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Oltre le onde: Shimanami tasogare, Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani

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linluvsbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

There is one scene where the art was so compelling I could only just stare, for minutes. The art overall is great, but the scene at the very end of Chpt 3 moved me immensely.

aruarian_melody's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Important topic (especially in Japan) and gorgeous art, but some things/interactions felt a bit weird to me. Still, I'm intrigued and will continue the series. I imagine that publishing this in Japan must have been difficult and I applaud the author for their courage.

clowdywings's review against another edition

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5.0

This was truly amazing. I love how the mystical elements and the realistic ones combat. It’s very intriguing.

I love the character and am ready for their adventures while remodeling. The story is fast paced, which should be interesting in the ending. The art is so gorgeous. It does have some disproportionate scenes, but I think it just adds to the overall atmosphere.

TW: attempted suicide, homophobia, internal homophobia

rabidcat's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

the artstyle stands out to me the most in this comic, the way it expresses how raw the emotions that come from repressing your sexuality in order to avoid being bullied for your queerness is, really really something. the way that’s all drawn striked me straight in the heart ! that being said, it’s still the first novel and i’m not entirely sold on liking this story yet.