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tabunne's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hobbitfreddie's review
4.0
I knocked this out in one go cuz I was so engrossed. Really good! Little flawed of course, but since it’s dealing with such a sensitive topic and also featuring sexual content I guess that’s expected to have some hiccups.
The queer rep is really good because it covers topics not usually covered in popular media. Especially the bi-gender character and the aromantic character. There’s also a bi transgender woman, an pansexual guy, I think there’s a sapphic girl in here too.
I hope they cover more identities with the rest of the series.
There is alot of sexual content in this also so this is probably not for everyone. It does advertise that on the synopsis.
But I really enjoyed this volume. It does fall victim to being a bit to similar to other queer manga I’ve read, mostly in terms of themes but I think that’s unavoidable. The concepts and stories defiantly are something I haven’t seen yet though.
I really like how the comic flows, focusing one character then taking a side character from that chapter and telling their story in the next. I really liked the story involving with Ran and Mao’s romance most I think. But Marie’s story was great, I really liked the ending, made me feel things
The queer rep is really good because it covers topics not usually covered in popular media. Especially the bi-gender character and the aromantic character. There’s also a bi transgender woman, an pansexual guy, I think there’s a sapphic girl in here too.
I hope they cover more identities with the rest of the series.
There is alot of sexual content in this also so this is probably not for everyone. It does advertise that on the synopsis.
But I really enjoyed this volume. It does fall victim to being a bit to similar to other queer manga I’ve read, mostly in terms of themes but I think that’s unavoidable. The concepts and stories defiantly are something I haven’t seen yet though.
I really like how the comic flows, focusing one character then taking a side character from that chapter and telling their story in the next. I really liked the story involving with Ran and Mao’s romance most I think. But Marie’s story was great, I really liked the ending, made me feel things
snowonirori's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
gabs_is_holo's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
larakaa's review
fast-paced
I can't rate this, I feel too conflicted
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
catcherinthepi's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
This book has gotten a lot of mixed reviews, but I found it endearing. I like the trope of a watering hole where lots of different people meet up, you hear their stories, and stuff happens. This is one of those stories. It's supposed to be a story mosaic because of that trope, imo.
I've read lots of queer manga over the years, and an important thing to remember is that especially when it comes to trans people, my understanding is that Japanese people still largely don't know much about them relative to a Western audience. Consequently pretty much every manga that heavily features trans characters has a lot of explanatory exposition and some awkward intros. While a lot of people don't like that, I understand why it's probably there.
My main critique is that I hope the sex gets better in future issues ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I've read lots of queer manga over the years, and an important thing to remember is that especially when it comes to trans people, my understanding is that Japanese people still largely don't know much about them relative to a Western audience. Consequently pretty much every manga that heavily features trans characters has a lot of explanatory exposition and some awkward intros. While a lot of people don't like that, I understand why it's probably there.
My main critique is that I hope the sex gets better in future issues ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
dynamicdylan's review
4.0
CW: Homophobia, Transphobia, Discussion of Gender Dysphoria, Sexual content, Slut shaming
This was a great first volume. We follow a group of LGBT people who go to a place called Bar California. It's a safe haven for the LGBT community where they can be themselves and indulge in their desires. It has some great discussion about gender identity and accepting yourself.
The only thing I didn't like was how the trans character was introduced. She showed her body to a stranger to show she was trans. It may have been done for shock factor, but I didn't like that. Overall, I would recommend this manga. I'm looking forward to the next volume.
This was a great first volume. We follow a group of LGBT people who go to a place called Bar California. It's a safe haven for the LGBT community where they can be themselves and indulge in their desires. It has some great discussion about gender identity and accepting yourself.
The only thing I didn't like was how the trans character was introduced. She showed her body to a stranger to show she was trans. It may have been done for shock factor, but I didn't like that. Overall, I would recommend this manga. I'm looking forward to the next volume.
daenknight's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
perazo's review
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this!! It's always nice reading about LGBTQIAP+ people in different countries, specifically Japan, where it's still super conservative, but you can definitely see changing winds, even with all the setbacks (I believe same-sex marriage was banned once again, unfortunately). I can't wait for the next volume!
yourbelovedissy's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0