I genuinely had a great fondness for this manga. It was exceptional, and because of it, I now understand and play baseball much better than I used to. This manga was both humorous and romantic.
I truly adore the story. In the first chapter, it was so emotionally impactful that it brought tears to my eyes, especially with that ending song—it was overwhelming. I love how they took baseball and transformed it into an incredible romantic-comedy with a touch of drama.
Just a note: if you have no clue what happens in baseball, this manga is an amazing learning tool while enjoying such a fantastic story.
The anime is also fantastic; they didn't alter the source material, unlike some other adaptations.
Cross Game is a manga that I initially didn't enjoy as much as I had anticipated, but over time, I grew to like it more than expected. Here's my review of this manga.
Story: 7/10
The story isn't particularly unique, being a slice of life after all. However, it does possess some distinctive story elements. I appreciate how the manga focuses less on baseball games and more on the relationships between characters. The storyline is certainly good and intriguing at certain points. While there are baseball games involved, what matters more is why the characters play baseball and what their dreams are, which is an excellent aspect of the story.
Characters: 10/10
The characters were exceptionally well-developed. I really enjoyed the relationship between Kou and Aoba, and other strong character dynamics include Wakaba with Akane, Wakaba with Kou, Wakaba with Aoba, Azuma with Aoba, Azuma with Kou, Junpei with Ichiyou, and many others. My favorite character from this manga is Kou—he genuinely puts effort into his romantic interests, even if it doesn't seem obvious at first glance.
I disliked Mizuki because he's just an incel who wants to marry Aoba, who happens to be his cousin, although his character development is acceptable. The rest of the cast was truly remarkable.
Aoba and Kou's relationship develops in very positive ways that you will likely appreciate.
Art: 9/10
The artwork is skillfully done, and I really enjoy it. The volume covers are especially impressive. The panels are well-designed—nothing overly special, but they're still great.
Enjoyment: 8/10
Oh boy, let me explain my journey with this manga. Initially, I liked it, but around chapters 10-20, I thought it wasn't as good as I had hoped. However, after chapter 40, it became better than expected, and I genuinely enjoyed it. I had a wonderful experience with this manga and look forward to exploring other works by the mangaka.
Overall: 9/10
This is a fantastic manga that you should read if you enjoy slice of life stories with emotional depth. It's not heavily focused on baseball but rather on the relationships between characters, making it perfect for those who aren't big fans of the sports genre. I give it a 9/10 and highly recommend this series to all my friends who enjoy slice of life.
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I truly adore the story. In the first chapter, it was so emotionally impactful that it brought tears to my eyes, especially with that ending song—it was overwhelming. I love how they took baseball and transformed it into an incredible romantic-comedy with a touch of drama.
Just a note: if you have no clue what happens in baseball, this manga is an amazing learning tool while enjoying such a fantastic story.
The anime is also fantastic; they didn't alter the source material, unlike some other adaptations.
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Story: 7/10
The story isn't particularly unique, being a slice of life after all. However, it does possess some distinctive story elements. I appreciate how the manga focuses less on baseball games and more on the relationships between characters. The storyline is certainly good and intriguing at certain points. While there are baseball games involved, what matters more is why the characters play baseball and what their dreams are, which is an excellent aspect of the story.
Characters: 10/10
The characters were exceptionally well-developed. I really enjoyed the relationship between Kou and Aoba, and other strong character dynamics include Wakaba with Akane, Wakaba with Kou, Wakaba with Aoba, Azuma with Aoba, Azuma with Kou, Junpei with Ichiyou, and many others. My favorite character from this manga is Kou—he genuinely puts effort into his romantic interests, even if it doesn't seem obvious at first glance.
I disliked Mizuki because he's just an incel who wants to marry Aoba, who happens to be his cousin, although his character development is acceptable. The rest of the cast was truly remarkable.
Aoba and Kou's relationship develops in very positive ways that you will likely appreciate.
Art: 9/10
The artwork is skillfully done, and I really enjoy it. The volume covers are especially impressive. The panels are well-designed—nothing overly special, but they're still great.
Enjoyment: 8/10
Oh boy, let me explain my journey with this manga. Initially, I liked it, but around chapters 10-20, I thought it wasn't as good as I had hoped. However, after chapter 40, it became better than expected, and I genuinely enjoyed it. I had a wonderful experience with this manga and look forward to exploring other works by the mangaka.
Overall: 9/10
This is a fantastic manga that you should read if you enjoy slice of life stories with emotional depth. It's not heavily focused on baseball but rather on the relationships between characters, making it perfect for those who aren't big fans of the sports genre. I give it a 9/10 and highly recommend this series to all my friends who enjoy slice of life.
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