More interactions with other characters, yayyy! Looking forward to seeing Nam Taemin in the next fight, especially since it's probably going to tie into something with frost. Also, the artist is going for some really cool designs, I like how the different groups have really distinguishable styles that are both unique and nice to look at.
If anyone wants to see clips or compilations of scenes (performances, competitions, etc) like this irl for reference, there's the produce series which has like four seasons for girls or boys. The artist seems to have pulled from it visually (it's not the only series obv but it was the most popular in Korea). They really do such a good job with being as accurate as possible both in terms of the humor and look of the shows, it's really impressive.
I actually like the long arcs because it means hoyeol interacts with more characters and also its getting me back into the mood for larger fantasy settings. This series is so fun lol
I really hope the amnesia trope only goes on for one or three chapters at most. Can't imagine another season of waiting, especially since the main lead already had amnesia in the first season... this is the second time.
The artist does such good job making the performances seem fun and exciting. Definitely pulls you in and theyre always accurate to what would be seen on these shows. They play around with the concepts/fashion which is so cool to see.
I love seeing how the artist interprets the story. Sometimes I have a hard time imagining what the start is trying to show, especially the performances. I started reading the story after a cliffhanger and then couldn’t stop (●￣(ｴ)￣●)
Minor detail but I love the fashion in this manga. They don't just denote to the same type of dresses, they go with different silhouettes and styles. It's just really refreshing to see the effort put in to making the outfits cohesive and fitting for the character.
The artist has done a really good job, especially for the comedic moments. I really love the contrast between Grandfell and hoyeol. It's so clear that they have different viewpoints on how to interact and what actions they take, but ultimately none of their decisions felt out of place. The kind of balancing act is the funniest part.
All the people in the group are likeable. It's really easy to see why people would be voting for them and why they would rank as high as they do. Some authors forget that it's not just about making the main character likeable and cool, but also the other members. They're not soloists, they're a group and a large draw of that is different personalities and looks. I like big sejin and Eugene the most (as well as Moondance ofc).
I like how the author handles social media here. A lot of people use it for just describing how cool the protagonist is and showing off, adding essentially nothing to the narrative. Here, you can see it adding an extra layer of complexity. People are commenting on the situation (positively or negatively) and Moondae is actually responding to it. It's impacting him and he's determining his actions based off of these comments. Social media doesn't come up just when it comes to spreading rumors, he keeps up with his fandom and others fandoms. It's self aware of him to do that. I like that he cares about that! So many authors just let their protagonist go on like they don't care about what others think. He's in a survival show for goodness sake, social media is a big influencer of who's voting for who!
So adorable! I love how both heart warming and funny all their interactions are. I know some people prefer the action but it's just so great when the characters do normal stuff (or attempt to) as friends or family. It's just so sweet.