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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.

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 3: Kill Denji by Tatsuki Fujimoto

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

All the elements of a good shonen but I'm not yet all-in, possibly because I have not yet connected to the extended cast.

Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

A moving tale about a charming elderly woman embracing life despite what it throws at her.

Banana Fish, Vol. 10 by Akimi Yoshida

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-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

The investigatory thriller aspect of this volume is griping.

Banana Fish, Vol. 9 by Akimi Yoshida

dark emotional informative tense medium-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

An explosive conclusion to the young street war leads to a new dilemma that feels fresh and invigorating.

Banana Fish, Vol. 8 by Akimi Yoshida

challenging dark emotional tense medium-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

The art and action sequences were particularly special this volume 

Banana Fish, Vol. 7 by Akimi Yoshida

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

A great character issue much needed after the recent explosive events.