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alexathenaeum's review
4.0
I had a lot of doubts going in, but I am pleasantly surprised by how strong this starts.
I've seen plenty of anime and manga fall flat with localized puns and humor, and when I heard this series was getting an official English translation, I had my doubts. Takeshi Obata, the artist, is highly renown for his work on Death Note and Hikaru No Go, so it made sense financially to bring this series to an English speaking audience who would throw money at it regardless of its worth.
But this is actually pretty good. The comedy is the weakest part, admittedly, but the tension and drama are keeping me hooked on the plot. The writer knows a lot about the nuances of comedy, and I'm learning a lot about how comedians research, plan, and deliver their art. I didn't know anything about comedy going in, but I have a new appreciation for comedians just after reading volume 1 of this manga.
I'm excited to continue!
I've seen plenty of anime and manga fall flat with localized puns and humor, and when I heard this series was getting an official English translation, I had my doubts. Takeshi Obata, the artist, is highly renown for his work on Death Note and Hikaru No Go, so it made sense financially to bring this series to an English speaking audience who would throw money at it regardless of its worth.
But this is actually pretty good. The comedy is the weakest part, admittedly, but the tension and drama are keeping me hooked on the plot. The writer knows a lot about the nuances of comedy, and I'm learning a lot about how comedians research, plan, and deliver their art. I didn't know anything about comedy going in, but I have a new appreciation for comedians just after reading volume 1 of this manga.
I'm excited to continue!
ness's review
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
kaiyakaiyo's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Boring
royallyreading's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
thewareian_76's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
xangemthelibrarian'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
5.0
Let me tell you something right now. I will NEVER not pick up something by either Tsugumi Ohba, Takshi Obata, and/or those two working as the perfect author duo. I love them too much to miss out on anything they create, whether they do it together or not.
As for Show-Ha Shoten! I get very strong Bakuman feels from it. It's a similar storyline, and of course, it's also been illustrated by the same artist. Azemichi and Taiyo have great chemistry. I really like Taiyo's outgoing personality and his willingness to both meet Azemichi where he is and push Azemichi out of his comfort zone.
I'm really looking forward to reading this series!
As for Show-Ha Shoten! I get very strong Bakuman feels from it. It's a similar storyline, and of course, it's also been illustrated by the same artist. Azemichi and Taiyo have great chemistry. I really like Taiyo's outgoing personality and his willingness to both meet Azemichi where he is and push Azemichi out of his comfort zone.
I'm really looking forward to reading this series!
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