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bluehairedreads's review
4.0
This was an interesting volume because we get to see the way Yatora has internalized the criticisms to his works and as a result, projecting those same criticisms onto other people's work. It makes me sad, honestly seeing how harsh he was on himself and how he doesn't seem to be having fun with the pieces he makes. I really liked getting to see a bit more of Yatosuke and his home life. He seems to be under so much pressure from his mom and her constantly saying art is the only thing he is good at. I hope him and Yatora continue to get close and confide in each other about their stresses and fears. I don't like how the professor seems to target Yatosuke, even though I understand where it comes from. I do feel bad for her seeing her deal with a lot of mistreatment and feeling the need to smile against it all. I can see how someone like Yatosuke, who seemingly doesn't have to try at all would piss her off. I also really like the discussions of whether being hard working is a talent or not.
This series is so interesting to read, as someone who isn't an artist and not so knowledgable with art history, but does appreciate it.
afreema3's review
The second half of Volume 8 and the first chapter of this volume I wasn't really into. I'm not a big fan of Cultural Festivals in manga. I honestly have no idea why, but I just do. I think it was to take a break from the more serious tone of the series at this point. Beyond all that though, this volume was really good.
I want to quickly mention there are some slight spoilers. I may hide the review, or I might forget and just publish it anyway.
I'm glad Yotasuke is finally being brought to task. I think he is struggling with expectations from the people around him that are forcing him into a path he may not be interested in, but that does not excuse his attitude at times. I can understand a bit of Yotasuke's feelings, but when you're being a prick for no discernible reason to the people around you, you need someone to call you out on this behavior. What Nekoyashiki said may be harsh, but Yotasuke needs to hear it. Only hearing praise is not good, and being unable to accept/take criticism is not healthy.
Yotasuke I think struggles with his art more than the people around him realize, and he lashes out because of it. He has only been praised, and even his mother pressures him to make a certain kind of art. While Yotasuke may have believe he is making real art that is true to himself, I don't believe that is true. Yotasuke is influenced by his own pressures that are not visible to Yatora, and so Yatora is only seeing the side of Yotasuke that is being presented to the public.
I swear if I had been an English major you bet your ass I would have done an independent study on Blue Period and manga.
I want to quickly mention there are some slight spoilers. I may hide the review, or I might forget and just publish it anyway.
I'm glad Yotasuke is finally being brought to task. I think he is struggling with expectations from the people around him that are forcing him into a path he may not be interested in, but that does not excuse his attitude at times. I can understand a bit of Yotasuke's feelings, but when you're being a prick for no discernible reason to the people around you, you need someone to call you out on this behavior. What Nekoyashiki said may be harsh, but Yotasuke needs to hear it. Only hearing praise is not good, and being unable to accept/take criticism is not healthy.
Yotasuke I think struggles with his art more than the people around him realize, and he lashes out because of it. He has only been praised, and even his mother pressures him to make a certain kind of art. While Yotasuke may have believe he is making real art that is true to himself, I don't believe that is true. Yotasuke is influenced by his own pressures that are not visible to Yatora, and so Yatora is only seeing the side of Yotasuke that is being presented to the public.
I swear if I had been an English major you bet your ass I would have done an independent study on Blue Period and manga.
cloudisky's review
5.0
this was such a sweet read after the emotional heavy books I've been reading lately. my favorite part was the dialogue about hard work vs. talent, and how ppl can get worked up over the usage of either term, but in the end it’s really all the same thing, people just word things differently. and I could really relate to yatora’s thoughts saying that he spent is freshman year of uni being depressed, and forgetting what it felt like to truly like making art and being scared of ppl who were either talented or hard working, and how being scared made him depressed… i just love how this manga explores deep topics in such a beautiful and relatable way...
no1ne's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
nezha's review against another edition
4.0
even though this series is about the highs and lows of yatora’s art school career, it’s still extremely relatable for anyone pursuing a career and ambitions. i too had the same realization of yatora that hard work absolutely is a talent that should be celebrated. yotasuke definitely has gifted child syndrome.
notched a star bc the art festival arc wasn’t my favorite thing ever but i’m enjoying basically everything else, especially nekoyashiki sensei
notched a star bc the art festival arc wasn’t my favorite thing ever but i’m enjoying basically everything else, especially nekoyashiki sensei
mattyhaslsd's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
melancholymegs's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0