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Skip Beat! (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 14: Includes vols. 40-41-42 by Yoshiki Nakamura

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dankolar's review

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funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

workinprogress's review

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I love watching Kyoko prep for a new role and make it hers, but all of the conflict here felt like it was truncated—set up and then cut short. Struggling with samurai training, being rejected before the audition, a director who hates talentos, Morizumi’s scheming…everything was pretty easily resolved. Even the paparazzi photo of Sho kissing Kyoko, arguably the most interesting thing in the volume, was brushed aside and basically ignored. I hope this is all a set up for the future because, if it’s not, it’s a symptom of a story running out of steam.