Usually we think of world-building in the fantasy genre, but here the author cleverly uses Slow Motion sets the mood and the rhythm of the story through Japanese pop and rock songs from the 80s and beginning of the 90s. While they are all very likeable, I wish the author spent more time building the plot and their personalities. Unfortunately such charming art style contrasts with the lack of depth of the story and the characters. This is a gorgeous manga that visually captures the beauty of the 80s aesthetics by clearly showing a heavy research of the fashion, music, comics, trends, etc.
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Also, to come clean, I tend to enjoy those quirky, lacking-in-popularity and, at times, underrated series a bit more, but I'm quite sure this doesn't play a major role in me WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommending it to everyone reading this. Some people might be tired of 'will they, won't they' stories, but for some reason I really enjoy a new one every now and then. I might end up loving the '80s too, who knows?
Expected that to be enough to deter me a bit, but for some reason I was just sucked in by the wholesomeness of the relationship, the aesthetic, the really nice character art and the, welp, newly discovered music I had to add to my playlists. It is true that it is rather unique, with the whole '80s thing going on, but at the same time, it was a fairly standard romance. This series proved to me ONCE MORE that you do not have to reinvent the wheel to create something enjoyable. Nothing extraordinary, but also above-average in every aspect. It is true that they can feel a tiny bit unidimensional at times, but, in the long run, I'd say they are really quirky characters and they definitely get some much-appreciated character development during the series. Being a spectator to that can never get old.
Two lovable goofballs building a relationship from ground-zero over common interests. And they were also really nice songs - might have fallen into the city pop rabbit hole too.Ĭharacters and their development 1.25/2 (6.25)Ī pseudo-popular ML and a really REALLY introverted FL. This is the only manga where I'll actually grant an extra 0.25 for the sheer fact that listening to the songs (as someone else suggested in their review - BIG THANK YOU BTW) manages to improve the atmosphere by quite a lot. The shows, the clothing, the games, the movies, the endless references and, last, but not least, the music were on-point. However, I would not call it average by any means. Had some emotions regarding a possible love triangle, but that was dealt with quickly. The pacing was also quite nice, as I've never felt that it was rushed or that nothing happens, but that might be also because of the wholesome nature of the manga. I didn't mind those aspects at all, as it was rather well-written if I had to choose between well and poor. I've read it because it is really wholesome. To be completely honest, the story is quite tropey at times and a tiny bit predictable, but I haven't read it for that. I haven't read that many manga, but from what I have, I can strongly say that this is the only manga that feels like it came out in both 20.
They are really well thought and put together. The first time we get to see her I think I've been just as mesmerized as ML. FL's special outfits have also been a really strong point during the series. In fact, the one with the FL and ML looking at each other as seen through that push-the-button-to-get-the-circles-in-place thingy has been my wallpaper for about 3 weeks now. The '80s aesthetic is nailed and we get some of the best romanticized depictions of it, with some outstanding panels and spreads. They are quite average, but in their averageness it further emphasizes the best part of it: the characters. The backgrounds are similar to the shallow focus cinematographic technique I'd say. What a fitting title (and song, for that matter)! Now let's start our short spoiler-free review. gold, but a hidden gem: Slow Motion Once More. 172 years have passed and you've finally found something (not the first time you do, but this was the relevant one in our case). You take the job offer and you go on the longest Gold Rush of your life. You head outside, but not before you catch a glimpse of the poster stuck on the door: GOLD HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO OBTAIN! LOOKING FOR PROSPECTORS (starting the 17th of the second month, at noon in front of the bar). POV: It's 1849 and you've lost half your savings in a local bar because of an unlucky hand.
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