Reviews

Show-ha Shoten!, Vol. 1 by Akinari Asakura

shinypurplepants's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

What a genuinely funny and exciting beginning to this story!! Obata's art is amazing, as always and Asakura's characters immediately had me rooting for them! Can't wait to see what's in store for this duo

the_milof's review

emotional funny informative inspiring relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

Loving this series. Definitely Bakuman vibes with that signature beautiful and silly art from Takeshi Obata

thewitchyenby's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this manga. I haven’t read a comedy manga before and I really enjoyed it. I definitely think I am going to look more into this genre and style of manga. Can’t wait to read volume 2!

dreaming_book_witch's review

4.0

This is another Blue Hen Nomination. I'm going to be honest, I really wish I could understand the humor behind this book. I am betting that the jokes are lost in translation. I found the artwork and the goal to be fun, but I found myself out of the loop when it comes to the jokes. The part where Shijima was making his family laugh was honestly the best part because I understood what was happening. I got the jokes because there had been a set-up in the manga earlier for it. Overall, the story was fun, I just wish I understood it better.

alexbthelibrarian's review

4.0

I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I thought this was an interesting start to a manga. I liked how each main character had their own reason for enjoying comedy and wanting to achieve their goals in being comedians. I find it interesting how the main character can explain the fundamentals of comedy and know how to apply them. I would never have viewed comedy that way, so the idea that his brain has absorbed all that information is truly intriguing.

For me, personally, I had a hard time following the comedy routines and how they were funny. It may be a personal thing and just something I need to adjust to. But I found other parts funny, especially with convincing the family that they wanted to do comedy.

I would give volume 2 a chance. I was sad when it ended because I was just starting to get into the story.

perazo's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this! This was adorably funny, and I loved learning about basic comedy styles. This almost felt like a throwback manga series in a good way, if that makes any sense.

jkenna1990's review

4.0

This was a really great manga and a super fast read! The characters were great and I can really relate to Azemichi Shijima stage fright. I can't wait to read the next volume to see fi they win the comedy competition!

kelleemoye's review against another edition

4.0

This first volume of this slice of life manga puts a stage fright comedian on a journey to finally use his skills on the stage. There are definitely some laugh out loud moments and a definite theme of going for what you love versus what is expected.

unlimitedvoid's review against another edition

5.0

i hope this series continues to sell well in jp and doesn't get cancelled

mattyhaslsd's review

funny 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

4.75