Gaki no Koro kara · review
Mod Note: This review was originally posted for "Itsumo Issho", which was subsequently merged into "Gaki no Koro kara". Obesity is quite a big problem of mankind nowdays, so this lovely one-shot is worth to be read, at least for edification. It's not about a princess-to-be, the main characters are ordinary students with an ordinary problem: their overweight bodies. The story is simple: two friends/distant relatives, a chubby girl and boy is fighting against the extra kilos, genetics and prejudice, but somewhat it keeps realistic and credible. The famous 'Work hard!' phrase becomes sensible, because this manga depicts that changing our body, ones attitude or appearanceis a matter of lifestyle and determination, so much time and conscious exercises, but it's possible and viable way for nearly everyone. All in all, it's not an epical work with huge storyline and complex characters, but if you like 'Slice of life' type mangas, you may enjoy this one too.