rachels1127's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
ok so in watched the anime and the movie (it permanently altered my brain chemistry. 5 stars!) after reading v1 now I've finally got my hands on the rest of the manga
- no bc why was the Uenoyama x Akihiko convo so funny
- those basketball bros are def in love
- Uenoyama king of gay panic "my heart's not beating fast. it's not!"
- Not Ugetsu confirmed 5 inches shorter then Akihiko 🤦♀️
- Broken string before the concert scene...he's so in love and he said it so many ways and he ain't even intend to i-
- Uenoyama was foul for kissing Mafuyu backstage like that like bro just had a breakthrough point in his grief journey, it's a big emotional moment he's feeling tumultuous and you kiss him??? Poor timing sir!!!
- idk i just feel like i need a little more on the Yuki/Mafuyu dynamic like they seem like soulmates but i'm a bit sus like at times it felt like there was a it of a power dynamic with Yuki calling all the shots?
- was a big Ugetsu hater after watching the show, like I understand he needs therapy but I just felt like he strung Akihiko along too long, the "day in the life (of roommates)" side comic was cute but Akihiko looked kinda annoyed in every panel. Ugetsu seems selfish.
- Also me when they casually share what's basically a studio apartment (there's only one bed) together: 👀
usernameinvalid's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
saramarie08's review against another edition
4.0
The band has secured a live gig, but that means Mafuyu needs to finish some lyrics! The band practices a ton, but the writer's block persists, so Kaji actually suggests they take a break from practicing their instruments, to the shock of his bandmates. On the ride home Kaji tells Mafuyu that he needs to come to terms with his past and allow himself to feel whole moving forward. The next day, Mafuyu and Hiiragi talk in a park about the previous band Mafuyu was in, and the tragic end for Mafuyu's former love interest, Yuki. As the live event comes up, Mafuyu still doesn't have lyrics written, then his guitar breaks again, but the show must go on. The band prepares to go on as an instrumental number, but to everyone's surprise, Mafuyu starts singing from his heart as he relives tragic memories in his mind.
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xeaxelli's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
brookeisbusyreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
UGH, MAFUYU AND UENOYAMA ARE SO DAMN CUTE TOGETHER!!!
I was definitely looking forward to this volume because of the concert, but I’m also glad I watched the anime first because I can imagine the song…and man is it powerful! I cried the first time I watched it! There’s some edge/darkness to this series, though it never feels too heavy. And it’s about music, which I’m very much obsessed with.
And the concert!! Of course what happens after too! The little bonus story was so (bitter)sweet as well. This whole series just makes my heart ache in a good and bad way. I love it so much!
I was definitely looking forward to this volume because of the concert, but I’m also glad I watched the anime first because I can imagine the song…and man is it powerful! I cried the first time I watched it! There’s some edge/darkness to this series, though it never feels too heavy. And it’s about music, which I’m very much obsessed with.
And the concert!! Of course what happens after too! The little bonus story was so (bitter)sweet as well. This whole series just makes my heart ache in a good and bad way. I love it so much!
_m03_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.75
andreaitziar's review against another edition
5.0
En este tomo ya se va profundizando en el personaje de Mafuyu y bajo qué circunstancias pasó lo que pasó (no digo más por no hacer spoilers) pero me da la sensación de que sabremos más próximamente. El último capítulo del concierto ha sido espectacular, muy emocionante en todos los sentidos. De momento, me está gustando mucho el manga pero también tengo la sensación de que va muy rápido en ciertos aspectos y no sé qué esperar de los siguientes tomos. En este punto me gustaría conocer más sobre los otros tres personajes principales y cómo se desarrolla la relación de esos dos.
bananajuice's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0