Reviews

No. 6, Volume 04 by Atsuko Asano, Hinoki Kino

thebookbin's review against another edition

5.0

I just finished volume 4 and IT IS ONLY GETTING BETTER. The kiss scene was SO GOOD. This manga deals with really challenging themes while also still being scifi and a romance and still being funny. I am really impressed. There were multiple scenes in this that I loved. Shion's "goodnight" kiss that was really a "goodbye" kiss—Nezumi confronting Shion about the goodbye kiss, Shion asking his friends for help, but realizing he will be putting them in danger by doing so—and Nezumi comforting for it. But there's also a scene where they need information from a man inside the city and Nezumi is prepared to go full torture. Shion, predictably does not react well to this, but not because of his delicate sensibilities or whatever. He doesn't want that experience to hurt Nezumi by exposing him to more violence and wearing down his soul, and he's able to get that info from the target anyway. It all ends up being futile for the man in the end, which I think is a lesson on its own, but I don't think Shion's efforts were in vain or worthless.

ALSO. Im 99% sure there's trans rep. At one point Nezumi says "sorry, don't have big tits" and it's revealed he is sort of an actor but his alter ego is "Eve" and he wears a dress and has a very firm grip on his sexuality. Anyway I'm claiming him as trans rep.

5/5 challenging gay and surprisingly trans stars 

andreapoulain's review against another edition

5.0

Ese beso. La discusión. La incapacidad de tener una relación sana de ESTOS DOS IMBÉCILES. Cuando se refieren a Nezumi como Demonio (Y SÍ). Que buen volumen.

williamgideon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

rain_tea_and_books's review against another edition

5.0

To put it simply, this manga is beautiful. Not only in terms of the art but the story too! I am constantly in awe of it, and the emotions this is making me feel? I don't even know where to start. Seriously, the relationship between Nezumi (Rat - I watched the anime first [stupid I know] but I can't get out of the habit of calling him Nezumi) and Shion is so beautifully complex, and the way it is portrayed feels so very real. I just have so many feelings about this manga, I love it so much!

Also what is with the ending of this volume!? Rude! Cliffhangers are just unfair! I am seriously considering a trip into the city tomorrow to get the next volume, cause even though I know what happens to some extent I just can't stop reading!

bahnree's review against another edition

5.0

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painfullyshybookworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition

4.0

This series just gets better and better. Nezumi and Shion are growing closer and I know what's going to happen since I've watched the anime but I'm still full of anticipation anyway!

afterttherain's review against another edition

5.0

yes of course this volume made me make cutesy noises bc the kiss <3333 the kiss <3333 and the difference between a goodnight kiss and the goodbye kiss!!!!! and the difference of it all and the emotions of it all and the angst of it all !!!!! ahhhhhh love love love

kawalk's review against another edition

4.0

Even though I've watched this anime so many times, the manga is just as enjoyable. I'm never bored with this story

jessidee's review against another edition

4.75

This one might be my favorite so far, and it's not just because of the double-page spread halfway through. ❤