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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
fushigimini's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
saramarie08's review
3.0
On her last day before moving across country, Shijima's classmate begs him to tell her something funny so she may smile again. He fails to come up with anything, and decides to devote his life to comedy so he'll be ready if he ever finds her again. Shijima also serves on the Student Council, and he's tasked with getting more information out of classmate Higashikata before the school's festival. Higashikata instead finds out Shijima is one of the most popular teen joke-writers in all of Japan, and he begs him to become his comedy partner! But Shijima is deathly afraid of public speaking. Higashikata, a consummate performer and child movie-star, swears he'll support Shijima and carry the scenes. The two have some mild success at their school's talent show, so they decide to enter a local competition as a way to prove to Shijima's family he is serious about a life in comedy. They must win this competition to be able to advance to the next round, and to gain the support of their family and friends, or else be forced to give up comedy in favor of a sensible life striving to get into a top university.
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markwillnevercry's review against another edition
1.0
When you read a manga about stand-up, you expect it to be funny. I did not find it funny and for people like me they added a whole explanation for how we "just do not get the joke, cause it was not made for yall". See, when you publish manga you also aim for a certain audience and I clearly was not in it. I did not find the conflict with the father interesting, I found Taiyo Higashikata annoying and in general it just wasn't a good time.
lemonix_reads's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Bought the first 3 vols bcs i read the first chapter online and it looks promising! First volume, good start for the series.
accalmos's review
inspiring
lighthearted
3.5
well, there really is a manga for everything. I really really liked the plot, actually, like it was refreshing and familiar at the same time
helterskelliter's review against another edition
4.0
Since failing to cheer up a childhood friend when she needed it most, Shijima has been honing his comedy skills.
He responds everyday to comedy prompts online and is even regularly featured, known as Everyday Shijimi. But, that’s about all he can do. See, Shijimi is terribly shy. Performing live, though integral to comedy, is something Shijimi can’t bring himself to do. He can barely speak up in class or reach out to students in his role as a student council representative.
When Shijima’s tasked with following up with a student about their comedy routine in a school wide sketch show though, he may just have found the partner he needs to find his nerve.
Higashikata is outgoing and not afraid of being laughed at. Coming from a background in child acting, he’s long since overcome stage fright. That said, he struggles a bit with perfecting his material.
When Higashikata discovers that Shijima is a local online comedy genius, he believes it’s fate that they collaborate and become a duo!
But, will Shijima be able to overcome not only his introverted nature but also his own self doubts about the quality of his comedy? More, can Shijima convince his family to support him in following his passions rather than following his family’s wishes to go to a prestigious college?
This is an unexpectedly great read!
The premise is unique and, to be honest, one I feared wouldn’t translate very well to the page. But, I found myself really invested in this story and these two characters who have this great charm and chemistry and these fairly legible motivations. This feels like a believable story.
I think the approach this story is what really helps it along. The comedy is an aspect of the story, yes, but it’s really a coming of age story about these two young boys identifying their passions and making choices about their futures. The comedy could be a stand in for anything really.
Definitely recommend for fans of unique, coming of age stories or for fans of manga series who are looking for a “palette cleanser”—I.e a story that’s not necessarily a romance or an action-packed thriller but still compels you along~
He responds everyday to comedy prompts online and is even regularly featured, known as Everyday Shijimi. But, that’s about all he can do. See, Shijimi is terribly shy. Performing live, though integral to comedy, is something Shijimi can’t bring himself to do. He can barely speak up in class or reach out to students in his role as a student council representative.
When Shijima’s tasked with following up with a student about their comedy routine in a school wide sketch show though, he may just have found the partner he needs to find his nerve.
Higashikata is outgoing and not afraid of being laughed at. Coming from a background in child acting, he’s long since overcome stage fright. That said, he struggles a bit with perfecting his material.
When Higashikata discovers that Shijima is a local online comedy genius, he believes it’s fate that they collaborate and become a duo!
But, will Shijima be able to overcome not only his introverted nature but also his own self doubts about the quality of his comedy? More, can Shijima convince his family to support him in following his passions rather than following his family’s wishes to go to a prestigious college?
This is an unexpectedly great read!
The premise is unique and, to be honest, one I feared wouldn’t translate very well to the page. But, I found myself really invested in this story and these two characters who have this great charm and chemistry and these fairly legible motivations. This feels like a believable story.
I think the approach this story is what really helps it along. The comedy is an aspect of the story, yes, but it’s really a coming of age story about these two young boys identifying their passions and making choices about their futures. The comedy could be a stand in for anything really.
Definitely recommend for fans of unique, coming of age stories or for fans of manga series who are looking for a “palette cleanser”—I.e a story that’s not necessarily a romance or an action-packed thriller but still compels you along~
casey_h's review
4.0
Thanks NetGalley and VizvMedia for access to this arc!
4.5/5 stars!
This was a good, fast read. Watching Higashikata and Shijima become friends and comedy partners together was fun, and seeing Shijima's stage fright slowly melt away was good! Ended quickly to me, I want to know what their comedy routine will be!
4.5/5 stars!
This was a good, fast read. Watching Higashikata and Shijima become friends and comedy partners together was fun, and seeing Shijima's stage fright slowly melt away was good! Ended quickly to me, I want to know what their comedy routine will be!
jkenna90'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!