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sapphyi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
estrellalli's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
carmenh17's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
clowdywings's review
4.0
The drama in this one is for real. Some of its good drama, some bad.
The characters are really undergoing change currently. A few of them aren't meshing well currently because of one or the other's choices.
What's hard about reading this volume is that you, as the reader, are getting some backstory on the characters. But the characters who probably should know this backstory don't. People do begin to talk to each other but it doesn't seem like the right person.
I can tell the story is really picking up here, especially so at the ending. The art style is still being consistent except with the boy's hair (I suppose they are getting haircuts).
I think I got what's up with the art style. The facial structure is too spread apart on Yoshioka. Her nose is either too short or the mouth is too low. I think the eyes are a tad too far apart, too. It's like this on a few other characters too.
The final segment of this volume is a short story that was rushed. I didn't like the romance because I didn't connect with any characters. The boy's hair is also irritating because it isn't shaded enough. I feel like this story could be like a 3 to 5 volume manga if the producer would let them do that.
The characters are really undergoing change currently. A few of them aren't meshing well currently because of one or the other's choices.
What's hard about reading this volume is that you, as the reader, are getting some backstory on the characters. But the characters who probably should know this backstory don't. People do begin to talk to each other but it doesn't seem like the right person.
I can tell the story is really picking up here, especially so at the ending. The art style is still being consistent except with the boy's hair (I suppose they are getting haircuts).
I think I got what's up with the art style. The facial structure is too spread apart on Yoshioka. Her nose is either too short or the mouth is too low. I think the eyes are a tad too far apart, too. It's like this on a few other characters too.
The final segment of this volume is a short story that was rushed. I didn't like the romance because I didn't connect with any characters. The boy's hair is also irritating because it isn't shaded enough. I feel like this story could be like a 3 to 5 volume manga if the producer would let them do that.
phoenix2's review
4.0
This is starting to be one of the best manga I've ever read!! But I'll have to read the last volumn in order to be sure.
chris_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Toxic friendship
Minor: Grief
rereader33's review against another edition
3.0
This is definitely the weakest volume so far for the following reasons:
1. TONS of reinforcing unhealthy stereotypes, such as Futaba's methods of becoming more "feminine", calling someone a girl for fainting, etc.
2. Discussions of mental health that, while objectively aren't terrible, can lead to misunderstandings regarding the grieving process and depressive moods. Again, not terrible, but problematic to those unfamiliar with grief and depressive moods/depression.
3. Trivializing one's suffering. NEVER DO THIS. Pain is not a competition, everyone's suffering is valid.
This is still a good series and I did enjoy parts of it, but there were too many things I had problems with that they killed some of the enjoyment.
1. TONS of reinforcing unhealthy stereotypes, such as Futaba's methods of becoming more "feminine", calling someone a girl for fainting, etc.
2. Discussions of mental health that, while objectively aren't terrible, can lead to misunderstandings regarding the grieving process and depressive moods. Again, not terrible, but problematic to those unfamiliar with grief and depressive moods/depression.
3. Trivializing one's suffering. NEVER DO THIS. Pain is not a competition, everyone's suffering is valid.
This is still a good series and I did enjoy parts of it, but there were too many things I had problems with that they killed some of the enjoyment.