Watashi wa Kabe ni NaritaiI Want to Be a Wall Edit What would you like to edit? SynopsisBackgroundAlternative TitlesPictureChapters/VolumesPublishing DatesRelationsTypeExternal Links   1y57l

flawed, as all media is, but so comforting. to be loved is to be seen. for love cannot be limited by definition and tangibility, for it exists in every molecule of space in the universe. it's beyond all and incomprehensible and exists in infinite forms. but at its core, it is that which cradles your soul gentle and sweet-- accepts you in all your mundanity, in all your extravaganza, in all that is you. that is love. heart aglow from an ethereal tune, that is love. the layered, heavy and indescribable aroma of a cafe that warms and hugs, that is love. barefoot in warm ... sand, sea breeze crisp and skin salty sticky, cheeks flushed from the sun, that is love. leaves that whistle against winds and trees that sway in a dance, that is love. the universe said i love you because you are love. love is everything, everywhere. everything us connected by love, and love is connected by everything. Love is love.

When I heard about this manga I was surprised, because I heard that it was about an aroace woman and a gay man. I have seen aroace representation in manga once before, and I thought that was the only piece I would get. I am so happy that there seems to be more aroace characters being created, and the sexuality is beginning to be understood!
The artstyle is nice, and the characters are great so far (although I have only found 3 chapters translated.) Obviously since I haven't read much, the plot hasn't picked up yet, but the characters have so far fleshed out personalities and ... there has been a glimpse into the aroace characters backstory, and her struggle with her lack of sexual attraction, but how she still enjoys romance, when it isn't about her.
Since I knew that the plot was about an aroace woman and a gay mans pretend marriage to fit in with society, I was worried they were going to gain romantic feelings for each other, but luckily it doesn't seem to be going in that direction.
I am excited for the future of this manga!

Honestly? I'm aroace myself, and I can't really recommend this manga. Mild spoilers ahead.

I found the first two volumes more or less alright, because I initially liked the thought of their relationship. The premise sounded promising, and the first few chapters were ittedly interesting. But then it went downhill and especially the third volume really disappointed me. The female main character became increasingly more bland as the focus clearly moved onto the male lead and especially his childhood friend - and first crush - Sousuke and his relationship troubles. I kind of feel like the author ran out of ideas for more ace-centered chapters, which ... isn't even surprising me that much - after all, what is there to tell about a relationship when there's no love and not even real chemistry between the characters? Still, it was disappointing. Maybe to get back at least a little to the supposed main subject they then threw in some aphobia from the main character's friends and family, although only in a few s before it never got mentioned before. Then the focus went back to Sousuke.

So, well. Maybe the way the story is told might be revolutionary for Japan, but from a Western perspective I didn't really find it all that great. It definitely wasn't worth the read as an ace person, and I'm not even sure I would recommend it to an ally, because the blandness of the female aspec MC could possibly make them think that all aces are as bland as she is.

And oh well. Maybe there'll be better represantation in manga form in the future, and this series paved the way for it. I'd love that, actually.