A review by nawarafra
Strobe Edge, Vol. 3 by Io Sakisaka

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

 
 

After the masterpiece that was Volume 2, Volume 3 did fall a little flat in comparison, but I still had a great time! 

  • I think it's so funny when Ando and Ren bicker and this volume did mark the beginning of that dynamic, it's one of my personal favourites.
  • Ninako not only putting those girls in their place once again, but also setting Ren straight, was everything. Literally, who is still saying that Ninako doesn't stick up for herself? She might be naive, but she knows when and how to put her foot down.
  • I completely forgot the class cosplay booth was in this volume; Ninako in her little frog costume and Ren just vibing - I couldn't stop smiling.
  • Ninako and Ren hating on Ando unprovoked will never not be funny. The three of them on the train was actually one of the more memorable scenes from the series and I'm a fake fan because I forgot it was in this volume. 
  • Also forgot the whole Ando "dying" bit was in this volume and I'm so mad that I found that whole situation to be one of the funniest things ever because it was just so stupid. I also thought the tutoring stuff was later on, along with the cafe job, and also the "smells like winter" moment because it's one of the most significant moments from the series... am I old?
  • Manabu and Ninako vibing right away because they essentially share the same brain cell was the cutest thing ever. I want an anime just to get more scenes of them hanging out and being friends.
  • One of my favourite things is Ren being so open with Ninako, he's actually a goof and petty as hell and they seem to have a very similar sense of humour which I love. Manabu figured it out after interacting with them twice, and it took these two 10 whole volumes to get it together, I would be so embarrassed if I was them.
  • My heart keeps breaking for Ando, like, Ninako, just hear him out girl.