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4.6 AVERAGE
4.6 AVERAGE
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Today I’m having a work, which has been on a hiatus since 2009. To say the truth in the very beginning of the story I got very bored, but I just wanted to know what really happened so I continued to read it. And oh my, I loved this story. I hate that the author hasn’t been writing, but she has her problems, therefore I can only guess what happened in the end of the story. But let me tell you why I both loved and hated this story.
This story is very realistic; I could even say it’s too realistic. The way the characters interact, live, the way their story or love develops. I have read similar stories, if you take Aoki Kotomi’s stories; they have these same feelings, the premonition that something bad is going to happen. It doesn’t help that the story is narrated with the tone of regret. As if we are reading a journal or something like that. And the feeling gets worse when we get to the future flashbacks, or if we say it correctly the whole story is a one big past flashback and the so called future moments are the real present time. But let me introduce you to our characters.
If you have read the summary you know that the story is focused on two girls, who share the same name, but their lives are absolutely different. However, they become best friends and they will have to overcome many difficulties together. Osaki Nana – a musician, a singer who is in love with the guitarist of a very popular band – Ren. If you ask me she’s the worst character ever, I mean she’s selfish: she wants to be with Ren, but at the same time doesn’t want Nana to leave her side and be with Takuma and the worst is that she wants Yasu to always be in love with her. She’s too self-centered and she just destroys everything in her life. Especially if my hypothesis is correct and the relationship between Nana (Hachi) and her first kid was ruined because of her. But let me talk about mother Nana – Nana Komatsu. In the beginning I thoughts she was plain stupid, I thought so even until the middle of the story, but somehow I changed my opinion of her. Mostly I didn’t get why she still stayed with Takuma, if she knew what an infantile person he was. But then I thought, she really did love him and no matter what you think Takuma did love her. He didn’t know how to handle women, he also cheated, but in the end he did return to her. What I really loved about him were his words when he thoughts that Nana was pregnant. I mean before, about a chapter ago he was so against kids, but as soon as he was in front of the fact he didn’t care if the kid was his or another guy’s he may not be an ideal man, for that he would need to understand women, but he was perfect in some ways.
The story is full of sadness and love, especially unfulfilled but at the same time fulfilled love. It makes you wonder if the life is really like that. You get to meet many different characters, and remember that all of them are damaged in some ways. Will they be able to become whole or will they get more damaged in the end? That’s for you to find out, as this story us fantastic in its way. You might get bored and confused, as there are many character and they talk a lot. I mean that they talk too much sometimes! Don’t forget that this story is on a hiatus, so when you are left hanging on the 84th chapter, do not shout, I told you! But I do recommend you to read it. As I believe this story is one of the best realistic mangas I have ever read. Also if you have already read it, please, write your thoughts about what you think happened after the last chapter.
Enjoy it to its fullest and don’t forget to share your thoughts below! Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos! Don’t miss your next favourite book or manga. Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie
Today I’m having a work, which has been on a hiatus since 2009. To say the truth in the very beginning of the story I got very bored, but I just wanted to know what really happened so I continued to read it. And oh my, I loved this story. I hate that the author hasn’t been writing, but she has her problems, therefore I can only guess what happened in the end of the story. But let me tell you why I both loved and hated this story.
This story is very realistic; I could even say it’s too realistic. The way the characters interact, live, the way their story or love develops. I have read similar stories, if you take Aoki Kotomi’s stories; they have these same feelings, the premonition that something bad is going to happen. It doesn’t help that the story is narrated with the tone of regret. As if we are reading a journal or something like that. And the feeling gets worse when we get to the future flashbacks, or if we say it correctly the whole story is a one big past flashback and the so called future moments are the real present time. But let me introduce you to our characters.
If you have read the summary you know that the story is focused on two girls, who share the same name, but their lives are absolutely different. However, they become best friends and they will have to overcome many difficulties together. Osaki Nana – a musician, a singer who is in love with the guitarist of a very popular band – Ren. If you ask me she’s the worst character ever, I mean she’s selfish: she wants to be with Ren, but at the same time doesn’t want Nana to leave her side and be with Takuma and the worst is that she wants Yasu to always be in love with her. She’s too self-centered and she just destroys everything in her life. Especially if my hypothesis is correct and the relationship between Nana (Hachi) and her first kid was ruined because of her. But let me talk about mother Nana – Nana Komatsu. In the beginning I thoughts she was plain stupid, I thought so even until the middle of the story, but somehow I changed my opinion of her. Mostly I didn’t get why she still stayed with Takuma, if she knew what an infantile person he was. But then I thought, she really did love him and no matter what you think Takuma did love her. He didn’t know how to handle women, he also cheated, but in the end he did return to her. What I really loved about him were his words when he thoughts that Nana was pregnant. I mean before, about a chapter ago he was so against kids, but as soon as he was in front of the fact he didn’t care if the kid was his or another guy’s he may not be an ideal man, for that he would need to understand women, but he was perfect in some ways.
The story is full of sadness and love, especially unfulfilled but at the same time fulfilled love. It makes you wonder if the life is really like that. You get to meet many different characters, and remember that all of them are damaged in some ways. Will they be able to become whole or will they get more damaged in the end? That’s for you to find out, as this story us fantastic in its way. You might get bored and confused, as there are many character and they talk a lot. I mean that they talk too much sometimes! Don’t forget that this story is on a hiatus, so when you are left hanging on the 84th chapter, do not shout, I told you! But I do recommend you to read it. As I believe this story is one of the best realistic mangas I have ever read. Also if you have already read it, please, write your thoughts about what you think happened after the last chapter.
Enjoy it to its fullest and don’t forget to share your thoughts below! Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos! Don’t miss your next favourite book or manga. Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie
Si el anterior fue un tomo triste, este simplemente fue trágico. Vemos todas las reacciones a lo que pasó al final del tomo 20. Es desgarrador ver a todos los personajes a los que les fuí tomando cariño estar tan tristes. Yasu el héroe del tomo. Su habilidad para pensar rápido apesar del dolor, fue impecable. Nana y Hachi por lo menos estan juntas, eso es un comienzo para poder sanar juntas, y ojalá que lo puedan hacer. Ahora solo me faltan los capitulos que no se compilaron en tomo, pero igualmente puedo decir que esta serie se convirtió en una de mis favoritas.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
HIS HANDS 💔
Why does it have to end like this?
It's the worst cliffhanger possible.
This series had a very rocky start to me, I wasn't vibing with the first 5 volumes because they all felt very childish. It's mainly a series about drama and relationships, and throw in bands as well too add the element of scandals and fame. The cor echaracters are the two Nanas, and the vast cast of characters revolve around them.
We see messy relationships, mistakes, regret, love and hate, breakups and troubles of all kinds, but there are wholesome moments too. The problem is that it took so long to reach this point with no conclusion? For a story as simple as this one, 21 volumes should've been enough to conclude the story, not leave us hanging with a cliffhanger. I can see the appeal in the series, as the bond between Nana and Nana*Hachi is defintely strong, but it had major pacing issues.
It's the worst cliffhanger possible.
This series had a very rocky start to me, I wasn't vibing with the first 5 volumes because they all felt very childish. It's mainly a series about drama and relationships, and throw in bands as well too add the element of scandals and fame. The cor echaracters are the two Nanas, and the vast cast of characters revolve around them.
We see messy relationships, mistakes, regret, love and hate, breakups and troubles of all kinds, but there are wholesome moments too. The problem is that it took so long to reach this point with no conclusion? For a story as simple as this one, 21 volumes should've been enough to conclude the story, not leave us hanging with a cliffhanger. I can see the appeal in the series, as the bond between Nana and Nana*Hachi is defintely strong, but it had major pacing issues.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
if you think i cried throughout this volume, YOU ARE ABSO-TUTELY CORRECT
ai yazawa did say last year that she will complete the series butttt will that fill the emptiness in my soul?
ai yazawa did say last year that she will complete the series butttt will that fill the emptiness in my soul?
emotional
Es mi primer josei y por eso le tengo cariño a pesar de ser una obra inconclusa. Me encanta la forma en que dibuja Ai Yazawa porque le pone un cuidado obsesivo a los detalles de la ropa y los fondos. Su diseño de personajes también me gusta mucho, porque cada uno tiene su estilo.
En cuanto a la historia, tengo mis momentos. Hachi es un personaje que me desespera muchísimo, pero también con el que a veces me siento identificada. Es una mujer normal que se ve envuelta entre personajes excepcionales, artistas y locos. Que toma decisiones sin pensarlo demasiado y luego se enreda más de la cuenta con cosas que no puede lidiar. Al principio es muy inmadura (estúpida) y poco a poco "los golpes de la vida" la van haciendo más consciente de las cosas que hace y las consecuencias que acarrea.
Los demás chicos comienzan con el deseo de hacer su música y ser famosos y al final sus decisiones los llevan a caminos totalmente inesperados. Hay cosas muy hermosas y cosas muy tristes en la historia. Es una telenovela con ondita, porque son poperos punketos de Japón y pues está simpático el ambiente.
Realmente no hay villano como tal, pero yo terminé odiando a Layla (Reira) por cosas que ni son su culpa. Y también terminé llorando en el funeral.
Hubo una cosa muy rara a partir de los episodios que mezclan presente y futuro. De repente medio me norteaba y no sabía qué onda. Al final te cae el veinte de todo, pero no sabes e-xac-ta-men-te porque sucedieron ciertas cosas y da rabia.
En fin, no la lean porque no tiene final y les va a dar coraje. Mejor aviéntense Paradise Kiss, de la misma autora.
En cuanto a la historia, tengo mis momentos. Hachi es un personaje que me desespera muchísimo, pero también con el que a veces me siento identificada. Es una mujer normal que se ve envuelta entre personajes excepcionales, artistas y locos. Que toma decisiones sin pensarlo demasiado y luego se enreda más de la cuenta con cosas que no puede lidiar. Al principio es muy inmadura (estúpida) y poco a poco "los golpes de la vida" la van haciendo más consciente de las cosas que hace y las consecuencias que acarrea.
Los demás chicos comienzan con el deseo de hacer su música y ser famosos y al final sus decisiones los llevan a caminos totalmente inesperados. Hay cosas muy hermosas y cosas muy tristes en la historia. Es una telenovela con ondita, porque son poperos punketos de Japón y pues está simpático el ambiente.
Realmente no hay villano como tal, pero yo terminé odiando a Layla (Reira) por cosas que ni son su culpa. Y también terminé llorando en el funeral.
Hubo una cosa muy rara a partir de los episodios que mezclan presente y futuro. De repente medio me norteaba y no sabía qué onda. Al final te cae el veinte de todo, pero no sabes e-xac-ta-men-te porque sucedieron ciertas cosas y da rabia.
En fin, no la lean porque no tiene final y les va a dar coraje. Mejor aviéntense Paradise Kiss, de la misma autora.