If you're a fan of music, comedy, and charming band members, you'll absolutely adore Audition.
This first volume starts off at a slower pace; we begin to get acquainted with the band members—Dal Bong, Chul, Mickey, and Rae—through the eyes of a detective and an heiress. It’s a wild goose chase, but it's highly entertaining.
When you reach the second volume, though: :DDDDDDD
Everything clicks into place and starts making perfect sense.
That's when you truly meet the band members and become fully immersed in the manga. The characters are adorable, hilarious, inspiring, complex, and undeniably GENIUS. Each has their own distinct personality that enriches the story beautifully.
I wholeheartedly recommend Audition 100%!
My one complaint is that the volumes are still being released, so I have to patiently wait for the third one. ):
The progression of the story doesn't feel natural in the slightest. It comes across as disjointed and confusing. While the art style has occasional highlights, it frequently ends up appearing awkward, silly, or even creepy. For instance, take the second page of Volume 1—after killing a fly with a magnifying glass, her expression is absurdly exaggerated. Additionally, there's no clear sense of time in the narrative. I often find myself unsure about how much time has elapsed because one character changes outfits and hairstyles between scenes. The official English release is poorly executed, with numerous spelling and grammar errors in the dialogue. If you're looking for a comedy series about a band, this isn't even remotely a good option.
TL;DR: The character designs are clunky at best, and the story lacks any coherent flow.
Popular Reviews
This first volume starts off at a slower pace; we begin to get acquainted with the band members—Dal Bong, Chul, Mickey, and Rae—through the eyes of a detective and an heiress. It’s a wild goose chase, but it's highly entertaining.
When you reach the second volume, though: :DDDDDDD
Everything clicks into place and starts making perfect sense.
That's when you truly meet the band members and become fully immersed in the manga. The characters are adorable, hilarious, inspiring, complex, and undeniably GENIUS. Each has their own distinct personality that enriches the story beautifully.
I wholeheartedly recommend Audition 100%!
My one complaint is that the volumes are still being released, so I have to patiently wait for the third one. ):
TL;DR: The character designs are clunky at best, and the story lacks any coherent flow.
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