She Likes Gays, but Not Me · review
This manga was really enjoyable to read up until that ending. I was looking for transgender related manga, or at least manga that deals with gender identity, but I came across this manga that deals with a gay high schooler trying to hide (and philosophize) his sexuality and how society would perecive him if he were to come out. As a transgender woman this story still hits close to him which is why I'm so depressed now after having read it and feel compelled to write a review for once. The story exaggerates how society would react to being gay, and they have smartphones in the storyso I'm guessing this manga is based well past the 2010s. If you live in a Westernized country being gay is viewed more favorable now, although it doesn't mean discrimination doesn't still happen from families and peers of course. Common themes in this manga include what it means to be gay, what's truly "normal", bullying and skewed views on gay people from heteronormative society, and a lot more.
The art was normal.
The main character was likeable, but a lot of the side characters were stereotyping gay people non-stop. I guess that makes sense since it's Japan though, since they're still rather conservative even in 2021.
Overall I enjoyed this manga despite the ending.
If you're an LGBT+ person don't think you're alone in this world and that no one understands you. There are tons of people just like you who will welcome you with open arms as well as support/meet-up groups to help you, so don't go thinking ending your life is the only route available to you. So much happiness can be yours when you overcome the stigma/stereotyping we face daily. Everyday support of us increases, so don't lose hope. Fight for your rights.