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Despite the expressive art and moments, especially from Subaru, being a little bit too much some times (a personal taste I guess), I adore this manga. Nice character development, many moments to interpret and have long, deep thoughts about ballet and also ART itself, which I have rarely seen from any contemporary, entertaining work. It doesn't mean the casual readers have to be alienated by this because I believe every single character in here is relatable: dream, envy, career, competition... even Subaru herself, being set with a very special condition for her origin, but still executed well enough for us to wonder every time: where ... will this special, passionate dancer with end up with?

Oh and I forgot to point out again that this is about ballet. Well, I'm not even fond of dancing, or ballet in real life, but I still like Black Swan (the movie). The same for this manga.

The ending is kind of... rushed, for me. There's a sequel so I may try that next time.

First time for reviewing but this is my heart for it.

Let me just start this review right off the bat with the fact that in the first 10 minutes of me reading this manga I was literally in tears sobbing. Now idk if that's cause i'm just an emotional wreck but I think thats still amazing regardless. And I'm seriously not exaggerating when I say I was sobbing.

I only got into this after seeing it under suggestions after finishing Glass Mask, and there are definitely similarities. But this manga, unlike Glass Mask, is intense and in a sense really morbid. I would definitely recommend this only for the mature readers. If you're ... looking for something with the same vibe as Glass Mask I wouldn't say this is for you. The only thing similar is the irregular talent both mc's have but other than that its a totally different feeling. I was kinda depressed reading this story. I realized as I read further and further that there was something so disconcerting about the main character but I couldn't express it in words. It's kinda weird the vibe I was left with upon reading the last chapter. (But theres a sequal of sorts so I'm going to read that after finishing my review)

The overall plot is interesting and as I explained above it made me, the reader, pretty uncomfortable. But I think the ability of the mangaka to draw out my emotions like that is what made me want to read on. The manga is very real. Now I'm not saying the manga's plot is realistic but it's very real in the sense of the characters emotions and their reactions to things. It's very human. The mc is a girl who has many tragic flaws and it's almost as if her life is literally her "destiny." She is going to end up where she ends up and it's futile to change her course. Idk if this is the direction the manga is going to go but the feeling I get after finishing it.

Now I wouldn't say this is a masterpiece but I think it was a good read. If you're interest is piqued based on what I've said above I would recommend this!

I read this after finishing another ballet manga and it was a good story to pass the time. It of course has its problems like some of Subaru's choices can be repetitive at times but I always wanted to know what she'd do afterwards. The art is nice, it's always a joy to see her dance so passionately, watching her improve her weaknesses are enjoyable.
Rivalries are great as they feature someone with a different attitude towards ballet than the main character Subaru. As many other reviews said the ending and the short last arc is pretty weird and bad but the story continues in ... the sequel that luckily throws that part away except for how she got to her current position.

Would recommend if you are trying to fill that hole after reading/watching show business series.