Friday, April 17, 2009

Azumanga Daioh Volume 1

Azumanga Daioh Volume 1


By: Kiyohiko Azuma
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: Really liked it


Azumanga Daioh is amazingly funny. Like School Rumble, it takes place in high school, but the similarity ends there. Azumanga Daioh relies on quirky characters and situations for humor, while School Rumble relies on ridiculous antics and love triangles. Azumanga's comedy is often more effective than School Rumble's, and I would recommend it to every manga fan.
Kiyohiko Azuma's art and character designs are not very flashy, but they are unique and distinctive. Azumanga's art doesn't need to be eye-catching when the comedy is entertainment enough. The characters are all very odd, but in a good way. It's no use trying to explain it, read it for yourself! It's best to read this one with a friend, to share the laughs.
Some manga fans will find the four-panel comic strip format strange, but I would recommend it.


Recommended to: All manga fans 12+ There is a bit of perverted humor.

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