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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
Szépnek szép a rajz, letisztult, csak a sztorit untam hihetetlen módon. Aki viszont agyal a mangarajzoláson, annak kötelező darab.
Moritaka Mashiro is an average kid. He does alright in school, has a crush on a cute girl in his class, and he likes to draw in his spare time. Maybe, once, he dreamed of being a manga artist like his uncle. But, after a mildly successful manga series, his uncle passed away young — dissuading Mashiro from ever really pursuing that route.
So much work and time and effort for so little reward, right?
But, then, fellow classmate Akito Takagi notices Mashiro’s talent for drawing. Observant and clever Takagi has a proposition for Mashiro — team-up to become a manga-creating duo. Takagi will do the writing, Mashiro the drawing. It’s clear to Mashiro from the start that this guy doesn’t know much about the publishing world of manga. It’s not easy. Mashiro learned that from his uncle.
Takagi is persistent though and persuasive. He even ropes in Mashiro’s crush, Azuki Miho, to help motivate him. Though hesitant and wary, Mashiro does eventually consider the idea. After all, Mashiro did once dream of being a successful manga artist. Maybe it’s still possible. Maybe he’s like to hope.
So, this is fantastic so far! I never thought I’d be super interested in the ins-and-outs of manga publishing but this is very compelling and fun??? All of the conversations about manga bounce back and forth like ping pong. It makes the discussion more lively!
Definitely recommend!
So much work and time and effort for so little reward, right?
But, then, fellow classmate Akito Takagi notices Mashiro’s talent for drawing. Observant and clever Takagi has a proposition for Mashiro — team-up to become a manga-creating duo. Takagi will do the writing, Mashiro the drawing. It’s clear to Mashiro from the start that this guy doesn’t know much about the publishing world of manga. It’s not easy. Mashiro learned that from his uncle.
Takagi is persistent though and persuasive. He even ropes in Mashiro’s crush, Azuki Miho, to help motivate him. Though hesitant and wary, Mashiro does eventually consider the idea. After all, Mashiro did once dream of being a successful manga artist. Maybe it’s still possible. Maybe he’s like to hope.
So, this is fantastic so far! I never thought I’d be super interested in the ins-and-outs of manga publishing but this is very compelling and fun??? All of the conversations about manga bounce back and forth like ping pong. It makes the discussion more lively!
Definitely recommend!
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was reluctant to read this since I'm a relative newbie with manga. I thought it would be full of insider stuff and I would feel left out. That was not the case. For anyone who has creative ambitions or enjoys goofy coming-of-age fun with a twist of romance, this book is for you.
I definitely had a record-scratch moment with a discussion of women. Then I remembered, they are writing from the perspective of middle school boys who are, without exception, stupid. The bigger women's issue here was the failure of the bechdel test. This was true in Death Note although neither series has many female characters to begin with so they are usually only introduced as romantic interests.
I definitely had a record-scratch moment with a discussion of women. Then I remembered, they are writing from the perspective of middle school boys who are, without exception, stupid. The bigger women's issue here was the failure of the bechdel test. This was true in Death Note although neither series has many female characters to begin with so they are usually only introduced as romantic interests.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is one of the greatest manga that talks about how hard it is to become a mangaka and it show how the mangaka work non stop 🛑
The artwork is so beautiful and there are parts of this I really love, but the sexism is so loud that it’s hard to look past. It’s annoying because I enjoy the storyline otherwise and am invested in the characters and their dream of being manga artists, but the cringe worthy sexist panels make it difficult to read at times.
Pretty addictive series, recommended by my brother. It follows the story of two teenagers on their paths on becoming top manga artists. It includes a lot of details around the manga industry, and is fun. The two main characters work really hard to fulfill their dreams, and most of the supporting cast is also very entertaining. There is also a little bit of romance, in that one of the boys makes a promise to the girl he likes that he will become a manga artist, and when she becomes a voice artist that gives voice to one of his characters in an anime, they will get married, however, they will not see each other until that happens. The art is quite detailed, and it is interesting to see how the characters slowly age (they start as 14 year olds, and end in their 20s).
My big gripe with it is the way women are depicted throughout the series. There is a particularly annoying exchange in the first volume that explains how the girl with the top grades in the class is not very likeable because of her smarts, while a girl with average school performance and demure attitude is the smart one because she knows how girls should behave to be attractive to boys. The "men have dreams that women can never understand" also bugged me, and I did not like how one of the main female characters has no goals for herself other than support the two male leads. The romance bothered me a bit too - their promise turned the female lead into a token in a pedestal, instead of a human being, and well, there is a big leap between infatuation and love, which involves investing in a relationship and communicating with your partner. Fortunately, the rest of the story is quite engaging and kept me going through the series.
My big gripe with it is the way women are depicted throughout the series. There is a particularly annoying exchange in the first volume that explains how the girl with the top grades in the class is not very likeable because of her smarts, while a girl with average school performance and demure attitude is the smart one because she knows how girls should behave to be attractive to boys. The "men have dreams that women can never understand" also bugged me, and I did not like how one of the main female characters has no goals for herself other than support the two male leads. The romance bothered me a bit too - their promise turned the female lead into a token in a pedestal, instead of a human being, and well, there is a big leap between infatuation and love, which involves investing in a relationship and communicating with your partner. Fortunately, the rest of the story is quite engaging and kept me going through the series.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced