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didis_books's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jennykeery's review against another edition
2.0
This one was disappointing. I didn't connect with any of the characters, I didn't like the art style, and the story - girl wants to play on the boys football team but isn't allowed - was just dull if I'm honest. Also, why was the protagonist slapping everyone? Not sure if my expectations were the problem here (I went into it looking for a story about a girls football team and that's not what it is), but I won't be picking up the next volumes.
danni11's review
3.0
Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.
This manga is about a girl who adores football and is really good at it. She wants to join the football team but is met with a lot of resistance like misogyny. We see her fight back as she wants to get back on the pitch and go against the person she trained back when they were little. Things have changed between them and tensions are high. This manga leaves on a glorious cliffhanger making you want to read the second volume straight away.
Rating: 3⭐
Would I Read It Again? Yes
Would I Recommend it? Yes
This manga is about a girl who adores football and is really good at it. She wants to join the football team but is met with a lot of resistance like misogyny. We see her fight back as she wants to get back on the pitch and go against the person she trained back when they were little. Things have changed between them and tensions are high. This manga leaves on a glorious cliffhanger making you want to read the second volume straight away.
Rating: 3⭐
Would I Read It Again? Yes
Would I Recommend it? Yes
its_literature's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
onda is absolutely off her rocker abt football and i support this. also the fact that she pulled a she’s the man is top tier. excited to see where this match goes 👀
jamice's review
5.0
I wanted to give one star purely on the fact that they ended it on an intense moment. Why?!! (Insert sad crying face). I couldn’t do it though because I loved the first volume and at the same time I was so frustrated too, dang it coach let Ondo play! If you read enough manga’s you could probably guess what Ondo was going to do but I didn’t care it was still amazing. I can’t wait to read the other installments of the series, but I’m a little hesitant too. Naoshi Arakawa, destroyed my heart in Your Lie in April, and I could see it happening here too, hopefully I’m wrong, but either way I’m here for this ride.
jamice's review against another edition
5.0
I wanted to give one star purely on the fact that they ended it on an intense moment. Why?!! (Insert sad crying face). I couldn’t do it though because I loved the first volume and at the same time I was so frustrated too, dang it coach let Nozomi play! If you read enough manga’s you could probably guess what Ondo was going to do but I didn’t care it was still amazing. I can’t wait to read the other installments of the series, but I’m a little hesitant too. Naoshi Arakawa, destroyed my heart in Your Lie in April, and I could see it happening here too, hopefully I’m wrong, but either way I’m here for this ride.
readwithethel's review against another edition
4.0
An amazing manga with a strong feminine character that makes you dream
Key words: manga, football, talent, young adult, teenager, contemporary
This was a really frustrating manga. I mean, I loved the main character and admired her ambition and talent but the fact that she couldn’t play on an official football game just because she is a girl was so frustrating. The characters kept saying that physical abilities were key and that the gap between the boys and the girl was too big. Nothing more frustrating than seeing her outplay the boys and still not make the team. I loved the ending though and I can’t wait to read the second volume to see how the story is developed and if she is going to have a chance to play against her ex-friend. It was great to see Nozomi’s refusal to let her gender define her. I really recommend this one.
4/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion.
Key words: manga, football, talent, young adult, teenager, contemporary
This was a really frustrating manga. I mean, I loved the main character and admired her ambition and talent but the fact that she couldn’t play on an official football game just because she is a girl was so frustrating. The characters kept saying that physical abilities were key and that the gap between the boys and the girl was too big. Nothing more frustrating than seeing her outplay the boys and still not make the team. I loved the ending though and I can’t wait to read the second volume to see how the story is developed and if she is going to have a chance to play against her ex-friend. It was great to see Nozomi’s refusal to let her gender define her. I really recommend this one.
4/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion.
mekeisha's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sionna's review against another edition
4.0
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
I picked this one up because I wanted to see if it would be a good fit for my library collection and also because I played soccer when I was younger, which makes me partial to series featuring soccer. This one is so much fun! We have the girl who loves to play and wants to keep playing with the guys she's been playing with for ages. She keeps being told if only she was a girl they'd allow her to play with them officially, which means she's good enough, but they don't want her getting hurt. It is frustrating, especially because she is so good. She has a goal though and wants to work towards it. At this point, I feel like this is a good start to the story as there is much room for development and growth for all the characters. The biggest problem I see if is things don't change and she has to stop playing -- which I'm hoping really doesn't happen.
The art is pretty good, but I will say some of the joking violence and jokes about her body can and do get annoying at times.
A decent read and something I would recommend to people wanting a manga about sports and fighting against a system that keeps telling you no.
I picked this one up because I wanted to see if it would be a good fit for my library collection and also because I played soccer when I was younger, which makes me partial to series featuring soccer. This one is so much fun! We have the girl who loves to play and wants to keep playing with the guys she's been playing with for ages. She keeps being told if only she was a girl they'd allow her to play with them officially, which means she's good enough, but they don't want her getting hurt. It is frustrating, especially because she is so good. She has a goal though and wants to work towards it. At this point, I feel like this is a good start to the story as there is much room for development and growth for all the characters. The biggest problem I see if is things don't change and she has to stop playing -- which I'm hoping really doesn't happen.
The art is pretty good, but I will say some of the joking violence and jokes about her body can and do get annoying at times.
A decent read and something I would recommend to people wanting a manga about sports and fighting against a system that keeps telling you no.
solareclipse's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism