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totalhenry's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emmarj's review against another edition
4.0
SPOILERS
I love this series! In this volume, Mashiro and Takagi finally have a series in weekly Shonen jump! When the rankings don't come back as good as they'd hoped, they have doubts about their new editor and if a detective manga can really make it in Shonen jump, should they morph it into a battle manga?
I feel I always say pretty much the same thing about these volumes but the same things remain true: this is a great story on its own and it's a great story for a manga beginner because it details the technical process of how manga comes into being.
I love this series! In this volume, Mashiro and Takagi finally have a series in weekly Shonen jump! When the rankings don't come back as good as they'd hoped, they have doubts about their new editor and if a detective manga can really make it in Shonen jump, should they morph it into a battle manga?
I feel I always say pretty much the same thing about these volumes but the same things remain true: this is a great story on its own and it's a great story for a manga beginner because it details the technical process of how manga comes into being.
rachieturtle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
iono's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Violence
lisa_the_bookdragon's review against another edition
5.0
the art's great, the story is great, the characters are great, THE HUMOR IS GREAT. I stan *clap clap*
buuboobaby's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
Oh noes! If they weren't under enough pressure, now the guys have to deal with a new editor on the eve of the debut of their new Jump series. Ugh! This guy seems a little flaky, and not as knowledgeable as Hattori (who I really, really liked!).
This was a solid entry into the series. Moritaka and Akito are learning that getting their own weekly series isn't a piece of cake. There is the pressure of deadlines, editor meetings, finding assistants, and staying in the top of the rankings, all while trying to attend high school! I was not committed to Bakuman at first, but I like it now.
full review to follow
Oh noes! If they weren't under enough pressure, now the guys have to deal with a new editor on the eve of the debut of their new Jump series. Ugh! This guy seems a little flaky, and not as knowledgeable as Hattori (who I really, really liked!).
This was a solid entry into the series. Moritaka and Akito are learning that getting their own weekly series isn't a piece of cake. There is the pressure of deadlines, editor meetings, finding assistants, and staying in the top of the rankings, all while trying to attend high school! I was not committed to Bakuman at first, but I like it now.
full review to follow
queerbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
blackestclovers's review against another edition
4.0
It's just insanely cool to read about the inner works of the Manga industry (even if some of it might be exaggerated). BAKUMAN is definitely a cool series so far.
absentminded_reader's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good volume, but not an excellent one compared to the previous volumes. It lacked dramatic and inspirational moments for me. Instead, it portrayed the realistic grind of the manga production schedule—informative and detailed, yet dull as any job could be. The art was off slightly, it seemed, with far too many cartoony bits, though certainly the manga was still rendered well. It makes me wonder if this is a blip or a trend.
shanbear16's review against another edition
5.0
Oh look, a parent shows up at the very end. I was wondering where they went. I mean, you'd think there'd be a parent or two showing seeing as these teens had to sign contracts and begin a career while in high school.....