Reviews

Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Band 5 by Aka Akasaka

mo_likesto_read's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

chroniclesofareader22's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.75

bookishwelshie's review against another edition

5.0

Summer vacation is here and it's still a battle of minds between Shinomiya and Shriogane. Both now have a serious crush on one another, feels like it's crossed into love/obsession territory, but they are also equally obsessed with outstanding each other.
Will either of them crack, or are they destined to not see each other for the whole summer? Shinomiya just wants to see the fireworks!
They also have other things to figure out, like whether to follow each other on Twitter, and if love compatability based on their birth dates/horoscopes have any truth to them.
One thing is certain, if they are going to be a couple, they both need to let their guard down, but will their stubborn minds allow it?

As much as the two main characters frustrate me sometimes, Chika Fujiwara is such a breath of fresh air, this series is addictive and entertaining.

bluepanther512's review against another edition

funny 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

scribblesandstories's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

_lunaria_'s review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

rereader33's review against another edition

5.0

I cried. I cried over Kaguya's childhood, I cried for Kaguya's desire to be with her friends when her overprotective family intervened, I cried when her friends did everything they could to help her, and I cried when she got her wish. Her struggle for independence despite knowing her place in her family is difficult to watch because I could feel the loneliness and isolation in certain scenes. I could feel the heartbreak in her voice as she tried to convince herself she was fine with how things are. But I could feel her joy when she realized she had people around her who would work hard for her despite her faults. And that feeling was 110% worth it.

And of course, the chapters afterwards were hilarious and a joy to read. But, you know, the feels are what really matter.

zoee_0309_'s review against another edition

4.0

4,5

afifahcookie's review against another edition

funny 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

4.0

Story & Plot: 4 ⭐
Characters: 4 ⭐
Writing: 5 ⭐
Art: 5 ⭐

The fireworks chapters were the best in this volume (and frankly, it was one of my favourite episodes from the anime).

crhurlbert's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-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

4.0