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hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
4.0
TL:DR- Not a huge improvement on the first volume, but the series is just so cute I can't help but keep reading. The art is a mixed bag, the character dev is a little better than in volume 1, and the wordlbuilding is improved on.
Art: The art is still a mixed bag, some shots look neatly drawn and some are cramped and rough. Latina is well drawn most of the time, I think it helps her stand out. I like how they change her and Da 's clothing designs, I think that's a nice touch. They're well designed too. The expressions are still good though. On the other hand sometimes the art is lacking. It feels messy or sometimes hard to make out. The latter is rare, as I only had a problem with it during a fight scene.
Character: The characters that get some focus on this are Latina, Dale, and Kenneth. The whole cast aren't the most interesting or unique characters, but they still work to be likable and charming. Latina is a really good character, and she does get some little arcs with her learning about the world and growing as a character in general. Dale is pretty flat, and he doesn't even seem to get much of the spotlight in this volume, as Kenneth takes over as Latina's guardian for a bit. Kenneth, I really like, he could just be a simple side character, but he's not. His interactions with Latina are cute, and he might even be a better guardian than Dale.
There's also a chapter focused on Latina and her friends. They don't really have much personality, it's basically said by Latina when she describes them. I don't think they're supposed to be dynamic characters with crazy backstories and arcs, and that's fine. I do think they work well off Latina. Rita is also in this volume, but doesn't actually do much. The entire cast is basically built around Latina, it's her story so it make sense. Their character is defined by their interactions with her.
Story: The chapters in this volume mainly consist of Latina's adventures and her learning or growing. There is so developement, but mainly just for her. There is some stuff with Dale's quests but it is very short, because the transitions are very quick. It was cool to see Dale actually questing though. The quick transitions do bother me, but since the chapters are very short it can't be helped. I did like the added world building and magic, which was lacking in he first volume.
All in all- just a cute read with a little fantasy touch.
Art: The art is still a mixed bag, some shots look neatly drawn and some are cramped and rough. Latina is well drawn most of the time, I think it helps her stand out. I like how they change her and Da 's clothing designs, I think that's a nice touch. They're well designed too. The expressions are still good though. On the other hand sometimes the art is lacking. It feels messy or sometimes hard to make out. The latter is rare, as I only had a problem with it during a fight scene.
Character: The characters that get some focus on this are Latina, Dale, and Kenneth. The whole cast aren't the most interesting or unique characters, but they still work to be likable and charming. Latina is a really good character, and she does get some little arcs with her learning about the world and growing as a character in general. Dale is pretty flat, and he doesn't even seem to get much of the spotlight in this volume, as Kenneth takes over as Latina's guardian for a bit. Kenneth, I really like, he could just be a simple side character, but he's not. His interactions with Latina are cute, and he might even be a better guardian than Dale.
There's also a chapter focused on Latina and her friends. They don't really have much personality, it's basically said by Latina when she describes them. I don't think they're supposed to be dynamic characters with crazy backstories and arcs, and that's fine. I do think they work well off Latina. Rita is also in this volume, but doesn't actually do much. The entire cast is basically built around Latina, it's her story so it make sense. Their character is defined by their interactions with her.
Story: The chapters in this volume mainly consist of Latina's adventures and her learning or growing. There is so developement, but mainly just for her. There is some stuff with Dale's quests but it is very short, because the transitions are very quick. It was cool to see Dale actually questing though. The quick transitions do bother me, but since the chapters are very short it can't be helped. I did like the added world building and magic, which was lacking in he first volume.
All in all- just a cute read with a little fantasy touch.
hobbitfreddie's review
5.0
A really good volume with some great story progression and I think the art is a little better than usual.
Art: The art feels less messy and simple in this, it's more detailed and easier to make out. I like the clothing designs as well, as usual.
Character: This is mainly focused on Latina. Her character arc in this is really good, and not super slice of life based like the last volume.
Story: The story is very good in this. Volume 2 was a slice of life story with some development and worldbuilding sprinkled in. This volume one works off that and embraces the story and amps up the drama. I respect the story for not being formulaic and repetitive. There's more emphasis on the worldbuilding which wasn't very fleshed out in the last two. I like where the story's going and the sweet relationships Latina forms.
Art: The art feels less messy and simple in this, it's more detailed and easier to make out. I like the clothing designs as well, as usual.
Character: This is mainly focused on Latina. Her character arc in this is really good, and not super slice of life based like the last volume.
Story: The story is very good in this. Volume 2 was a slice of life story with some development and worldbuilding sprinkled in. This volume one works off that and embraces the story and amps up the drama. I respect the story for not being formulaic and repetitive. There's more emphasis on the worldbuilding which wasn't very fleshed out in the last two. I like where the story's going and the sweet relationships Latina forms.
hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
3.0
Not much happened in his volume story or character dev wise. There was some worldbuilding though, which was needed. It is good to see Dale and Latina bond, as even though Dale is the deuteragonist he doesn't get much time to shine. There are some sweet moments like always also and the art is improving alot. All in all not the best volume, but it has some pretty good chapters.
djinnia's review against another edition
4.0
There’s a several-year time jump and it’s officially revealed that Latina wants to confess her non-platonic feelings for Dale. He’s way oblivious.
warriorwitchwillow's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
warriorwitchwillow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
warriorwitchwillow's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
inarticulateblog's review against another edition
5.0
I'm familiar with this story from the anime that was recently released, but the manga is crazy adorable and is mostly a comfort read for when things get a little too bleak. Latina is adorable and Dale is a great father figure.
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