Jane Apr 28, 2016
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Honey Hunt is a title from Miki Aihara that ran in Japanese publication Cheese! from 2006-2009. The title was introduced to the states in Viz’s Shojo Beat publication in 2008 and was then released in 6 volumes up to 2010. In December 2009, Aihara put the story on hiatus so that she could work on a newer series. Honey Hunt is an improvement from Aihara’s earlier series, but still remains a soap-opera style drama, addicting to read but with no resolutions, hard to enjoy.
The Gist: Yura Onozuka is the child of two celebrity parents. Her mother, Yukari Shiraki, is a famous actress, and her father, Takayuki Onozuka, is a world renowned musician. Neglected for most of her younger years, Yura is upset when her mother harshly announces the infidelity of her father and their impending divorce. She seeks comfort from her childhood friend and crush, only to discover that he is now her mother’s lover. She is given the choice to move in with her father and his pregnant mistress, or her mother, who is banging her crush. Desiring neither of these, Yura vents her anger at her parents on public television where she is scouted by her father’s former manager, Keiichi Mizorogi. Keiichi offers Yura a place to stay and suggests that she try getting revenge on her mother by out-classing her as an actress. In order to become known as an individual and not as the child of celebrities, Yura goes on auditions and eventually lands the lead in a daytime drama. In her new career she meets two aspiring celebrity brothers: Q-ta Minitami, singer and songwriter, and Haruka Minitami, actor and idol. Although at first attracted to Q-ta, Yuka finds herself co-starring with Haruka. Both Q-ta and Haruka make passes at Yura. Then Keiichi begins pulling her away in order to force Yura to prioritize her career. Torn between revenge on her mother and the promise of young love, Yura must make a choice between romance or her career.
The characters are an improvement from Hot Gimmick, however I don’t particularly like where the story left off. I’m not sure if it will ever get an official ending, so at this point, I’d only recommend it if you are interested in Miki Aihara’s work.
Are there any updates to if she will ever finish this story?