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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-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
Cute
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Minor: Body shaming
emotional
medium-paced
I wasn't supposed to read this all in one go, but I was gripped! It's a mixture of friendship, excitement (sport) and a surprising amount of vulnerability. The story begins with the 3 characters not being that friendly/getting along, but they soon bond over Karuta. As they spend more time together and work on becoming better at the game, they all get closer. Soon though, it all seems to fall apart as the two boys will have to move away. During this time, Chihaya felt alone in valuing her friendship with Arata and Taichi, but I love that later, she shares that she feels really lonely, knowing their time is limited together. This first volume was at once wholesome and pretty exciting in the same breath, and I can't wait to keep going!
ps. didn't expect Alain Delon to get name dropped.
ps. didn't expect Alain Delon to get name dropped.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
⭐3.5
This was honestly a super cute start to a manga. Chihaya standing up for Arata because he was the new kid and didn't talk much, only for them to develop a friendship over karuta. Him teaching her that she can dream for things she works towards and doesn't always have to be in her sister's shadow.
This was honestly a super cute start to a manga. Chihaya standing up for Arata because he was the new kid and didn't talk much, only for them to develop a friendship over karuta. Him teaching her that she can dream for things she works towards and doesn't always have to be in her sister's shadow.
I read the bilingual edition of this, and it was actually really interesting; centered around karta. The story is typical, but well-written enough to be engaging. I'd like to read the next one!