Title

Drowning Love

Also known as: Oboreru Knife, 溺れるナイフ, À fleur de peau, Drowning Knife, Oboreru Naifu, The Knife That Dropped in Water

by George Asakura

Score from AniList: 78/100finished17 volumes64 chapters

Drama Psychological Romance Slice of Life More like Drowning Love

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"I don't know what this feeling is … I don't know what I should do now … all I know is, I want him." They fight one another, they chase after one another, they capture one another—a turbulent tale of preteens on the brink of self-destruction, masterfully brought to life by George Asakura! (Source: Kodansha USA)

Chapters available: 64
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A raw, psychological shoujo romance in which two people fight one another but cannot stop wanting each other, and the intense, messy emotions make the story feel honest and painful.

Pros

Raw, honest emotional intensity
A strong portrait of messy first love

Cons

The melodrama can feel heavy
The volatile dynamic may frustrate some readers

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I do not know what this feeling is, and I do not know what I should do now, but all I know is I want him. That line sets the tone for a raw shoujo romance about two people who fight one another and yet cannot stop wanting each other. The premise is intense and emotionally messy, and the series is built on the confusion of first love.The strength is the honesty. The feelings are rendered with rawness, and the characters' mistakes feel real rather than contrived. The coming-of-age heart gives the story depth.The weaknesses are clear. The melodrama can feel heavy, and the volatile dynamic may frustrate readers who want a calmer romance. The pacing can be intense.Recommended for readers who enjoy honest, emotionally charged shoujo about first love. Expect an intense, messy ride.