Mine-kun is Asexual

I love Mine-kun, both the character and the manga itself. It's the bittersweet story of acceptance, where both Mine and Murai are made better for having met each other, where the moments shared between them is more important than whatever ending their story could've ever met. I love how it has redefined my view on "love" itself.

I've reread this a few times and each time feels so much sweeter, so much warmer than the last. It's an amazing story from start to end, complimented by detailed art that perfectly captures the emotions of each scene. While I'm left curious on what Mine-kun is thinking at times, I feel like his perspective was handled well, that because he is someone who has accepted this part of himself that he doesn't need to d... view morewell on it as much as Murai thinks about him and his asexuality. It's an amazing read that I wholeheartedly recommend. view less

I am Asexual myself. Ever since finding out, I've been in denial. Many year have passed and I still kinda am. I found this Doujinshi and bought it in an instant - an Ace character story? "Wow, finally", I thought to myself. All these years I have been mourning the lack of Asexual media. I felt left out of the LGBTQIA+ movement which meanwhile was going viral worldwide. After all, all these people shared the same kind of attraction: Sexual attraction.

This doujinshi very tenderly describes the feelings of both people involved in an Asexual relationship. Maybe that's the reason I end up sobbing every time I come back to read it. The story is an exact replica of my worst nightmares. The Ace partner feeling like they're not enough, the sexu... view moreal partner feeling like they're "too much". I was always afraid of situations like this.

But still, since the day I bought it, I still read it from time to time. "But why would she torture herself that regularly, if this manga is depicting her worst nightmares?" Well.. Again, the story is bittersweet. They both had a very precious time together, but in the end their differences in sexual needs and desires tore them apart. I relate a lot to Mine. While my circumstances are a bit different, he and I share the same thoughts and feelings, fears and hopes. I hate that the relationship didn't work out, but deep in my heart I know that their relationship was doomed from the beginning.

I cannot recommend this doujinshi enough. Even if you're not Asexual and have nothing to do with it, this story gives you a very good insight on the thought of an Asexual person. view less

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 th... view moreough 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. view less