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A review by 3amonline
He's Expecting Vol 1 by Eri Sakai
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
He's Expecting by Eri Sakai is a manga set in an alternate universe where men are capable of getting pregnant. The story is episodic with each chapter following a different character in this universe and how they are navigating the social pressures of pregnancy, marriage, and discussions of abortion in a fast-paced, but light hearted way.
The highlight of the manga is the depiction of men having to live with the struggles that come with pregnancy and how being pregnant changes them as people. The women's perspectives are also just as important in this manga because they are also changing their perspective on what pregnancy means to them now that men are also capable of it. I do wish the manga discussed more of the scientific aspects of male pregnancy, but overall very enjoyable read.
The highlight of the manga is the depiction of men having to live with the struggles that come with pregnancy and how being pregnant changes them as people. The women's perspectives are also just as important in this manga because they are also changing their perspective on what pregnancy means to them now that men are also capable of it. I do wish the manga discussed more of the scientific aspects of male pregnancy, but overall very enjoyable read.
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Abortion, and Alcohol