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A review by house_of_hannah
The Yakuza's Bias 1 by Teki Yatsuda
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you so much to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC; it is greatly appreciated.
The description is not wrong in comparing this to Way of the Househusband. The type of humor, and obviously that Yakuza flair, are the same, so if you enjoy that series then you will most likely enjoy this one as well. As someone who just got into Kpop a few months ago, I could relate to the main character, Ken, and how new and exciting it can be to join a fandom (and at the same time, overwhelming !).
It's obvious that the author themselves knows how the kpop fandom is. There is quite a lot in here that is surprisingly accurate, and I like how they call out a few things such as the ovepricing of photocards. I went down the kpop rabbit hole incredibly fast, and seeing that all translate into this manga was very entertaining.
I think most kpop fans will get a kick out of this manga. Each chapter is self contained, and there is an overarching story, but it's not the main focus. I definitely want to continue with this series and see more interactions between Ken, his idol, and the other kpop fans.
The description is not wrong in comparing this to Way of the Househusband. The type of humor, and obviously that Yakuza flair, are the same, so if you enjoy that series then you will most likely enjoy this one as well. As someone who just got into Kpop a few months ago, I could relate to the main character, Ken, and how new and exciting it can be to join a fandom (and at the same time, overwhelming !).
It's obvious that the author themselves knows how the kpop fandom is. There is quite a lot in here that is surprisingly accurate, and I like how they call out a few things such as the ovepricing of photocards. I went down the kpop rabbit hole incredibly fast, and seeing that all translate into this manga was very entertaining.
I think most kpop fans will get a kick out of this manga. Each chapter is self contained, and there is an overarching story, but it's not the main focus. I definitely want to continue with this series and see more interactions between Ken, his idol, and the other kpop fans.