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“Shanghai 1999: rival gang members Xiaoxue and Dawu share a secret kiss, unaware they're enemies in a Romeo-and-Juliet twist.”
1999 Shanghai
1999年七の月~上海
7.37
1,894 readers · 24 favorites
Historical
Boys Love
Romance
Erotica
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Synopsis
Shanghai 1999: rival gang members Xiaoxue and Dawu share a secret kiss, unaware they're enemies in a Romeo-and-Juliet twist.
This plot takes a new twist to Romeo and Juliet's forbidden love. It's July 7th, 1999 in Shanghai and there are two gangs fighting for control. Only in the ceasefire zone do people live in peace. In a chance meeting Xiaoxue, who is part of the Toulon's gang, and Dawu, from the Xianglongji's gang meet by chance and without knowing they are enemies. In the heat of the moment Dawu takes him to a place he has the keys to in hopes Xiaoxue will join him, but is turned down. With a simple kiss he leaves Dawu not knowing they will meet again, but in very different circumstances
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
8.3
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
75%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9.5
mode 10
σ 2.49
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.49 · split reception
The polarity gap
5.7 pts
Recommenders 9.7 · others 4.0
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Score over time
↑ 4.25
Running avg · Apr 2008 → Jul 2013
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This manga delivers a truly heart-wrenching plot and romance that leaves a deeply sad and memorable impact. While the art style is initially horrendous, it becomes easy to overlook once the story...”
- 10 “This manga is a truly great, unique take on the genre that feels like a gangster-style Romeo and Juliet and delivers a deeply touching, tear-jerking experience. While the initial pages might be...”
- 9 “The story is absolutely beautiful, featuring a thick, engaging plot and well-developed side characters who stand as individuals rather than mere plot devices. While the art can be jarring and...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
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A Manga Publication
- Format 17 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 16m approx
- Published Jan 1996 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M4234 catalog