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mikorin's review against another edition
4.0
Volume two continus RWBY’s story at Beacon Academy. This is basically the retelling of the first season in manga format. We meet Sun and Neptune and team RWBY learns about the White Fang and Blake’s past. Oh, and we also met Penny!
I don’t fully remember what Ruby’s initial reaction was to Penny in the show but I don’t think she was “forced” to socialize with her. At least they actually hit it off later on and act like real friends.
I love dumb himbos Sun and Neptune but I wish Sun got less focus. I mean yes, he is important to the White Fang plot but team JNPR are also important characters and they got less screen time all together than Sun.
I liked the art style as usual and the character designs followed the show. I liked how the action scenes looked but I found them a bit hard to follow in drawn format. I appreciated that the dialogue made sure to explain and emphasize the semblances/powers the kids used because this can be confusing for people who haven’t watched the show.
I adored that even the food fight was kept, which is just as utterly ridiculous as it was in the show. It shows the great duality of RWBY managing to be fun while also managing heavier plotlines.
I don’t fully remember what Ruby’s initial reaction was to Penny in the show but I don’t think she was “forced” to socialize with her. At least they actually hit it off later on and act like real friends.
I love dumb himbos Sun and Neptune but I wish Sun got less focus. I mean yes, he is important to the White Fang plot but team JNPR are also important characters and they got less screen time all together than Sun.
I liked the art style as usual and the character designs followed the show. I liked how the action scenes looked but I found them a bit hard to follow in drawn format. I appreciated that the dialogue made sure to explain and emphasize the semblances/powers the kids used because this can be confusing for people who haven’t watched the show.
I adored that even the food fight was kept, which is just as utterly ridiculous as it was in the show. It shows the great duality of RWBY managing to be fun while also managing heavier plotlines.
galaxymw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
briarsreviews's review against another edition
3.0
Time for another Volume of RWBY!
An old, dear friend of mine recommended RWBY to me years ago, so I figured it was a great series to jump into when I found the mangas. He swore by the manga and could never stop talking about it (he was a serious fanboy). This series is definitely as good as he says it is, but it's not the perfect fit for me.
This specific series of RWBY is a lot more serious and less jokey. Lately, I've been yearning for more jokey and fun manga. This book is still incredible - it's action packed, has great illustrations and has an awesome storyline. These people kick butt and are awesome at it.
If you're looking for a thrilling and action-packed manga with a more serious tone then this is perfect for you.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Viz for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
An old, dear friend of mine recommended RWBY to me years ago, so I figured it was a great series to jump into when I found the mangas. He swore by the manga and could never stop talking about it (he was a serious fanboy). This series is definitely as good as he says it is, but it's not the perfect fit for me.
This specific series of RWBY is a lot more serious and less jokey. Lately, I've been yearning for more jokey and fun manga. This book is still incredible - it's action packed, has great illustrations and has an awesome storyline. These people kick butt and are awesome at it.
If you're looking for a thrilling and action-packed manga with a more serious tone then this is perfect for you.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Viz for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
graypeape's review against another edition
4.0
In this volume, we get some intrigue. We learn that Blake was once in a group called White Fang, made up of Faunus who fought against discrimination and prejudice toward Faunus, and for their rights, but now something sinister is going on with the group. Blake goes to investigate, and finds a new leader has lead them astray, and turned White Fang into a terrorist group. Also, Ruby makes a new friend, Penny, who is not quite what she seems....
The overall themes of friendship and camaraderie are here, plus lots of action, and I'm digging the underlying sense of secrecy and intrigue- that always makes a story interesting!
#RWBYTheOfficialMangaVol2 #NetGalley
The overall themes of friendship and camaraderie are here, plus lots of action, and I'm digging the underlying sense of secrecy and intrigue- that always makes a story interesting!
#RWBYTheOfficialMangaVol2 #NetGalley
aemilova's review against another edition
4.0
It's so endearing, reading this. Being up to date with the show I miss them so much now. And reading this makes me look at them all like a mother looking at photos of her now grown up kids when they were little.
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