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vernip's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.5
The internet is simultaneously a blessing and a curse.
So much good can come of near instantaneous connectedness from others.
But then, there's always the chance that a person's vitriol & general unhappiness about many things spreads in an echo chamber.
For example, somebody disappointed that their favorite celebrity actually has a life outside of appeasing fans, let alone a LOVE LIFE, and they rally others to become an angry mob to cancel a girl for doing nothing wrong!
So after volumes and volumes of the manga-creating duo being the focus, the author of this series finally remembers to center a story around the heroine of the series, instead of just relegating her as a prize to be won when the boys' dreams are achieved. And while it could be a subtle Take That to the obsessive idiots who would dare call themselves fans, but have nothing but distaste once something doesn't go according to THEIR plans, this was made in 2013 and sadly things haven't changed too much since then. People online will STILL clamor to say that something or another ruined their childhood and cancel culture is stronger than ever.
...
Oh yeah the book.
Book good.
A little weaker since things are going so well for the protagonist duo, but the main conflict is primarily with the outcries of weirdos thinking that there might be nepotism involved in the selection of the voice actress for their work becoming animated. But thanks to the fiery spirits of our main cast, they can hopefully overcome this hurdle too.
So much good can come of near instantaneous connectedness from others.
But then, there's always the chance that a person's vitriol & general unhappiness about many things spreads in an echo chamber.
For example, somebody disappointed that their favorite celebrity actually has a life outside of appeasing fans, let alone a LOVE LIFE, and they rally others to become an angry mob to cancel a girl for doing nothing wrong!
So after volumes and volumes of the manga-creating duo being the focus, the author of this series finally remembers to center a story around the heroine of the series, instead of just relegating her as a prize to be won when the boys' dreams are achieved. And while it could be a subtle Take That to the obsessive idiots who would dare call themselves fans, but have nothing but distaste once something doesn't go according to THEIR plans, this was made in 2013 and sadly things haven't changed too much since then. People online will STILL clamor to say that something or another ruined their childhood and cancel culture is stronger than ever.
...
Oh yeah the book.
Book good.
A little weaker since things are going so well for the protagonist duo, but the main conflict is primarily with the outcries of weirdos thinking that there might be nepotism involved in the selection of the voice actress for their work becoming animated. But thanks to the fiery spirits of our main cast, they can hopefully overcome this hurdle too.
m560's review against another edition
5.0
My expectations for the last chapter are high...maybe too high?
totalhenry's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
annaptobias's review against another edition
No matter how misogynist the earlier volumes of this series were, this volume's best scenes came about because of Kaya and Miho. I like that Kaya is mature, thoughtful and unselfish enough to invite Mashiro to their short holiday. He is practically family, after all.
And Miho. Takagi sums it up when he says, "She sure is mentally strong to be able to make a joke in this situation. You two have a lot of guts to be able to remain calm." I do like that Ohba/Obata decided to include the 2chan harrassment of seiyuu and mangaka as part of this volume. It's something that wouldn't have been a big deal maybe even a decade ago, but now, no matter where in the world you live, I feel that it's common for anonymous internet people to feel that they have the entitlement to say hurtful things about other people, especially if they're celebrities. This phenomenon isn't a Japan-only problem though I think for certain young voice actresses, it's been more common than not. For Miho to take it in stride and to react the way that she does is definitely a sign of her character and fortitude.
And Miho. Takagi sums it up when he says, "She sure is mentally strong to be able to make a joke in this situation. You two have a lot of guts to be able to remain calm." I do like that Ohba/Obata decided to include the 2chan harrassment of seiyuu and mangaka as part of this volume. It's something that wouldn't have been a big deal maybe even a decade ago, but now, no matter where in the world you live, I feel that it's common for anonymous internet people to feel that they have the entitlement to say hurtful things about other people, especially if they're celebrities. This phenomenon isn't a Japan-only problem though I think for certain young voice actresses, it's been more common than not. For Miho to take it in stride and to react the way that she does is definitely a sign of her character and fortitude.
rachieturtle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0