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Mascara Blues
マスカラブルース
6.98
9,939 rank · 4,897 readers · 6 favorites
Shoujo
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
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Synopsis
1. Mascara Blues 2. Romance no Rinkaku 3. Watashi ga Watashi de Aru Tame ni: Nagai Yume
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 2 sampled reviews
7.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 7
σ 0.50
Agreement
Strong agreement
σ 0.50 · scores cluster tight
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 0.50
Running avg · Sep 2012 → Oct 2012
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “Sakisaka’s signature art style is already flawless in this collection, which demonstrates a remarkable sensibility for both simple romances and complex, touchy subjects. While the stories are...”
- 7 “The collection provides an enjoyable experience, highlighted by the first story’s realistic take on superficial love and the third story’s brave, original approach to complex modern themes....”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Mascara Blues begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 3 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 24m approx
- Published Sep 2005 – Nov 2006
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M5294 catalog