Koyuki Tanaka.....HUG
I know I know, it's manga scan day and I'm just now getting around to the Beck review. I had a test on Friday and quite a bit of stuff going on this weekend. As with most things (so as not to fall into the path of an otaku who's in too deep) I chose social life over nerding. And so, you just have to wait. Pretty sure no one cares anyway. But, whatever, let's talk Beck.
For the first time one of these books ended with me really really really wanting to read the next one and see what happens. Also, they really fleshed out the soundtrack in this book. They also really made me want to see how this all goes in the anime so I can officially see which song goes where. Ok. So we start with them playing a show. Apparently a crappy one and apparently Koyuki blames himself. Taira lost his "feeling". We'll come back to this later. Good quote from this part between Maho and Koyuki: M: "Ryusuke said you did good." K: "He meant Saku". Ok, but Ryusuke isn't gonna give up on Koyuki. As a matter of fact none of them are except stupid Taira. I'm actually really surprised at Chiba. I thought he would have a completely different personality than he really does. He's way better than I thought of him being. There are quite a few times that he totally comes through for Koyuki in a big way both here and in another instance later. Although it was Chiba (being the way I expected Chiba to be) who set things up for Koyuki to sing the new song that Ryusuke wrote. Chiba and the band think it's too depressing of a song to sing. The quote here: "Gimme a break, that depressing song? How am I supposed to sing that? I'm gonna search for personnel..." Oh Chiba. However, this opens the door for Koyuki to step in and timidly ask if he could sing it. And they let him. Although, this brings up a quandry. I wonder how in the anime they get around the fact that Ryusuke wrote the song in English and Koyuki definitely couldn't read it. This wasn't so much of an issue in the manga as they don't print the song words and they definitely don't make it very clear that the song is in english, but it is. Just curious to see how they did this in the anime. Also, the song is Sister (or Face by the band Sister in the soundtrack/anime) and Ryusuke wrote it for/about Maho. So it's only appropriate that Koyuki is singing it really as things between those two are progressing nicely....to the date stage even. The problem here is that while he's realizing that Koyuki is thinking of Maho in a swimsuit. He does that a lot....thinks of her in a swimsuit, thinks of her when they were swimming naked. Koyuki's got a crush. Only he STILL won't really admit it...stupid stupid boy. Any rate, so Koyuki sings and it's amazing...as we all figured. Which prompts another quote from Chiba (a more un-what I pictured Chiba-like quote from Chiba). The band is amazed, Chiba turns to Taira and says, "What do you think, anti-Koyuki-joining Taira-kun?" Oh...that made me laugh. Maybe I'm a dork. Ok ok I know....there's no need for a maybe. Any rate, Taira's "feeling" is back. Maybe they shoulda made HIM sing the Beatles "I've Got a Feeling" cover.
Of more interest is Koyuki running into bully supreme Rikiya when he's trying to get to his first show where he'll be singing. Of course Rikiya says something, then he breaks Koyuki's good luck pick from Maho. And FINALLY the kid tries to stand up for himself. As expected, he has no hope of winning. Enter Chiba coming through HUGE again. HUGE. This is SO not how I pictured Chiba. Chiba pretty much tries to take the fight, then HE starts losing, then the rest of the band gets in there. It was like...everyone stick up for Koyuki. It was an awesome band moment. I enjoyed it much. This ended with Rikiya recognizing Ryusuke from his last band....and then he calls him the "Japanese Jimmy Page" HAHAHAHAHA. Oh man.
More shows played, appearances by Dying Breed themselves. They too are amazed at Koyuki's voice. Good things happen. Taira quote: "Your singing was good, but your guitar went to shit." And just as I'm wondering where Izumi is, especially with all the Dying Breed action...there she is. And now Koyuki is in a predicament. And Izumi certainly doesn't help it at all by taking him swimsuit shopping and then swimming in the city pool on the year mark of when he went swimming there with Maho. She even ASKS about Maho. And then says, "Oh, well I guess I was too late to realize my own feelings." Poor poor poor poor Koyuki. He's had a thing for Izumi for SO long. And now he's got Maho and he's really starting to like her. But he figures NEITHER of them could like him. And now they both do.......and now I'm really really wanting to find out what happens in volume 6.
As usual, likes and dislikes....a short list this time.
Dislikes:
-WAY WAY WAY unneccessary pin-up pics of Maho to start the book.
-WAY WAY WAY too much of Maho in a swimsuit
-The teacher using sex appeal to get her STUDENTS to play in the school festival
-The Dying Breed song they sing is SO "Moon on the Water" and they manga SO calls it something else.
-Izumi being a STUPID GIRL and putting Koyuki in a terrible place
Likes:
-BAND!!!! Finally. And everyone loves Koyuki
-Koyuki and Maho's date...soooo cute. Though I'm glad he didn't get a cold.
-See above quotes
-WTF is Taira's job??? His uniform looks like some weird conglomeration of construction worker, crossing guard, and military
-The band (especially Chiba) loving Koyuki at last
-Saku's face never changes
-Koyuki uses the Momoko-sensei card to get Saitou-san to come to his show
Ok....that's Beck 5. Things are going nicely and I'm SOOOOOO hanging in suspense for a continuation of the relationship and to see how our poor boy gets out of his predicament in volume 6. But I'm a girl. If you're not into girly stuff the end will probably just make you want to stab something in your eye. But there is good rocking...so read this one anyway.
For the first time one of these books ended with me really really really wanting to read the next one and see what happens. Also, they really fleshed out the soundtrack in this book. They also really made me want to see how this all goes in the anime so I can officially see which song goes where. Ok. So we start with them playing a show. Apparently a crappy one and apparently Koyuki blames himself. Taira lost his "feeling". We'll come back to this later. Good quote from this part between Maho and Koyuki: M: "Ryusuke said you did good." K: "He meant Saku". Ok, but Ryusuke isn't gonna give up on Koyuki. As a matter of fact none of them are except stupid Taira. I'm actually really surprised at Chiba. I thought he would have a completely different personality than he really does. He's way better than I thought of him being. There are quite a few times that he totally comes through for Koyuki in a big way both here and in another instance later. Although it was Chiba (being the way I expected Chiba to be) who set things up for Koyuki to sing the new song that Ryusuke wrote. Chiba and the band think it's too depressing of a song to sing. The quote here: "Gimme a break, that depressing song? How am I supposed to sing that? I'm gonna search for personnel..." Oh Chiba. However, this opens the door for Koyuki to step in and timidly ask if he could sing it. And they let him. Although, this brings up a quandry. I wonder how in the anime they get around the fact that Ryusuke wrote the song in English and Koyuki definitely couldn't read it. This wasn't so much of an issue in the manga as they don't print the song words and they definitely don't make it very clear that the song is in english, but it is. Just curious to see how they did this in the anime. Also, the song is Sister (or Face by the band Sister in the soundtrack/anime) and Ryusuke wrote it for/about Maho. So it's only appropriate that Koyuki is singing it really as things between those two are progressing nicely....to the date stage even. The problem here is that while he's realizing that Koyuki is thinking of Maho in a swimsuit. He does that a lot....thinks of her in a swimsuit, thinks of her when they were swimming naked. Koyuki's got a crush. Only he STILL won't really admit it...stupid stupid boy. Any rate, so Koyuki sings and it's amazing...as we all figured. Which prompts another quote from Chiba (a more un-what I pictured Chiba-like quote from Chiba). The band is amazed, Chiba turns to Taira and says, "What do you think, anti-Koyuki-joining Taira-kun?" Oh...that made me laugh. Maybe I'm a dork. Ok ok I know....there's no need for a maybe. Any rate, Taira's "feeling" is back. Maybe they shoulda made HIM sing the Beatles "I've Got a Feeling" cover.
Of more interest is Koyuki running into bully supreme Rikiya when he's trying to get to his first show where he'll be singing. Of course Rikiya says something, then he breaks Koyuki's good luck pick from Maho. And FINALLY the kid tries to stand up for himself. As expected, he has no hope of winning. Enter Chiba coming through HUGE again. HUGE. This is SO not how I pictured Chiba. Chiba pretty much tries to take the fight, then HE starts losing, then the rest of the band gets in there. It was like...everyone stick up for Koyuki. It was an awesome band moment. I enjoyed it much. This ended with Rikiya recognizing Ryusuke from his last band....and then he calls him the "Japanese Jimmy Page" HAHAHAHAHA. Oh man.
More shows played, appearances by Dying Breed themselves. They too are amazed at Koyuki's voice. Good things happen. Taira quote: "Your singing was good, but your guitar went to shit." And just as I'm wondering where Izumi is, especially with all the Dying Breed action...there she is. And now Koyuki is in a predicament. And Izumi certainly doesn't help it at all by taking him swimsuit shopping and then swimming in the city pool on the year mark of when he went swimming there with Maho. She even ASKS about Maho. And then says, "Oh, well I guess I was too late to realize my own feelings." Poor poor poor poor Koyuki. He's had a thing for Izumi for SO long. And now he's got Maho and he's really starting to like her. But he figures NEITHER of them could like him. And now they both do.......and now I'm really really wanting to find out what happens in volume 6.
As usual, likes and dislikes....a short list this time.
Dislikes:
-WAY WAY WAY unneccessary pin-up pics of Maho to start the book.
-WAY WAY WAY too much of Maho in a swimsuit
-The teacher using sex appeal to get her STUDENTS to play in the school festival
-The Dying Breed song they sing is SO "Moon on the Water" and they manga SO calls it something else.
-Izumi being a STUPID GIRL and putting Koyuki in a terrible place
Likes:
-BAND!!!! Finally. And everyone loves Koyuki
-Koyuki and Maho's date...soooo cute. Though I'm glad he didn't get a cold.
-See above quotes
-WTF is Taira's job??? His uniform looks like some weird conglomeration of construction worker, crossing guard, and military
-The band (especially Chiba) loving Koyuki at last
-Saku's face never changes
-Koyuki uses the Momoko-sensei card to get Saitou-san to come to his show
Ok....that's Beck 5. Things are going nicely and I'm SOOOOOO hanging in suspense for a continuation of the relationship and to see how our poor boy gets out of his predicament in volume 6. But I'm a girl. If you're not into girly stuff the end will probably just make you want to stab something in your eye. But there is good rocking...so read this one anyway.
posted by Yukino at 3:56 PM
1 Comments:
yeah i really there would have been more pages with koyuki's and maho's date. i also thought it was cute that koyuki went out when though rides make him sick and maho went out even though she had a cold.
also security word for the comment is so bgamez.
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