This was super cute! I love a good rom-commy type of manga, especially when they involve a delinquent type of guy who falls head over heels for a more serious, 'doesn't-care-about-his-scary-rep' kind of girl. I can't wait to read more volumes.

What a funny and darling read this is! There are so many aspects of this book that I think are wonderful and would definitely appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Firstly, "don't judge a book by its cover" is an evergreen premise to build a plot upon. It's fantastic to see the personal growth of both protagonists just within this first volume. However there is one part in particular that I found so fabulous, and that is the continued reference and discussion about accessibility for those who may have difficulty seeing or complete blindness. The female lead is blind, and the male lead really tries his best to learn and accommodate not only the female lead, but also others in his community such as the elderly! It was done in a comical way, and there are certainly points that made me chuckle out loud, but all in all I find this to be a very cute and fun graphic novel for a teen audience!

Thank you to Netgalley and VIZ Media for the ARC.

This manga is so adorable and so important. I knew from the second I saw the cover that I wanted to read it very, very badly and I will definitely be recommending it to friends and colleagues and getting a copy for myself once the English version is published proper.

The well-worn "tough guy who's soft/cute girl who's strong" archetypes are on full display here. Romance between the leads feels appropriately sweet, awkward, and flawed. I loved them both. I also the sense of humor overall (though there were a couple of jokes that will probably wind up dated down the line such as an eyebrow-raising one about Marvel).

Commentary on ableism and accessibility came off as thoughtful and informative. When the able-bodied male lead made mistakes and/or assumptions about his love interest without considering how her partial blindness would influence certain situations, he learned from them and applied them in more than one sphere of his life. I appreciate how she also asserts herself to him and to her sister when the situation calls for it.

I feel like the stuff related to the gang/rival gang was... just sort of there and probably not my favorite part but simultaneously wasn't too bad. It was funny if somewhat foreseeable that the rival gang leader owns the place that one of the characters ends up working for.

I'm interested in continuing to read this series and checking out the TV drama based on it.

I was interested in reading this manga for the disability representation. But I think what most surprised was how much I came to care about Yukiko's relationship with her sister more than her actual romance with Kurokawa. I loved learning more about her & Izumi's struggles and feelings within their relationship. Yukiko wanted her to really see her grow as a person aside from Izumi's worries about her and that became the most impactful part of the volume for me.

This was a super cute manga with stunning illustrations and some great messages about disability. I really enjoyed the relationship and the friendships too. I wish we saw more of their relationship but for a first volume this was great. I’m definitely interested in continuing the series!

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I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This was a cute first volume of a shojo! When I first started reading it, I did not know it would have a protagonist who could not see well. I thought it was handled very well. I also liked when it showed her perspective of what she could see to help better understand how she sees the world.

The premise is sweet and funny. A boy who is known as a "bad boy" falls in love with a girl because she sees through his "bad boy" persona which makes him want to be better. It is all about not judging someone by the way they look. It goes in to how he has a hard time finding a job because he has a scar from when he was in a gang.

The two protagonists are honestly adorable. I would recommend giving this manga a read if you want something cute with a lot of heart.

4/5

Love’s in Sight follows a legally blind girl who just wants to live a normal life, and a delinquent high school drop out who also just wants a normal life. Put them together and what do you get? Not a normal life, but definitely a cute one.

This manga surprised me by its wholesomeness. I found it so extremely cute I was smiling the entire time. I’m so down to continue reading this series. And apparently there’s a live-action movie already out there?? Yes please.

The art was pretty standard. The characters are young but sometimes Yukiko looked too young but that’s just the art style I suppose.

One thing I didn’t absolutely love was how fast their relationship developed without much pushing it to do so. It was one step above insta love which I personally don’t like.

Otherwise this book was uber cute and I’m very excited to continue reading it.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this title, in the end I was blown away by the sweetness and empathy presented in it. As someone with a physical disability, I'm very happy to see a wider range of stories with characters I can relate to. I know Yukiko's struggles, her desire to live as best as she is able within her limitations, not doing certain things because she can't get accommodations and so on, but her partial blindness isn't anything other than a part of her. Her boyfriend likes her and wants to help in what ways he can. Her sister worries too much, but it's out of love and fear. Being disabled and getting old aren't all that different. The various perspectives really help this series shine. They're all good young adults, just trying to make it in the world!.

This was so funny and cute! It completely surpassed my expectations. I think the delinquent guy with the scary face and the heart of gold has been done to death, but this really was a fresh take on that trope. This 4-koma rom-com is about a sight impaired girl and a delinquent guy whose connection take their lives in a new direction. There is a lovable cast of characters, and each page is humorous and heartwarming. The artwork is cute and whimsical and goes perfectly with the comedic tone of the story.

This was so cute. I am not normally a fan of none queer manga but this one interesting me as it has a disabled main character which you sadly just don't see that often. I must say I really liked the disability rep in this as well. There are several pages that strive to show us how the main character sees the world. Now I am not blind so I am unsure of exactly how accurate those pages are.
The relationships in this book are great as well. The main male character is absolutely hilarious and I love how devoted he is right from the jump. He is so sweet no matter how tough he tries to be.
Put simply i can not wait until more volumes come out. I need to see more of this adorable couple. I am going to be jumping to get my hands on every new volume and you should be too!

Mori comes off as your typical high school delinquent, but he's fallen hard for the vision impaired and sassy Miss Yukiko. Whenever Yukiko doesn't immediately judge Mori for his looks, he falls head over heels. He's willing to do anything and everything to make Miss Yukiko happy. Determined to make the world a better place for Miss Yukiko and others with vision issues, Mori decides to become the change he wants to see in the world.

An adorably innocent romance manga, I constantly found myself surprised by the characters. Both quickly won over my admiration as I found myself thinking about the struggles people in their positions might go through. A quirky and sweet manga that will make you think about the people around you.

Thank you NetGalley and VIZ for a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Love's in Sight! by Uoyama is a cute romantic comedy about a notorious teenage delinquent whose soft spot is revealed when he falls in love with a younger blind high school student. As they navigate the ups and downs of their new relationship, Morio and Yukiko learn more about each other and their social circles begin to overlap. To an outsider, Morio and Yukiko may look like an odd couple, but thanks to their patience and compassion for each other, love's definitely in sight!

Translation: Nova Skipper
Touch-up Art and Lettering: Kyla Aiko
Design: Shawn Carrico
Editor: Jack Carrillo Concordia

*ARC provided by NetGalley in return for an honest review*

This manga is hilarious and wholesome! It offers a new perspective in regards to the fluffier side of shoujo manga, while still maintaining the trend of only showcasing troupe style chapters (date, jobs, etc.). I don’t know particularly if this is a series I could see myself continuing since it is pretty cookie cutter, but I’d be open to reading Vol. 2 just to see how the plot develops.

I'm always so excited to see more books (especially Manga and Graphic Novels) coming out with more diverse main characters!

I 100% intend to purchase this manga for my library's teen collection and am excited to see the continuation of this series!

This book is stupid cute.
I wasn't 100% sure what to expect and I must say I am utterly delighted. Not only does this love story do a wonderful job of capturing what a crush feels like, it also does an excellent job at showing how our awareness of ableism changes when someone we know is disabled. The sister relationship here is great. I was also delighted at the inclusion of the elder. Just. Wow.
Lovely artwork with, soft and flowy linework.
I can't wait for vol 2!

A cute concept, but I just wasn't a fan of how it was carried out. Really don't like adult - teen relationships even if the age of consent is different in Japan. It's just gross to me as someone who believe that 16 is a child. The characters aren't particularly likable either.