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bexi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
So far the 2019 reboot has been pretty faithful to the manga. The first volume just scratches the surface of the dark undertones that I know are coming later. But Takaya has a gift for balancing light and dark. She explores human nature beautifully. Her characters seem so real; honestly she does some of the best character work I've ever seen in any media format.
The blurb doesn't really cover how deep this story is, so don't let it fool you. If you enjoy stories about flawed characters, trauma, grief, mental illness, the power of human connection, healing, and personal growth then pick this up (or go watch the 2019 reboot!). Yes it gets quite dark, but it's evened out by humor, slice of life coziness, and loveable characters.
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Violence, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Cursing, Sexism, Blood, Car accident, and Mental illness
sammymilfort's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Blood
haylstorm's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Violence, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cursing and Confinement
belathora's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Grief
basket_of_fruit's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Car accident and Cursing