Artist: Isaki Uta

Mine-kun is Asexual

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Synopsis:

Mine-kun is Asexual. He doesn't like sexual intimacy in a relationship. He can kiss a girl, but it's not something he wants to do if he can help it. But Murai loves him so much that she's willing to overlook the fact that she can't hold his hand; that she can't cuddle up next to him when they watch movies together; that she can't fall in love with him the way that she hopes to be loved in return. In the eyes of those around them, is this even a relationship that's meant to last, or is it a train wreck just waiting to happen?

Pages: 45

Japanese Title: 峰くんはノンセクシャル

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4.7 out of 5

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Oct 27, 2020

It'd be perfect if they had delved more into Mine's perspective. He was actually really interesting. While viewing him through an outsider's lense was cute, after a while it begins to dilute the better aspects of the story. And the girl's (don't remember her name :/) opinions were opposing enough that she didn't necessarily need to be the main voice. So, putting her in that leading role really amplifies an already loud set of opinions.. Honestly, if the goal of this manga was to paint most people's perspective on sex as annoying, then this story definitely succeeded that. As far as informing people on the common nuances of asexuality? It had the potential. But, regardless. This subject matter is very much unexplored in the world of manga. So, even though this work had some obvious shortcomings, its definitely still worth the read. Even if only, to let the manga community know that asexuality is something we want to see more of.

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Sep 28, 2020

I loved it! I loved to see how the author took care to explain and to make sure the characters did not feel forced to just fake a relationship, and intead, to really face the reality of it.

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Sep 19, 2020

An amazing comic! I highly recommend this for anyone who is asexual or maybe knows someone who is. Or even just people trying to find themselves. It's a sweet story, really, I highly recommend it.

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Sep 15, 2020

A lovely bittersweet story

I stumbled upon this title on a blog and I was happy to purchase this Mine-kun story. The story expresses the conflicts of a first love relationship, one I heavily relate to. As being a girl, I can feel the affection and struggles between both. I would love a sequel end where Mine-kun can be happy at an Ace gathering or share movies with his next partner. Thank you for this valuable, affirming story.

Aug 12, 2020

An Exploration of Ace Without 'Fixing' Them

Disclosure: I received a copy to review.
I fall somewhere around the term greysexual, but this book still speaks a lot to my own feelings even if my experiences and preferences are not exactly the same as Mine-kun. I thought this is a really good introduction to this topic for those not very aware of ace relationships, and a good short read for those who live that life. Representation of LGBTQ+ folks is few and far between, and asexual characters are not very common. What I appreciated about this book that even though Mine-kun is not the main character or narrator, he is not demonized for his romantic or sexual preferences. And neither is Murai. It is just a mature look at the fact that you will not always be perfectly compatible with a partner - your preferences and your partner's are very important to consider and to seriously discuss when thinking of your futures. And sometimes it hurts to have to admit this, but that's okay.

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