Perfect scholars and peer idols Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae form a unique bond when they reveal their nastier "true selves" to each other when a group of boys try to harrass Otogi on a train platform. Keeping the secret between them, while using their "secret sides" to do the dirtier side of school politicking, they soon find themselves getting closer in this off-kilter shoujo romance.

It's easy to see why this is a hit in Japan. The art is very expressive, the characters relentlessly pretty, the layouts flow quickly, and Uzuki's linework is both clean and expressive. The writing paints likeable portraits of both leads, if they lack depth right off the bat. The best bits are when they are finally able to let their hair down (or for Toki to put his up and reveal his undercut) and be themselves without worrying about their perfect school appearances.

This is more Kaguya-Sama: Love is War than it is Kare Kano (the latter being so introspective, and the former being so oriented towards social class commentary) except where Kaguya-Sama is all about saving face and keeping up appearances, False Angels is all about finding someone you can truly let-go with. The pacing is a little uneven, but it's over-all charming and the premise holds a lot of promise, especially when they use their dual identities to catch a predatory teacher in-the-act and expose him.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for a review copy!

This is such a cute story, I absolutely love the art style. I really enjoy that the characters are different from your typical Shoujo! I cannot wait for the other volumes!!

Two perfect seeming students have a different side to themselves that they keep hidden
The artstyle was super cute and enjoyable! The story itself was cute but not super outstanding to me, the "dark side" was way less dramatic than it's made out to be, but I think one can read it as the female main character Otogi Katsura being a dramatic teen girl, which is really relatable
Still, I think them showing their "true selves" is pretty resonable and they are fun and likable characters and I'd love to learn more about them!

Una historia de lo más divertida que nos invita a conocer a dos personajes que ocultan su 'verdadero yo', y que sin querer terminan descubriéndose. Esto hace que se genere un vinculo más que interesante entre ellos, se ayuden mutuamente y ayuden a otros.

Ya en este primer tomo tambien vi temas interesantes como lo es el acoso por parte de un profesor hacia sus alumnas. Que interesante que esto sea tratado y lo hagan con respeto.

Me gustó mucho, lo leí mega rápido y quería mas paginas!

Muchas gracias Kodansha Comics por el ARC que leí a través de NetGalley a cambio de una reseña honesta.

I adore this manga so much! The artstyle is not only incredibly cool, but we also have charismatic characters as our main couple to follow and I love how refreshing the storyline is in Shoujo manga! Otogi is so funny and I like how self-aware she is! Toki....toki is so pretty haha I love his reactions to Otogi and how attentive he is to her. Them sharing a secret only the two of them know increases the attraction between them and I am so excited to read more of their story!

Thank you Netgalley and Kodansha for the review copy!

ohmygod guys, i have found my new obsession!! immediately oicking up volume 2 !!! THIS WAS SO GOOD. katsura and ikkokuuuuuuu. i loved the art, i loved the story, and i loved the characters so much i am going for my second rereading as reread straight away!!! GUYS YOU NEED TO PICK THIS UP.

Angels😇 or not?😈

The manga really surprised me – in the best way possible! At first glance, it seems like a cute and funny rom-com, but then a deeper storyline comes into play, making everything even more interesting.
The two main characters appear to be perfect angels in public – kind, polite, and gentle. But deep down, they both have a slightly less innocent side… and accidentally let each other see it. This leads to plenty of funny situations because they keep pretending to be the perfect angels anyway.
I really enjoyed seeing their different sides and how they interacted afterward. The mix of comedy, romance, and a more serious theme was really well balanced. I’ll definitely be reading the next volume!

4.5 stars.
This is a cute love story with beautiful illustrations and characters. One book is not enough, I need more! Definitely waiting for book 2 to release.

I enjoyed it. It was such a fun read and it reminded me on how many people try to hide their true feelings just to go on with the day. This was so cute to read and the romance was also something to look forward to. I hope that the author will continue with the series and will be able to show their profound love to one another. The setting does take place in a place where we try to find ourselves as we grow older and we do our best to try to impress others. And we need to understand that sometimes pretending to be something else might make us loose sight on who we truly are and the things we want to do. Thank you for allowing me to read such a great book.

I love stories like this where the characters are everything and nothing like what you expect! And the art is very pretty, too! Overall, great volume!

A great at start to a series. I can’t wait for volume two to come out.

I loved this twist on the genre and it’s definitely what’s going to keep me coming back to it.

Thank you to Kodansha Comics for sending me this e-arc. This manga was so fun!! The story follows these two characters who have angelic, beautiful images as student council heads. The two soon find out that each of them is not as “perfect” and “angelic” as they seem. I love how flustered the fmc was with the mmc’s teasing and how they grew closer over time. The art style was really cute and made a playful vibe for reading. I can’t wait to read the next volume. I would rate this 4.75 🌟

I didn't vibe with this manga. I don't know what it was about it but it just couldn't keep my attention. The art is adorable and the story was intriguing, but I just kept finding my mind wandering while I read it.

This was provided to me by NetGalley but all opinions and reviews are my own.

When Katsura and Ninomae find themselves in a situation where each of their perfect masks slip, a potential romance seems to be slowly developing through their shared secret.

My hope for this story is that Katsura and Ninomae develop loving relationships with themselves through their growing respect and affection for each facet of the other.

I knew from the beginning it was gonna be the series for me. It is genuinely Kare Kano, and I hope it does stick the landing this time around. Characters with hidden interiors always take the cake for me, and with art this hilarious and beautiful, take my money. Otogi and Toki are already such an adorable pair, balancing this act and finding comfort in one another--AH! I'm in need for the next book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with this eArc in exchange for a review

This was a super quick read that I very much enjoyed.
The art style is amazing ! And is laid out so you can clearly follow the story.
The main characters are so multilayered, which I love in books! They have an angel personality to everyone else but to eachother they are something completely different! Dark and mysterious in a way, just want to know more about them

Would love to carry on the series

Sooo I love the premise, but I wish the first volume was longer so it didn't leave on such a cliffhanger. The small portion about the pedo teacher felt out of line/random, but it did give Ninomae depth -- and gave the audience a chance to see him flustered.

4★ // Otogi Katsura—a.k.a. "The School Madonna" and "Heartthrob Angel"—is a first-year high school student and student council president lauded for her angelic demeanour. Her eyes are set on Toki Ninomae, her perfectly handsome vice president. However, neither are who they appear to be. When their true selves are revealed to each other, they form a unique bond, navigating their dual lives while discovering more about their counterpart.. and potential love interest.

First and foremost: the art style and character designs are STUNNING (we love a pink-haired, coquette-ish girlie). This was what initially attracted me to the manga, without having any idea what it was about. (Also, can I say that undercut, ponytailed Toki is so attractive to me.)

Fall In Love, You False Angels departs from the typical shoujo high school romance, with the main female character being quite assertive, witty and sharp-tongued, a great contrast between the delicate facade under which she hides. It's quite refreshing to read, as I love these types of "colder" characters. I can't wait to see what their budding romance blossoms into and to get to know the two more in future volumes!

Otogi, the school’s class president, is beautiful and seen as a “heartthrob angel”, while Toki, the vice president, appears perfect and also beautiful -- but the truth is both have a hidden side that’s dark and brash. I thought the premise was interesting and it was fun watching these two team up. I would’ve liked to explore the characters more and flush out the overall story but still a quick read others might enjoy.

Thanks NetGalley and Kodansha Manga for the copy!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for the eARC!

This is a really cute manga. Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae are the first year president and vice president in their school and are practically perfect in every way. Or so it would seem. The two put on a "perfect" face at school, but outside of school they are both.. a little less polite? Honestly, my biggest complaint about this series so far is that there is not a big enough difference between the "good" and "bad" versions of these characters. I don't feel like their "real" personalities really warrant a cover up.

That aside, this really is very cute. The two characters are pretty likeable on their own, and the dynamic between the two is fun. Otogi's inner turmoil throughout the volume is pretty entertaining, and the art is great. Overall I really enjoyed this one and will probably check out volume two once it's out.