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mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
After thinking for a bit, I have decided to downrate this volume from 5 stars to 3. The overdramatic stuff, the fact it was all about an Ayane that was just too meh.
Yes, this whole volume was about Ayane. Normally she is one of those characters I really like, but in this one? I didn't care much about her. I know, this might sound cruel, but how she pushed away people, the things she said, the whole boohooo I am bad/selfish etc., it just felt overdramatic and totally didn't fit the Ayane I had in mind.
Plus the stuff she said did have a truth in them, and I just wanted to smack her face for acting and doing such things. You just don't do that. No.
So instead of feeling sorry for her, I felt so so sorry for Kento. That guy deserves so much better. He is a sweet, lovely guy, he is always there for his girlfriend. Taking care of her, giving her love and presents, and what does he get in the end? Yeah, just find that one out in this manga. I am sure you all will want a big cry then. I won't spoil anything. I may hint, but never will spoil anything.
Since this volume is all about Drama Ayane, we only see the other girls when they comfort Ayane, or in parts and pieces. Which is just a dang shame. Not that I am that interested in Sawako, since even if this volume is now quite some time from the first one she barely improved. And her relationship with Shota is just well... I am not even sure at times if they are in a relationship. The relationship between 2 characters in Tonari no Kaibutsi-kun has more spark, even if they just barely do anything together. Seriously, I can imagine that you might be a bit careful and do less kissing/hugging when you just got together (especially given how awkward Sawako is), but come on, you guys have been together for quite some time, and yet you barely go out, barely show any affection. It just feels so fake.
And yes, I do keep reading this series, because even with that, there is a good story, and I am interested, well was, interested in seeing the other girls get their dream matches as well. We just need more Shota and Sawako romance.
The art is still gorgeous and that is also one big reason why I continue with it.
Yes, I cried a few tears during this volume, mostly because of the dramaticness, and the poor poor Kento. :| Stupid Ayane. :| I get why she did it, but did she have to hurt him so much?
All in all, I am not sure if I would recommend this volume to people. I guess you would need to read it, since I am sure the next one will continue about it, but well.... just be warned.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Yes, this whole volume was about Ayane. Normally she is one of those characters I really like, but in this one? I didn't care much about her. I know, this might sound cruel, but how she pushed away people, the things she said, the whole boohooo I am bad/selfish etc., it just felt overdramatic and totally didn't fit the Ayane I had in mind.
Plus the stuff she said did have a truth in them, and I just wanted to smack her face for acting and doing such things. You just don't do that. No.
So instead of feeling sorry for her, I felt so so sorry for Kento. That guy deserves so much better. He is a sweet, lovely guy, he is always there for his girlfriend. Taking care of her, giving her love and presents, and what does he get in the end? Yeah, just find that one out in this manga. I am sure you all will want a big cry then. I won't spoil anything. I may hint, but never will spoil anything.
Since this volume is all about Drama Ayane, we only see the other girls when they comfort Ayane, or in parts and pieces. Which is just a dang shame. Not that I am that interested in Sawako, since even if this volume is now quite some time from the first one she barely improved. And her relationship with Shota is just well... I am not even sure at times if they are in a relationship. The relationship between 2 characters in Tonari no Kaibutsi-kun has more spark, even if they just barely do anything together. Seriously, I can imagine that you might be a bit careful and do less kissing/hugging when you just got together (especially given how awkward Sawako is), but come on, you guys have been together for quite some time, and yet you barely go out, barely show any affection. It just feels so fake.
And yes, I do keep reading this series, because even with that, there is a good story, and I am interested, well was, interested in seeing the other girls get their dream matches as well. We just need more Shota and Sawako romance.
The art is still gorgeous and that is also one big reason why I continue with it.
Yes, I cried a few tears during this volume, mostly because of the dramaticness, and the poor poor Kento. :| Stupid Ayane. :| I get why she did it, but did she have to hurt him so much?
All in all, I am not sure if I would recommend this volume to people. I guess you would need to read it, since I am sure the next one will continue about it, but well.... just be warned.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
_moonniji_'s review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4/5
(Contains light spoilers.)
This volume has been a while coming, even if it was terrible.
Pretty much this entire volume was focused on Yano and Kento’s relationship. And even though it needed to happen, and everyone knows it was coming, I won’t say too much. I won’t spoil it all.
I will say that I found myself relating to Yano a lot here. She doesn’t see herself in a very good light, and what’s happening with her and Kento is hard. She wanted it to work, but it’s just not. Her whole thought process on it actually hit a pretty soft spot for me, and it was a little hard to read at times.
But it’s good that it happened, and now they can do what they need to. Yano can do what she needs to do for herself, find herself freely now. I also like Pin’s part in her story, though I will admit to hoping he starts playing a bigger part at some point. I like how he pushes her and how he sees her.
Now the next story must be for Kazehaya and Sawako, right? That’s going to be heartbreaking but hopefully not terrible.
I just love this series so much. Can’t wait for the next one.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
(Contains light spoilers.)
This volume has been a while coming, even if it was terrible.
Pretty much this entire volume was focused on Yano and Kento’s relationship. And even though it needed to happen, and everyone knows it was coming, I won’t say too much. I won’t spoil it all.
I will say that I found myself relating to Yano a lot here. She doesn’t see herself in a very good light, and what’s happening with her and Kento is hard. She wanted it to work, but it’s just not. Her whole thought process on it actually hit a pretty soft spot for me, and it was a little hard to read at times.
But it’s good that it happened, and now they can do what they need to. Yano can do what she needs to do for herself, find herself freely now. I also like Pin’s part in her story, though I will admit to hoping he starts playing a bigger part at some point. I like how he pushes her and how he sees her.
Now the next story must be for Kazehaya and Sawako, right? That’s going to be heartbreaking but hopefully not terrible.
I just love this series so much. Can’t wait for the next one.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
livelaughomo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rumanaa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
afreema3's review against another edition
I'm glad, I'm not rating individual volumes anymore, because I would struggle to quantify my feelings for this volume.
I was never a big fan of Kento, I found his character annoying and felt like he was really full of himself. I think he is the most teenager like character of the bunch, and that can be taken in any way you want to take it. His character, to me, felt off, even from when he was first introduced. Kento in my opinion was used to fill in the gap that Kurumi left. He was there to cause misunderstandings and mess with the flow of Sawako and Kazehaya's growing relationship. It is a staple trope in Shojo manga, but Kento's character was probably also extremely popular, and so unlike Kurumi, he was in almost every chapter and every volume. Kento became a part of the main cast unlike Kurumi.
I feel that Kento and Yano's relationship was too quick and felt awkwardly forced. Kento likes Sawako for all of a minute, and then in the next frame he's falling for Yano. This is what I mean when I say he is the most realistic teen character of the manga. That relationship was never going anywhere and it seemed that Kento was preventing Yano from being with her friends, and that separated her from the main story. Also Kento forcing himself on Yano, and simultaneously making her feel like it was her fault is not it chief.
To me Yano is at her best when she is independent, even though she grew a lot in the past two volumes, her character is stifled. Yano would thrive on her own, because she always changes herself during relationships to fit the need that the other person wants. She dated that boy during the school trip because he asked her, and she fulfilled his fantasy of just making out with a girl who is perceived as being "easy." Honestly, the best person for Yano I feel is Kurumi, they are both women who want to achieve, and will put in the work. They could help each other grow as people, and learn to love themselves for who they are.
Now, I feel like I have only been shitting on this volume and the character choices, and the plot, but I think what this volume, and series does well is show that a relationship does not mean growth, and that you do not need to be in a relationship to be happy or grow. Being single doesn't mean you are destined to struggle and be left behind or be sad, it can be a good thing. We need more friendship based series, and honestly I think Karuho Shiina could write a fantastic friendship based series. Don't get me wrong Sawako and Kazehaya's relationship is great and I have no qualms with Chizu and Ryu's budding romance. I'm just saying that there needs to be more non-romance focused manga out there as well as romance focused manga.
I was never a big fan of Kento, I found his character annoying and felt like he was really full of himself. I think he is the most teenager like character of the bunch, and that can be taken in any way you want to take it. His character, to me, felt off, even from when he was first introduced. Kento in my opinion was used to fill in the gap that Kurumi left. He was there to cause misunderstandings and mess with the flow of Sawako and Kazehaya's growing relationship. It is a staple trope in Shojo manga, but Kento's character was probably also extremely popular, and so unlike Kurumi, he was in almost every chapter and every volume. Kento became a part of the main cast unlike Kurumi.
I feel that Kento and Yano's relationship was too quick and felt awkwardly forced. Kento likes Sawako for all of a minute, and then in the next frame he's falling for Yano. This is what I mean when I say he is the most realistic teen character of the manga. That relationship was never going anywhere and it seemed that Kento was preventing Yano from being with her friends, and that separated her from the main story. Also Kento forcing himself on Yano, and simultaneously making her feel like it was her fault is not it chief.
To me Yano is at her best when she is independent, even though she grew a lot in the past two volumes, her character is stifled. Yano would thrive on her own, because she always changes herself during relationships to fit the need that the other person wants. She dated that boy during the school trip because he asked her, and she fulfilled his fantasy of just making out with a girl who is perceived as being "easy." Honestly, the best person for Yano I feel is Kurumi, they are both women who want to achieve, and will put in the work. They could help each other grow as people, and learn to love themselves for who they are.
Now, I feel like I have only been shitting on this volume and the character choices, and the plot, but I think what this volume, and series does well is show that a relationship does not mean growth, and that you do not need to be in a relationship to be happy or grow. Being single doesn't mean you are destined to struggle and be left behind or be sad, it can be a good thing. We need more friendship based series, and honestly I think Karuho Shiina could write a fantastic friendship based series. Don't get me wrong Sawako and Kazehaya's relationship is great and I have no qualms with Chizu and Ryu's budding romance. I'm just saying that there needs to be more non-romance focused manga out there as well as romance focused manga.
juicelina's review against another edition
4.0
Yano's struggles with her insecurities, self-hatred, and fear of failure really hit. It was so raw and emotional.
The relationship with these two characters I feel was doomed from the start, but I'm glad that they both grew a little bit from it.
Going into this series I didn't think it would get this deep like WOW. It's such a good coming of age series.
The relationship with these two characters I feel was doomed from the start, but I'm glad that they both grew a little bit from it.
Going into this series I didn't think it would get this deep like WOW. It's such a good coming of age series.
eahk1996's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5