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126 reviews

Mao, Vol. 1 by Rumiko Takahashi

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lovable characters, nostalgic art, adventurous in a lighthearted manner, and a fun time overall.

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 2 by Kazuki Irodori, Yatsuki Wakatsu

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

There is something refreshing about the main character still feeling tied to Japan, rather than forgetting his world entirely.

Akane-banashi, Vol. 1 by Takamasa Moue, Yuki Suenaga

funny informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

An introduction into the world, with promise of great future stories.

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, Vol. 1 by Kazuki Irodori, Yatsuki Wakatsu

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? N/A

3.5

Tropey but pleasant and calming.

The Cain Saga, Vol. 1: Forgotten Juliet by Kaori Yuki

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Stylish and mysterious and ultimately gripping.

Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood, Vol. 1 by Yura Urushibara

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A fine start, but nothing we haven't seen many times before.

Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 1 by Tomohito Oda

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

Slight, but with a sharp sense of humour.

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 6: Boom Boom Boom by Tatsuki Fujimoto

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

We're cooking with explosive gas, now. A heartbreaking volume.

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 5: Minor by Tatsuki Fujimoto

adventurous funny hopeful tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The levity in this volume made all the difference. A fun, swift read.

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 4: The Gun is Mightier by Tatsuki Fujimoto

adventurous funny mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

There continues to be a lot to appreciate about this series, and it's probably just a consequence of early days, but I'm not finding enough levity or interesting character moments to balance the bleakness of the plot.