low now. This is really disappointing, especially since Citrus seems to be one of the most popular yuri mangas. So sad ...
But, unfortunately, the plot of this story is kind of trash. Like, it has the story telling equivalent of a bad porno. There are definitely some questionable consent moments throughout. This story has the attitude of "girls liking girls is just hormones and when it's over, they'll go back to men" which is disgusting. I wouldn't even call what has happened so far in the first volume "romance".
Because I bought the first couple of volumes at the same time - MY MISTAKE - I will probably read them. But my expectations are so low now. This is really disappointing, especially since Citrus seems to be one of the most popular yuri mangas. So sad ...
November 28, 2019
Prefiero quemarme los ojos con jugo de limón que volver a leer este manga. Así de malo es.
September 13, 2015
This book is a mix bags of good and bad.
The Good:
It's a decent yuri. Yaoi usually trumps yuri (as far as mainstream manga goes) and it's hard to find yuri with some well developed characters and decent storyline. The sexual undertones weren't uncomfortable for me, but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea. The plot and immaturity of the characters were standard manga norms and while it didn't break any new grounds with me, I could definitely recommend this title to some of my readers.
The Bad:
The cold-hearted love interest. I'm always frustrated that the highly stoic character actually has a heart of gold, wildly passionate, and insanely jealous----BUT NEVER SHOWING IT ON THEIR FACE. It makes me want to slap and strangle non-existent characters.
The "kinky" incest overtone. I just wish, it could have been strictly about two girls liking each other without throwing in the incest trope. I've read a LOT of yaoi mangas with brothers/stepbrothers, etc---so I EYE ROLL my little heart out when I'm reading and going----this---AGAIN:
The Good:
It's a decent yuri. Yaoi usually trumps yuri (as far as mainstream manga goes) and it's hard to find yuri with some well developed characters and decent storyline. The sexual undertones weren't uncomfortable for me, but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea. The plot and immaturity of the characters were standard manga norms and while it didn't break any new grounds with me, I could definitely recommend this title to some of my readers.
The Bad:
The cold-hearted love interest. I'm always frustrated that the highly stoic character actually has a heart of gold, wildly passionate, and insanely jealous----BUT NEVER SHOWING IT ON THEIR FACE. It makes me want to slap and strangle non-existent characters.
The "kinky" incest overtone. I just wish, it could have been strictly about two girls liking each other without throwing in the incest trope. I've read a LOT of yaoi mangas with brothers/stepbrothers, etc---so I EYE ROLL my little heart out when I'm reading and going----this---AGAIN:
March 12, 2019
3.5 stars.
A real soap-opera of a manga. I was suprised to find this a lot tamer than i expected, but the plot is still good, trashy fun.
A real soap-opera of a manga. I was suprised to find this a lot tamer than i expected, but the plot is still good, trashy fun.
May 7, 2015
Definitely the least consensual yuri title I have read to date, Citrus is nonetheless interesting. It feels more like yaoi with girls, but if you enjoy yuri titles, this is one to check out. (Longer review eventually appearing on the Anime News Network.)
October 10, 2022
I like it, it's cute
April 30, 2021
3.5 stars
Hmm this was interesting. The development could've been better but there's time to hopefully fix that and build the development of the characters and their connection in future volumes.
Hmm this was interesting. The development could've been better but there's time to hopefully fix that and build the development of the characters and their connection in future volumes.
December 28, 2017
Having read through a good chunk of the series, I think volume 1 is actually Citrus at its weakest. But you should still pick it up and start reading it anyway, because once the characters (particularly Yuzu and Mei) click, it's hard to put it down.
As a series, what really gives Citrus its legs is the will-they, won't-they dynamic between Yuzu and Mei. Instead of filling up volume after volume with sex scenes, both women are caught up in a slow burn romance that It's hard to put Citrus down for that reason, because every time the two girls are about to connect... something gets in the way. Yuzu isn't ready yet. Mei is too guarded. Yuzu has unrealistic expectations. Seeing both girls takes a lot of time, and when the two finally reach that moment, it's absolutely rewarding. Like, squealing-in-joy rewarding.
That's why the first volume is a little tougher to work through, especially because But I think volume 1 is still excellent as a start for the series at large, and the more troubling parts of the first volume become more subtle as the series progresses.
Short version: If you're interested in the characters by the end, then Citrus is probably right for you. If not, well, understandable enough.
As a series, what really gives Citrus its legs is the will-they, won't-they dynamic between Yuzu and Mei. Instead of filling up volume after volume with sex scenes, both women are caught up in a slow burn romance that It's hard to put Citrus down for that reason, because every time the two girls are about to connect... something gets in the way. Yuzu isn't ready yet. Mei is too guarded. Yuzu has unrealistic expectations. Seeing both girls takes a lot of time, and when the two finally reach that moment, it's absolutely rewarding. Like, squealing-in-joy rewarding.
That's why the first volume is a little tougher to work through, especially because But I think volume 1 is still excellent as a start for the series at large, and the more troubling parts of the first volume become more subtle as the series progresses.
Short version: If you're interested in the characters by the end, then Citrus is probably right for you. If not, well, understandable enough.
May 23, 2019
Important note: This is f/f sibling erotica, NOT romance or shoujo.
Why you might bump this up on your TBR: The fanservice is tasteful and showcases how women look at other women. The art style is gorgeous and the mangaka is able to skillfully show movement through still panels.
Why you might bump this down on your TBR: The sibling erotica part of this actually takes away from the potential of the work, as it makes the romance unbelievable and takes away from the concept of sisterhood.
Why you might bump this up on your TBR: The fanservice is tasteful and showcases how women look at other women. The art style is gorgeous and the mangaka is able to skillfully show movement through still panels.
Why you might bump this down on your TBR: The sibling erotica part of this actually takes away from the potential of the work, as it makes the romance unbelievable and takes away from the concept of sisterhood.
April 1, 2020
Summary: Why did you kiss me out of the blue?
PS: Art is beautiful.
PS: Art is beautiful.
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June 8, 2024perdi toda minha dignidade lendo isso kkk só vale pelo carisma da yuzu, o resto é uma merda
May 21, 2022
Estaba pensando comenzar Bloom to you y mejor me decidi por Citrus.
Me gusto mucho por que se siente como cualquier novela de romance prohibido entre hermanastros pero version yuri -refrescante-.
Me gusto mucho por que se siente como cualquier novela de romance prohibido entre hermanastros pero version yuri -refrescante-.
September 10, 2019
4 stars -
July 20, 2017
Erm. Well. So there's a bajillion consent issues and a lot of porny nonsense. I'm vaguely intrigued by Mei's backstory, because she acts like someone who's gone through a lot of abuse and lashes out against people the way she was treated. I doubt this porny "omg stepsisters suddenly sharing a bath even though no mom in her right mind would expect two teenage girls who met a month ago to be comfortable taking a bath together" manga is going to treat their characters with any nuance. Idk. I'm kinda cranky at this one. Like can we stop writing creepy, rapey porn about queer people. Or ABOUT ANYONE TBQH.
June 23, 2015
Citrus is a young adult yuri manga.a bit like Girlfriends,but with mild hentai and drama and love triangle(s).If you want a yuri manga that focuses on relationship more than sex,you might like this book.
Saburo Uta's artwork is amazing.The characters are so pretty and cute!I love the characters style,especially the modern gyaru/lolita style.i've read one of his short yuri manga before but this one is better.
It is cute and you'll get so many emotions reading this!
Saburo Uta's artwork is amazing.The characters are so pretty and cute!I love the characters style,especially the modern gyaru/lolita style.i've read one of his short yuri manga before but this one is better.
It is cute and you'll get so many emotions reading this!
June 19, 2022
this was my first yuri manga years ago and i still remember the trauma <3
July 11, 2022
It was as traumatising as it was when i first read it at the age of 12.
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