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A review by vernip
Bakuman, Volume 13 by Tsugumi Ohba
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's funny how they bring up the idea of "NON-BATTLE BATTLE MANGA" as a way for this creative duo to go forward, and their very lives is a constant example of that.
The characters are fighting, but for popularity amongst the comic-reading public of Japan. Their weapons in this fight are the various wacky implements of emotional manipulation known as ROMANTIC STORIES...but as anyone who knows Shonen Jump titles go, that's not usually at the forefront of any of the creators' minds. One of the combatants flops big time because he's never been in love or watched much romantic media (The power of love is literally used as a power system for doing impossible things...wack...). But through it all, our main duo's Power of Friendship shines stronger than ever despite a rocky patch (with a hilarious "punch me to make up for it" moment as they are both artist nerds with weak lil nerd arms).
Also the perpetual slacker/weirdo comic genius finally gets lucky in love. Good for him, but I can only yell at the young lady who is his paramour "YOU CAN DO BETTER! YOU CAN DO SO MUCH BETTER!"
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NEW CHALLENGER APPEARS! AND HIS DEBUT COMIC IS RIGHT UP OUR MAIN DUO'S ALLEY!
The characters are fighting, but for popularity amongst the comic-reading public of Japan. Their weapons in this fight are the various wacky implements of emotional manipulation known as ROMANTIC STORIES...but as anyone who knows Shonen Jump titles go, that's not usually at the forefront of any of the creators' minds. One of the combatants flops big time because he's never been in love or watched much romantic media (The power of love is literally used as a power system for doing impossible things...wack...). But through it all, our main duo's Power of Friendship shines stronger than ever despite a rocky patch (with a hilarious "punch me to make up for it" moment as they are both artist nerds with weak lil nerd arms).
Also the perpetual slacker/weirdo comic genius finally gets lucky in love. Good for him, but I can only yell at the young lady who is his paramour "YOU CAN DO BETTER! YOU CAN DO SO MUCH BETTER!"
...
NEW CHALLENGER APPEARS! AND HIS DEBUT COMIC IS RIGHT UP OUR MAIN DUO'S ALLEY!