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dragonwithagirltattoo's review
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? No
3.5
heyjudy's review
3.0
3.5/5
I've watched a bit of the anime of Kodocha (and mostly because I'd watched AMV's of it, which made it look interesting, and still makes me intrigued), but I never finished it. And I knew that TokyoPop had published it, but I never really thought about reading it. But then I saw it at Powell's (because they have a bunch of them), and decided to get the first one, at kind of a spur of the moment because it sounded good. And I thought that there was probably more of a chance of me actually finishing it. And most of this volume was about the same as the first, or first couple (I can't remember), episodes of the anime.
So anyway, the main character, Sana, is a TV star, who also goes to school. She also doesn't seem to go by her script in interviews. But at school, where most of it takes place (since she's in middle school, I think?), her class never seems to learn anything, because the boys always cause a ruckus and make the classroom a mad house and bully the girls, while the girls are afraid to do anything, and the teacher is too timid to do anything about it. And apparently their teacher and the gym teacher, who apparently never has a class to teach because he's always dropping in, are having some kind of affair that Akito is blackmailing them about...
(Read the rest here: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/01/manga-review-kodocha-sanas-stage-volume.html )
I've watched a bit of the anime of Kodocha (and mostly because I'd watched AMV's of it, which made it look interesting, and still makes me intrigued), but I never finished it. And I knew that TokyoPop had published it, but I never really thought about reading it. But then I saw it at Powell's (because they have a bunch of them), and decided to get the first one, at kind of a spur of the moment because it sounded good. And I thought that there was probably more of a chance of me actually finishing it. And most of this volume was about the same as the first, or first couple (I can't remember), episodes of the anime.
So anyway, the main character, Sana, is a TV star, who also goes to school. She also doesn't seem to go by her script in interviews. But at school, where most of it takes place (since she's in middle school, I think?), her class never seems to learn anything, because the boys always cause a ruckus and make the classroom a mad house and bully the girls, while the girls are afraid to do anything, and the teacher is too timid to do anything about it. And apparently their teacher and the gym teacher, who apparently never has a class to teach because he's always dropping in, are having some kind of affair that Akito is blackmailing them about...
(Read the rest here: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/01/manga-review-kodocha-sanas-stage-volume.html )
pettinefiore's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Un tuffo nel passato e un toccasana per ritornare bambina.
micaela11's review
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
margaretann84's review
3.0
The anime is better, but if it gets kids reading...
3/5 on here, 6/10 for myself
3/5 on here, 6/10 for myself
231mae_the_maknae's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
hobbitsandtea's review
5.0
As I was strolling down the aisles of the library by my aunts house, I wanted to watch a cute anime similar to Fruits Basket. Out of the limited quantity of DVDs in the library, the cute characters from the Kodocha set stood out to me the most. I remember watching it and immediately falling in love with the characters and the story. Throughout my adolescence no other show has struck me so hard. I NEEDED to buy the manga after watching the entire season. So I did, but many years later. Reading Kodocha reminded me why I fell in love with the series. Although it initially comes off as a childishly funny manga, it incorporates mature topics that shows profound character development.
soulwinds's review
2.0
I gotta be honest, I didn't like this one. The art, for one is quite a bit more plain than the majority of the manga I have read this year...and then there is the storyline. Sigh.
Sana seems like a nice enough girl, despite having a wealthy author for a mother and a male attendant we can basically call a bodyguard/chauffeur. She's apparently a kid celebrity that has a gig on a tv show. Anyhow, her class is hell on wheels (which, in reality, would never truly fly based on the amount of noise those kids must be making alone) and the chaos is apparently led by a boy named Hayama. Hayama is basically is the quiet leader of the rowdy boys and is blackmailing his teacher, which is how all the kids are getting away with all the crap they are pulling. Of course there is a nice message over all and as the plot develops Sana realizes why Hayama is the way he is and tries to help him. They become friends.
But a nice message doesn't quite make up for the simplistic nature of this manga. It might fly for some older junior high kids, but in general, the art and language are more suitable for a younger audience, maybe not below the fourth grade though? Depends on your kid really.
I won't be seeking out the next volume unless my niece turns out to love manga in grade 5...then maybe.
Sana seems like a nice enough girl, despite having a wealthy author for a mother and a male attendant we can basically call a bodyguard/chauffeur. She's apparently a kid celebrity that has a gig on a tv show. Anyhow, her class is hell on wheels (which, in reality, would never truly fly based on the amount of noise those kids must be making alone) and the chaos is apparently led by a boy named Hayama. Hayama is basically is the quiet leader of the rowdy boys and is blackmailing his teacher, which is how all the kids are getting away with all the crap they are pulling. Of course there is a nice message over all and as the plot develops Sana realizes why Hayama is the way he is and tries to help him. They become friends.
But a nice message doesn't quite make up for the simplistic nature of this manga. It might fly for some older junior high kids, but in general, the art and language are more suitable for a younger audience, maybe not below the fourth grade though? Depends on your kid really.
I won't be seeking out the next volume unless my niece turns out to love manga in grade 5...then maybe.