Punch Up!, Vol. 4 (4) Paperback – April 9, 2013

I was sad to see this series come to an end, however, it came together nicely. I did feel that there could have been a bit (just a smidge) more of a Grand Finale, but the books so far have been more true to life (relatively) and the manga-ka probably felt that having some big & showy ending wouldn't sync up with how the plotline had been developing.The artwork is true to the other books (if anything it was better - it was the last book - so more time to improve the characters) and the scenes are red hot. NOTE: while there are sex scenes in the final book there aren't as many as previous books - I imagine the author was more focused on wrapping the story together nicely than having a hot sex scene every chapter. So keep that in mind.There are a lot of 'soul searching' moments in the final book, I actually found myself relating to the characters and their personal struggles. It is a very good read for those who enjoy a serious relationship angle but who also want a happy ending; which you get.

Funny and Erotic!

Love this manga. If amazon would carry more of this author books I will totally purchase but not through Kindle I love the feel of reading through a book.

I read this series online before it was published and i really love the plot so i bought the last vol since the last few chapters were taken off due to it being published and i never got the chance to actually read the whole series...i was only able to see the raws

I love this story and they delivered on time and great service. I choose to rate them 5 stars for having the products I love and outstanding customer service. Yes I would recommend this to all Yaoi Lovers great story and all four books do not disappoint.

A cute storyline with a nice artistic style. A read for the everyday romantic.

I enjoyed this series very much! I've read them all.

I love the way they took the story line made it so that the main charters come to gather in the end and are very happy. diffent must read book.

Great story continue,In this story plot is everything, trany sister, ex-lover, jacuzza even amnesia :) I recommend to read this series.

Punch Up story and art by Shiuko Kano is a yaoi manga series. Here’s a quick synopsis: Basically, an architect by the name of Maki Motoharu is at a construction site sizing up an attractive construction worker (because he’s a lecherous old man) when his cat Shinobu happens to turn up. He discovers an ironworker, Ohki Kouta, had been caring for Shinobu, and Ohki lost his home because of the cat. Maki feels responsible and takes Ohki in, allowing him to live at his place. Maki is a pervert with a wandering eye, and Ohki has a foul mouth and bad temper. They like each other, but have a long ways to go in the relationship department, which expands and develops further along in the series. Each has to make a number of sacrifices and learn to curb their bad habits. It takes Maki time to admit he loves the young man.I purchased the entire series and read it in several hours. Initially, I’ve got to say Maki irked me; his sleazy personality, going for every guy and his sexual perversions in the beginning, were a real turn-off. I couldn’t tell if his feelings for Ohki were genuine or not, or if he was just an old dog trying to learn a new trick. Not to mention, I didn’t find him to be the most attractive seme. I mean Asami (Viewfinder) is drop-dead gorgeous, the iconic seme: ruthless and stoic, but has a soft spot for his prey. Another is Kei (Kizuna) a tough, no non-sense cutie with a wicked sense of humour, and then there’s Takano (Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi), a laid-back, mature sexy with brains. Those are the kinds of semes I come to almost expect, even though I realize some aren’t always that attractive, for instance: Sougetsu from Midare Somenishi; the guy was an abusive creep with a capital C. So, I’ve concluded it’s Maki’s personality that I didn’t care for, but grew to accept later. Ohki did tame the dirty letch and made him his own. But, unfortunately, the bliss didn’t last. Without spoiling the story, I will say something incredibly sad happens, which puts a serious kink in their relationship, and Maki’s love to the test. After the “sad incident” the entire dynamic changed between these two men, and that’s when I really began to appreciate Maki and see him in a new light. He had guts to stick it out. The only other thing I found irritating in this series was Maki’s nose; I won’t explain, but you’ll understand if you read it.There is a ton of explicit sex in this yaoi, and an array of supporting characters, some with their own side stories. I can’t say that Punch Up will be added to my favourite list, but it’s definitely worth reading if you’re into yaoi. 4 Stars!

Great series! Kouta and Maki are a wonderful couple once their relationship gets going. Maki is the prototypical arrogant playboy who thinks that Kouta is too young for him and not his type. Kouta is tsundere, and as likely to punch Maki as he is to kiss him. They're both soft inside, though, and lonely, and looking for love and someone to belong to. I really enjoyed the way that Kouta insinuated himself into Maki's life despite not liking him initially, and the way that Maki let him, despite not being attracted to him at first. They make a great couple, and as this series is only four volumes long, you don't have to spend a lot of money to follow their story.