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[For manga as a whole]
STORY:
Sengoku no Danshi Hana no Ran was pretty mundane with no antagonist until vol 4, and the only looming threat was the samurai boys living out their ill-fated histories if they returned to their era.
In the beginning, I thought Hana's family idol agency and time-traveling made the story over-packed, but I like how it developed.
I was surprised this manga touched briefly on child molestation and date-rape drugs in the entertainment business. The light slice-of-life tone is nearly nonexistent in the final volume because everything had turned very dark.
The ending was a bit rushed, to the point the readers could tell, but still managed to tie up a few loose ends in a fairy-tale way.
CHARACTERS:
Hana is a pretty plain main character but likable. She doesn't cry excessive shoujo tears and isn't whiny, so she's okay in my book.
I liked the samurai brothers the most, collectively. I happened to like Riki, the quiet brother, almost instantly and Ran as well. I don't think anything really stood out from Ran beyond the norm of the cool-headed, about-his-business character type. He didn't break the character mold, but I liked him all the same. Aniue the middle brother was... the middle child.
I felt bad for Momo, and I usually dislike the female love rivals, but there was really nothing hate-worthy about her. On that same vein, there was nothing noteworthy about her either.
ART:
Art is A+ all around for me. Ran is an undeniably handsome man, so it's no wonder why he's the shoujo lead.
Overall, the story was very over the top but not bad, and the art and characters made the story easy to read. Not to mention, this manga has some of the best shoujo scenes ever, the type to make you smile deliriously.
STORY:
Sengoku no Danshi Hana no Ran was pretty mundane with no antagonist until vol 4, and the only looming threat was the samurai boys living out their ill-fated histories if they returned to their era.
In the beginning, I thought Hana's family idol agency and time-traveling made the story over-packed, but I like how it developed.
I was surprised this manga touched briefly on child molestation and date-rape drugs in the entertainment business. The light slice-of-life tone is nearly nonexistent in the final volume because everything had turned very dark.
The ending was a bit rushed, to the point the readers could tell, but still managed to tie up a few loose ends in a fairy-tale way.
CHARACTERS:
Hana is a pretty plain main character but likable. She doesn't cry excessive shoujo tears and isn't whiny, so she's okay in my book.
I liked the samurai brothers the most, collectively. I happened to like Riki, the quiet brother, almost instantly and Ran as well. I don't think anything really stood out from Ran beyond the norm of the cool-headed, about-his-business character type. He didn't break the character mold, but I liked him all the same. Aniue the middle brother was... the middle child.
I felt bad for Momo, and I usually dislike the female love rivals, but there was really nothing hate-worthy about her. On that same vein, there was nothing noteworthy about her either.
ART:
Art is A+ all around for me. Ran is an undeniably handsome man, so it's no wonder why he's the shoujo lead.
Overall, the story was very over the top but not bad, and the art and characters made the story easy to read. Not to mention, this manga has some of the best shoujo scenes ever, the type to make you smile deliriously.
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A fairly quick, watercolor comic about the resilience of friendship. The illustrations are charming even though the story's so simple. Kids will be sure to like this one!
2.5
2.5
Very sweet. This story will definitely appeal to dog/animal lovers. Happie really loves his daddy.
There are definitely some moments intended to get those tears flowing. dog gets sick, owner has chest pains, orphan boy wants love but can't accept it, man eventually dies, dog stays loyal even until its death .
This story wants you to cry at something haha. This is pretty all ages, but the mature slice of life tone may not interest younger readers. Also, the divorce talk, estrangement from children, and office life will really only resonate with adults.
There are definitely some moments intended to get those tears flowing.
This story wants you to cry at something haha. This is pretty all ages, but the mature slice of life tone may not interest younger readers. Also, the divorce talk, estrangement from children, and office life will really only resonate with adults.
I have loved this series from beginning to end. I adore kids' fiction that doesn't treat them just like kids. There are some heavy and inspirational moments here. I'm so excited that the story doesn't just end here. next book focuses on Gina!
More of the same with Komi’s friends ranging from disturbing to quirky. BUT Komi’s made some serious progress this volume and seems to be getting a crush on a close friend.
2.5
2.5