Manga: Bakuman

[Ryllharu]

I felt having Shiratori learn how to make it all himself was a tad unrealistic but seeing how the previously mentioned scenario or Shujin giving up were the only alternatives i can't say i'm displeased.

From what it sounded like and what we've seen so far, Shiratori isn't a bad author or a bad artist at all. His problem was always a lack of confidence, due to his mother. His sister and father's endorsement got him partway there, but he still needed a boost. Shujin spent all that time psyching him up to it, as well as giving him a few points here and there. He forced Shiratori to realize he is a strong mangaka in his own right, and always has been.

The bonus of this development was we got to see plenty of Kaya being cutely worried. These last few chapters made me like Kaya more than ever.

I mean considering what happened with Iwaise who originally seemed like a throw away character, but the came back with avengence to become the closest thing this series has ever gotten to villain feel any obscure character is never out of the picture for good.

Iwase is great. She so obsessed with Shujin that she makes really rash decisions and hilarious overcompensations. Her "rival" has found success in manga? Compete as a mangaka! He's found happiness in love and that's made him a better writer? Try and snag the nearest man! She has become one of my favorites because she's so out of control.

She makes the rest of the side characters look remarkably sane.

[Archangel]

From what it sounded like and what we've seen so far, Shiratori isn't a bad author or a bad artist at all. His problem was always a lack of confidence, due to his mother. His sister and father's endorsement got him partway there, but he still needed a boost. Shujin spent all that time psyching him up to it, as well as giving him a few points here and there. He forced Shiratori to realize he is a strong mangaka in his own right, and always has been.

My problem with that is that Hattori was the one to recommended the partnership, if he believed Shiratori was capable of pulling it off on his own i don't think he would have suggested such a thing in the first place

On that note, i have no idea why they're making such a big deal of hiding the reason for his anime ambitions from Hattori. The guy is a total bro, i'm sure he'd give them some solid advising on the matter if they just talked about it.

Edit: I'd also like to point out how much i'm dying to know more about Iwase's character. Her love and competitiveness are way too out there for her not to have an interesting background.