Citrus, vol. 1

Easy to see why there are so many good reviews, great artwork, cute characters and storyline. On to volume two.

Citrus isn't a story for everyone. It's melodramatic, has a quite outlandish premise and deals with subject matter that can generously be described as "challenging". However, I firmly believe that this manga is worth your time because it's a gripping and heartfelt story of a romance that breaks all kinds of taboos.The story is of Yuzu, a headstrong fashionista and Mei, the uptight and reticent student council president. These two are polar opposites and after a series of fiery encounters at school, they find out they are new step-sisters and will be living with each other! (Please refer to my earlier comment about the outlandish premise). However, it soon becomes apparent that the ice-cold exterior of Mei hides a vulnerable and troubled character. Yuzu's attempts to reach out to her new sister spark a series of events that threaten to send their volatile relationship down a completely different path: a path of love.Volume one is the first in a series of volumes of the Citrus manga, which is still ongoing at the time of writing this review. This series is rich in drama that will keep you turning the pages in a bid to find out what happens next. I cannot promise that everyone will enjoy the story, but those that do will find themselves engrossed in this compelling tale.

Saburouta's beautifully-drawn and subtly erotic tale of forbidden yuri passion not only titillates, but also packs a surprisingly powerful emotional wallop. Aihara Yuzu - arguably the feistiest heroine this side of Mary Jane Watson - finds her world jolted when, on the first day at her new school, she is smacked down hard by the icy student council president, Mei. She gets jolted even further when she arrives home to discover that, thanks to her mother's remarriage, Mei is now her stepsister. And when Mei kisses her out of the blue, it sets Yuzu on an emotional rollercoaster from which she may never recover. Okay, so the story is downright implausible, but Yuzu is the sort of spunky, indomitable character that you can't resist, and Mei shows just enough vulnerability to keep things interesting. Sexy, funny and frequently downright moving, 'Citrus' is damn-near perfect manga - highly recommended.

Citrus is one of my favourites. The art is beautiful. The story is quite melodramatic, more in tune with earlier works in the yuri genre. I would call it a modern take on the classic 'they should be together' kind of romance. If you enjoy ups and downs during a read, this will keep you interested in Citrus. The characters are for the most part, likeable. The personalities are quite real, and not excessively OTT as some manga charas can be.

A milestone in modern yuri manga. Yes, it's kinda trashy and melodramatic. No, Mei doesn't deserve Yuzu. No, they're not really sisters. Yes, you should read it anyway. No-one draws faces like Saburouta.

A very cute Yuri manga, since good Yuri is hard to come by, in comparison to Yaoi, it is definitely one of the best I've read. Even if the story line is a little jumbled and it's a teeny tiny bit incestuous, the two girls are still extremely cute and it's a fun read.

haven’t read it yet but the quality is so good <3

Arrived in perfect condition very quickly. I have bought all available books from this manga series and would say that this is the best manga series i have ever read. You have to buy this!

Extremamente apaixonada pela coleção!

Quality good, if you like Citrus buy it, but the ending of Citrus is so so terrible. But I still liked the plot.

Yo no sé que tiene la historia pero me gusta, no importa sus clichés la puedo leer varias veces y seguir disfrutándolo. Yo creo que es el diseño de los personajes, la verdad es muy bonito el arte.Solo lean y disfruten.

Beautiful story and great manga. This is my first yuri manga and it was beyond my expectations. The story is told from Yuzu's point of view (blond girl in the cover) and it's just very interesting and captivating to see the plot unfolds. There are many characters with unique personalities that make the story dynamic and entertaining. It's a love story but it doesn't fall into a cringy or eye-rolling romance... it is instead a very heartwarming and cute romance. As a plus, there are many funny moments!Yuzu is a teenager and I just love the fact that everything that goes through her mind... her feelings, fears, and doubts are things you can relate to or have experienced before, which makes the story more real.You should definitely check it out. Something great about the narrative is that if you get to volume 7 and then start over again from volume 1, you can see Mei's actions (black-haired girl in cover) from a different light, which damn... it's like you are reading a different story. That's just gold.

Got it in time. Though the manga is a bit old and there are some minor signs of weariness but nothing to be bothered about. Overall happy with the purchase.