Ouran High School Host Club Manga - My FAV!

I've been reading Ouran High School Host Club the Manga and it is the best manga I've read so far. It's a one of a kind shojo manga which focuses a lot on character development and comedy. I particularly enjoyed chapter 50 onwards and I liked chapter 69, the huge relieved chapter after all the seriousness. I can't really choose any favorite character, as all of them is adorable though I always had more preference for Hikaru (from the anime). This manga made me alternate between wanting to cry and wanting to laugh crazily.

Character Analysis

1. Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin
Both have always like the same things and do what they like, disregarding other people's opinions. It's either our world or not from our world. Because of Haruhi, both learned to expand their world and treat each other as someone they can rely on, while developing their own unique traits and characteristics. It was sad when Kaoru made Hikaru witnessed the scene at the amusement park to force Hikaru to sever their ties and see through his own feelings. Kaoru decided that it was time that Hikaru learn to find his own happiness. It was also uplifting when Hikaru, being the older brother, turned the situation around and came to a conclusion of how they can both be individuals yet remain close to one another. It was funny though when Kaoru ran to Honey and Hikaru ran to Mori. It just shows that Honey is not just about cakes and bunnies, he can be a reliable senior when is needed.

Hikaru
The older of the twin, he is labeled as the twin with '10% more evil and loud and noisy' by Haruhi. He is probably the second idiot in the group, after Tamaki. I liked the fact that he is really straightforward and has a strong sense of values. I like the part where he clarifies and clears the situation with Kaoru - that's what a big brother should be! He's also direct - he confesses to Haruhi and after getting rejected, continues his best not to give up. Knowing Tamaki is his rival, he still persists in helping Tamaki discover his real feelings so as to compete with Tamaki fair and square. Although his temper is pretty short, that was what keeps the story so funny. He will be one yelling and screaming 'I will kill you' at Tamaki. Well, it can't be help, Tamaki is such an idiot after all. Hahahahaha but his devious plans and teasing antics are hilarious to watch!

Kaoru
The younger of the twin, he is the 'more calm and reasonable' one by Haruhi. When paired with Hikaru, they became the devious twins. That aside, Kaoru recognizes his feelings faster than Hikaru and tries his best to make Hikaru be aware of his own feelings and find his own happiness, eventhough it would mean breaking their twin bonds. He is generous enough to let Hikaru go on a date with Haruhi, let Hikaru share the same room with Haruhi and letting Hikaru and Haruhi be on the same team. He also assists Kyoya in his investigations.


2. Kyoya Ootori

He tried his very best, to the extent of exhausting himself while trying to locate Tamaki's mother in France. His determination to locate her earns the respect of both his subordinates and readers. The scene where he presented his souvenirs to the host club members, and finally, the welfare of Tamaki's mother by sharing with the members of his findings...it was so good that I teared up. Tamaki crouching in the corner, listening, and smiling knowing his mom is okay was really heart-warming. Not only that, Kyoya also did a lot of investigation behind the scenes for Tamaki, researching on Tamaki's father, grandmother, lawyer and doing his best to uncover Tamaki's dad's plan. That is very commendable. It just shows how much Tamaki meant to him and what he as the best friend can do to help. I like the part where Kyoya reveals that he doesn't care about what others think of him. He will only allow those who really want to know him to know the true him. Aww...you can't help but vouch for him despite his cunning behaviors. It was after all, what keeps the club running and functioning, what with the extravagant cost of Honey senpai's cakes and the Host Club's costumes and settings set up. 

I liked it that he picked the management expert route. He is certainly the best and should take over his father's business. It was also nice when Honey checked if maybe Kyoya would be the most unaware of his own feelings when he thought it would be Kaoru. To which Kyoya replied nicely, he is aware but there were something more precious than that. =)

The most surprising thing was: He lingers on my mind after finishing the manga. Could he be my favorite character after all? Undecided still.

3. Tamaki Suou - Notable Quotes

The biggest superstar idiot of the entire club but also, the most endearing. His sad background did not turn him into an angst-ridden child, instead, he followed his mother's advice and spread happiness(and some annoyance) wherever he goes. ALL his scenes are funny - no matter who he is with, he will definitely charm people's hearts out. Well, maybe except for Haruhi's dad but hey, even his grandmother was soften by him. Perhaps, his biggest achievement was setting up the host club. He found himself really great members - true friends. Even Kyoya who had initially just befriended him for his status became his most loyal and valuable ally. Still, all that i'm your daddy' thoughts...it is bearable considering his clinging to the idea of 'family'. He certainly wouldn't understand unless his members helped him out. It was touching when he understood the meaning of the Curry Orienteering project by the Host Club who are determined to take on his idiotic role just so he can straighten his feelings out. It was also hilarious when he thought about marriage and all. The way he crouches at a corner and mopes, or when he turns back once in a while with puppy eyes, or when he 'dies'...I laughed myself out. Absolutely adorable!!! =DDDD

4. Haninozuka Mitsukuni@Honey senpai

The shortest, cutest, and second oldest member of the club who possessed amazing skills in martial arts, he loves sugar and all sweet things, especially cakes. It's also super kawaii with his Usa-chan bunny and his just awaken-from-sleep mode when he rubs his eyes. His hilarious scenes are when he had that cavity and suffered from sugar/sweet/snacks/cake withdrawal symptoms, basically anything to do with his cake obsession. Oh, the scene where his brother Yasuchika was telling the members how afraid he was if Honey is really an alien from bunny land or something. The bunny could be his means of communicating with the other aliens. Laugh die me. It was awesome that the author portrayed Honey's seriousness, to show that Honey really isn't just a cake-loving boy. Despite the cutesome appearance, Honey notices the juniors' feelings about Haruhi and was a great consultant when Kaoru came to him for advice. He also settled his university admission issue quietly and provided a great graduation event for the rest with Mori. One thing I like, he chooses Science and Technology! He wants to produce his own Honey Toy Factory OMG!!!! XDD

5. Haruhi Fujioka

Her development was quite the unexpected. From a dun-care, ignore, apathetic view, she changed into an active loyal member. Her cool-headedness and independence is quite admirable. But what's more likeable was how she managed to see through people. She can differentiate Hikaru and Kaoru early on and she can also understand and empathize with Tamaki's situation. Though sometimes, her stubborn-ness and lack of emotions attitude is quite annoying.



6. Morinozuka Takashi
The tallest and oldest, also the quietest member. He's good in kendo and his family has been serving the Mitsukuni family for long. He is more like a half friend half butler to Honey, to me. He is like the silent pillar of the club hahaha. His story is probably the least developed though we know he cares a lot for Honey's welfare and is supportive of the club activities. He even asked Honey out on a duel to enforce discipline on Honey's uni life - that was hilarious. His sutra turned out to be 'reduce 90% of sweet intakes, no more bringing Usa chan to university..." I like the fact that he decides to chose a different faculty from Honey so as to be able to help him out in the future. Jurisprudence hmmm. Also probably the most productive, as when he is able to actually do real work like fixing the fence during their summer outing. I wonder what does Mori thinks sometimes? He is really the silent hero type - man of a few words.