mackellis's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Page turner
readingsofaslinky's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
cielbear's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Got through this one quicker than the first one. I think it was mostly due to the backstory of Jiro. We got some answers to why he is the way that he is, but again everything felt very rushed with lingering questions with no answers. The layout and the color scheme was the best part of the comic. Interesting backstory, great color scheme, and little hints of character background. That's about it.
Spoiler
What happened to the group after Ichigo was killed? Did they ever find out the truth of what actually happened?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Homophobia
augustgreatsword's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bluenicorn's review
2.0
This was pretty disappointing. Granted, I didn't give a super high review of the first, but the things that I liked in it- the food, the slight mocking of foodie culture, etc- that was all missing here. Just a bunch of Yakuza stuff, which felt kind of random and incoherent (that may be harsh... but I can't come up with a better word for the disjointed-feeling events.) I'm just perplexed that everything that was so novel about the first book was pretty much abandoned in this one.
nishbaindur's review
5.0
Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi is the second book to the series, but acts as a prequel to the first book. This is great because you can enjoy the series however way you want!
This book was an EXTREMELY fun read. I haven't been able to make time and energy to read a novel as such, so of course graphic novels are the way to go, especially this one! The artwork is a whole 12/10. There's so much action, drama, and crude comedy in it and it's just amazing. Just couldn't put it down. Luckily, I had the first book because I'm already halfway through it!
This book was an EXTREMELY fun read. I haven't been able to make time and energy to read a novel as such, so of course graphic novels are the way to go, especially this one! The artwork is a whole 12/10. There's so much action, drama, and crude comedy in it and it's just amazing. Just couldn't put it down. Luckily, I had the first book because I'm already halfway through it!
dray's review
2.0
I did not enjoy this graphic novel very much. Although is is oriented around food, Japanese mythologies and icons, it does not really have a take away except entertainment.
tmaluck's review
1.0
What use is a prequel if it reflects nearly nothing onto its partner story? "Jiro used to be involved with a gang and cared about food preparation even before he was a chef," okay.
What use is artwork that continuously obscures faces, figures, and backgrounds in service to padding out a featherweight script? I had this marked as 2-star for a while, but when asked what this book had going for it, I had nothing to say. The colors aren't bad? That's not even a compliment, just an acknowledgement that, yes, the book is in color. Appreciate the unique dish that was "Get Jiro" and forget this California Roll cash-in.
What use is artwork that continuously obscures faces, figures, and backgrounds in service to padding out a featherweight script? I had this marked as 2-star for a while, but when asked what this book had going for it, I had nothing to say. The colors aren't bad? That's not even a compliment, just an acknowledgement that, yes, the book is in color. Appreciate the unique dish that was "Get Jiro" and forget this California Roll cash-in.