Citrus Vol. 1 (Citrus+)

For anyone looking for something that’s truly Yuri, including all the angst and heart clinching moments that real life brings you then skipping out on Citrus will mean you’re missing out on a genuine Yuri manga!

Hmmm ahhhh yeeesss. This is what peak Yuri was back in the day.

I bought this for 2 reasons: 1) I wanted to see why some people crap on this manga series and 2) to see if Japan wrote better lesbian characters/romances than America (the short answer is yes). Overall, this is a strong start to the series that introduces the characters and the dynamics they play in the story. Highly recommend reading this at a slower pace in order to have more time to be with the characters. I’ve definitely grown attached to Mei and Yuzu and I’m currently on volume #3.

This is the very first yuri manga series I'm reading. What caught my attention was the cover art and the rest of the book does not fail to do justice on it. Within the first volume, we get into the waters pretty quickly. We get a good background of Yuzu and a little bit, yet a good amount, of what Mei is like. It's a decent setup of an affair; two characters who are polar opposites. What's more interesting are the factors being played between their relationship. Is their relationship possible? What will those who care for them think? In my opinion, the two main characters are enjoyable. Yuzu is cheerful and comedic while Mei is serious and cool. These character-types are common in anime/manga, so it's easy for me to settle in. But the fact this story revolves around forbidden love makes it fresh. Already a great start! Can't wait for the next!

Art and character design drew me into this series. However, I keep reading because of the lovable and interesting characters (especially Yuzu and Harumin). This is a series that I never expected to enjoy, but cannot put down. It's unexpectedly sweet and if any of what I've said or its description sounds appealing then I recommend it. I typically read ecchi, comedy, romance, and some isekai manga; so I feel like Citrus has something even for those who do not typically read yuri.

Citrus plays the two sides of the romance coin very well. It's emotionally sensitive and satisfying and also creates intense sexual tension without making it seem too forced. The characters are dynamic and entertaining, and there are several gratifying surprises and twists in the story. The only qualm I have with this story is its lack of recognition for the social repercussions of a lesbian relationship, particularly in this setting and with the two main characters being stepsisters. Regardless of this, I found the series so far to be very gripping, and I'm excited for the release of the next volume.

Book came in a padded envelope and was in perfect condition. To the content itself; This is a comic story about a pair of lesbians who happen to be step sisters. it's a bit kinky and shocking in the early volume (This one) Despite the draw of the shock and kink, you will find a story that is about these two damaged girls who are trying to come to grips with dealing with life, love, each other, and all that. Keep in mind this is written by a man, and the target audience is also male. I have loaned the book to some lesbian friends and they were pretty well split as to like/dislike so something to keep in mind. Oh, and Citrus is not really something for young readers. It's a romance so don't go expecting giant robots or any of that, It's also NOT a hentai (porn) comic so...none of that really so if that is what you want look for something else.

The title "Citrus" wasn't particularly meaningful, and it took me quite a while to decide to give it a try. This is my first yuri manga. The story is pretty interesting, enough for me to go on to Vol. 2 and eventually buy the entire series. I like Yuzu's character and personality. The artwork is also beautiful. (If a manga has a good plot but poor artwork, I most likely would not continue reading.)

Saburouta's beautifully-drawn and subtly erotic tale of forbidden yuri passion not only titillates, but also packs a surprisingly powerful emotional wallop. Aihara Yuzu - arguably the feistiest heroine this side of Mary Jane Watson - finds her world jolted when, on the first day at her new school, she is smacked down hard by the icy student council president, Mei. She gets jolted even further when she arrives home to discover that, thanks to her mother's remarriage, Mei is now her stepsister. And when Mei kisses her out of the blue, it sets Yuzu on an emotional rollercoaster from which she may never recover. Okay, so the story is downright implausible, but Yuzu is the sort of spunky, indomitable character that you can't resist, and Mei shows just enough vulnerability to keep things interesting. Sexy, funny and frequently downright moving, 'Citrus' is damn-near perfect manga - highly recommended.

Yo no sé que tiene la historia pero me gusta, no importa sus clichés la puedo leer varias veces y seguir disfrutándolo. Yo creo que es el diseño de los personajes, la verdad es muy bonito el arte. Solo lean y disfruten.

Quality good, if you like Citrus buy it, but the ending of Citrus is so so terrible. But I still liked the plot.

Bom eu devo admitir que sou fã dessa série a anos, e eu amo toda a historia que a autora criou, Citrus é uma mangá excelente para quem gosta de romance com muito drama, aborda temas atuais e antigos de forma maravilhosa, os personagens tem ótimas personalidades, eles são muito vivos, você se identifica e se descobre lendo, além de claro os traçados dos personagens serem de outro nível, praticamente o mangá mais bem desenhado que você vai encontrar, se gosta de Yuri com personagens incríveis, e uma historia cativante e ver os personagens evoluindo gradualmente, Citrus é a historia para você.

Arrivato prima del previsto, bellissimo manga yuri con disegni magnifici, ben fatto e in ottime condizioni, lo consiglio a tutti coloro che apprezzano il genere.