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juicelina's review against another edition
2.0
Mmm this volume was a little boring and confusing. I'm not sure where the story is going and I think it's weird that they're doing another crossdressing play. It seems too convenient and the story is relying too much on these sorts of situations that seem too easy and mostly out of the blue.
expectopatronums's review against another edition
4.0
I would like to sometimes at least understand whats happening but then other times i dont
robinks's review
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This volume was a bit confusing - I’m having a hard time understanding some of the characters. Some of it might be lost in translation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia and Pedophilia
brinnet's review against another edition
3.0
As I read through this series, I can't help but be aware of how very different manga is from most American graphic novels I've read. It truly does have its own cultural writing style.
In all graphic novels, the white space between panels (the gutter) is space where action happens and your mind fills in the gaps. The thing is, in Japanese manga, the gutters have so very much going on. By the time you get to the next panel, so much may have taken place that you really need to pause and think about it. In American graphic novels, you may start with the swing of a punch, and in the next panel, contact has been made. But in manga, you may start with the swing of a punch, and in the next panel, a student is sitting in the nurse's office with a bandage. So yes, in both novels someone is punched, but in the American style, it's much more common for each piece of the puzzle to be spelled out. In the Japanese style, you have to infer so much more. This isn't panel-to-panel, but it happens often enough that I notice it.
Anyway, nothing of particular note to report about this volume. I do like it a bit more because the students are transitioning from elementary school to junior high school and issues of puberty are beginning to appear. I'm interested to read the next volume again -- I want to know how these issues of growing up impact students who feel increasingly uncomfortable with their assigned gender at birth.
In all graphic novels, the white space between panels (the gutter) is space where action happens and your mind fills in the gaps. The thing is, in Japanese manga, the gutters have so very much going on. By the time you get to the next panel, so much may have taken place that you really need to pause and think about it. In American graphic novels, you may start with the swing of a punch, and in the next panel, contact has been made. But in manga, you may start with the swing of a punch, and in the next panel, a student is sitting in the nurse's office with a bandage. So yes, in both novels someone is punched, but in the American style, it's much more common for each piece of the puzzle to be spelled out. In the Japanese style, you have to infer so much more. This isn't panel-to-panel, but it happens often enough that I notice it.
Anyway, nothing of particular note to report about this volume. I do like it a bit more because the students are transitioning from elementary school to junior high school and issues of puberty are beginning to appear. I'm interested to read the next volume again -- I want to know how these issues of growing up impact students who feel increasingly uncomfortable with their assigned gender at birth.
futurecatgril's review against another edition
3.0
these are getting harder and harder to follow what was up with that teacher scene where he was talking about all the kids looking like other kids and some lady offering to wake him up
also some of these character designs are really similar chiba san and chii san are rally hard to tell apart only their eyes are different
3.5
also some of these character designs are really similar chiba san and chii san are rally hard to tell apart only their eyes are different
3.5
starnosedmole's review against another edition
3.0
This volume in the series seemed to be exposition for the next book or two, introducing some new characters and establishing the ambiance of a new school. I'm curious what will unfold, especially concerning the adult characters.
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