Manga Opinions
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hylidaeDeka Wanko
I read the first two volumes and really love it. It has a similar feel to Gokusen, yet its different enough to stand on its own. The story is about a girly detective with super smelling abilities. She's assigned to Squad 6 and the manga is pretty much them solving cases. Its better than it sounds. Mostly because of the nakamaish vibe around the squad, Ichiko (the protag) working her way into it, and the slow reveal of all the characters. Yet the pacing of the cases help to make things seem fast moving. Its a nice mix that works. The humor is also weird, and low brow. But I enjoy that kind of humor. The only thing that bothers me is the art. I feel like at times its a bit stiffer than the Gokusen art, but on the other hand the artist has gotten better at facial expressions. Though I really do like it despite that. I can't wait for volume 3.
Paradise Kiss
After troping it, I decided to take the plunge. And its worth it. I really love the dialogue and narration. It feels much more natural than most romance manga I've read. I also know the ending, which has made some parts easier to read. NGL, if the romance had been played straight I probably would not have enjoyed this comic as much.Though I'm only 3 volumes into it, so I'm not done yet. IDK, I really love comics that can have complex themes, yet manage to actually work them into the story. Also, the costume porn is great. :D
I read the first two volumes and really love it. It has a similar feel to Gokusen, yet its different enough to stand on its own. The story is about a girly detective with super smelling abilities. She's assigned to Squad 6 and the manga is pretty much them solving cases. Its better than it sounds. Mostly because of the nakamaish vibe around the squad, Ichiko (the protag) working her way into it, and the slow reveal of all the characters. Yet the pacing of the cases help to make things seem fast moving. Its a nice mix that works. The humor is also weird, and low brow. But I enjoy that kind of humor. The only thing that bothers me is the art. I feel like at times its a bit stiffer than the Gokusen art, but on the other hand the artist has gotten better at facial expressions. Though I really do like it despite that. I can't wait for volume 3.
Paradise Kiss
After troping it, I decided to take the plunge. And its worth it. I really love the dialogue and narration. It feels much more natural than most romance manga I've read. I also know the ending, which has made some parts easier to read. NGL, if the romance had been played straight I probably would not have enjoyed this comic as much.Though I'm only 3 volumes into it, so I'm not done yet. IDK, I really love comics that can have complex themes, yet manage to actually work them into the story. Also, the costume porn is great. :D