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“Anise befriends aloof ex-child star Siva, uncovering hidden depths and mysteries behind his celebrity facade.”
Cipher
CIPHER サイファ
7.33
4,800 rank · 3,250 readers · 54 favorites
Shoujo
Romance
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Synopsis
Anise befriends aloof ex-child star Siva, uncovering hidden depths and mysteries behind his celebrity facade.
Anise is thrilled when she ends up attending the same high school as Siva, a former child star whose fame still follows him. Though Siva keeps everyone at arm’s length with his cool, aloof demeanor, Anise’s persistence slowly opens a door between them. As the two begin to form an unexpected friendship, Anise senses that the spotlight surrounding Siva hides more than just celebrity—there’s a deeper mystery behind the quiet smiles and distant eyes that hints at a life far more complicated than anyone realizes.
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Derived from 4 sampled reviews
7.3
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 7
σ 1.79
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.79 · some divergence
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 0.25
Running avg · Jun 2008 → Feb 2023
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “I absolutely love this 12-volume series for its compelling story about the incredibly close bond between twins Siva and Cipher and how it shifts when Anise enters their lives. While the cover art...”
- 7 “The artwork is remarkably consistent and serves as a fascinating, relatable case study of 80s culture and fashion. However, the narrative feels anti-climactic, as it lacks the profound epiphanies...”
- 7 “The 1980s New York setting is surprisingly atmospheric, and the expressive art style effectively captures the aesthetic of the era. However, the story relies on generic shojo tropes, the characters...”
Verbosity
Short · 75%
Medium · 0%
Long · 25%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 65 × 12 ch × vol
- Total read 8h 40m approx
- Published Jul 1985 – Dec 1990
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M0596 catalog