Importing old MAL review April 22 2015 STORY: This story is unique because I have never read anything about dollmakers. This manga even made me sympathize with the love of a classroom skeleton and the Greek statue of Venus Not many mangas can make me care about a love story between humans less alone inanimate objects. There are few cliches in Shounen Dolls. However the inevitable does happen and Ageha falls in love with one of the dolls. Thankfully it took time for any romantic feelings to arise. I like that the manga wasted no time in recovering Yukinosuke the other half of the yin/yang doll pair. He was found in the first chapter so the rest of the manga is dedicated to them helping dollkind. Each episodic tale is heartwarming though I do think the manga could almost get a tragedy rating. Sometimes the trouble Ageha and her dolls Leo and Yuki get into turns really serious. Any sorrow is fleeting but towards the end theres actual concern things might not turn out well. Despite its dark moments this manga balances comedy love and adventure very well. The pacing is great too. I do wish I could have found out how Agehas parents died. CHARACTERS: If I had to pick a favorite character it would be Yuki. He was so sweet Once a chapter he gave me something to aww over. His selflessness clumsiness and previous brokenness made me adore him. He became the precious lamb I wanted no one to hurt. Leo was an utter brat and I love how the characters called him out on that repeatedly. Most of his brattiness stemmed from him trying to grasp any attention from Ageha. Its funny how his personality never changes. In addition Leo and Yuki were truly polar opposites. Leo was lazy but Yuki was helpful. Yuki had a past but Leo basically had none. Leo was unable to voice his feelings but Yuki was wellspoken with his Leo was a hothead but Yuki was calm etc Ageha was awesome She was a tough cookie in the bleakest situations. She loved dolls and did not mind devoting her entire life to them. Another thing is she did not exhibit the everflowing crying habit most shoujo girls have. I dont have much to say about Kagerou. I liked him and Hine and I did not find them annoying. Agehas cousin is in the same boat as well. ART: I like the art Yuki and Leo are designed very well to me. OVERALL: 90 9 out of 10 4 out of 5 :D keep in mind its been a while since Ive read this A fun manga from beginning to end. I definitely recommend Shounen Dolls I enjoyed these past two days reading it. The only thing that stopped me from giving a perfect ten is that it doesnt hold a high reread value for me. This series is fairly short but worth reading if you have a lazy afternoon to waste away.