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REVIEW: Yotsuba&! GN 8

spoony: That's pretty much what Carl said in the last paragraph... that the negatives are really boren more from the adult in us and that what we see in the world is what Yotsuba sees for the most part. There are hints of deeper things but to Yotsuba, to a child in general, those don't nesscarily come to her attention. Carl is just like a number of fans, who hope that Kiyohiko Azuma sprinkles in a little bit more development to this floating subplots in a more frequent manner if possible. Not that you won't enjoy what you read but people will still think about those things from time to time because the fact is; they are there. Carl is just acknowledging the possiblity that that may bother some people more then others. It doesn't make the series any less magical in how well it captures that childlike spirit the way it does and Carl makes a point of that as well.

It is only the 8th volume of what may be at least 12. Besides, are we really ready for what you know will surely be the saddest reveal regarding Yotsuba's mother and probably her spoiler[sad death at childbirth and her father's decision never to fall in love again?]

I'm tearing up just writing this!

chicogrande wrote:

It is only the 8th volume of what may be at least 12. Besides, are we really ready for what you know will surely be the saddest reveal regarding Yotsuba's mother and probably her spoiler[sad death at childbirth and her father's decision never to fall in love again?] I'm tearing up just writing this!

I thought it was explicitly stated that Yotsuba spoiler[is adopted and from some foreign country]? Unless it's all a lie.

and unfamiliarity with winter

LemonCookies wrote:

Quote: Has its weak spots, but they quiver, pale and frightened, before the joie de vivre stamped on every other page. Um, shouldn't that be "frighten?"

No.

Moomintroll wrote:

LemonCookies wrote: Quote: Has its weak spots, but they quiver, pale and frightened, before the joie de vivre stamped on every other page. Um, shouldn't that be "frighten?" No.

Why not?

Mr. Azuma, at least in my point of view, has decided to (at least for now) disregard inserting more serious character drama into the story to keep the series light and humourous. This is something I very much appreciate. In my opinion, there are way too many series out there that start out as this great comedy, but then as they start to develop the character's, they end up making the series too dark and no longer as enjoyable is before.

Yen Press picked up Yotsuba&! in 2009 after ADV Manga dropped it, but were it not for the logo and the ads in back, you'd almost never know it. Sound effects are still left in situ with unobtrusive translations nearby, cultural notes are still crammed in itty bitty type between panels, and the overall package is still attractively subdued. There is the back-cover synopsis—written as if by Yotsuba—but it doesn't hurt your brain too much. Certainly not enough to pass on the series.