Doubt!!, Vol. 5, 5

By Kaneyoshi Izumi

Book Overview

Ugly duckling Ai has blossomed into a swan, but looks are only skin deep. Will Ai's inner confidence catch up with her outer beauty so she can overcome here Doubt?

During a trip to her boyfriend S 's beach house, Ai learns that his parents are pushing him to break up with Ai and date Sakurako, a girl they've chosen because of her family connections. Already uncomfortable in S 's lofty world of wealth and politics, Ai becomes even more self-conscious with the emergence of a new rival, and when S transfers to Sakurako's school, she fears that her nightmare may be coming true. Could he really have caved to his parents' demands? And will Ai's anxiety over losing her beau--along with the rampant peer pressure among the students--force her to "go all the way" before she's ready?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421500558
• ISBN13: 9781421500553
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Well, I liked it.

'Doubt!!' revolves around 15-year-old, Ai Maekawa, and her quest to become beautiful. After an embarrassing experience in middle school, she severs ties with her old life, and is accepted into a high school where know one knows of her or her past. During the break between middle and high school she focuses on becoming beautiful for her high school debut. When she arrives, she gets exactly what she wished for. I don't quite understand why so many people are upset with this manga. Sure, the whole premise seems a bit superficial, but I don't believe `Doubt!!" is really meant to be taken too seriously. It's so much fun to read! I love the characters and there are moments where it's really cute and hilarious. I'm definitely enjoying it so far.

Fun, enjoyable shojo...

This was an enjoyable, entertaining manga featuring Ai Maekawa and her journey to transform from a nerdy, plain "jimi" (Japanese slang for a plain, studious girl) to a cute, popular girl. Following a rather pained journey through middle school Ai studies for her high school entrance examinations with exuberance determined to change her life. After an extreme diet and beauty regiment she enters a high school where she doesn't know anyone hoping for a fresh start...but she keeps receiving anonymous notes from someone who claims to know her past. Will Ai be able to keep her secret without losing her head or her dignity? Find out!! This was a good, quick read and I could definitely identify with the character's desire to make her life better. New series from Izumi Kaneyoshi.