A review by kriseaf
Polar Bear Café: Collector's Edition Vol. 1 by Aloha Higa

4.0

The first half was a bit difficult to enjoy--it was heavily reliant on Japanese puns and the stories were so short that there wasn't much more than the joke--no characterizations, no story, not even much atmosphere. The second half improved dramatically though--slightly longer stories, super sweet moments with and between the characters, more time with side characters, and so much more of the sweet, lovely, friendly vibes that I was hoping for.

The art, of course, is stunning. The panels are really well-designed, the translations are super clear and tidy, and the whole package is excellent. I'll definitely be picking up future volumes when I want something easy and sweet.