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Skip Beat!, Vol. 6 by Yoshiki Nakamura

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akookieforyou's review against another edition

5.0

It is SO satisfying to see Kyoko and Moko (Kanae) finally have their proper debut into showbiz, even if it is just a small commercial for soda. And I love that they put the brat in her place.

Plus we get to have Ren and Kyoko hanging out, even though it is against their will lmao. They're hilarious together! But I also quite enjoy seeing the softer and more serious moments in this series too. It shows that these characters are more than just silly and ridiculous, they're complex and interesting as well.

As usual, I'm thrilled to see what'll happen next, especially because of that cliffhanger!

igemona's review

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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

ammah's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-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

4.0

reddyrat's review against another edition

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4.0

The last two volumes of Skip Beat have had similar formats. Both have six acts. The first act is kind of a story on its own. The remaining five acts comprise the main plot of the volume.

I loved the first act of Volume 6. Kyoko and Moko finally transform from enemies to compatriots with a common goal to close friends. They have a relationship built on trust and mutual interests. This is handled through comic relief in the first act. Erika is trying to sabotage Moko so she won't be able to perform the commercial. But each time she or her lackeys try to attack her, Kyoko moves her out of the way in the nick of time. Not on purpose - she just happens to pull Moko in a different direction when she gets excited and wants to show her something.

The main part of this volume involves Kyoko's attempt to serve as Ren's manager. Ren and Kyoko are starting to like and trust one another. That's not quite true yet. I suppose it's more accurate to say that the walls between them are starting to crumble. Ren has a grudge against Kyoko, because he thinks she's only trying to become a celebrity to show up Sho. That may have been Kyoko's initial reason, but she's advanced beyond that. She really wants to be a good actress.

Both Ren and Kyoko are incredibly hard workers, stubborn, and persistent. When Ren falls ill with a bad cold, he insists on working through it. Kyoko similarly goes to extreme lengths to make sure that Ren's cold is treated quickly and his symptoms are decreased. Ren can't help but notice Kyoko's kindness and indefatigable spirit. Similarly, he's realizing that Kyoko is actually talented. He's starting to respect her both as an actress and a person.

Now that Ren and Kyoko are thawing and we're discovering Kyoko's talents, I am super excited to see where the next volumes takes us.

isuckatusernames's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

shaked_reads's review against another edition

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4.0

So I just wanted to start by saying that I really did like this volume, but then again I had my problems with it. I kind of found it unlikely that Kyoko would be made substitute manager as part of the Love Me section’s work. I also found it a bit too convenient that she was Ren’s substitute manager. But I still liked this volume, because although it was convenient, it was also really amusing and fun.
Ren and Kyoko’s relationship got developed into something more friendly, Kyoko got the chance to start high school, and of course right at the beginning we saw the aftermath of the commercial audition. Overall a a good development to the series was made in this volume, especially with Ren and Kyoko.

m560's review against another edition

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3.0

I thought it was alright. It was more of a standard type of volume, and quite a bit of repetition too. Can't judge it too harshly because of it's age though.