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ye_li's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Violence and Bullying
Minor: Child abuse and Grief
betweentheshelves's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Overall, I think this is a pretty solid ending to this manga series. While the romance is such a huge part of the storyline, it's also a story about choices and how those choices affect us and those around us. The narration in the last two chapters really puts this into perspective, and actually kind of makes me want to re-read it with that sort of context? Because it's definitely a theme that you can find throughout the whole series, and it really culminates with that idea.
But anyway! My main complaint with this ending is that the last two chapters felt a bit rushed, especially compared the first few chapters in this particular volume. I get that the ending kind of lined up with them all going their separate ways after school, but I kind of wanted more after that. I would 100% read a spin off series that follows Taichi and Toma after they're done with school and between that five year time jump in the epilogue. Actually, I really want that, so let's make it happen.
I thought the art was really strong in this volume, too. There are some great close ups of people's faces that really helps to show their emotions and brings into focus everything that's happening to them. All in all, I really enjoyed this manga, and might just be one that I want to own someday.
But anyway! My main complaint with this ending is that the last two chapters felt a bit rushed, especially compared the first few chapters in this particular volume. I get that the ending kind of lined up with them all going their separate ways after school, but I kind of wanted more after that. I would 100% read a spin off series that follows Taichi and Toma after they're done with school and between that five year time jump in the epilogue. Actually, I really want that, so let's make it happen.
I thought the art was really strong in this volume, too. There are some great close ups of people's faces that really helps to show their emotions and brings into focus everything that's happening to them. All in all, I really enjoyed this manga, and might just be one that I want to own someday.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Violence
Minor: Biphobia, Child abuse, and Grief
perpetualpages's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
CWs (for series overall): internalized self-hatred and homophobia; some exploration of slut-shaming; some bullying and homophobia; some instances of physical assault; toxic masculinity; mentions of parental death, grief, and loss
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Grief
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