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Most of the reviews on this series are way too critical. This series is short, cheesy, romance goodness (Like power of love type). A common complaint about one-shots is that it doesn't leave a complete story. This is a one-shot if they finally decided to finish the story and it's definitely not as bad as people make it out to be. If you like Disney stories this is right up your alley. I wouldn't say it's a masterpiece and at times it is predictable but that's just how it is with these genres.

Art : 8
Nothing to complain about here, but is not exceptional

Story : ... 7
Cheesy at times and doesn't fully capture "family-hood" but that is what makes it enjoyable

Enjoyment : 9
In a world of manga with plots drawn out to a couple hundred chapters and wimpy MC's, this manga is not that at all

Beck is a story about 5 guys finding their purpose in life.

Everyday we live our lives there are times it feels pointless, or you feel lost. Some days you feel like you can do anything you set your mind to. But in life when we are confronted by an insurmountable obstacle or impending tragedy, how do we feel?

We can't help but to feel anxious, nervous, and helpless. It's only human.

Beck is like a camera capturing a moment of those feelings with each panel. When we feel like giving up, there is always someone out there who is struggling just as much or ... more than you. Koyuki, Saitou, Saku, Ryusuke, Taira, Maho, and Chiba are so perfectly developed I would argue every reader can relate in atleast one aspect from each of them. Despite the fact each of them have their own flaws, they all accept each others flaws.

However the author seems to leave us with one resounding message.
It all comes full circle.

So hurry and read this manga, you just might find a piece of yourself and grow to appreciate your life.

I hate it, I love it, and it's so hard to do both.

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Where to start? The author is very good at creating an emotional attachment to characters. From the beginning where the grandpa is quickly dismissed as old pervert with a mistress in his late 70's, all the way to Kouki falling in love with a delinquent. The author never fails to build an atmosphere where the reader can easily sense how the character should be perceived. But, I wasn't shocked but confused as to the path the story chose.

By building paternal feelings for Rin as a reader I was opened to the ... new perspective of a struggling parent, except in this case the parent had no burden forcing him to particularly be the parent. Watching as Rin grew up as I reader I also felt protective as she became more entwined with Kouki.

However, when Rin had suddenly realized her feelings for Daikichi I felt torn. How could I have not seen this coming? What is this twist? How do I even feel about this? As I reader am I supposed to feel like the father and reject Rin, or give in like the author intended for Daikichi.

Then it hit me. This was always the intended path for the story.

Rin choosing to keep her original name and not adopt Daikichi's surname. Yukari choosing to reject Daikichi and eventually get remarried. The biggest reveal being Daikichi's grandpa was never the father.

This whole story was intended to build trust and a relationship with the reader, and then question the validity of of those feelings by asking a question:

What is the difference between familial and romantical love?

TLDR:
If you are willing to question yourself a lot while reading, feel free to read this manga. Although you should avoid this manga if you are afraid of questioning the basis of morals.

No spoilers just feelings.

A story, the purpose of a good story is to invoke emotions within a reader. You might read a lot of negative reviews that relate to the "enjoyment" of the ending. In true essence a story that is different and unique will make you feel emotions that are unimaginable. This story will do that. I have never felt of doing anything similar to this manga, but I have imagined the perspective. At times it is hard to relate to the main character, but do not let this deter you from engaging with this manga.

A good manga is supposed to make you feel ... a certain way.
If you love it, it worked.
If you hate it, it also worked.