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james_desantis 's review for:
Bakuman., Vol. 2
by Tsugumi Ohba
I read the first volume years ago and enjoyed it. I finally decided to get back into it after recently reading their Death note one shot because I enjoyed it so much. So how was it?
Well the good news is it is super easy to jump back in to it. So last we heard the boys got accepted for their story. But not in Jump, they need to prove themselves more. So in doing so they begin to change their style of both writing AND art. At the same time we get a much bigger picture on how the insides of Jump magazine work. Especially the editor side which is pretty great, how they learn what is popular, and how a series stays in print.
This series is extremely enjoyable when it comes to learning about the inner workings of Manga, how it is created, and the business side. It also helps that the two main leads are very different yet work so well together. One is more outgoing and fun, but also determined, the other is calculated and also determined. Which together they push each other well.
While the ending is interesting and I'm curious where the two will go next, the love plot is still probably the weakest part. I just don't care much for it, even if it has its moments. However, the main focus is Manga creating, and it is well done. So I'll for sure keep reading this one!
Well the good news is it is super easy to jump back in to it. So last we heard the boys got accepted for their story. But not in Jump, they need to prove themselves more. So in doing so they begin to change their style of both writing AND art. At the same time we get a much bigger picture on how the insides of Jump magazine work. Especially the editor side which is pretty great, how they learn what is popular, and how a series stays in print.
This series is extremely enjoyable when it comes to learning about the inner workings of Manga, how it is created, and the business side. It also helps that the two main leads are very different yet work so well together. One is more outgoing and fun, but also determined, the other is calculated and also determined. Which together they push each other well.
While the ending is interesting and I'm curious where the two will go next, the love plot is still probably the weakest part. I just don't care much for it, even if it has its moments. However, the main focus is Manga creating, and it is well done. So I'll for sure keep reading this one!