Title

Otonari Complex

Also known as: おとなりコンプレックス, Childhood Friend Complex, Kompleks sąsiada

by Saku Nonomura

Score from AniList: 70/100finished5 volumes59 chapters

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Kuji Akira and Ninomiya Makoto are childhood friends and neighbors. Since Akira is “handsome” for a girl and Makoto is “pretty” for a boy, their gender presentation is often confused. As they try to untangle their complex feelings about themselves and each other, they find out their friends are crushing on them, too. It’s a complicated childhood friend love story! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Chapters available: 59
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A cheerful romcom about childhood neighbours who are handsome and pretty in a gender-flipped way, with a playful dynamic that makes the familiar childhood-friend setup fresh.

Pros

Playful gender-flipped twist
Warm childhood-friend chemistry

Cons

The gender-bending gags can repeat
The romance is slow to develop

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Kuji Akira and Ninomiya Makoto are childhood friends and neighbours. Since Akira is handsome for a girl and Makoto is pretty for a boy, the two are constantly mistaken for the wrong gender. That is a playful, gently teasing premise, and the series uses it to explore how identity and expectations shape a friendship.The strength is the warmth. The childhood history gives the banter real depth, and the leads are easy to like. The gender-flipped jokes land with a light touch.The weaknesses are clear. The gender-bending gags can repeat, and the romance develops slowly. Readers wanting a faster romance may find it leisurely.Recommended for readers who enjoy playful romcoms with a warm, familiar bond. Expect a light, easygoing read.