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dennyb1's review
3.0
Volume che scorre facile dove non succede nulla di rilevante: l’esame da professionista per i giovani Insei si avvicina e Hikaru deve abituarsi a giocare contro gli adulti perché non può permettersi di perdere la calma e di fare errori grossolani.
dorinlazar's review
4.0
The story now revolves around the pro test preliminaries. Hikaru has to go through the preliminaries, but he is shocked that he has to play people who are older than him. He is stressed when he meets a scary guy who throws him off with some strange technique. He is thrown off by this guy, so much so that he's losing two in a row. Given that he has to win three out of five games, he's in a pickle.
This volume focuses on the mental side of the game, and this makes it more interesting. While there is a side-story related to his mother (who is not very much aware of what Hikaru does), most of the story revolves around how easy one's focus can be diverted, how the mental side of the game is as important as the skill - this side of the story was prepared since the Honinbo title, from the previous volume, but only now we see it work on Hikaru.
Sai becomes more or less a spectator. Although it's implied that Sai still trains Hikaru, this no longer feels important, and while the growth of Hikaru is still not completely explained, it's fascinating to watch it. I only wished I could see those games he plays.
This volume focuses on the mental side of the game, and this makes it more interesting. While there is a side-story related to his mother (who is not very much aware of what Hikaru does), most of the story revolves around how easy one's focus can be diverted, how the mental side of the game is as important as the skill - this side of the story was prepared since the Honinbo title, from the previous volume, but only now we see it work on Hikaru.
Sai becomes more or less a spectator. Although it's implied that Sai still trains Hikaru, this no longer feels important, and while the growth of Hikaru is still not completely explained, it's fascinating to watch it. I only wished I could see those games he plays.
lordofbooks's review
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tsitua's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
wanderer24's review
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sonofthe's review
4.0
This story is comfort food for me. I can't quite put my finger on what keeps me rereading/rewatching this and the anime, but my interest in Go certainly helps. I also like that it's a generally positive story about getting good at something.
mergs_scribbles's review against another edition
4.5
This manga is still going strong! Starting to feel the heat of these matches now. I know Hikaru will probably make it through but the mangaka is still really good at building the tension
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5