First of all, the art gets a full 5 stars. It’s 10/10, incredible. I loved the style so much. This manga should be in a museum and I’d love physical copies so I can look at them whenever I need to feel something good.

The story fell a little short for me in Vol. 1, though. It's slice of life, so it's just vibes, but I didn't feel super grounded in it. Still, I enjoyed the subtle attraction between the characters and I will give Vol. 2 a try.

Thank you to Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

The striking color palette sets the stage for a budding romance between a police officer and a blind woman. The vignettes' visuals are stunning. If you like a sketchbook style of artwork, I highly recommend this manga.

Overall, it's a quick read that builds tension between our two main characters. Their bond develops naturally for people who've just met, so consider this a slow burn relationship. The simple stories for each chapter create a delightful "meet-cute" that managed to enthrall me. And the fashion? It is the peak of style.

I eagerly await more to their story.

Reading manga and graphic novels is something I do for a more relaxing read and to give my eyes something more pleasing to look at. The content in each section is not long, but it is just long enough to show the finer points of this relationship that is forming between him and her. The style of drawing and colors that the author did for this book are very pleasing and fit well in the book. There are some drawings especially the ones that are in the panorama version that I want a copy that I can frame and put up on my wall simply for the art. I did get the pleasure to read the second volume as well and I already want to read it again and continue to read the remaining volumes. My favorite section in this volume would have to be scene 14 "Its Like Burning" where he goes on to support that she is someone who could be a great model and she doesn't want to leave that she enjoys her time with him. Closing out this volume with the scene of saying that she wants to have him stay close. It gave me goosebumps.

This is a stunning piece of work. The artwork is next level and l love the atmosphere it creates. The 50s style and fashion are on full display and the character dynamics are a breath of fresh air. It reminds me of Audrey Hepburn movies. I wish there were more manga like this.

(Thank you NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for the free copy)

I hadn't heard of Veil until very recently, but it has a pretty big cult following online. I wasn't sure how I'd feel, but it turned out to be one of my favorite manga titles in recent years. It doesn't have a typical linear plot, reading more like a love story cut into many small vignettes. I'm not the type to enjoy stories told like that, but even I found myself enchanted by Kotteri's characters.

Veil is an interesting manga surely. It's josei and in full color too. It consists of short vignettes and has lots of art work in it and the whole thing is very refreshing and different. This is a romantic manga that centers around a guy, who's a policeman and a woman, who's a runaway heiress. She's also blind or at at least has a bad eyesight and it's wonderfully depicted as she keeps her eye shut. The manga is mostly about them getting to know each other, talking and just being. There isn't that much text, which works nicely and the color world is beautiful.

The art is very "artistic" and the view angles are great. The story comes to life with the colors and moments. For me this is more like art, since story-wise it isn't my cup of tea. Slice of life with no aim would need some spark and depth for it to be better. But, this is surely different and beautiful in it's pace - there's something Ai Yazawa in it.

Very colourful and beautifully crafted artwork. Sometimes it was hard to understand what was happening or the relationship between the main characters. But overall it was fun, fast paced and light read.
Thank you netgalley for the arc

The art in this book could be in a fashion magazine. It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I need more of these cutie patooties IMMEDIATELY!!! 😭😭

Thank you Net Galley and Publisher for sending me an e-arc.

3.5 stars

The art is a unique style, and the characters are somewhat interesting, but Nothing happens. Sad to say I was a bit bored.

I really love this manga!

The art style is absolutely breathtaking.
There isn't a specific plot, but rather more of the little stories that show a glimpse into Emma's and Alexander's lives.

I found the characters so refreshing and intriguing, and I read this in a heartbeat.
I feel like the story of her running away from home is yet to be developed further, and I can't wait to read more.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for granting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Art, The Style, The Characters everything in it is so beautiful and rare. The stories are broken down into short scenes that give a glimpse of into the lives of Emma and Alexander. It's so refreshing to see a blind, beautiful and bold FL and cute, caring and shy ML.

Their first meeting itself is so cute haha. They get comfortable with each other pretty quickly and I love their cute moments especially when she touches his face or asks him to help to tie a belt and When he keeps staring at her or tells her she looks beautiful in everything or gets jealous haha.

I especially love the written povs, they are small but so informative and cute

In short this is an amazing short read and you should definitely try it if you want to read something unique.

This manga is a perfect read if you want something sweet and beautiful without too much plot. The story revolves around a man and a woman, he is a police officer and she can't see. One day they bump into each other and he offers her a job answering phones. From there we are privy to scenes of their day to day interactions. It never gets too deep, only giving us glimpses of who they are and never even revealing their names, but the banter is good and the moments are sweet.
If I had to knit pick something, it would be the artwork. That's not to say it's bad. It's rather unique and quite lovely, but if you're sensitive to certain colors as I am, it may make you feel slightly nauseous.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for my copy

Veil is absolutely gorgeous and unlike any other manga I've ever read. You're led into a seemingly simple plot, with the manga actually focusing more on the "veil" between the two main characters instead. Are they lovers, are they friends, can you really describe it? No, but whatever it is they have going on, it's beautifully displayed in their affectionate actions towards one another and the amazing artwork. It feels more like an artbook than a manga, and I've already recommended it to many of my friends. I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this.

This was an interesting read, I don't think I have ever read a manga like it. There was a story line, following the main characters but it wasn't exactly linear. They were kind of like snippets into their lives, which I still found enjoyable. The art style is so unique, I found myself staring at some of the pages for a while trying to see the significance that they had to the scene I just read. Definitely out of my comfort zone of romance, but still enjoyed nonetheless.

wow. THIS IS A MASTERPIECEEE. i neeed the physical copy of this. this book is half ilustrations and half story (mix of draws and story) and i really like. i had heard about this story but I didn't really know what it was about (well i did but i didn't remember).i never read something like this before. i fell in love with this format. both protagonist look beautiful together. i highly recommed. "the man" is a policeman and "the woman" is blind or at least never opens her eyes. The names, the places, the time don't matter, because our enjoyment is simply watching them approach each other through the chapters. between art and words the story is told.
i never thought i would like this story so much, more than the story the art is great. the physical copy will probably be a masterpiece.

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♟️Rating:3.5/5⭐
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Thank you Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review!

Honestly speaking, reading this manga felt more akin to flipping through an art book because the art style is absolutely gorgeous. Plus, there were loads of random individual sketches by the artist sprinkled throughout the manga. This is a very vibey manga that isn't for everyone. (Basically imagine watching in the mood for love but only the aesthetic)

The manga chapters are short, offering small glimpses into the characters' lives before the curtain closes around them. There isn't a plot per se; it's more of a slice-of-life manga about their daily routine. On top of that, it's filled with coloured sketches seemingly from a fashion's major sketchbook. The setting has a 1950s aesthetic, which is complemented by a similar art style. The paneling is also similar to classic manga/comic strip paneling style, which is fitting, even though I normally say I prefer elaborate or innovative paneling instead. I think the artist really nailed it with the art style and vibes.

Nonetheless, I still wish that this manga had a more solid plot or sense of direction. I feel like having some semblance of a plot will help to pull the characters and plot tighter together. There were also times when the font choice felt strange (the words written on individual sketches from different character's pov) where they didn't really match the vintage aesthetic. I expected more flair and elegance to the font choice used. This might be a personal choice of mine since no one else has pointed it out.

Overall, this manga is a solid read. I look forward to reading the second volume!

"veil" is a manga that chronicles the chance encounter between a runaway heiress, emma, and a police officer, aleksander. their relationship is a beautiful blend of tenderness and playfulness, existing in a space that is neither fully romantic nor purely platonic—like there is a veil that is waiting to be lifted.

the artwork in the book is nothing short of stunning, with gorgeous illustrations that bring the characters and their world to life. the attention to detail in their outfits adds this extra layer of depth, showing the immense love and care that went into the book's creation. the narrative unfolds through a series of short vignettes, capturing small, mundane moments in their lives and even though emma and aleksander are not a couple yet, their interactions are some of the most sincere ones i've come across in the romance genre.

overall, "veil" is a one-of-a-kind manga that masterfully blends banter, tenderness, and stunning visuals, making it one of the best books i've ever read. i truly can't wait to read the rest of the series <3

Veil is the story of a woman looking for work who runs into a man who knows of a job opening. She’s a runaway heiress, he’s a police officer. She can’t look at him, and he can’t look away from her.

The art style, typography, and organization of this manga are rather different than most of the manga I’ve read, but it’s a nice change of pace! The typography gives Veil a vintage feel, and the organization is utilized to showcase little moments in their lives together. They have such an easy and casual chemistry that seems equal parts friendship and romance. This is a delightful slice of life with a mix of romance. The art is absolutely stunning, and the still shots are truly pieces of art.

I’d recommend this manga to anyone looking for a unique slice of life/romance manga, different from most of the manga on the market. Thank you very much to Netgalley and Udon Entertainment for allowing me to read this e-arc!

I LOOOOOOOOVE KOTTERI'S ART!!!!! I was thrilled to get a review copy of this! This was a gorgeous book and I can't wait to buy a physical copy as soon as it's released. Thank you Udon and NetGalley for the early look!

Wow, this is an absolutely stunning manga! The artwork is gorgeous and all of the colors are so intentionally used for the tone. I absolutely adore the vintage aesthetic and setting as well as all of the dreamy fashion drawings! There’s a sort of magical realism element that surprised me (for example, we heard the POV from a tea pot + cup) that added to the overall dreaminess of the story. This is definitely a slow burn romance and I am eating it right up – the characters are so tender with each other that some panels left me breathless. Can’t wait to read more!