It started with "What the hell is going on?!", in the midst will make you shout "What will happen next?!", and at the end will make you shout and cry "I WANT MORE!" Note: This is not a manga aimed for lolicons ^^ Kure-nai started wobbly. If that's how the author intends it to be is something I wouldn't be able to figure out completely. Characters and terminologies pops out one by one without warning until it makes you say "No more, I want to drop this." But hey, hold your horses, because after a few chapters, a long flashback shall be introduced. Kurenai Shinkurou is a disputemediator. At the beginning, the series will throw you various random missions for Shinkurou that has nothing to do with the overall plot. Then a magical flashback will commence explaining things to you what the heck was going on. After those flashbacks, I tell you, you'll want more of what's to come.

The story is not that violent. Kidnappings, mass murders, suicides - they are at least mentioned in some small corners of the series, but it is not that dark as oppose to other "secret-agent" feel some series have. In fact, this series is funny at times. And when the harem time comes, it feels like your typical rom-com-harem moments.

Character-wise, Kure-nai introduces a lot of interesting casts. While the main cast overshadows the minor cast tremendously, the harem members of Shinkurou are lovable to the extent you wouldn't mind that it is a harem. If you are not fan of the cliche harem scenarios, treat this thing differently. It doesn't force the romance vibe this series have down to your throat. Actually, I would love to see more of this harem moments if possible.

Most of the characters were fleshed out and extremely enticing. You'll get attached to them so fast. And if you are annoyed in seeing whinny and weak protagonists, good news for you, Shinkurou may not be the strongest guy out there, but he is certainly not the guy you want to punch because of his annoying complaints and misfortunes. And don't forget the other characters too, not all of them are combatants, but everyone has their fair share of showcasing their strengths throughout the series.

The art style was pleasing to they eyes; it wouldn't strain you. Some manga has so much clutter especially on these type of stories, but this one diverts from the norm. It may not be worth praising, but it is definitely something you'll love for a while.

The story arcs were all interesting and gives more value not just to Shinkurou, but also to the rest of the cast. Unlike some series wherein they just add story arcs to prolong the story, each story arc here has its own value and may change the whole outcome of the story if not included. There were also some mini filler arcs, but you wouldn't even notice them as something unimportant.

Overall, Kure-nai was an enjoyable ride. It may not be a page-turner, but it is still worth your while during your vacant times.