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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The art in Land of the Lustrous is so incredibly beautiful!
It wasn't quite a 5-star read for me as Phos' ineptitude got a bit repetitive. I know we had to meet several characters here, but her status as a pariah felt like it overshadowed the other things that were happening at times.
I was vastly entertained by the giant snail situation, though.
It wasn't quite a 5-star read for me as Phos' ineptitude got a bit repetitive. I know we had to meet several characters here, but her status as a pariah felt like it overshadowed the other things that were happening at times.
I was vastly entertained by the giant snail situation, though.
The world, design and storytelling is wildly creative. Amazing work! I have trouble telling the different gems apart, though - I think the animation might have the advantage there and can use colour and texture more, but I wish the mangaka had been a bit more varied with body types and faces.
Interesting enough that I’ll continue, probably - but also feels extremely sophomoric in terms of exposition and information design. You just aren’t supposed to know how some of what’s communicated is important yet, which is a certain type of style in this format. It’s frustrating at times and you really have to decide if you think you’ll get value out of it or not.
For me, I like the themes; especially the androgyny agender type of reflection that’s possible with these weird beings and their makeup as different types of gems, and what that all means for their community structure.
It feels kind of like Evangelion. Lots of wild, weird stuff. Huge threats, all of which also appear as iconic, symbolic, god-like things. The artwork can be really hit and miss. I don’t know, it’s intriguing, what can I say. I can completely see why some people were immediately turned off by it, but I think it’s presented enough complexity that there is a reward in the future, if I continue.
For me, I like the themes; especially the androgyny agender type of reflection that’s possible with these weird beings and their makeup as different types of gems, and what that all means for their community structure.
It feels kind of like Evangelion. Lots of wild, weird stuff. Huge threats, all of which also appear as iconic, symbolic, god-like things. The artwork can be really hit and miss. I don’t know, it’s intriguing, what can I say. I can completely see why some people were immediately turned off by it, but I think it’s presented enough complexity that there is a reward in the future, if I continue.
adventurous
medium-paced
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
(My star rating is for the entire series, not just volume 1)