Yuzu is just a generally likable person who I’d enjoy spending time with. I… She’s even quick to warm up to and become friends with those she fights with, like Himeko, once she understands their perspectives. Frankly, this is incredibly boring. Moments like her taking the time to understand Mei’s dad while also being upset at him for abandoning her are great. Harumin initially asks why Mei is interested in that but then answers the question, explaining that she and Yuzu only talk about "stupid things". Even when she expresses attraction to Amamiya, the framing makes it clear that this is different to her feelings towards Mei. In fact, people who are able to see ghosts end up being asked to do all certain of ghost hunting jobs. She can be snarky, jealous, and at times overly aggressive. Shadow and Bone is Jessie Mei Li’s first major role, but you wouldn’t know it from watching the show. As I said, Yuzu is definitely a very naive character and the first scene in the show makes it abundantly clear that she never had any serious romantic feelings for anyone before. Plus we don't see much closing interaction between the two outside of chapter title pages. But because there’s stuff that’s worth being invested in and because it’s one of the most well-known works in the genre, I have to treat it like a series which is actually trying to be good, so the rampant sexual assault causes serious problems. One thing that’s really enjoyable about her is how empathetic she is. She too engages in non-consensual actions which hurts my ability to like her. 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You two have been through a lot. When you combine this with her previously seen attitude she really comes across as the most realistic lesbian teenager you could possibly write while still having your series be a soap opera. That said, it’s also easy to feel bad for her and thus care about her even more. As such, it feels less like her failing, because we know she could succeed in a different scenario. The 25-year-old actress navigates her role as "The Chosen One" Alina Starkov with grace, humility, and really great hair throughout. By the end of season 1, Alina isn’t in a relationship with anyone but in the books, she ends up married to Mal. Sweet. A still from the 'Citrus' anime ED. It makes sense in context but as I said earlier, that’s not actually a justification, because Saburouta chose to write her this way. I’m plenty capable of believing Mei loves her but if she’s not going to actually do anything in order to demonstrate that, it’s just hard to get invested. With the suited men and the unknown woman watching in secret, Suzuran explains that she doesn't find it difficult to suppress her emotions since she's been doing it since birth and knows the importance of protecting her family. This is true for Mei of course, as it makes it seem like she doesn’t care at all about Yuzu, but this is even more damaging to Yuzu herself. Yuzu then resolves to make Suzuran laugh and succeeds after pulling a series of funny faces. citrus – 12 (END) Not to say I told you so—but I told you so! "This disgraceful behaviour is not allowed." I wouldn’t call it a perfect work but it certainly becomes a damn good one. After all that, it should be clear that there’s a lot I like, so anything I say from here onwards is with the hope of clearly explaining how the series fails in a number of ways despite having so much potential. It’s not a literal dream adaptation but it’s a perfectly serviceable one that understands its material and does a good job at moving it to the screen. But that doesn’t actually make it justifiable. And freaks out on them will there relationship be able to be fixed this time or will this have to be the Still, it makes it clear that the main cast’s feelings are valid and come from their sexual orientation and not simply the fact that they attend a one-gender school, so it’s certainly better than it theoretically could’ve been without that clarification. Prior to reading this bonus chapter, it would probably be fair to assume that Nene and the Taniguchi sisters come from more humble backgrounds. The development of each character is handled extremely well, fleshing out the main cast with every side character contributing to developing Yuzu and Mei … At the very least, she does come across as an actual threat to their relationship but she’s very contrived in that role, so it isn’t much better than the Himeko situation. Manga and anime abuse the "misunderstanding" trope way too much. If the school weren’t so strict and the girls so cloistered, I imagine she would’ve made a lot more friends. When literally everyone is awful, such as in a certain yuri series that aired last year, it’s just impossible to care about anyone in the series at all. “it’s your turn now ‘wifey’” Yuzu laughed at hearing Mei using slang wording. Yuzu is quick to point out that she wasn't born an Aihara, revealing her original family name to be "Okogi". Yuzu insists that her trinkets are cute and offers numerous examples as proof, but Mei still disagrees. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Now, don’t get me wrong. She could come onto Yuzu without actually assaulting her. The show finished filming at the end of February 2020, right before the pandemic hit. So how could these problems have been fixed? Matsuri knows about it and by the end of the volume, Suzuran knows too. And as Mei becomes less interesting, so too does Yuzu, unfortunately. I know some people like that kind of thing, but the idea that all humans are awful people is edgy bullshit that I can’t stand, so Citrus’s avoidance of that is one of its many positive points. This video is not an attack but a plea for something greater. I can’t say my own views on love and my sexuality haven’t been influenced by the genre, after all. ; Awesome Music: The opening for the anime adaptation, titled "Azalea. Getting most of his looks from Shikamaru, it’s not a surprise since he looks pretty bad ass. Btw I … Still, as one of the most popular works in the genre, it’s good that it tackles it. The only benefit it seriously lends the series is enticing those who are interested into it for the taboo and I don’t see how they’d be satisfied given that, as I said, it’s not meaningfully incest. operative, nicknamed The Cavalry. Mei also possesses two elemental kekkei genkai, the first of which is Lava Release.By combining the earth and fire natures, she can spit out acidic mud that can melt almost anything in its path. This is a subreddit dedicated to the manga and anime series Citrus by Saburouta. It might just be their conversation, it's simple but not without purpose. Basically, Citrus uses sexual assault like a trashy 90s shoujo or BL romance. It was serialized in Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime from November 2012 to August 2018 and is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Passione aired from January to March 2018. ; Awesome Art: The manga has been praised for its art. We don't know who the two men are or whether one of them is actually Suzuran's stepbrother. She manages to have serious emotional depth while also being a fun character who can carry scenes on her own. Citrus is a series that is tragically misunderstood; a story with far more substance and depth than word of mouth would lead you to believe. It still wouldn’t be healthy but it would be a lot easier to buy things when it becomes an at least somewhat solid and stable relationship. I got impression that Yuzu wasn't ready for physical intimacy but Mei was anxious for it, but had decided ( Yuzu to this point reacted badly at her advances, teasing or not ) that would let Yuzu decide the moment. Mei had called her sister to know what she would have liked for dinner and at the other end of the phone she answered all gleeful that it should have been her to choose the ingredients, so that, once home, Yuzu would have cooked whatever Mei liked. As a jujutsu sorc… RELATED: Attack On Titan: 5 Perfect Fan Theories About Season 4 (& 5 Hilariously Bad Ones) When looking at pairing and matches amongst … All of my criticism comes from a place of love and disappointment. This is an important step in establishing that Yuzu is not a mostly straight girl who happens to fall in love with Mei but a lesbian who just didn’t realize it until falling in love with Mei. "The self-proclaimed Harumi-senpai's girlfriend." Citrus (stylized as citrus) is a Japanese yuri manga series written and illustrated by Saburouta. Episode 4. by Christopher Farris, Jan 28th 2018. She’s basically the epitome of a disaster lesbian. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Mei Aihara is the co-protagonist of the yuri manga Citrus and its 2018 anime adaptation. Despite the awkward conversation, the two both seem to appreciate Yuzu for entering their lives. The Breaking Bad series finale was superb without it, the same for Hell on Wheels. It’s understandable that, given those circumstances, she’d be somewhat confused after discovering her feelings, not just because Mei is another girl but because she’s so totally unused to this whole thing. Like Yuzu, Harumin’s personality is deeper than just being a kind person. I’m constantly out here trying to promote the yuri genre, so I’m forced to engage with series like Citrus and I want them to be the best they possibly can. Almost nothing changes by removing the idea that they’re sisters, other than getting rid of a roadblock for some and a jarring, out of place conceit for others. She is an ordinary student who was transported to the Meiji era and loses her memories in the process. Mei using Boil Release. This volume does raise questions around who else knows. Combine this change with the lack of sexual assault and you’d end up with a Yuzu and Mei who have a solid place from which to begin their relationship while losing little to none of their current appeal. Mei and Kouichi met in a very strange time in their lives. A common defense of this part and other instances of sexualization in the series is the fact that Citrus is written by a woman and published in a yuri magazine. Now, the art obviously varies between the two mediums. The sequence on pages 19-25 was the best so far in my opinion. A huge problem with Class S is blaming the girls who participate in those relationships for the societal standards in which they’re raised and to some degree, Citrus feels like a part of that. Yuzu and Harumin are believably empathetic, kind people who make mistakes and aren’t perfect while still trying their best. The spirit of the book had left the work – which was why Mei … This is not due to the anime being a bad adaptation, not in the slightest. Shadow and Bone is Jessie Mei Li’s first major role, but you wouldn’t know it from watching the show. The reveal that Mei was wearing her ring during this scene and trying to hide it from Harumin is particularly cute. As Angel draws a sword and says "let's get to work", rain pouring down to add to the apocalyptic feel, "Not Fade Away" comes to an end, and so too does Angel. It was serialized in Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime from November 2012 to August 2018 and is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Passione aired from January to March 2018. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} "It can be heard here. I can’t say that’s the most healthy way of doing things but it’s a simple fact that media, both pornographic and non-pornographic has a serious effect on young people’s understanding of relationships and sex. Mei bags all of the strange items up so that they can be stored in the closet. Second, I tend to believe that fairly long-running romance series should absolutely never end as soon as the couple gets together. Even then, the Shiraho family appears to be particularly strict and conservative, not too dissimilar to how Gramps runs the Aihara family. The two share a booth in a diner and Nene asks Matsuri who she was again. "Take responsibility for the Shiraho name." No one would give up on the person they quickly fell in love with just because their brand new friend is also in love with them, showing literally no sadness at that idea. It contains plot spoilers for the Citrus anime. ... You were warned. If I were to change things, that would’ve been step one. The 25-year-old actress navigates her role as "The Chosen One" Alina Starkov with grace, humility, and really great hair throughout. She’s great when she’s being goofy and equally great when she’s upset. Citrus is about two girls named Yuzu and Mei, who end up becoming sisters through marriage. "I'm not sure if saying "incredible" is the right term, Yuzupon. Most likely, there will be a sequel, since there will be enough material (in any case, another manga called “ Citrus Plus ” has been released since December 2018). Citrus is about relationships, first and foremost. The fact that Mei still feels like the same character afterwards proves pretty definitively that the assaults were not a necessary part of the series in the first place. Yuzu is simply out of her natural environment and not ready for the situations she comes into contact with. Minato and Kushina sacrificed themselves so that their son could grow up, and even in death, their chakra showed their love for one another when Naruto encountered what was left of them. This is pretty important. In this video, I’ll be breaking down the points where Citrus succeeds, the points where it fails, and some changes that could’ve been made to make it a better series. As I said, my feelings are generally positive at this point, so my criticisms here are out of a genuine desire to see the series be better, not out of any bitterness or hatred. This hesitance to embrace her true desires paired with Yuzu’s willingness to do so makes them a great combo. It wouldn't surprise me if she knew the whole time, she lives with them and Mei isn't exactly subtle this volume, and just wanted to wait for them to be ready to tell her. The real problem with her is that she’s totally passive, with the only exceptions being the scenes where she assaults Yuzu. "Ah! A relationship founded on a lack of consent is not healthy and can’t become healthy because it’s fundamentally based on abuse. But it’s important to be aware of when you’re going overboard and when plot complications are just stupid. Having Yuzu be so great is perhaps the biggest reason I like the series as a whole and one of the only reasons I was able to read the early parts in the first place. A lot of this volume focuses on Yuzu and Mei's attempts to hide their relationship (and their rings) from others. It’s not a comedy, so you need to be careful that the serious scenes don’t come across as humorous. Nene suddenly pipes up. Her actions are so transparently malevolent and vicious that they almost don’t seem like a real threat. Amamiya and Mei’s Grandpa serve as the antagonists of the first arc and have no interesting traits. Yuzu is suddenly struck with inspiration. The fact that it doesn’t exist for the male gaze doesn’t mean it isn’t off-putting in other ways. It can be assumed then that this woman is Suzuran's mother but we don't know for definite. In a romance, it’s important for both partners to keep being interesting so that the relationship itself stays interesting. While relaxing or casually playing ping pong, she'll let her hair down or style it into a single braid. People dream up conspiracy theories to help make sense of things. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Harumin and Mei are reluctant to open up to each other. I won’t lie and pretend that the anime looks just as good as the manga because it doesn’t. In this, she shares many of Yuzu’s good points, though with less immediately apparent flaws and an even more engaging personality. A rollercoaster of emotions, makes me feel like … She’s got an independent streak, for sure, but she’s a good kid who just wants to fit in with her friends and assumes that having a boyfriend is the way to do so. Mei returns home to find Yuzu sat in front of the television. Harumin then asks the same question to Mei, who tells her "we don't about anything in particular". With season four of Attack on Titan set to premiere at the end of 2020 in Japan, there are so many questions still left unanswered that fans are dying to know. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, See more posts like this in r/CitrusManga. Harumin runs to a covered area for shelter and is surprised to see that Mei is also there to get out of the rain. The three people we see in Suzuran's house are quite interesting. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} But for very, very obvious reasons it’s an incredibly touchy subject that must be used quite carefully, something Citrus absolutely fails to do. In Citrus, though we don’t really get that much insight into that briefly-mentioned aspect because the show focuses so heavily on Yuzu and Mei, and at least in the anime, all talk of boys regarding either Mei or Yuzu vanishes just as I'm starting to get remotely interested in how this story even handles the idea of compulsory heterosexuality. This happens in all the arcs. Suzuran then explains that in order to avoid being taken advantage of by other people, her family discourages expressing emotion and laughing. It might not be the worst yuri I’ve read, but I can also say that I’ve read well over a 100 manga which are better than it as well and this is especially true for the anime given that it adapted the worst content in the series. As soon as the arc ends and she proposes a threesome, she becomes a great side character, but she should’ve been better from the start. Citrus may have checked another box off on its run through the romance basics, but we’ve got quite a few more to go. I’m not totally sold on the way they do so, as it heavily implies that the feelings of the random mob girls are illegitimate just because they’re going to marry later. Her dad taught her this right before he abandoned her. Not glorifying relationships based on assault is a part of that. Not only does she deeply care about what others are going through, her naivety makes her quite trusting and eager to see others do well. More Mei and Yuzu in their cute cat forms - Plus chibi Suzuran in a bird costume! Well, you’d have to entirely retool the show, but I think you could leave most of the characters and themes relatively untouched. I could just write it off like I did NTR. It’s hardly full of sakuga or anything but I never think it’s ugly. Mei's expression darkens when she sees Yuzu cuddling a strange stuffed toy. It’s not the best looking anime of all time but to compare it to other yuri series once again, it’s at least functional. This bonus chapter again hints at the Harumin X Matsuri ship. As soon as the couple loses chemistry, it becomes harder to like the individuals in it. What will become of Mei and yuzu's relationship after mei's dad comes home and catches them in a make out session. It’s obvious from the start that she really does genuinely enjoy fashion and the gyaru aesthetic but she isn’t just a gyaru stereotype. It’s not that having a third party intervene is inherently a bad way of moving things along but when it’s how literally all of the progress is made, things start to feel stale and it begins to seem like the main characters aren’t capable of standing on their own two feet, which just isn’t enjoyable to read or watch. This volume introduces Suzuran, who is a really fun character who regularly steals whatever scene she appears in.
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