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“Effeminate man helps insecure girl overcome self-hatred in unconventional love comedy about self-acceptance.”
A Queen and an Old Maid
やわ男とカタ子
7.35
4,670 rank · 1,281 readers · 10 favorites
Josei
Comedy
Drama
Romance
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Synopsis
Effeminate man helps insecure girl overcome self-hatred in unconventional love comedy about self-acceptance.
Effeminate man vs unpopular girl. For those who hate themselves, this is a love (?) comedy about conquering self-consciousness. "Men don't like me," "I have no confidence," "I'm boring"... A girl with low self-esteem goes to a mixer and meets the love of her life... But, wait, he's just a nosy effeminate man?! With the help of Koyanagi, the pretty-faced man, Fujiko's quest for self-acceptance starts! (Source: Shodensha, translated)
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- 8 “This adult-centered romance excels with its grounded, deep characters, a perfectly moderate pacing, and a memorable, fluid art style. While the female lead initially felt somewhat annoying, her...”
- 8 “Yawao to Katako features endearing, well-written protagonists and a refreshing, authentic approach to self-discovery that challenges traditional beauty standards through meaningful queer...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — A Queen and an Old Maid begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Apr 2017 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M57483 catalog