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Feb 14, 2025
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines bursts in with a whirlwind of wit and momentum. It hooks you instantly with its snappy dialogue and rapid pacing, delivering what most romance series would save for a climax in every episode. It has the unmistakable hallmarks of a Reiwa-era romance— self-aware, and unafraid to play with the genre's structure—but what sets it apart is how it transforms romance into something more than just winning or losing. It acknowledges the shades in between, the quiet ache of unrequited love and the bittersweet relief of moving on, treating both with equal weight and emotional depth.
The protagonist isn't another dense lead
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caught in a web of potential love interests—he’s a genuine observer, drawn not by romantic entanglements but by a fascination with the sheer intensity of the emotions around him. His role is of a friend, a confidant, someone who wants to understand these overwhelming feelings. In a genre where so much revolves around chasing affection, Makeine finds something more compelling in the act of witnessing love—the highs, the heartbreaks, and the way it shapes those who experience it.
There’s a richness to its writing, a feeling that it was penned by an avid consumer of the romance genre. The dialogue has the charm of a well-read writer. And while the series loses some steam in places—especially with side characters whose comedic beats don’t always land—it never loses its heart. Beneath the rapid-fire banter and playful subversions, Makeine has something real to say. It reminds us that love isn’t just about endings, happy or otherwise—it’s about the moments in between, the ones that change us, whether we win, lose, or simply keep moving forward.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Feb 9, 2025
Bugle Call isn’t just a great story—it’s a masterclass in visual storytelling. The paneling plays a huge role in pacing, knowing exactly when to slow down for tension and when to explode into sharp, kinetic action. Battles feel immediate and brutal, while quiet moments linger just long enough to let emotions sink in. Mystery seeps through the layouts too, using negative space and fragmented imagery to keep the supernatural elements feeling just out of reach. Every page pulls you deeper, making the world feel vast, the stakes high, and the emotions raw.
The authors have managed to craft a rich inspired setting, merging the familiar with
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the original - or the attractor to the series. Most importanly its a place where history, culture, and politics shape the characters' personal struggles. It doesn-'t get lost into the world building but rather remembers not just to build a complex world, but to use that world as a backdrop for deeply personal stories— and at its core its about characters trying to understand where they belong, and how they scrape together a future for themselves in a world so full of misery and uncertainty.
Instead of force-feeding information, it plants subtle seeds throughout the narrative. The world and its characters are filled with layers that aren’t immediately clear, but over time, everything comes into focus. Outside of the violence of battle, the manga uses its characters’ powers—not just as abilities—but as symbolic representations of their mental states and desires. Each ability speaks to something deeper within them. Even the background characters, who might seem like mere pawns surrounded by powerful allies and enemies, are given stories of their own. They too are grappling with their purpose, their roles in the grand scheme of things. Their narratives aren’t just filler—they’re carefully woven into the the plot, enriching the overall story and contributing to the more profound reflections on war, ambition, and identity. In this way, Bugle Call doesn’t just tell a story about conflict—it uses its characters and their journeys to explore the moral complexities of war, where even the smallest roles hold immense weight, and every individual’s search for purpose is a crucial piece of the larger tapestry.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 9, 2025
Akane-banashi is redefining what a Shounen Jump manga can be. In a magazine filled with battles and superpowers, it turns rakugo—a seated, solo storytelling art—into a gripping, high-stakes arena. Every performance feels like a showdown, where expression, timing, and presence become weapons. The paneling and character work make each act intense, pulling you into the moment as Akane fights to prove herself in a world resistant to change. It’s a fresh, electrifying take on the classic underdog story, proving that action isn’t just about combat—it’s about how a story lands and leaves you wanting more.
On a technical level, the series has a solid grasp on
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building up and releasing tension - using paneling and expression to make a seated performance feel like a gloves-off showcase of how much a character has honed their craft. It isn’t just about words—it’s about rhythm, tone, movement, and the emotions channeled. And because the manga invests so deeply in its characters, every performance carries weight. You’re not just watching a character improve their craft; you’re seeing them fight to prove themselves, to carve out their own space in a tradition that often resists change.
Akane-banashi shows how stories are never told in isolation; they’re shaped by the people who share them, by the rivalries that push characters to their limits, and by the bonds that pull them through their toughest moments. These interactions are what make the performances so powerful, not just as acts of storytelling, but as moments that define who these characters truly are.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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