--- product_id: 1980307 title: "Girl Friends: The Complete Collection 1" price: "27914CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1980307-girl-friends-the-complete-collection-1 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Girl Friends: The Complete Collection 1 **Price:** 27914CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Girl Friends: The Complete Collection 1 - **How much does it cost?** 27914CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1980307-girl-friends-the-complete-collection-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For fans of Strawberry Panic comes a new tale of forbidden love in 496 pages When it comes to grades, bookish high school student Mariko Kumakura is at the top of her class. Socially, however, she is shy and lonely, typically eating lunch by herself. Enter the charismatic and beautiful Akko Oohashi, whose goal is to befriend Mariko and burst her out of her introverted shell. In the process of transforming Plain Jane Mariko into one of the cutest, most popular girls in school, deep feelings begin to emerge that suggest something deeper than friendship. Will these feelings destroy the budding relationship between Mariko and Akko, or will it turn into something else? Review: Amazing romance story, - *=After completion Anyone who can appreciate a good romance story will enjoy Girl Friends, even if they do not specifically love shoujo-ai/yuri. *This is the pinnacle of the genre, in yuri romance for slice of life manga. This is the masterpiece of its era and is likely not going to be dethroned from most highly rated and best critically received yuri for a long time. Most of my thoughts are unchanged. I am mostly just following up with the review to assure people that this is well worth it all the way to the end. Story: When it comes to school & slice of life manga, it often feels as if there is not much of a story, just a setting that you let characters loose in. What I can say is that unlike many shoujo-ai, Girl Friends takes a much more "true to life" approach, on the girl/ girl romance. The approach is fresh, interesting and helps the audience relate. The only complaint here is the amount of small talk involved can sometimes be too much. *Story is solid, my only nitpick is petty... I wished that there was more. It's usually the hallmark of a good story. (Unless there is a case of a rushed ending or unresolved plot lines) Might be a little spoiler-ish under, skip to art if you want nothing to do with it: In this case I would love to see Morinaga pick these characters back up some time for a sequel exploring their college life and coming out story. Art: The art is as good as what you would expect out of a, decent manga series. Morinaga Milk's art style and character designs are top notch. *I have to say that the art really remained very consistent all the way through to the end, and a few panels where the quality was buffed up for a dramatic moment. Over all I have to again compliment the artist very pretty character design, nice backdrops and everything inbetween. Characters: The main character Mari, is one of the most emotionally complicated (different from other means of making a complex character) and troubled character I have ever seen. Emotional complexity comes from trying to understand why you feel the way you do, it's feeling having a contradiction between the way you feel and the way you rationally think would be the best way to feel, it's questioning your own motivations and intentions in the interactions you have with others. To some it might seem melodramatic but, that is the essence of creating great internal struggle, which is relatable in multitude of different ways. The other characters are more, for the everyday interactions, kind of like a lucky star sort of thing but they are fun, unique, and amusing. At some point during the manga the main character changes to Akiko, the person of Mari's feelings. Akiko stood out quite a bit as an eccentric, but when the main focus becomes centered on her perspective she starts to come to life, as a well fleshed out character. Her time in the spotlight is just beginning but there is much hope for good things in the future. *I was right about Akko, she was awesome, as she was a much more confident character. That had to "catch up" to Mari in terms of figuring out her feelings for the sake of continuity, but once she did, Akko was much more sure of herself compared to Mari. She would made decisions on how she felt and stuck to them, as well didn't mind putting herself out to get to the truth. The character dynamic, by the end is the most satisfying romantic interaction that I have read. Enjoyment: Emotional drama and self-torment in a realistic setting is a very gripping read. This isn't something everyone enjoys but for the target audience, this series will be pure bliss. The small talk sections may be boring for some however, but it is forgivable. This manga will hook you in and have you honestly caring about its characters, which is a good measure to its enjoyment. Overall : If you are the type to enjoy the things mentioned above, you will love this, especially if you also have a love for shoujo-ai Fan for life. I will read everything Morinaga, Milk makes for a long time just to hope that she can do something like this again. Review: My favorite manga - of any genre! - A little bit of background, so you can decide whether or not you care about my opinion on Girl Friends: I write this review from the perspective of an 18-year-old male who enjoys romance stories and, in particular, loves yuri/shoujo-ai for how pure and beautiful it is, rather than whatever pornographic value may be found in the material. Of course, the point of romance is to make the reader feel "all the feels," and for me yuri does this better than anything else. Now, to Girl Friends. Girl friends is a 35-chapter yuri manga divided into two very well-priced omnibuses on desertcart. I first read Girl Friends on a whim when I realized yuri was a legitimate genre several months ago, and I was absolutely blown away. I'll admit, I even cried a couple times the first time I read this series, the romance between Mari-chan and Akko is just so sweet and the little conflicts that arise build up to the climax of the series really well. I did a little poking around the internet to see if this series actually was as good as I thought it was, and I wasn't surprised to find that a lot of people consider this series to be the pinnacle of the yuri genre right now. Lastly, the art is also really good, it's very shoujo in style and very crisp and consistent. In particular, the hair in this series almost always looks amazing, big props to Morinaga there too. IN CONCLUSION: Girl Friends is a fantastic series. At this price, any yuri fan should pick up both volumes. When I saw it on desertcart at this price, I had to buy it. No way I could pass up owning such a good series. Even after multiple rereadings, this series still gives me all the great warm and fuzzies that I felt the first time I read it. Highly recommended!! NOTE: Readers should keep in mind that there is mild nudity in this series. It is not at all gratuitous, and it's definitely safe to read this series in public, but I just thought that since there is no warning or anything on this series that people should know. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #220,147 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #84 in LGBTQ+ Manga (Books) #130 in Yuri Manga (Books) #1,007 in Teen & Young Adult Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 407 Reviews | ## Images ![Girl Friends: The Complete Collection 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NVMYmQuBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing romance story, *by D***M on July 30, 2014* *=After completion Anyone who can appreciate a good romance story will enjoy Girl Friends, even if they do not specifically love shoujo-ai/yuri. *This is the pinnacle of the genre, in yuri romance for slice of life manga. This is the masterpiece of its era and is likely not going to be dethroned from most highly rated and best critically received yuri for a long time. Most of my thoughts are unchanged. I am mostly just following up with the review to assure people that this is well worth it all the way to the end. Story: When it comes to school & slice of life manga, it often feels as if there is not much of a story, just a setting that you let characters loose in. What I can say is that unlike many shoujo-ai, Girl Friends takes a much more "true to life" approach, on the girl/ girl romance. The approach is fresh, interesting and helps the audience relate. The only complaint here is the amount of small talk involved can sometimes be too much. *Story is solid, my only nitpick is petty... I wished that there was more. It's usually the hallmark of a good story. (Unless there is a case of a rushed ending or unresolved plot lines) Might be a little spoiler-ish under, skip to art if you want nothing to do with it: In this case I would love to see Morinaga pick these characters back up some time for a sequel exploring their college life and coming out story. Art: The art is as good as what you would expect out of a, decent manga series. Morinaga Milk's art style and character designs are top notch. *I have to say that the art really remained very consistent all the way through to the end, and a few panels where the quality was buffed up for a dramatic moment. Over all I have to again compliment the artist very pretty character design, nice backdrops and everything inbetween. Characters: The main character Mari, is one of the most emotionally complicated (different from other means of making a complex character) and troubled character I have ever seen. Emotional complexity comes from trying to understand why you feel the way you do, it's feeling having a contradiction between the way you feel and the way you rationally think would be the best way to feel, it's questioning your own motivations and intentions in the interactions you have with others. To some it might seem melodramatic but, that is the essence of creating great internal struggle, which is relatable in multitude of different ways. The other characters are more, for the everyday interactions, kind of like a lucky star sort of thing but they are fun, unique, and amusing. At some point during the manga the main character changes to Akiko, the person of Mari's feelings. Akiko stood out quite a bit as an eccentric, but when the main focus becomes centered on her perspective she starts to come to life, as a well fleshed out character. Her time in the spotlight is just beginning but there is much hope for good things in the future. *I was right about Akko, she was awesome, as she was a much more confident character. That had to "catch up" to Mari in terms of figuring out her feelings for the sake of continuity, but once she did, Akko was much more sure of herself compared to Mari. She would made decisions on how she felt and stuck to them, as well didn't mind putting herself out to get to the truth. The character dynamic, by the end is the most satisfying romantic interaction that I have read. Enjoyment: Emotional drama and self-torment in a realistic setting is a very gripping read. This isn't something everyone enjoys but for the target audience, this series will be pure bliss. The small talk sections may be boring for some however, but it is forgivable. This manga will hook you in and have you honestly caring about its characters, which is a good measure to its enjoyment. Overall : If you are the type to enjoy the things mentioned above, you will love this, especially if you also have a love for shoujo-ai Fan for life. I will read everything Morinaga, Milk makes for a long time just to hope that she can do something like this again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite manga - of any genre! *by B***N on January 10, 2013* A little bit of background, so you can decide whether or not you care about my opinion on Girl Friends: I write this review from the perspective of an 18-year-old male who enjoys romance stories and, in particular, loves yuri/shoujo-ai for how pure and beautiful it is, rather than whatever pornographic value may be found in the material. Of course, the point of romance is to make the reader feel "all the feels," and for me yuri does this better than anything else. Now, to Girl Friends. Girl friends is a 35-chapter yuri manga divided into two very well-priced omnibuses on Amazon. I first read Girl Friends on a whim when I realized yuri was a legitimate genre several months ago, and I was absolutely blown away. I'll admit, I even cried a couple times the first time I read this series, the romance between Mari-chan and Akko is just so sweet and the little conflicts that arise build up to the climax of the series really well. I did a little poking around the internet to see if this series actually was as good as I thought it was, and I wasn't surprised to find that a lot of people consider this series to be the pinnacle of the yuri genre right now. Lastly, the art is also really good, it's very shoujo in style and very crisp and consistent. In particular, the hair in this series almost always looks amazing, big props to Morinaga there too. IN CONCLUSION: Girl Friends is a fantastic series. At this price, any yuri fan should pick up both volumes. When I saw it on Amazon at this price, I had to buy it. No way I could pass up owning such a good series. Even after multiple rereadings, this series still gives me all the great warm and fuzzies that I felt the first time I read it. Highly recommended!! NOTE: Readers should keep in mind that there is mild nudity in this series. It is not at all gratuitous, and it's definitely safe to read this series in public, but I just thought that since there is no warning or anything on this series that people should know. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Story *by N***4 on December 4, 2012* I was first introduced to this manga series by reading the fan translation and was immediately hooked. The story is very sweet and I thought it was paced just right. Some people who are going into it looking for yuri right away will be turned off. The story takes its time to build upon the relationship between the two main characters, Akko and Mari. I really enjoyed how Morinaga gave us insight into the characters thoughts as they start out as just classmates to becoming best friends. Their character interactions have a very honest and genuine feeling which helps you care about them. If you can get past some of the more girly aspects in the story (which I had no issue with), I would highly recommend giving this story a try. The characters are well rounded and have a very good chemistry between them. The art is nice and fits the setting perfectly and most importantly, getting to see the developing friendship between Akko and Mari is truly wonderful. Definitely my favorite yuri manga series. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1980307-girl-friends-the-complete-collection-1](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1980307-girl-friends-the-complete-collection-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*