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mehsi's review
4.0
A manga about finding yourself, about dancing, about having fun!
I got this one for sale on the Google Play store and I am happy I found out about this one because this one was so fun! Even more fun than I had expected, haha. That is the problem with manga about one topic, sometimes it can get a bit much even if it is your favourite topic. But in this one it is a good blend of lots of dance, but also finding courage, finding yourself, standing up for yourself, making friends.
I really enjoyed both the characters in this one. We got our MC, Kaboku. He is a guy who mostly just went with the flow. Whatever people expected he did. He is good at basketball but he doesn’t really enjoy it. When his friends make comments about girls he is not too happy but mostly keeps quiet. But despite that he was a bit eh in the beginning I did see he had the potential to become something bigger, something better. And so I was delighted when he met Wanda and found out about dance. About finding your rhythm, about moving your body to the beat, and I loved that he tried it out. Yes, it was a bit magical to see him get so good so fast, but I didn’t mind it that much, I was just happy to see him smile and find something he loves doing, feeling less empty about his life. Dancing really brought him to life. And I loved seeing him try to get better, often with the help of Wanda who loved to dance with him.
I also liked that Kaboku stuttered, and no not in a negative way, more in the we need more representation in manga (and other media).
Plus, I am happy that Kaboku spoke up against his best friend when he found that things went too far in regards to how his friend treated girls. It wasn’t the easiest for him, but I am happy he did. His friend needs to learn ASAP that girls aren’t objects.
Wanda was such a sweet and fun character and I just love her facial expressions. They made me laugh so much! I also loved seeing her dance and love how good she was at it. How she embraced dance and wasn’t afraid to show herself. She went with it and exploded on the dance floor.
I loved the club and wished with all I could wish that I could be part of a club like that! I love dancing (probably not good at it though some people say I am good) and I would love to learn new moves. Well, thanks to this manga I learned some new moves and do want to practice them when I have time. Especially that crab move as it is so versatile! I also loved the dance club because of how the president of the club was. She is eager to learn people new moves, eager to make the club bigger and better, and I loved how she helped people out individually when needed.
Oh, and the dancing was A-plus! It just made me want to get up and dance along! The artstyle really works well with the motions of dancing and I love that~
All in all, I definitely would like to continue with this manga! Learn more moves! See Wanda and Kaboku get closer (still not sure if I would ship them or if it is better if they stay friends) and get better at dance. Yes! If you like dancing/great character growth then be sure to check this one out.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I got this one for sale on the Google Play store and I am happy I found out about this one because this one was so fun! Even more fun than I had expected, haha. That is the problem with manga about one topic, sometimes it can get a bit much even if it is your favourite topic. But in this one it is a good blend of lots of dance, but also finding courage, finding yourself, standing up for yourself, making friends.
I really enjoyed both the characters in this one. We got our MC, Kaboku. He is a guy who mostly just went with the flow. Whatever people expected he did. He is good at basketball but he doesn’t really enjoy it. When his friends make comments about girls he is not too happy but mostly keeps quiet. But despite that he was a bit eh in the beginning I did see he had the potential to become something bigger, something better. And so I was delighted when he met Wanda and found out about dance. About finding your rhythm, about moving your body to the beat, and I loved that he tried it out. Yes, it was a bit magical to see him get so good so fast, but I didn’t mind it that much, I was just happy to see him smile and find something he loves doing, feeling less empty about his life. Dancing really brought him to life. And I loved seeing him try to get better, often with the help of Wanda who loved to dance with him.
I also liked that Kaboku stuttered, and no not in a negative way, more in the we need more representation in manga (and other media).
Plus, I am happy that Kaboku spoke up against his best friend when he found that things went too far in regards to how his friend treated girls. It wasn’t the easiest for him, but I am happy he did. His friend needs to learn ASAP that girls aren’t objects.
Wanda was such a sweet and fun character and I just love her facial expressions. They made me laugh so much! I also loved seeing her dance and love how good she was at it. How she embraced dance and wasn’t afraid to show herself. She went with it and exploded on the dance floor.
I loved the club and wished with all I could wish that I could be part of a club like that! I love dancing (probably not good at it though some people say I am good) and I would love to learn new moves. Well, thanks to this manga I learned some new moves and do want to practice them when I have time. Especially that crab move as it is so versatile! I also loved the dance club because of how the president of the club was. She is eager to learn people new moves, eager to make the club bigger and better, and I loved how she helped people out individually when needed.
Oh, and the dancing was A-plus! It just made me want to get up and dance along! The artstyle really works well with the motions of dancing and I love that~
All in all, I definitely would like to continue with this manga! Learn more moves! See Wanda and Kaboku get closer (still not sure if I would ship them or if it is better if they stay friends) and get better at dance. Yes! If you like dancing/great character growth then be sure to check this one out.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
rachieturtle's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
gems_roadhouse's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
warrior_totheend's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
repobi's review
4.0
Menarik. Ini manga tentang dance dengan MC yang gagap. Art-nya cantik. Panel-panelnya penuh ilustrasi yang alur gerakannya luwes.
linluvsbooks's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
3 volumes in and I’m surprised by how much I like this series
And the art conveying the dance is seriously impressive
And the art conveying the dance is seriously impressive
vrybs's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rays_reads's review
5.0
**ARC provided by NetGalley & Kodansha for honest review**
Wandance by Coffee is a promising first volume to the continuing series. The protagonist is Kaboku Kotani, who doesn't like being different from his peers due to his speech impediment and desperately tries to fit in. All of a sudden he comes across Hikari Wanda dancing in the hallway. In awe, Kotani joins the dancing club and finally begins to understand the freedom that comes with dancing hip-hop.
The title was very interesting and I thought this book was going to be about ballet or ballroom dancing as I've seen that type before so I was surprised to find out it was hip-hop. The introductions of Kotani and Wanda were great as the two contrast each other, Kotani being the shy guy and Wanda is the bold, carefree type.
I also really enjoyed the introduction into hip-hop. Coffee did a good job at expressing how this type of dance is more about feeling than techquie which is why hip-hop is so unique. Not to mention the art was amazing to look at and I can only hope this manga gets an anime as I would love to see some of the dancing scenes animated, especially Wanda's introduction scene.
Overall, this was a great first volume for the manga series and I can't wait to see what comes next.
Final Rating: 5/5
Wandance by Coffee is a promising first volume to the continuing series. The protagonist is Kaboku Kotani, who doesn't like being different from his peers due to his speech impediment and desperately tries to fit in. All of a sudden he comes across Hikari Wanda dancing in the hallway. In awe, Kotani joins the dancing club and finally begins to understand the freedom that comes with dancing hip-hop.
The title was very interesting and I thought this book was going to be about ballet or ballroom dancing as I've seen that type before so I was surprised to find out it was hip-hop. The introductions of Kotani and Wanda were great as the two contrast each other, Kotani being the shy guy and Wanda is the bold, carefree type.
I also really enjoyed the introduction into hip-hop. Coffee did a good job at expressing how this type of dance is more about feeling than techquie which is why hip-hop is so unique. Not to mention the art was amazing to look at and I can only hope this manga gets an anime as I would love to see some of the dancing scenes animated, especially Wanda's introduction scene.
Overall, this was a great first volume for the manga series and I can't wait to see what comes next.
Final Rating: 5/5
camilaqbaez's review
4.0
This wasn’t what i was expecting.
But I really enjoyed this manga
Kabu was the best character in this manga
I love how the author show how Kabu feel so uncomfortable talking because of his stutter but find a way to express himself through dancing.
Thanks to netgalley for providing me this arc in exchange for review
But I really enjoyed this manga
Kabu was the best character in this manga
I love how the author show how Kabu feel so uncomfortable talking because of his stutter but find a way to express himself through dancing.
Thanks to netgalley for providing me this arc in exchange for review
jpdubs's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up. This book had the soul and ambition to be a great story but fell a bit short.
The art was the first thing I noticed. The dancing panels were slightly awkward, and the way characters bent while dancing was somewhat unnatural. I know it is meant to be exaggerated, but it felt off. It may be because movement is hard to convey in still pictures. I can see this being translated well into an awesome anime. The artist also made the girls in the story beautiful, and I loved the style, but the boys, including the main character, were slightly ugly and did not match the girls at all. It felt like they drew a lot of girls and not so many guys.
The story itself has a lot of potential. I think it has more depth than similar manga I have read, especially the relationship between the main character and his friends. I think that him standing up to their mysogony can be a plot point that makes this manga stand out. Also, his stutter will be an interesting point to learn more about.
Overall this manga has the beginning of a great story, just with some hiccups that can hopefully improve over time.
The art was the first thing I noticed. The dancing panels were slightly awkward, and the way characters bent while dancing was somewhat unnatural. I know it is meant to be exaggerated, but it felt off. It may be because movement is hard to convey in still pictures. I can see this being translated well into an awesome anime. The artist also made the girls in the story beautiful, and I loved the style, but the boys, including the main character, were slightly ugly and did not match the girls at all. It felt like they drew a lot of girls and not so many guys.
The story itself has a lot of potential. I think it has more depth than similar manga I have read, especially the relationship between the main character and his friends. I think that him standing up to their mysogony can be a plot point that makes this manga stand out. Also, his stutter will be an interesting point to learn more about.
Overall this manga has the beginning of a great story, just with some hiccups that can hopefully improve over time.