The emotional beat of the second case doesn't work for me. I can buy everything up until that ending. I have no idea why Aoyama decides to play it offThe emotional beat of the second case doesn't work for me. I can buy everything up until that ending. I have no idea why Aoyama decides to play it off as cute and romantic when it's so wacky....more
I've put off reading Haikyuu!! for the longest time because I have a feeling the story just works better animated. I still think I'm right, but I'll kI've put off reading Haikyuu!! for the longest time because I have a feeling the story just works better animated. I still think I'm right, but I'll keep going anyway and see how I feel about it. I don't really have anything to say about the story yet, but I do enjoy the art. It's a little scribbly but very dynamic and good at capturing emotions....more
The Moonlight Sonata case was a lot stupider than I remember. I was drawn in by the setup but the way it wraps up leaves a lot to be desired. The soccThe Moonlight Sonata case was a lot stupider than I remember. I was drawn in by the setup but the way it wraps up leaves a lot to be desired. The soccer player one is ok but so many of these cases can honestly be avoided if both parties just talk to each other. My first instinct was to think Ran is dumb for still not figuring out Conan is Shinichi but honestly, why would she? There are so many more reasonable options as to what happened to him and what he's up to. The possibility that he accidentally turned back into a kid feels pretty nonsensical. ...more
I said I would drop this series only to pick it back up because I found out it's doing a Gojo flashback arc next. I do enjoy it slightly more than wheI said I would drop this series only to pick it back up because I found out it's doing a Gojo flashback arc next. I do enjoy it slightly more than when Yuji & friends are the focus. My main complaint about this volume is that the transition between scenes are so abrupt that I feel like i accidentally skipped over multiple pages at times. It's very obvious that some scenes were just not drawn....more
It's okay. The Conan kidnapping case was fun but the other two aren't anything memorable.It's okay. The Conan kidnapping case was fun but the other two aren't anything memorable....more
The case with the treasure map is particularly stupid—like who on earth would choose to communicate in such a wacky and convoluted way—but other than The case with the treasure map is particularly stupid—like who on earth would choose to communicate in such a wacky and convoluted way—but other than that, not bad. Nothing spectacular, but enjoyable enough....more
Read in Chinese. Neither of the cases of particularly memorable, but they were interesting enough to keep me reading. The first case has a cool setup—Read in Chinese. Neither of the cases of particularly memorable, but they were interesting enough to keep me reading. The first case has a cool setup—closed circle mystery on a ship—but is brought down by the incredibly stupid motive. The second one with the doctor isn't bad but feels like last-minute filler....more
Read in Chinese. If you've read any mystery novels in the past, it's really easy to figure these cases out. The third one in particular stands out witRead in Chinese. If you've read any mystery novels in the past, it's really easy to figure these cases out. The third one in particular stands out with its strong atmosphere. Super gothic, really enjoyed it. More cases set in giant creepy mansions please....more
More filler. I'm kind of annoyed by how this volume wraps up. (view spoiler)[I don't understand Qifrey's decision to wipe Olruggio's memory when OlrugMore filler. I'm kind of annoyed by how this volume wraps up. (view spoiler)[I don't understand Qifrey's decision to wipe Olruggio's memory when Olruggio is clearly loyal and will go to the depths of the earth for him. It's definitely setting up for a moment in the future where Qifrey learns to trust and asks Olruggio for help but c'mon that's a little predictable. (hide spoiler)]...more
Charming as always. Love what the apprentices came up with for the alternative second test, also excited to get some of Qifrey's backstory at last.Charming as always. Love what the apprentices came up with for the alternative second test, also excited to get some of Qifrey's backstory at last....more
Really enjoy the worldbuilding in this volume. I'm still not sold on the Brimmed Hats as villains because their motives are so vague and generic. DuriReally enjoy the worldbuilding in this volume. I'm still not sold on the Brimmed Hats as villains because their motives are so vague and generic. During the last volume, I was worried that a certain character would get killed off but I'm really glad they weren't. As for the art, I love how Shirahama uses decorative motifs alongside the panels. Big fan of how she plays around with layouts as well. I feel like I bring this up every time I review this series but it's truly the most gorgeous comic I have ever read....more
Coco is one of those main characters who don't really have a personality and exist only so that readers can experience the rest of the world. Nothing Coco is one of those main characters who don't really have a personality and exist only so that readers can experience the rest of the world. Nothing wrong with that, as the worldbuilding is compelling enough to keep me reading. The premise for the Second Trial is pretty cool. It was fun to see how different spells can be used to solve the same problem....more
Read in Chinese. I used to be really impressed by this series when I was younger. Maybe I've read too many mystery novels since then but the cases areRead in Chinese. I used to be really impressed by this series when I was younger. Maybe I've read too many mystery novels since then but the cases aren't as well thought out as I had remembered. The motives are super weak as well. Not a bad read, but nothing impressive either....more
Filler, but still enjoyable. This volume focuses on Tartah and his disability. It's a nice bit of worldbuilding and is handled very well.Filler, but still enjoyable. This volume focuses on Tartah and his disability. It's a nice bit of worldbuilding and is handled very well....more
The story isn't groundbreaking by any means but there's just something charming about it that keeps me coming back for more. The art is stunning as alThe story isn't groundbreaking by any means but there's just something charming about it that keeps me coming back for more. The art is stunning as always. I forgot to mention this in my review for Vol. 1 but Shirahama is really good at capturing expressions as well. We get to know a little more about Agott in this volume but the rest of the girls are still a blank slate....more
Picked this up because I was fascinated by the cover. I enjoy the atmosphere of this world, it's eerie but has its charm. Just from this volume, I canPicked this up because I was fascinated by the cover. I enjoy the atmosphere of this world, it's eerie but has its charm. Just from this volume, I can kind of tell how the rest of the story is going to go but I really hope it'll surprise me instead....more
A chore to read. I find this book lacking on both an artistic and narrative perspective. The story lacks focus. It drags on for much longer than necesA chore to read. I find this book lacking on both an artistic and narrative perspective. The story lacks focus. It drags on for much longer than necessary and never reaches a satisfying conclusion. I also don't understand the choice of neon coloring: it serves no story purpose and doesn't enhance the art in any way. Instead, it's super jarring and makes it hard to hard at....more
Had a hard time getting through this volume. I just don't find the school festival arc comVol. 3 ★★★☆☆ Vol. 4 ★★★☆☆ Vol. 5 ★★★☆☆ Vol. 6 ★★★★☆ Vol. 7 ★★★★☆
Had a hard time getting through this volume. I just don't find the school festival arc compelling. It's a pity because it could've been a revelatory experience for Yatora but just feels like a detour instead....more
Beautifully rendered and colored, easily one of the best drawn comics I've read this year. I'll definitely be checking out more comics from Rebecca MoBeautifully rendered and colored, easily one of the best drawn comics I've read this year. I'll definitely be checking out more comics from Rebecca Mock. The ending is too rushed but other than that, the story isn't bad....more
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