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Skip Beat!, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura

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nextfangirlphase's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I started this yesterday, and while I liked the first chapter, I was bit apprehensive overall, as Kyoko is very, very angry, and I was slightly unsure if the series would be able to continue under such force. With that being said, she's definitely a character that you can sympathize with, and I'd really like to see how she does in show business. I feel like that would be quite entertaining, particularly because she has such potential for emotional and professional growth. I really enjoyed the art in this book. It was hilarious, especially the vengeful spirits, lol. It could also be quite poignant, and I thought Nakamura was able to convey Kyoko's emotions (and those of other characters) really well. I definitely want to at least read volume 2 (which I have borrowed from the library) and see what happens next. While I'm not completely sold yet, I'm definitely interested (especially as the series is 43 volumes and counting!). 4 stars.

camilef's review

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3.0

La historia es de una chica "normal", Kyoko, que tiene la maravillosa oportunidad de vivir con su principe azul (un idol adolescente), trabaja como loca para mantener el departamento que comparte con él, aunque el casi no va. Ella se desvive por él. Hasta ese día en que se da cuenta de que la engaña y jura vengarse... aunque para ello tenga que entrar al mundo del espectáculo (?).
En fin, el inicio no es de los mejores, pero la historia se desarrolla perfectamente, Kyoko es demasiado dulce y también ingenua, sin embargo eso hace parte de la magia al momento de leer la historia. Poco a poco (bueno quizá no tanto) ella va cambiando, de ser del tipo de belleza tradicional (cabello largo, negro y cero maquillaje) a un poco mas alegre y extravagante (cabello corto y teñido...aunque sigue sin usar maquillaje aunque lo ama), en si es lo que cambia, su personalidad sigue hasta cierto punto igual; alegre, extremadamente perseverante, muy positiva o muy negativa, pero al fin y al cabo linda y divertida.

Spoiler

Estoy releyendo esta manga, siendo sincera recordaba que era un poco mejor, pero supongo que la memoria mejoras las cosas con el paso del tiempo... o quizá simplemente mis gustos han cambiado, aunque la historia me sigue llamando la atención, quiero continuar leyendo.

pegasusangel's review

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dark funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

melodiee's review

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4.0

finished vol. 45 (chp. 291)

annelives's review

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4.0

It's ridiculously funny. I kind of hope Kyoko remains crazy bitter. I plan in reading the rest of the series.

For my full series review on volumes 1-31 please visit http://perksofbeinganotakuwallflower.blogspot.com/2013/09/skip-beat-by-yoshiki-nakamura_9698.html

sp_13's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

carolyn_librarian's review

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4.0

I love the crazy, quirky protagonist and all the show biz drama. The romance plot moves slow (as with all shojo :P), but you fall in love with the characters and really see them evolve. Addicting and I love it.