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Skip Beat!, Vol. 5 by Yoshiki Nakamura

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dani_doobiedoo's review

4.0

Took a bit of a break between vol 4 and 5 but happy to say I'm still entertained when I'm not binging it.
Anyways,
Love the developing friendship between moko and kyoko

readwithmelk's review

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adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sharonsm_28's review against another edition

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5.0

This was an amazing read. I think the manga is the best version of the story, but I want to give the anime and tv series based on the manga a chance as well. In this volume, Kyoko lands her first acting job as a chicken on a tv show. I think this role gives her a boost in the right direction when it comes to her acting. In this one, I also grew more attached to Kanae. I thought her character was very sweet and intriguing throughout this volume. I am in love with this manga. It is one of my all-time favourites. Also, I love the characters besides Shou. The ending was fantastic. Can't wait to read Volume 6 and I hope it keeps getting better. Overall, an incredible read.

bilingual_introvert's review

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funny hopeful medium-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? Yes

5.0

Kanae and Kyoko get their first official addition and act as a duo for the first time. The art in those scenes is also beautiful.

genrejourneys's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

dollythornton's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

akookieforyou's review

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5.0

Moko and Kyoko are really starting to have their friendship blossom, and it's just so beautiful and sweet to see! I especially loved the scene where Moko defends Kyoko from that rich brat, even though she refuses to stand up for herself usually. It really shows that she cares a lot about her, even if she won't easily admit it to Kyoko herself haha.

It's also just really fun to have an unapologetic antagonistic character, who is constantly stirring up trouble for people we actually like. While the idol girl from the previous storyline was sort of like that, she wasn't quite as awful to me as Erika was, and I think that has a lot to do with that fact that Erika continuously targets Moko, and tries to take everything away from her, while the idol girl (I am so sorry, I completely forgot her name lol) was just a bit selfish and self centered.

I'm also SO happy that Kyoko has finally gotten a part that she'll be recognized for, her and Moko will do so well, I just know it.

Volume 6, here I come!