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momokomoon94's review
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
4.0
Fun, easy read! I’m sure every fellow band geek would enjoy it.
gainesvillebunko's review
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
4.0
miss_elease's review
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.
andreamarserr's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
longl's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
general_kenobi's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
southofsirius's review
4.0
I'd like to start off with some issues that I have: certain jokes made me quite uncomfortable and it seems the author has some tendencies to pull a Murakami. In addition, the protagonist (Dai) can be some what insufferable at times. Qualms aside, I must say that from first hearing about it to reading the first few chapters online, I knew that this would be the first manga that I'd want to own a physical copy of.
Perhaps it was the itch that Sakamichi no Aporon (Kids on the slope) left me when I first watched it, but Blue Giant made me feel like I was 17 again, slowly getting into jazz after denouncing it as the worst genre of music to exist. It reminded me of what it felt like to get lost in-between the rhythms of the drums when Buddy Rich hammered out another solo, or the improvisation of the walking bass line as it harmonized with the percussion. Maybe it was nostalgia or maybe it was the hallucinatory music of Bill Evans that played through my head as I read through but Blue Giant made me feel as if an old friend had given me a warm hug. I hope that the proceeding volumes are just as good, if not better than the first two and I'll be gladly collecting the full (short) 10 volumes soon enough.
Perhaps it was the itch that Sakamichi no Aporon (Kids on the slope) left me when I first watched it, but Blue Giant made me feel like I was 17 again, slowly getting into jazz after denouncing it as the worst genre of music to exist. It reminded me of what it felt like to get lost in-between the rhythms of the drums when Buddy Rich hammered out another solo, or the improvisation of the walking bass line as it harmonized with the percussion. Maybe it was nostalgia or maybe it was the hallucinatory music of Bill Evans that played through my head as I read through but Blue Giant made me feel as if an old friend had given me a warm hug. I hope that the proceeding volumes are just as good, if not better than the first two and I'll be gladly collecting the full (short) 10 volumes soon enough.
deafchipmunk's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Una storia che parla di Dai Miyamoto. Dai è innamorato con il Jazz e vuole diventare il migliore jazzista nel mondo.
Qualcosa che mi piaceva un sacco era Dai stesso. Era moltissimo forte, il senso che la sua testa era dura. Ci sono una butta di volte dove Dai si trova ad affrontare delle sfide, e lui si mai arrende. Lo ammiravo per questo. Perché di questo penso che lui sarà davvero il più grande jazzista del mondo.
Mi piace la musica jazz, dunque vedere come jazz funziona era anche interessante e coinvolgente da leggere su.
Comunque questi erano le parte migliore per me e le cose che volevo sottolineare nella mia recensione. Questo serie è davvero basato sui personaggi. Se non ti piace storie cosi leggi qualcos'altro. Altrimenti, ti suggerire a provare il primo volume e vederti se ti piace.
Scusate se qualche parola e sbagliato. Sono meglio a leggere in italiano, ma a scrivere non così bene 😅
Qualcosa che mi piaceva un sacco era Dai stesso. Era moltissimo forte, il senso che la sua testa era dura. Ci sono una butta di volte dove Dai si trova ad affrontare delle sfide, e lui si mai arrende. Lo ammiravo per questo. Perché di questo penso che lui sarà davvero il più grande jazzista del mondo.
Mi piace la musica jazz, dunque vedere come jazz funziona era anche interessante e coinvolgente da leggere su.
Comunque questi erano le parte migliore per me e le cose che volevo sottolineare nella mia recensione. Questo serie è davvero basato sui personaggi. Se non ti piace storie cosi leggi qualcos'altro. Altrimenti, ti suggerire a provare il primo volume e vederti se ti piace.
Scusate se qualche parola e sbagliato. Sono meglio a leggere in italiano, ma a scrivere non così bene 😅