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“Strict student Bambi clashes with rule-breaking transfer Tetsu, sparking romantic tension despite her existing relationship.”
Bambi to Dhole
バンビとドール
7.76
1,628 rank · 9,219 readers · 143 favorites
Shoujo
Childcare
School
Romance
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Synopsis
Strict student Bambi clashes with rule-breaking transfer Tetsu, sparking romantic tension despite her existing relationship.
Yukimi is her real name but everyone calls her Bambi. She is the student discipline committee member who locks students out of the school if they're a minute late but herself sneaks cigarette breaks on the roof. Lone wolf (Dhole, Asiatic wild dog) transfer student Tetsu (everyone pronounces it Tooru) Nagasawa who hops the fence after she locks it and breaks her cigarette in half when he finds her on the roof, yet he is a super nice guy to a mother and baby on the train. Bambi already has a boyfriend but will the wolf steal her heart?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 12 sampled reviews
8.9
/10
What 12 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9
mode 9
σ 0.95
Agreement
Strong agreement
σ 0.95 · scores cluster tight
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 1.08
Running avg · Nov 2017 → Dec 2022
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This beautiful manga is a life-changing experience defined by its incredibly mature characters, Yukimi and Tetsu, who undergo profound growth. There are no notable flaws to report, as the story...”
- 10 “This manga is a life-changing experience that offers profound philosophical insights, mature character development, and a rare, authentic depiction of a single father navigating his insecurities....”
- 9 “Bambi to Dhole is an amazing shoujo that excels through its unique subject matter and compelling character development, as the protagonists mature and effectively navigate their personal...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 25%
Long · 25%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Bambi to Dhole begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 21 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 48m approx
- Published Jun 2013 – Jun 2015
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M22830 catalog