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A review by katharine_opal
The Yakuza's Bias 1 by Teki Yatsuda
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
3.5
This was a hilarious read! The main plot line, of an older Yakuza member becoming a super fan of a K-Pop idol, is so silly, but it's a fun read. The chapters don't really follow an overarching plot line of any short, each chapter is more of random hijinks that Kanashiro gets into. A LOT of the comedy is the misunderstanding type of comedy, which I know it's everyone's cup of tea. This is a good read for when you just want to laugh. It does help if you know a little bit about how K-Pop stan culture functions, and how Yakuza life works, but neither is really needed to get the jokes. The footnotes of this novel make sure to explain things so you're never lost. The art style is interesting. I don't know why, but it feels very late 80s / early 90s with how it looks. It's also interesting to see such well-done detailed art you would normally find in a drama story, for a story that is almost slapstick comedy. Not sure if I would seek out another volume, but this was a fun read at least!
3.5
This was a hilarious read! The main plot line, of an older Yakuza member becoming a super fan of a K-Pop idol, is so silly, but it's a fun read. The chapters don't really follow an overarching plot line of any short, each chapter is more of random hijinks that Kanashiro gets into. A LOT of the comedy is the misunderstanding type of comedy, which I know it's everyone's cup of tea. This is a good read for when you just want to laugh. It does help if you know a little bit about how K-Pop stan culture functions, and how Yakuza life works, but neither is really needed to get the jokes. The footnotes of this novel make sure to explain things so you're never lost. The art style is interesting. I don't know why, but it feels very late 80s / early 90s with how it looks. It's also interesting to see such well-done detailed art you would normally find in a drama story, for a story that is almost slapstick comedy. Not sure if I would seek out another volume, but this was a fun read at least!