We get some interesting character developments in this volume. I'm particularly interested in seeing how Hato's art skills develop, and how he overcomWe get some interesting character developments in this volume. I'm particularly interested in seeing how Hato's art skills develop, and how he overcomes his artistic hangups....more
The Madarame-as-Uke storyline is pretty funny, even as someone who isn't particularly into yaoi. I'm still really enjoying Genshiken, and I'm definiteThe Madarame-as-Uke storyline is pretty funny, even as someone who isn't particularly into yaoi. I'm still really enjoying Genshiken, and I'm definitely looking forward to getting around to reading volume three....more
I'm going to admit that I'm kind of oddly disappointed by the fact that Kenjiro Hato isn't transgender, though as the series stands thus far, it's entI'm going to admit that I'm kind of oddly disappointed by the fact that Kenjiro Hato isn't transgender, though as the series stands thus far, it's entirely possible that the character could be revealed down the road as being TG after all, but in denial.
Still, it's a good continuation of Genshiken, and it's a nice new start. It's also nice to be a series focused on otaku that isn't focused entirely on material for male audiences, though we'll probably have some stuff along those lines in later volumes.
I look forward to reading the next few volumes....more
This was a decent read, but I'm really not sure who it's meant for. Most of the material in this book is material that is compiled from the manga, whiThis was a decent read, but I'm really not sure who it's meant for. Most of the material in this book is material that is compiled from the manga, which means that if you're a fan of the manga and you've already read it (and own the volumes), then you've already read everything in here. If you're not a fan of the manga or haven't read the manga yet, you'll either be lost, or have the manga spoiled for you. Honestly, I really don't see much of a reason to check this out.
That said, I did enjoy the book, and little bits of new material we get (including interviews with Kio Shimoku and Ken Akamatsu about anime fandom) are really enjoyable. However, I can't really recommend buying this unless you're a Genshiken completionist....more
I really enjoyed this book. In particular it was great to get a look at the real Anno is like, as opposed to the image of the somewhat constantly deprI really enjoyed this book. In particular it was great to get a look at the real Anno is like, as opposed to the image of the somewhat constantly depressed Byronic artist....more
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