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A review by owlyreadsalot
Not Your Idol, Vol. 1 by Aoi Makino
3.0
There was much in this story that touched on the craziness that surrounds an idol, showing the reader the sadder side of the industry. That was much appreciated, as the story progressed, putting those moments in the forefront. What that can do to a person, and the need many have felt for a different appearance, different name, a forgotten face.
But, it also felt a little out of sync, as some scenes weren't made clear, the order of it, flashbacks and all. Or, the fruition of it all just wasn't what it could have been. It didn't take much from the story, but it did create a bit of a disconnect for me as the reader. Not only that, but visually a bit confusing with the issues at hand. The manga comes off as cute and adorable, which is what many manga's are like, but it wasn't necessarily fitting to the theme.
All in all, it was still a captivating story, with many truths, and difficult hard-hitting topics, just wish it was brought forth in a different format than manga. Not sure how I feel about there being a cliffhanger, requiring more volumes to be written. Since it's something that had me in the in-between with this one already, I might not be choosing to pick up the next. It's possibly just not something for me, at least as mentioned, not in this format.
***I received this copy from VIZ Media LLC, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
But, it also felt a little out of sync, as some scenes weren't made clear, the order of it, flashbacks and all. Or, the fruition of it all just wasn't what it could have been. It didn't take much from the story, but it did create a bit of a disconnect for me as the reader. Not only that, but visually a bit confusing with the issues at hand. The manga comes off as cute and adorable, which is what many manga's are like, but it wasn't necessarily fitting to the theme.
All in all, it was still a captivating story, with many truths, and difficult hard-hitting topics, just wish it was brought forth in a different format than manga. Not sure how I feel about there being a cliffhanger, requiring more volumes to be written. Since it's something that had me in the in-between with this one already, I might not be choosing to pick up the next. It's possibly just not something for me, at least as mentioned, not in this format.
***I received this copy from VIZ Media LLC, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***