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igemona's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.0
reddyrat's review against another edition
4.0
Volume 10 starts a very long story arc of Tsukimori, the movie. It's Kyoko's first major role in a TV drama (more of a mini-series than a show). This volume focuses almost entirely on Kyoko, Ren, and the director of the film. Sho is absent until the last few pages. As a result, we don't see as much of Kyoko's grudge demons. How I miss them! Dark Kyoko is the best part of this series. They do show up a little bit when Kyoko is challenged, so at least we get little grudge-lets.
Mr. Ogata, the director of Tsukimori, is an important character for the next several volumes. He is a young man (only 27) and starts out looking weak and effeminate. Mr. Ogata is the son of a legendary director who did the original Tsukimori. Mr. Ogata is terrified that he won't be able to live up to his father's reputation - because naturally he cannot merely equal his father; he will be seen as a failure unless he surpasses him. He literally goes chokes over the pressure.
Kyoko to the rescue, in an unexpected way. Like Mr. Ogata, Kyoko is under pressure to live up to the original actress for Mio. She surprises everyone by creating a daring, new interpretation of Mio. Kyoko's inherent darkness serves her well as she channels the character in a way that the original actress never did.
When Kyoko's demons aren't present, she sometimes seems like a stereotypical subservient girl. She's overly nice and nearly falls over herself to apologize for whatever she perceives to be wrong. Yet the book consistently shows Kyoko's inherent strength. Kyoko's dark interpretation of Mio gives Mr. Ogata the courage that he too can do something different than his father. It is Kyoko who inspires the more experienced and older men in the series.
Mr. Ogata, the director of Tsukimori, is an important character for the next several volumes. He is a young man (only 27) and starts out looking weak and effeminate. Mr. Ogata is the son of a legendary director who did the original Tsukimori. Mr. Ogata is terrified that he won't be able to live up to his father's reputation - because naturally he cannot merely equal his father; he will be seen as a failure unless he surpasses him. He literally goes chokes over the pressure.
Kyoko to the rescue, in an unexpected way. Like Mr. Ogata, Kyoko is under pressure to live up to the original actress for Mio. She surprises everyone by creating a daring, new interpretation of Mio. Kyoko's inherent darkness serves her well as she channels the character in a way that the original actress never did.
When Kyoko's demons aren't present, she sometimes seems like a stereotypical subservient girl. She's overly nice and nearly falls over herself to apologize for whatever she perceives to be wrong. Yet the book consistently shows Kyoko's inherent strength. Kyoko's dark interpretation of Mio gives Mr. Ogata the courage that he too can do something different than his father. It is Kyoko who inspires the more experienced and older men in the series.
shaked_reads's review against another edition
4.0
The Dark Moon arc finally begins!!!!
In this volume Kyoko starts her first major acting gig. At the beginning there is the production announcement which ends kind of badly, then we go on to the first day of the shoot. Kyoko doesn’t have much acting experience so she doesn’t know how to express her Mio.
The majority of this volume is about kyoko forming her own version of Mio, which is extremely important because it makes Kyoko improve as an actress.
Sho did end up showing in this volume though only slightly and in the end. I really want to see more of Sho in the manga, especially now that Kyoko finally starts acting more and gets slightly more famous! He only appeared in the last act where he finds out that Kyoko appears in the Dark Moon drama.
In this volume Kyoko starts her first major acting gig. At the beginning there is the production announcement which ends kind of badly, then we go on to the first day of the shoot. Kyoko doesn’t have much acting experience so she doesn’t know how to express her Mio.
The majority of this volume is about kyoko forming her own version of Mio, which is extremely important because it makes Kyoko improve as an actress.
Sho did end up showing in this volume though only slightly and in the end. I really want to see more of Sho in the manga, especially now that Kyoko finally starts acting more and gets slightly more famous! He only appeared in the last act where he finds out that Kyoko appears in the Dark Moon drama.
m560's review against another edition
5.0
This volume was a real page turner. I thoroughly enjoyed it
tanisha1207's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
spark_of_madness's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Dark Moon arc has some of my favorite scenes. Kyoko creating her first character, Mio Hongo, is so important to the development of her skills and the beginning of her acting bad-assery. Flick his hand away Mio!! Katsuki can't touch your face!! But Ren can...
annelives's review against another edition
4.0
For my full series review on volumes 1-31 please visit http://perksofbeinganotakuwallflower.blogspot.com/2013/09/skip-beat-by-yoshiki-nakamura_9698.html
tibcanread's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jljaina's review against another edition
5.0
We get to learn a bit more about the cast and crew for Dark Moon in this one. I especially enjoyed learning more about Director Ogata's past and desire to triumph and surpass the it. What a shadow to overcome! And few seem to have confidence in him. I felt bad for the guy. Kyoko does an amazing job creating her own Mio!! Both personality and looks. Wow!It takes a while but she does such an amazing job, shocking all who work with her. And how the original actress and Ren behave I especially like. The reactions of everyone in this volume are priceless. Sho seems to be more involved once again, taking on a more regular part. Boo!
puzumaki's review against another edition
4.0
Almost to where the anime ends abruptly, and I am already enjoying all the additional information (the motives behind actions, for instance). I really enjoy this story arc, with Kyoko working with Ren. The problem I have is how Ren ended up in the situation he is emotionally. And why did the president not do something for him like he did with Kyoko? And some of his story is revealed!