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A review by readwithethel
Sayonara, Football, Vol. 1 by Naoshi Arakawa
4.0
An amazing manga with a strong feminine character that makes you dream
Key words: manga, football, talent, young adult, teenager, contemporary
This was a really frustrating manga. I mean, I loved the main character and admired her ambition and talent but the fact that she couldn’t play on an official football game just because she is a girl was so frustrating. The characters kept saying that physical abilities were key and that the gap between the boys and the girl was too big. Nothing more frustrating than seeing her outplay the boys and still not make the team. I loved the ending though and I can’t wait to read the second volume to see how the story is developed and if she is going to have a chance to play against her ex-friend. It was great to see Nozomi’s refusal to let her gender define her. I really recommend this one.
4/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion.
Key words: manga, football, talent, young adult, teenager, contemporary
This was a really frustrating manga. I mean, I loved the main character and admired her ambition and talent but the fact that she couldn’t play on an official football game just because she is a girl was so frustrating. The characters kept saying that physical abilities were key and that the gap between the boys and the girl was too big. Nothing more frustrating than seeing her outplay the boys and still not make the team. I loved the ending though and I can’t wait to read the second volume to see how the story is developed and if she is going to have a chance to play against her ex-friend. It was great to see Nozomi’s refusal to let her gender define her. I really recommend this one.
4/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion.