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[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka, Mengo Yokoyari

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souponthebarby's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

When you can end the volume with me exclaiming out loud "Oh, that <i>sucks</i>... I LOVE IT," you're doing it right.
Oshi No Ko is really landing in a good space where it's a commentary on the modern idol and media industry in Japan (including online fandom), taking up the work that Satoshi Kon did with Perfect Blue and bringing it slightly into the future. While we're not actually the same, it is showing the manipulation of story in media like reality shows (in this volume), and the possible effects of that on a person who may not necessarily be putting on an act on the other side of the screen.
It was a one volume storyline that was building up yet another of what I feel like is going to be a main characters going forward, Akane.
Talking about the characters, what felt like the main plot that Aqua had going in Vol 2 felt like it took (most) of a backseat until the end of the volume where we get a moment that made me realize

Aqua may well not be much better than the people he's been looking down on this whole time.

I'm pretty excited to get into the next volume here soon, though I may need a bit of a break before I do.

dembury's review

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4.0

nothing has been as unhinged as Vol 1 yet but I can feel it brewing like an unhinged storm...I can't wait...

lampers_'s review against another edition

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3.0

I think imma drop it here. I don’t have any interest in Aqua’s character.

monkatx's review

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dark emotional funny

4.5

dannyb295's review

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dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.75

A big drop-off in interest from the first 2 volumes. Felt like this entire volume was a side quest/filler arc (until the end). Will I keep reading it? Yes. Have I somewhat lost interest? Also Yes.