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Okay, so I was super hyped hearing about the Fuuka anime and loved the synopsis so I checked out the manga. I'm going to say this right now: I put this manga on hold and possible, and probably, will drop it. I found out about the manga through the anime and I am SO disappointed.

Characters:
Fuuka had the potential to be fantastic, but it went downhill, and extremely fast. The character Fuuka was one of my favorite characters I've seen in a while. She was cute, fun, really nice, and overall a good character. She didn't have much development though. There was practically NO development for ... any of the characters in this show at all, aside from the Yuu and Koyuki past stuff, which i cant even consider development. It was just another aspect to add to the unnecessary drama in this manga and soon to be show. Just saying this again, but I haven't completely finished this manga, so please don't bash me.

Execution ( I added this bc why not ):
This manga could've been a fantastic music anime, which I love a good music anime from time to time, but instead it turned into extreme unnecessary drama without any substance. There was just intense overdone scenes every chapter and the scenes weren't executed properly. The way most scenes were executed were just abysmal, being as they all felt rushed and surprising, but not in the good way. *SPOILER* An example of this is the most ridiculous scene I have seen in a long time. Fuuka, the main character, drops her charm in a crosswalk during a stoplight. She goes back to pick up her charm, and a the light turns green. This truck then proceeds to go at 30 mph to hit Fuuka who was obviously there beforehand. There is no way I believe this truck would just "Full Speed Ahead," while a schoolgirl is standing in the way. I understand main characters CAN die, and I'm 100% fine with that, I've seen it before. I'd be completely fine with it, but the way they killed her off felt so rushed and out of place. Her funeral was rushed, every scene I read in that manga, from what I've read thus far, most things were out of place and it made this less enjoyable. It was absolutely absurd. This manga was just extra drama when it could've been a sweet and light-hearted music anime with it's own twists.

Story:
Fuuka started off strong with so much potential, and as I've said multiple times, went so far downhill there was no saving it. It was strong but it turned into "OMG I love him now im sad:(," and "My girlfriend is dead," and "OMG love triangle !!!" What was the whole point? It could've been a dram that would've been enjoyable. I could've respected it. I felt like I was reading a poorly scripted soap opera. I know they carry on the band in Fuuka's honor, but it was just poorly executed like most scenes in the manga. I was disappointed so much because I love my music animes.

Art:
Art-wise, depending on a person's taste, could be good or bad. Personally I really liked the art in the Fuuka manga. I thought the art was nicely executed and seemed really clean and professional, which can be a nice breather. I thought each character fully came to life through the art and how the manga was drawn. This was probably the only this about this manga I was truly happy and satisfied with about this manga. I don't have much else to say about the art, as discussing art and explaining it's beauty isn't exactly my forte.

Enjoyment:
I was really enjoying Fuuka in the beginning when I first started reading. I was enthralled and couldn't wait to read the next chapter. It would be the next thing I did. I would immediately go to the following chapter and be hyped to read it. Later on, I was just hesitant. I didn't want to see what unnecessary drama was next. I didn't want to keep reading. I put this manga on hold for now, because I think there's better stuff I could be doing/reading/watching instead of the Fuuka manga. I eventually only read one chapter a day, then a week, and just got bored of the extra drama andpoor pacing and just most elements of the show. I gave enjoyment a 5 because when I was reading the beginning, I was truly enjoying reading the manga. I've only gotten through 50 chapters, so many may not trust this review or not feel the same way, but this is what I think. I enjoyed half or so of what I read, but not the whole thing. After Fuuka died, I felt something missing. I know it seems unnecessary to say that and some or most of you guys will disagree, but I really felt for Fuuka and enjoyed her. Something was missing to me. That's my opinion of course, so you don't have to abide by that.

Overall:
Overall, Fuuka was decent. A four. I'm pretty sure what I said above was a pretty good explanation of why, but I just felt Fuuka wasn't that fantastic as most people are raving it to be. Fuuka was mediocre at best. Maybe fair if your really crave that drama and if you just so happen to win the lotto. Fuuka didn't have what it took, and there are so many other manga you could spend your time reading.

Sorry this review was so long! Nobody will probably read this whole thing anyways heheh... I just get passionate about this stuff sometimes oops. Anyways if you're a human being and bothered to read this review, thank you! I appreciate you for putting up with this review, because it probably took a while to read. Once again, sorry for the length, but once again, THANK YOU for reading my review and I hope someone or anyone found this review helpful at all.

-s <3