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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
*4.5 Stars* It's slow paced, but I honestly couldn't stop reading it. I appreciate jazz and love the references to some of the Jazz greats. Because I played clarinet as well, I like that I can follow along with the technical terms being spoken. I actually want to pick up the next 2 in 1 volume, because the flash forwards have me intrigued as to what Dai's journey will look like.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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:
Complicated
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun and different manga-romp; appreciate that it is outside the typical box. Probably will continue series.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
One of the first manga’s that came really made me feel something. Loved it!
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
funny
hopeful
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
Fun, easy read! I’m sure every fellow band geek would enjoy it.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I find myself not wanting to rate specific manga volumes; it’s easier to think about in a “did I enjoy this series”, “would I read this series again”, “am i going to continue reading it” type of way. and it’s currently yes, i plan on continuing.
Dai’s stereotypical main character, action shoujo-esque declarations about becoming the best jazz musician would normally rankle. but, his naïveté appears alongside a very endearing earnestness and constant appreciation for the greats + other folks understandably pointing out that not only is it a bold statement to make, it’s also somewhat out of his control (i.e public reception), so it’s palatable.
the panels where Dai is realllly getting into his sax are stunning. the two full pages where we get side by side, alternating images of Dai playing impromptu at the jazz festival and the onlookers’ reactions? loved it.
Dai’s stereotypical main character, action shoujo-esque declarations about becoming the best jazz musician would normally rankle. but, his naïveté appears alongside a very endearing earnestness and constant appreciation for the greats + other folks understandably pointing out that not only is it a bold statement to make, it’s also somewhat out of his control (i.e public reception), so it’s palatable.
the panels where Dai is realllly getting into his sax are stunning. the two full pages where we get side by side, alternating images of Dai playing impromptu at the jazz festival and the onlookers’ reactions? loved it.