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-From jojo part 2 I seek a part where I could give a 10 and here it is.
-Jojo part 7 is definitely my jojo favorite and the steel ball run manga was one of the best I've ever read
-I'm looking forward to seeing the anime adaptation (although it will take a long time XD)
-Johnny best jojo
-Gyro best brojo

Story: 9
A very specific and disconnected theme from the other jojo parts (though not new) the idea of ​​crossing the US in a horse race worth a great deal of money is something
which I confess I thought wasn't going to be so interesting for a jojo theme but I'm glad I was wrong, the theme works amazingly and the journey is worth more than
the conclusion is so good that it is. He had excellent bows and good fights (others not so much) and really structured a great base for the theme.

Art: 9
I don't have much to complain about the art, for me the SBR trait is the best version of Araki's trait, I just don't say it's perfect for some points where the pictures look weird but most
of the pages the art is very beautiful and consistent, and I will not forget to talk about the covers that are wonderful to me

Characters: 10
To me one of SBR's strong points, the characters are amazing: Johnny is a protagonist who may seem boring at first but throughout the manga he is absurdly well built and
to me is the best jojo ever, Gyro is a charismatic character and very well done, and the friendship of these two for me is simply the best thing in the manga, Lucy even not being
As well-exploited as he could still be an interesting character, Pocoloco is comical mainly for the events throughout the race and Valentine is a villain who despite being a
bastard has a decent motivation. Needless to comment on the exotic design of the characters because after 7 parts I already understand Araki's artistic point of view. Is about
the stands of this part, because they follow the standard formula of enemy stand users some of them are bad but others are very good like "mandom", the protagonist's stand is great
in both design and craftsmanship, and Valentine's stand is also well thought out

Overall: 10
In a general consensus for me is the best part of jojo, counting on the best protagonist, best brojo and just do not say better villain because the Yoshikage Kira from part 4 is the best for me. All the
Part 7's structure is very good and works well from chapter 55 the manga begins its best phase and so goes to the end, although I expect more from the end it is acceptable. That's it, read SBR!

The complete lack of motivation, the dull cycle of everyday life.. an average boy with average grades, average looks, average friends and a very average life. This is the story about that average boy and how he decides to make something out of it, transforming it, taking control of it, and discovering who he is as a person and who he can ultimately be. BECK, at its very core, is not a series about music, but a very well-done coming-of-age tale of a boy's journey through self-discovery.

Story:

The story follows Koyuki, the protagonist, and his band-mates, as they work to launch themselves into rock 'n' roll stardom. The story of BECK is special, for the simple reason that it (generally) depicts the road to gain fame as a prominent band very realistically. It shows that just because you have a sweet voice and some crazy guitarist does not mean you will skyrocket into the music scene and gain a legion of fans. There is much more work to do, finding a good manager, producer, and establishing good connections and making sure not to make the wrong enemies just to name some.

Another prominent element of the story is the romantic relationship between Koyuki and Maho, this is where the melodrama accumulates in this story, some of the incidents are just too coincidental and it feels as if they are happening just for the sake of creating melodrama. Melodrama is fine, but the relationship becomes very predictable and boring by the end.

The main storyline, thankfully, knows how to deliver the drama correctly and it can really get to you sometimes. It's unpredictable, it feels real, and that's what makes it great. The characters can be celebrating on one page only to have tempers rise in the next. Tidal waves of drama and emotions between the characters in this manga is what ultimately makes the story such a good one.

On a side note, this manga is packed with fanservice. No, not as in panty-shots or anything perverted, but as in its references to popular music. Koyuki and the band travel from the grave of Jimi Hendrix to Abbey Road Studio, and with chapter covers filled with endless homages to album covers and bands, and backgrounds packed with references. There is even a dream containing all the deceased big name rock stars. It makes the series even a bit more fun to read.

Art:

Like a lot of manga series, the art starts out a bit shaky but eventually gains ground and becomes more defined as the series progresses. Backgrounds are carefully done, if not just for the author's love to add music references into them. What I liked a lot about the art is that the author takes notice to the character's growth, the manga covers around five years and the author makes sure as to show that through the character's height, hair length etc.

Character:

This is the central focus of the series, and what makes it so enjoyable. Sakuishi fleshes out all the band members very well and they're just simply very easy to relate to and three dimensional. Readers will all find a bit of themselves in the members of BECK; from the rash hotheadedness of Chiba, to the lack of faith in oneself sometimes found in Koyuki, or the aggressiveness of Ryusuke.

Another thing about the characters that works so well is that so many different personalities are all packed into one cast, and it makes character interaction fun to read and interesting. Koyuki is the soft-spoken, well-meaning but sometimes misunderstood vocalist/guitarist, backed up by his kind and selfless drummer friend Saku; while lead vocalist Chiba is determined to prove himself and loudmouthed, matched only by the blunt, enigmatic, and sometimes troubled lead guitarist Ryusuke. All four of them being balanced by the cool-headed and collective bass player, Taira. Throw this clash of personalities together and you're in for a hell of a ride.

The rest of the cast is pretty colorful too, but some feel out of place and I sometimes have a hard time imagining what's their purpose is in this story and why they were introduced in the first place. Of course the majority of the non-BECK cast is very intriguing and fun. From the intimidating Leon Sykes, to the charismatic Eddie Lee to the sheer assholery of Ran, the useful cast far than makes up for the uselessness of characters such as Saito, Sayaka and Izumi, who are there, really, for bad reasons or no reason at all. One loses all significance after the beginning chapters, another one is a plot device used to poof up more melodrama, and the final one seems like an early character that was scrapped from the story by the editor.

Enjoyment:

Very enjoyable, but some subplots are unnecessary and can get tiring, and one has to question why pages would be spent talking about Kurt Cobain besides the author getting a bit too self-indulgent. But overall this series is a fucking pleasure, you read and read and before you know it, it's already over. When the manga gets good, it is addictive.

Overall:

This is a great coming-of-age series about a boy's discovery of a passion for music he never knew he had, the importance of friends and values and how not to lose yourself in the midst of fame and recognition. The story is well-written, and exciting; only to be occasionally dragged down by some irritating subplots. The characters, however, are well worth reading this series for. Hell, just read it because it's a great series in general. So if you want less Bankai's, or Sharingan Arms, and more real life drama and struggles, or just something more down to earth, read this.


Happy reading.

I’ve only read the first chapter, but this manga really has a nice and thoughtful atmosphere to it, in a way that tugs at the heart in small ways, and makes one give a little smile in appreciation of the simple things. It’s not heavy-handed feels, but quiet and yet somewhat poignant in ways, which is perfect for a one-shot. I do have decent hopes for the other three untranslated chapters I haven’t read yet based on a bit of the author’s other work, but I may change my mind about this when I read more.

It’s short, so no harm just trying it out.

I started this manga just on a whim, I was in the mood for a trashy romance/slice of life.
Honestly I can't recommend this manga, there isn't much here to enjoy. Very basic tropes and little character progression. The first few chapters of the manga struggle to bring you in.
Seeing as how I was the first review, this manga is far from popular. Clearly someone's first piece of work.
Having said all of that, This may appeal to others, just not for me, sorry.
Story: 3/10 Not much progression and it feels very at the moment with its ideas.
Art: 5/10 Its clear the author put some effort into drawing, the backgrounds were drawn somewhat decently, however there are plenty of panels where art is just a white background and nothing more.
Character: 4/10 This is what the manga tries to go for, however I never could connect with the motivations, or lack there of.
Enjoyment: 3/10 Each page just felt rather dreadful to read, with nothing happening. Felt like a chore to read.
Overall: 5/10 I'm not going to rate it any more or any less. It tried, but fell short, I'm sure the author will get better and I would really like to see that. But for this work, Its not up to my standards.

Love Rush - I Already See This Happen Somewhere

Love Rush is a manga that ended well before the predicted moment due to typical low rankings. It is the typical manga where the protagonist has a super rare disease and this somehow causes him to approach people of the opposite sex, in the case, women, whether sexually or not. It happened the same in "To Love Ryu", "Monster Musume" and more recently in "Shuumatsu no Harem".

It all begins with the discovery of the disease of the main character, Hakuba Reiji until one day he meets Kokoro Roko Rokoko (which is a pun on the phonetic sound of "roko" in Japanese) and everything in the character's life changes from here in the plot. It is a manga that was defined by fantasy scenarios that, in a way, provided the reader's opportunity to explore differences in races and potential realms. It also presented the right amount of echhi for a manga of the genre.

I liked the story but I found it a bit repetitive and although it was good, I think it could have been something from another level, without necessarily touching a genre more and more copied between manga authors. Nevertheless, the manga has its purpose and performs well until the final chapters just because it was canceled before the supposed. Each girl has a role that should represent but there is much favoritism in this type of student atmosphere. If in fact there were additional arcs - to mount a flashback for each - then the manga would have a bit more value, quality, and consistency.
In the end, it was just another work where popularity simply did not help.

It's an extremely short but fun, comic and ideal manga to read for anyone who enjoys romantic shonen manga. For the next, I only ask the authors not to promise so much.

Story: 4 | Art: 5 | Character: 4 | Enjoyment: 5
Score: 5/10

Personal Note: I would probably trade it for "Monster Musume" or any other fiction since I've already given higher ranks.

Four unrelated short stories told in five chapters.

Story one: meh

Story two: Really sweet couple + pointless stalker character

Story three: This one takes up two chapters! It doesn't feel as random as the first two. Seigo and Touma's relationship is sweet and awkward and I honestly really loved this story???

Story four: THIS IS ACTUALLY NOT BL LOL The story and the characters feel really unique, and their reactions to their situation feels genuine to their personalities. Definitely worth reading.


RATING: (in order of short story as they appear)
2/5, for being confusing. 3/5, for the unnecessary stalker. 5/5, because it was so sweet! and 5/5, for a really great ending.

Imagine being over ~35 years in combined age and running away from the girl who has spent years in hopes of marrying you without any dialogue with her or empathetic consideration. If you want to read a story where the MC does that and justifies it as for their mutual good go right ahead with this manga.

Otherwise it's your typical boy genius isekai where the MC grinds from childhood and does broken/innovative things with magic, then goes on to adventure. Same old same old if you want something to waste your time on and don't care about the first point.

3/10 if I could turn back time and not ever read it I would

LOST+BRAIN is really amazing. Amazingly mediocre.

If that didn’t convince you, then read on.

I started this manga because I’m a massive Death Note fan and I wouldn’t pass up on something that’s similar. However, despite not having too much expectation in the first place, it still turned out to be a huge disappointment.

The story is about a genius high schooler who is good at everything, but also bored with all the things and people around him. At a school event, he discovers the powers of hypnotism and attempts to change the world using hypnotism. Up to this point, it’s almost like a Death Note clone. Heck, even the protagonist, Hiyama Ren, gives off similar vibes as Yagami Light.

I like the idea actually, especially as the manga explains further on several hypnosis techniques and explores a few psychological viewpoints. However, as the story progresses, you find yourself watching an unimaginative police investigation drama with a plot as linear as it gets, without the action. There are no thrills and no plot twists. Everything is so predictable and boring. Hiyama basically gets his way 99% of the time without anyone posing as much as a challenge. Even the Japanese police and the government readily bow down to him at the slightest urging. Of course, the brilliant plan thought up by Hiyama is to control everyone through mass hypnotism (yawns).

The story could have been much better if there was stronger opposition, and if hypnotism was used to manipulate people as pieces in a chess game, rather than dropping an atomic bomb (mass hypnotism).

As for the characters, they are all pretty one dimensional. Hiyama is capable inducing the deepest of hypnosis stages in people effortlessly. (This guy doesn’t even need to try.) Other than that, he’s just a deluded egoist. His ideals of a better world are also convoluted and laughable. Itsuki Kuonji, the (supposed) rival of Hiyama, busies himself with pointless investigations (I call it pointless because he is investigating just for the sake of it) throughout the story and makes little contribution. The rest of the characters are simply roadside pebbles.

Artwork: It is decent.

I was going to rate LOST+BRAIN a 5, or even 6 if I’m feeling kind. But alas, the ending was also extremely craptastic. Even at the very end, Itsuki just had to show up and watch Hiyama trip over his own shoelaces. The only reaction I can give is FACEPALM.

Well, enough of my ranting. I can assure you that I’m judging this manga based on its merits. If I were biased enough to bring out my Death Note scale, it would have gotten a 1 for sure. For those who have read Death Note and have nothing better to do, I recommend giving this a try. It can definitely let you appreciate the former better. For others, don’t bother. You’re not missing out on anything.

First, let’s point out the elephant in the room: the art. The art is not you’re typical anime or manga style that we’re so used to seeing. On top of this, this came out in 1993 so, I suppose, this is a retro manga. Obviously they made Toshiko extremely beautiful and the rest of the women kind of average but that’s the point – Toshiko is a hidden beauty who had been under the watchful (and extremely disturbing) uncle who had raised her since she was orphaned as a little girl.

The story starts out with Kuro after he had sex with two women and someone tries to kill him. The women actually scold the guy for trying to kill him… Anyway, meanwhile, Toshiko is trying her best to work in her aunt and uncle’s hotel but a mysterious guest messes with her that causes her to drop her stuff (as it was a lot). The uncle berates her and sends her to the post office.

While that’s going on with Toshiko, Kuro is running around in the forest in his underwear and the guy who’s after him nearly catches with him until Toshiko manages to save him in time and, despite it all, gets caught up in the drama. They ended up in one of the hotel’s cabins that’s available on the site and, apparently, someone Kuro knows owns it because John Woo, at first, tries to attack him until Toshiko calms him down.

Kuro and Toshiko fall in love in first sight and have sex after some tender moments. Also, there’s a Doberman named John Woo; real subtle there…! Anyway, Kuro decides to leave the sleeping Toshiko because he didn’t want to endanger such a beautiful woman like her.

However, she ends up falling into it anyway when she realized that Kuro was gone when she woke up. She takes off in the forest after she overhears a couple of gangsters talk about him and realizes that he had apparently stolen some money. She decides to help him and eventually catches up with him and they decide to just run away. They make their way out of the forest somehow and they wandered to find a car from Tokyo parked.

They steal it and head towards Tokyo. They take a rest in a hotel only for Toshiko to pass out as soon as she got in the bath. In tattered clothes and a hundred million yen to spare, Kuro tells Toshiko to shop for some new clothes as, well, the dirtied clothes she wore into something sexy and something to help her confidence. Toshiko goes into a store and asks one of the girls to do so with the money she had. Not only that, she got some clothes for Kuro as well.

When the two meet up, he had just gotten off the phone with someone he had known from his younger days and so they go visit there. However, his friend tells him it’s the last time he’s going to help him – he has a family now. He couldn’t do crazy stuff anymore… but that’s when Kuro gives the man some leftover money as a gift for the man’s kid. The two of them leave only to be followed by the guest, who will eventually start calling the shots, and the man who’s been chasing Kuro all this time.

The couple go to a hotel to rest for the night after a bout of sexy times, they start talking about what to do since the money is dwindling down now. When Toshiko had lost her virginity to Kuro, she had called her uncle to tell him to essentially fuck off and that she’s not going back to him and her shitty life but in this moment, she admits she had savings back home that she should have brought with her.

So she calls up the uncle, who had been fretting over her sudden departure by admiring her panties, cutting it up, and eating it, and tells him to meet at an undisclosed location with her money. He agrees and then gets ready himself to “take Toshiko back”; because hey that’s what any normal worried uncle would do.

Anyway, so they meet him but he’s sold the couple out because apparently the gangsters looking for Kuro had been back at the hotel, asking for him. So he managers to knock Toshiko out and kidnap her while the gangsters come by and try to kill him. They fight for a little bit while the uncle goes to a mine that he had apparently set up in secret in case something like this were to happen.

What the fuck? Like, this guy has everything planned, doesn’t he?!

So he tries to rape her in her sleep but she manages to wake up in time and hit him hard enough to knock him out (yeah, a heavy rock to the head will do that to someone). She grabs his rifle and runs away to try to find Kuro, now she’s running in her underwear now.

She runs into the guest who made her fall in the beginning and they start fighting. Ultimately, Toshiko kills her and tries to protect a slowly dying Kuro. They make a promise to each other to survive and to depend on each other since Toshiko made her first kill. She’s no longer a normal member of society.

Then the final showdown happens between the main guy who was chasing Kuro (I could honestly never remember his name) and they have a stalemate. Everyone is pointing a gun or a knife at each other and then…

Well, the ending is just literally someone driving in a car and saying, “Oh, you thought that they made it out of the forest? Hahaha…”

Honestly?? In any other manga, I’d be furious and probably give this two stars easily but with the way everything was set up, I believe this was done on purpose to keep it an open-ended ending. I want to believe Toshiko and Kuro made it out, but barely, but that’s the romantic in me and that’s the one who rather have a bullshit happy ending than a more realistic/tragic one.

From beginning to end, I really enjoyed this manga. Even though it’s wildly over the top, even with some plot holes I’m trying to figure out (like, when did Toshiko learn how to use a gun behind Kuro’s back?), it’s still really good and the art reminds me of American comics during that era (1990s)!

Apparently, there was a movie released in 1998 that added and edited a few things out (like the whole creepy uncle thing, I hope) but hmm. Usually this kind of stuff, I wouldn’t consider it really but there was just something about the art style that intrigued me and I feel pretty good about it.

There really isn’t a lot of complaints I have about this manga. The sex scenes were treated with respect (does that even make sense?) and it wasn’t really gratuitous as much as a typically usual manga would. I’m actually kind of glad this manga was only two chapters long. Same thing with the ending – if the ending wasn’t open-ended, it probably would have cheapened all the action and everything that the couple went through in the span of a few weeks.

Also, I really like Toshiko’s transformation. It’s kinda believable in that kind of situation but… again, when did she find time to learn how to use a pistol, much less a rifle?!

17-Sai is a collection of four one shots packed together into one volume. Each story has its own hero and heroine, and none of the stories have any relation to the other.

Talking about each individual story is pointless. The pacing is the same throughout. After reading the manga, one may realize how the degree of development between the hero and the heroine of one chapter is not so different from the others. All of the chapters strictly follow one simple formula: Some problem arises, making the heroine distraught, and the hero always has impeccable timing to save the damsel in distress. And in the end, the problem is resolved.

The art is one of the strongest points of this manga. The "average" boy or girl depicted in this manga look like bishounens or bishoujos. One thing that may bother the reader is how some of the heros look like the other heros presented in previous chapters. This may allow for a slight bit of confusion, but the names and personality are the ultimate factors in differentiating between them so there shouldn't be any problems with figuring out who is who.

One thing to note about this manga is that each chapter forsakes realism for a good, happy conclusion. There were just so many ways things could have turned out differently, but the need for a happy ending seemed so prevalent in all chapters that some of the decisions made by the main characters seemed a bit forced. If the main characters made some realistic approaches to their relationships, it would have left a bittersweet taste but in exchange we would have understood and sympathized with them more.

In short, this manga is worth the time. Each chapter has an average of 60 pages, and I didn't regret reading those chapters. This is a pretty standard shoujo manga; it's not great but not totally bad either. This manga would not be the first on the list to recommend to others if they had something they wanted to read, but it makes for a nice way to pass time.