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vernip's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's funny how they bring up the idea of "NON-BATTLE BATTLE MANGA" as a way for this creative duo to go forward, and their very lives is a constant example of that.
The characters are fighting, but for popularity amongst the comic-reading public of Japan. Their weapons in this fight are the various wacky implements of emotional manipulation known as ROMANTIC STORIES...but as anyone who knows Shonen Jump titles go, that's not usually at the forefront of any of the creators' minds. One of the combatants flops big time because he's never been in love or watched much romantic media (The power of love is literally used as a power system for doing impossible things...wack...). But through it all, our main duo's Power of Friendship shines stronger than ever despite a rocky patch (with a hilarious "punch me to make up for it" moment as they are both artist nerds with weak lil nerd arms).
Also the perpetual slacker/weirdo comic genius finally gets lucky in love. Good for him, but I can only yell at the young lady who is his paramour "YOU CAN DO BETTER! YOU CAN DO SO MUCH BETTER!"
...
NEW CHALLENGER APPEARS! AND HIS DEBUT COMIC IS RIGHT UP OUR MAIN DUO'S ALLEY!
The characters are fighting, but for popularity amongst the comic-reading public of Japan. Their weapons in this fight are the various wacky implements of emotional manipulation known as ROMANTIC STORIES...but as anyone who knows Shonen Jump titles go, that's not usually at the forefront of any of the creators' minds. One of the combatants flops big time because he's never been in love or watched much romantic media (The power of love is literally used as a power system for doing impossible things...wack...). But through it all, our main duo's Power of Friendship shines stronger than ever despite a rocky patch (with a hilarious "punch me to make up for it" moment as they are both artist nerds with weak lil nerd arms).
Also the perpetual slacker/weirdo comic genius finally gets lucky in love. Good for him, but I can only yell at the young lady who is his paramour "YOU CAN DO BETTER! YOU CAN DO SO MUCH BETTER!"
...
NEW CHALLENGER APPEARS! AND HIS DEBUT COMIC IS RIGHT UP OUR MAIN DUO'S ALLEY!
lintkaurea's review against another edition
4.0
He recuperado un poco las ganas de leerlo... Por fin empiezan a cerrar algún que otro tema cansino y se meten en la recta final de la serie. Sigo pensando que podrían haberla reducido a 10 tomos excelentes.
totalhenry's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
rachieturtle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
misssusan's review against another edition
3.0
The Aoki and Hiramaru storyline was surprisingly cute! And umm other stuff happened but mostly same old same old. Idk guys I'm kind of out of words to give Bakuman. 3.5 stars
iono's review
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Suicide
lisa_the_bookdragon's review against another edition
5.0
my favorite picture in the series so far is in this book and it's fukuda's soft face when he thanks his editor ^-^