A cute slice-of-life romance about two people who can show each other their hidden sides.

Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae are the president and vice president of their class committee, and while their classmates think they're perfect they each have a hidden dark side that only the other is privy to. Both leads have sweet chemistry and they balance each other well, and they have more in common than just hidden sides. I'm unsure of where the story goes from here, but I love the idea of them using their hidden dark sides as a way to help and protect their classmates as they did in this volume. However, I think it's a bit silly how they make such a big deal about what they're hiding when I feel that their off-kilter behavior in those situations would've been natural, especially in the chapter with their teacher.

Both characters had some cute moments with each other, but we didn't get too much of what they're like with other people when they're not around each other. I think building up to the reveal of their hidden sides would've made it more impactful, like showing them with some other friends or at home. I hope that's something the audience gets to experience in future volumes. I'm curious how their story progresses, so it's likely I'll be picking up another volume whenever it releases. But, I'm unsure if this is a story that can support more than three volumes at most, but since this is only a short snippet we'll see where it goes.

Besides that, I think the art style is gorgeous and has a soft feel that many great shojos have.

I think if you're looking for something with the vibes of Toradora and a bit of Kaguya-sama, give this one a try!

A big thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for the early e-copy!

Pretty cute start, focuses on two high school 'angels' who have the perfect image but actually have a different attitude when with each other. I liked the main girl as she tries to figure out her male counterpart and if he will one day be her boyfriend. Will most likely continue reading the rest of the series.

“In other words… he’s the ideal candidate to be my first boyfriend! A perfect match for me, the perfect beauty!”

4.00 / 5.00 stars

First-year class President Katsura and Vice President Ninomae are the perfect combination of good looking and sweet… or are they? Hiding the dark parts of themselves to get ahead has always come too easily, but when Katsura lets her façade slip, she finds she isn’t the only one with a dark secret. This review is for the first volume of “Fall in Love, You False Angels” which contains chapters 1-4 of the overall story. Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for access to the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I’ve been reading manga for more than 20 years, so when I read the blurb that “…False Angels” is in the same vein as Kare Kano (one of my all-time FAVORITES), I knew I had to read it. The art style was so simple, yet totally beautiful. There wasn’t a lot going on in the background to get distracted by so I could focus more on the plot, and it was a quick and easy read. I love that really none of the characters spotlighted in this volume are as straightforward as they seem at first. I’m also totally in love with “Itty-Bitty Ikkoku!”

Some of the translation choices early on were a bit cringey for me – using “man” or “girl” as slang, for instance – and there wasn’t a lot of character development in this volume. I’m hoping later volumes will make room for Katsura and Ninomae to grow and change and dig even deeper into their dark sides. I would have loved to see more of their scheming. Overall, I enjoyed the story and will likely pick up volume 2 when it’s released.

Since this is a relatively clean romance and quick read, it’s perfect for younger fans of shojo as well as newcomers looking to dip their toes into manga.

CONTENT WARNINGS: teacher-student relationship, mild language

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics, for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts are my own and left voluntarily.

Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae might look like the perfect and sweet class president/vice president duo, but in reality, they both have a hidden secret.. they both are two-faced..

This manga is really beautifully drawn. Add that + fmc with pink hair and ml with long white hair, and I'll faint hehe. I did appreciate that their attraction towards each other wasn’t just about the looks - it was about the sides of themselves they don’t show anyone else. All this aside, it somehow fell short for me. I'm not sure if something was lost in translation, but I wish that dialogues were more dynamic (especially when 'true side' comes out) and that there was stronger? plot presence. Also, I think 'Madonna' comments were far too many, so it lost its impact pretty fast.

Other than that, it was a quick read. Younger shojo girlies will enjoy this for sure.

The artwork in this was beautiful!

That being said, I wanted more from the story. The story revolves around these two characters being "angels" around everyone at school but revealing their "dark" side only to each other. However, their "dark" side is just them being slightly rebellious. Some examples of this are being assertive and the male mc has an undercut and piercings.

I found this relatively cringey and quite a choppy story line. I didn't enjoy as I do normally with romance manga.

*Thank you to Kodansha Comics and Net Galley for an early copy*

As someone who has been reading manga for over 20 years, what I look for in a good rom-com is moments to make me giggle and swoon. And swoon I did. Listen I have a soft spot for men with long white hair and if they are secretly (or not so secretly) dark even better. So of course when our main character Katsura, the beauty of the school (who is secretly two-faced) falls for him. I am SAT!
Just kicking my feet, giggling at my ipad as I swipe to the next page.

In terms of rating:
- a 5 for overall enjoyment and art style.
-a 4 for Characters (mostly because I am really character focused when it comes to manga and Katsura is just a little lacking. I hope to see her stronger in both of her roles and not just in love with the main boy)
-a 4 for plot because by the 4th chapter I wanted main girl to do something more beyond just having a crush, but I assume that will hopefully happen in volume 2

So overall for a volume 1 it did a pretty good job of getting me invested in their romance. I know more volumes are already out in Japan so hopefully their will be a quick release schedule so I can get volume 2 soon!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Kodansha for this eARC, in exchange for an honest review, This was a sweet and enjoyable shojo manga. The art style is gorgeous! The plot confused me at first, both the female lead and male lead are said to have an "angel" personality around others but they actually have a hidden/dark side that they only reveal to each one another. I was initially thinking they were actually angels or devils… but this was not the case 😅 I’d be happy to read along with the next few volumes once they are released and hope the story is fleshed out some more.

In "Fall in love you false angels" the main characters hide a "darker" side of themselves, pretending to be angels at school, I didn't really understand what was dark about "their other version" or why would they even hide it. Despite that, the romance was light and fun, and the book fast paced. The artwork was good and overall it was a fun read.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc

"Fall in Love, You False Angels" follows high schoolers Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae who are their school's 'angels'--known to be perfect, beautiful, kind in all ways, and at the top of their class. The premise is that these two "angels" have another "darker" side to them they hide from the world, and come to find out that they're both hiding the same brash, sometimes aggressive sides, propelling them to become close (and will jumpstart their romance down the line, of course). It is kind of silly, though, because their "other" sides aren't bad people; they're just less nice about everything, telling harrassers to back off, and in Toki's case he dresses more edgy with an undercut and piercings while he's not at school.

It is a fun high school shojo manga, which I always appreciate, and the art is STUNNING! I love, love it. I will definitely continue reading the series!!

3.5 stars!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for this advanced reading copy of the first volume of Fall In Love, You False Angels!

Our two main protagonists for this story are the first year student council president and vice presidents Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae. They're the picture-perfect students who are universally adored by their classmates for their kindness and good-looks. But more than meets the eye with their other sides that are more rough and less approachable. When Ninomae reveals his hidden self after some punks harass Katsura, it makes her crush on him grow from mere infatuation to a heart-racing crush! It seems as though Ninomae also has a interest in Kastura's own hidden brashness as well due to him praising how she told off the guys despite her hesitation to show that side in front of him.

This was a pretty good start to this series as it lays down a solid foundation and how are characters are for the plot. Seems like Katsura and Ninomae will be using their powers of intimidation for good and standing up for those who can't protect themselves so I'll be looking forward to seeing how this goes on. I'm also looking forwards to delving more into the characters themselves along with the potential of romance between Katsura and Ninomae.

Coco Uzuki presents an intriguing story about two students with completely different personalities. The art style reminds me of classic shojo manga, with soft colors that create a warm and beautiful atmosphere. I quickly grew attached to the characters, especially Toki and Otogi, as well as Otogi's friends. The dynamic between the main characters is engaging, and the developing romance makes me eager to read the next volume (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

I wanted to pick up Fall in Love, You False Angels, because I recently picked up Hoteri Hotette First Kiss by the same author and really enjoyed it. Fall in Love follows Otogi and Toki, two very beautiful people who hide who they are on the inside to present a false, perfect image to the people around them. When they inadvertently reveal themselves to be putting on airs, they must navigate a deepening relationship as they maintain their personas at school.

Fall in Love, You False Angels really reminds me of Kare Kano with its premise, rather than Horimiya or Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight like the publishers are advertising. I enjoyed the first volume, but I kind of want to see the main characters let loose a bit. Right now there's not even really any reason for them to be hiding their personalities and the plot feels a little empty for it. The manga really shines with its art, as did Hoteri Hotette First Kiss, so I'll keep reading this as it comes out.

ᨳ᭬ ⭑ ⭑࿐ྂ

“Honestly though i think, you’re already pretty cool as it is, Katsura-San.”

I tried so hard to get into it, but i found it really hard. Still, i think if i read the other Volumes, i might enjoy this way more. What i can say, though is that the art style was just beautiful.

Follow the story of two picture-perfect classmates, class president Otogi-san and vice president Toki-san. Both are hiding their secret sides, and when barriers fall, sparks fly. Playful, fast paced, and a perfect example of what makes slice of life manga fun.

*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧2 stars *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

“𝘪 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩.”

this is a cute and sweet start to a new shoujo manga series. the main characters are both angels, with our female main character being considered a rare beauty. they both have a "dark" or "hidden" side and two-faced personalities that they only reveal to each other, even though they are genuinely sweet. throughout the story, they do not tolerate rude or abusive behavior of others, and their paths cross repeatedly while taking action on that. feelings for each other begin to grow. i somewhat enjoyed this read and found the artwork to be unique, cute and gorgeous. there were several cute moments between the two love interests, and i really liked the male main character's brother as a side character. i was hoping to learn more about why the main characters put on these personalities instead of being their true selves, but, that wasn't shown much, but i hope it will in the other volumes in this series. although i enjoyed the manga, i wasn't really drawn to the story itself and the characters didn't initially captivate me as much as i had hoped yet. it just wasn't really for me for some reason. but maybe it will grow on me when reading other volumes? who knows. overall, this series has a lot of potential, and i look forward to reading the next volumes to see how their story develops and if my feelings will change.

i think you'll like this and should read this if you think you'd enjoy:
୨୧ first volume in a new shoujo manga series.
୨୧ hidden identities (light/dark).
୨୧ the protagonists falling in love fast (she falls first. not really insta-love, but also not a slow-burn).
୨୧ beautiful unique artstyle.
୨୧ cute, sweet, swoon worthy, and funny moments throughout the story.
୨୧ ''could this be love?''.
୨୧ high school setting.
୨୧ tension.

trigger warning:
୨୧ there's some content of sexual intentions between a teacher and a student. it does not last long and is shut down, but just in case, i wanted to mention it.

''...𝘨𝘦𝘦𝘻...𝘪 𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘪 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘮...𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦.'' 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝟤.

thank you to netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review!

4.5 stars

So this may be a cultural thing, or a translation thing, but I wasn’t really seeing the MC's 2 sides being so drastically different as they were making them out to be. (A little bit over dramatic about the whole situation, especially the FMC.)

Otherwise, the art was nice, and the potential romance has me invested in the characters.

I haven't read much manga so I'm not fully sure about how to best rate it but the art style was pretty. The plot was light and cute but I also expected each character to have a much darker side to them than just these little rebellious sides. I definitely want to pick up Vol 2 when it comes out because I'm invested in their story now!

I didn't love this. Half the time I wasn't even sure what was happening. The artwork was beautiful though!

Honestly, this is one the cutest manga stories I have read lately. I love the idea behind the characters and it’s so fun to so who they really are beneath their perfect exteriors. Getting to be you true self around someone is so important and I love that our main characters are able to find that in each other. The story is cute, the art is great, and I would love to continue reading this story to see where it goes!