Jul 9, 2023
This manga is the best representation of the FGC experience. As someone who has only been a part of this niche group of gamers for a bit over a year, the story captures the eccentricity and dedication of its members. When you lose a fighting game, you only have yourself to blame, and it's the worst feeling ever to acknowledge that. To see this type of feeling reflected so vividly with the characters (sometimes to an extremely outlandish depiction) feels validating. Additionally, I am not one who reads Girls Love mangas, but luckily those elements aren't the main focus but rather the competition and thrill
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of fighting games are. Seeing a character have a pop off moment, get extremely depressed after a loss, or yell in excitement after winning a tough match, were the best moments to me.
The cast of characters themselves are generally fun, nothing extremely unique or genre defining, but fun to see these tropes blend in with video games. One thing that I really enjoyed about the characterization is how each of the character's play styles correlates to their personalities. Another thing that's fun to notice is how each of the character's chosen fighter reflects and sometimes contrast themselves. I don't think there is a story that I've ever read that really ties its fictional video game to its characterization and character development as much as this one.
If you are someone who does play fighting games or is generally a gamer, like crazy reactions, and want to read a fun story then this one is for you. However, if you are someone who is disinterested with fighting games, finds gamer terminology confusing, or wants to read a story that breaks genre conventions, I don't think you will enjoy it. Overall, it's a 7/10 experience, a great manga for laughs and FGC members, but not so much for those who outside of it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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