A review by akira_outofthegravity
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first volume, but I really like how it tackles the problem of misogyny, which is startlingly common among gay men. It’s an overlooked problem that I’m glad is addressed in such a profound and very out-there way. There’s no way to defend it, and it’s uncomfortable- as it should be
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Transphobia, and Homophobia
The words “fag” and “homo” are thrown about, meant to be in a very casual way. At the end, a character calls the main character a “faggot” as way of an attack.