Manga Hot Gimmick

[wiccansamurai]

Well, at first upon seeng it, I wasn't really sure. I don't know, the cover was odd. But it looked like shoujo, so I moved in. I liked what I read on the back of the cover, so I bought it right away.

I've bought the second book as well, and so far, I love it! There were unexpected plot twists, like in the second volume when [spoiler] Asuza turned out to be not a good person. I nearly cried at the bar scene. A guy that hot and nice shouldn't end up being that mean! I mean, Ryoki's pretty cute, but Asuza *drool*[/spoiler] But that's what makes me love it, plot twists.

I thought it was going to be a predictable romance, where you know the outcome. Now all I can think of is she better end up either 1: alone, 2: with Subaru (You never know ;) ) , 3: A completely different guy.

Has anyone else read it, and if so, what are your thoughts? I'm looking forward to continuing this series!

[Waterflash]

Mm, I've seen it in stores many times, but of course, something else always catches my eye *cough cough Naruto* And I never end up buying it. I think the plot looks quite nice to me, so I might get it some day. Sounds cool! ^_^

-Waterflash

[mary no jutsu]

hot gimmick is the story about a kind hearted girl named hatsumi. she goes to get her younger sister a pregnancy test and almost makes it but when she bumps into her old childhood bully ryoki. she will do anything so that this scandal will not break out into the apartment complex she works in. so ryoki tells her to be her slave reluctantly she obeys but before anything happens she is saved by her childhood friend azusa. she begins to like him and it seems he likes her back but.....

well this is a short summary of what happens in the first volume of hot gimmick. there are 8 volumes currently out. this extremel addictive series will draw you in and it will all be worth your time.anyone ever read this manga if there is alread a thread like this then i'm srry.

[MeianHakasawa]

dude! I love HOT GIMMICK! it's sooooo awesome. It's drawn differently which made me love it more b/c the different is really pretty as well. Plus the story line is awesome major. You never know who the main chika is gonna love or hate.

[Pommiesmanga]

I love hg!! i have up to 9 volumes o.o lol it was my first manga....not that i read but that i got and i really love it!! lol its proly my fav

[ChemAngel]

hot gimmick is one of my favorite mangas. My only gripe was the long wait between manga releases.


I really don't know which guy hatsumi will pick. you have:

1) friend next door
2) ex-bully next door
3) [spoiler] ex-step-brother who i'm rooting for [/spoiler]

And even now...by the 9th volume I really don't know who she will end up with.
[spoiler] granted she is the girl friend of the exbully named ryoki, but he isn't treating her very well and I don't see her staying with him for too long [/spoiler]

this is really one of the few mangas that I really don't know how it will end.

FYI: in japan, they just finished the manga series. So we will see a conclusion soon. Perhaps now that the manga has ended in japan, we will now get to see the releases coming closer and closer together.

[Pommiesmanga]

[QUOTE=ChemAngel]hot gimmick is one of my favorite mangas. My only gripe was the long wait between manga releases.


I really don't know which guy hatsumi will pick. you have:

1) friend next door
2) ex-bully next door
3) [spoiler] ex-step-brother who i'm rooting for [/spoiler]

And even now...by the 9th volume I really don't know who she will end up with.
[spoiler] granted she is the girl friend of the exbully named ryoki, but he isn't treating her very well and I don't see her staying with him for too long [/spoiler]

this is really one of the few mangas that I really don't know how it will end.

FYI: in japan, they just finished the manga series. So we will see a conclusion soon. Perhaps now that the manga has ended in japan, we will now get to see the releases coming closer and closer together.[/QUOTE]
thats gunna be so cool!

[Monkey_Orange]

[COLOR=DarkOrange]I used to think that Asusa was a jerk, but now I've grown to like him a lot. Shinogu...I totally adore! He's SUCH a wonderful & sweet guy *^_^* As for Ryoki...I never liked him, and never will. Honestly, I think that Hatsumi should DUMP him because there are obviously more worthier guys around her :animesmil [/COLOR]

[Pommiesmanga]

[quote name='Monkey_Orange][COLOR=DarkOrange']I used to think that Asusa was a jerk, but now I've grown to like him a lot. Shinogu...I totally adore! He's SUCH a wonderful & sweet guy *^_^* As for Ryoki...I never liked him, and never will. Honestly, I think that Hatsumi should DUMP him because there are obviously more worthier guys around her :animesmil [/COLOR][/quote]
ok good im not the only 1that thinks that lol i think she should realize azusa loves her, you know he does lol and he was only doin what he did to get at her father, BUT it killed him REAL bad doin it, i thought it was sad lol ^-^

[Yukina123]

Okay, Ryoki, I pity. The poor guy. He's been living out of books since he was little! Give him a break. For goodness sakes. Then, he actually falls in love. Really, it's not fair to be so mean to the poor guy. He's new to this. ^_^ Personally, I think he's like Satoshi from DN Angel. He just needs to learn how to love before he can do it right. ^_~ lol.

[Pommiesmanga]

[quote name='Yukina123']Okay, Ryoki, I pity. The poor guy. He's been living out of books since he was little! Give him a break. For goodness sakes. Then, he actually falls in love. Really, it's not fair to be so mean to the poor guy. He's new to this. ^_^ Personally, I think he's like Satoshi from DN Angel. He just needs to learn how to love before he can do it right. ^_~ lol.[/quote]
true, true......but so is she....kinda....fine pair they make too huh, but i mean, azusa deserves her more....hes liked her like since WAY back....im sure ryo did too but still.....i think azusa deserves her more.

[Yukina123]

[quote name='Pommiesmanga']true, true......but so is she....kinda....fine pair they make too huh, but i mean, azusa deserves her more....hes liked her like since WAY back....im sure ryo did too but still.....i think azusa deserves her more.[/quote]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid] HA!!! yeah right. He's so wrapped up in his own mother, he'd have 6 other guys do his crush, just to get back at her old man. right...ther'es real love for ya. ^_~ Next time a hot childhood friend wants his friends to do me, I'll know it's because he deserves me, right? Yes, I think that she and ryo may be a good pair. Not forever, but at least for the first few stepping stones. Azusa, oh, he's outta my book. Rawr!![/COLOR]

[Monkey_Orange]

[COLOR=DarkOrange]Yes, I do feel PITY for Ryoki but I still think that he's a jerk -- even when he's being nice! Quite honestly, I don't like his personality -- AND...I don't see how Hatsumi can stand being with him :animeswea

Personally, I think that the guy who DESERVES Hatsumi the most is [spoiler]Shinogu.[/spoiler]. And if you don't understand why, then shame on you for highlighting :animeswea

Ooo...I can't wait for volume 10![/COLOR]

[Pommiesmanga]

[quote name='Yukina123][COLOR=DarkOrchid'] HA!!! yeah right. He's so wrapped up in his own mother, he'd have 6 other guys do his crush, just to get back at her old man. right...ther'es real love for ya. ^_~ Next time a hot childhood friend wants his friends to do me, I'll know it's because he deserves me, right? Yes, I think that she and ryo may be a good pair. Not forever, but at least for the first few stepping stones. Azusa, oh, he's outta my book. Rawr!![/COLOR][/quote]
true but azusa has cared for her alot!!!! he hated himself for doing what he did!! i still think he deserves to have her, he was nice to her back then and was always there for her, and even now he still kinda is! :animeswea

[Yukina123]

[quote name='Pommiesmanga']SHINOGU?!!!!! no way!! she will never, or i hope , go out with him!! he was like her brother!!! i would feel weirdly grossed out goin out with my bro!! true they arent related but i mean, she has always all these yrs thot of him like a bro and now shes just sposed to think of him as a boyfrend? i couldnt do that!!! and i dont think she should have to either, every1s puttin pressure on her, poor hatsumi[/quote]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid] Goodness, no need to be so dramatic. Yes, it would be odd to even consider kissing your brother, let alone dating him. That's why he moved out. But he's obviously in a lot of pain. One should be gentle when addressing such issues of the heart. The poor guy. Love is like a river, it goes where it pleases, eroding whatever stands in its way. I think that poor shinogu is just trapped in that kind of a world. As for Azusa, I stand firm in the opinion that he should rot in hell. No one should ever do that to anyone under any circumstances. It is unforgivable. Harumi was traumatized by that....and Ryoki was shameless in his attempts, but he had a conscience and stopped when she was drunk. Asuza had no pains whatsoever sicking his friends on her, and only did he regret it AFTER he found out that it wasn't her father!! AFTER!!!! And only did he regret it when he realized that he was doing it to someone who was innocent. That is a black heart to me. Yes, poor Hatsumi...this is one story, where I don't think she should date anyone. ^_^ Opinion stated.[/COLOR]

[kayutori_sama]

[quote name='Yukina123][COLOR=DarkOrchid'] Goodness, no need to be so dramatic. Yes, it would be odd to even consider kissing your brother, let alone dating him. That's why he moved out. But he's obviously in a lot of pain. One should be gentle when addressing such issues of the heart. The poor guy. Love is like a river, it goes where it pleases, eroding whatever stands in its way. I think that poor shinogu is just trapped in that kind of a world. As for Azusa, I stand firm in the opinion that he should rot in hell. No one should ever do that to anyone under any circumstances. It is unforgivable. Harumi was traumatized by that....and Ryoki was shameless in his attempts, but he had a conscience and stopped when she was drunk. Asuza had no pains whatsoever sicking his friends on her, and only did he regret it AFTER he found out that it wasn't her father!! AFTER!!!! And only did he regret it when he realized that he was doing it to someone who was innocent. That is a black heart to me. Yes, poor Hatsumi...this is one story, where I don't think she should date anyone. ^_^ Opinion stated.[/COLOR][/quote]

I fully agree with your opinion. I'm staying with this manga until the the end. Finding out who Hatsumi chooses will be quite intersting, and as for the whole relationship situation with Shinogu, time will tell.

[Yukina123]

[quote name='kayutori_sama']I fully agree with your opinion. I'm staying with this manga until the the end. Finding out who Hatsumi chooses will be quite intersting, and as for the whole relationship situation with Shinogu, time will tell.[/quote]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid]^_^ I think that's a great thing to do. Staying with it until the end. Calm and quiet is a nice way to view this manga.[/COLOR]

[kayutori_sama]

Hot Gimmick is a manga that can "jerk" you around in a sense. Hatsumi's feelings for Ryoki, Azusa and Shinogu are all different, but the same in a way. She loves her brother, but is she ready to really[I] love[/I] her brother. Incest is and always will be a hard topic, but maybe that is how the manga will end. She could end up with Ryoki. Even though he can be harsh at times it's obvious that he does care for Hatsumi, and then there is Azusa . Now he can't hate Hatsumi, her slate is clean. The possibilities of who Hatsumi will end up with are endless.( even though I do have a bias as to who she should end up with ^_^ heh)

[Yukina123]

[quote name='kayutori_sama]Hot Gimmick is a manga that can "jerk" you around in a sense. Hatsumi's feelings for Ryoki, Azusa and Shinogu are all different, but the same in a way. She loves her brother, but is she ready to really[I] love[/I'] her brother. Incest is and always will be a hard topic, but maybe that is how the manga will end. She could end up with Ryoki. Even though he can be harsh at times it's obvious that he does care for Hatsumi, and then there is Azusa . Now he can't hate Hatsumi, her slate is clean. The possibilities of who Hatsumi will end up with are endless.( even though I do have a bias as to who she should end up with ^_^ heh)[/quote]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid]Oh really? ^_^ I'm interested to find out who you favor. It's true that the possibilities are endless for this poor girl. But first, I think she should grow up a little. This series is deffinately not going to end at 15. Like Fruits Basket, which is well into it's 20th manga, Tohru and Hatsumi are similiar in their desire to make everyone happy and lean on certain people for support. They rarely take action themselves because it's not in their personalities, but I'll leave that to the other thread. As some would say, Hatsumi needs to get a grip. I think that she's just been sheltered by her friends and family for too long. I, myself being a brazen girl, find it hard to comprehend someone not being able to decide for themselves that someone is a bad person or a good person, depending on what they've done to me. ^_^ But that's just me, right? So it's hard to ask Hatsumi to pick, when she's so young and so unprepared mentally and emotionally. I believe this manga is going to take a while to develop. ^_~ Later.[/COLOR]

[kayutori_sama]

Yes agreed Hatsumi should grow up. When I first began reading the manga , Hatsumi's character greatly annoyed me. I jusy always wondered why she couldn't stand up for herself, but as the manga progressed she did execute some character developement, but she still has a way to go in my opnion.

[Guest UsagiYouko23]

[FONT=Arial]I love it![/FONT][SIZE=2]I love it![/SIZE][FONT=Arial]undefined[/FONT][COLOR=Blue]undefined[/COLOR] I love Hot Gimmick it is super awesome. I have collected most of the manga and love what I see. If I could love it any more I would burst. I especially love the weirdo love triangle of Ryoki, Shingu, and Azusa with Hatsumi. It is impossible to sum all of this up so I'm just gonna' finish and say I LOVE HOT GIMMICK! :D

[Yukina123]

[quote name='UsagiYouko23][FONT=Arial]I love it![/FONT][SIZE=2]I love it![/SIZE][FONT=Arial]undefined[/FONT][COLOR=Blue]undefined[/COLOR'] I love Hot Gimmick it is super awesome. I have collected most of the manga and love what I see. If I could love it any more I would burst. I especially love the weirdo love triangle of Ryoki, Shingu, and Azusa with Hatsumi. It is impossible to sum all of this up so I'm just gonna' finish and say I LOVE HOT GIMMICK! :D[/quote]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid] wow. okay then. ^_^ Sounds like we all agree![/COLOR]

[Pommiesmanga]

[quote name='Yukina123][COLOR=DarkOrchid'] Goodness, no need to be so dramatic. Yes, it would be odd to even consider kissing your brother, let alone dating him. That's why he moved out. But he's obviously in a lot of pain. One should be gentle when addressing such issues of the heart. The poor guy. Love is like a river, it goes where it pleases, eroding whatever stands in its way. I think that poor shinogu is just trapped in that kind of a world. As for Azusa, I stand firm in the opinion that he should rot in hell. No one should ever do that to anyone under any circumstances. It is unforgivable. Harumi was traumatized by that....and Ryoki was shameless in his attempts, but he had a conscience and stopped when she was drunk. Asuza had no pains whatsoever sicking his friends on her, and only did he regret it AFTER he found out that it wasn't her father!! AFTER!!!! And only did he regret it when he realized that he was doing it to someone who was innocent. That is a black heart to me. Yes, poor Hatsumi...this is one story, where I don't think she should date anyone. ^_^ Opinion stated.[/COLOR][/quote]
noo!!! he was regrettin it while he was doing it too!!! he loves hatsumi!!! and ya i give up....she should stay with ryo bc hes still a learner ands still learning how to love so ya and azusa already knos how to "love" so ya i think she should go with ryo, i think she'll soften him up a bit

[QUOTE=Monkey_Orange][COLOR=DarkOrange]Yes, I do feel PITY for Ryoki but I still think that he's a jerk -- even when he's being nice! Quite honestly, I don't like his personality -- AND...I don't see how Hatsumi can stand being with him :animeswea

Personally, I think that the guy who DESERVES Hatsumi the most is [spoiler]Shinogu.[/spoiler]. And if you don't understand why, then shame on you for highlighting :animeswea

Ooo...I can't wait for volume 10![/COLOR][/QUOTE]
SHINOGU?!!!!! no way!! she will never, or i hope , go out with him!! he was like her brother!!! i would feel weirdly grossed out goin out with my bro!! true they arent related but i mean, she has always all these yrs thot of him like a bro and now shes just sposed to think of him as a boyfrend? i couldnt do that!!! and i dont think she should have to either, every1s puttin pressure on her, poor hatsumi

[color=darkblue][size=1][b]I merged your double post. Please remember to use the Edit button in the future, thanks. -Lady K[/b][/size][/color]

[Yukina123]

[quote name='Pommiesmanga']noo!!! he was regrettin it while he was doing it too!!! he loves hatsumi!!! and ya i give up....she should stay with ryo bc hes still a learner ands still learning how to love so ya and azusa already knos how to "love" so ya i think she should go with ryo, i think she'll soften him up a bit[/quote]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid]^_^ hmhm. I'm not trying to make you give up. However I am glad that you're willing to see it from my point of view. I guess I'm being a little hard headed. Like I said, it's extremely difficult for me to imagine how Azusa could do that, and feel any kind of pain whatsoever. It's almost as if it's a foreign concept. ^_^ But I guess that's what discussions like these do. Open our eyes and our hearts to new propositions. I'll go re-read it and see if I feel any differently. Pleasant waves![/COLOR]

[Pommiesmanga]

lol kk, you didnt make me give up i just thought of it a different way, cause azusa...i dunno ryo kinda deserves hatsumi more than azusa cause i think that ryo would have never done that no matter what ya kno?