lilithespark's manga / #Sports(66)

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, this manga did just that! Highlyyyy recommend! I've been looking for a sports manga like this all this time. This might just be my favorite sports manga among all favorites. I'm so very impressed by the pacing and how natural the manga's storyline feels, considering that Daiya no A has been serialized for more than a decade. I'm just left with that simmering aftertaste of the victory Sawamura led Seidou to. All the growth crescendoed in such an intense climax. I could really feel Sawamura's change and improvement as a pitcher. He's starting to feel like the MC now. He's finally the ace! In the later chapters, he really felt reliable and had changed so much compared to the little runt he was just a year ago…. I love him as a character because of his pure determination and willpower. He's a simpleton, yet he's not afraid to admit that. He chooses to shoulder his teammates dreams on his shoulders. He's still battling head to head with his rival, Furuya, too. Reading this is so exhilarating. I think my hands are trembling from the excitement. I really love how the story goes about. No opponent is underestimated. The players are crushed, they fall, but they stand back up again stronger than ever. I've never felt that a single character was redundant in this story. They all have their own dreams, wishes— to go to the top together as team. The opponents never feel shallow either. Even if Seidou beats the living crap of them, the reader is able to see a glimpse into their backstories and how they came to be. In terms of character growth, I think this act far surpassed the previous. I was enamored with how it wasn't linear. They didn't just keep growing stronger; they met roadblocks. It was those very obstacles that helped them win where it counted the most. It also set the tone for the future of the story. "There's no end … But there are those who are even better, right? There's a much bigger world out there, isn't there? I wanna see it— I wanna come even a step closer to what lies beyond. Let's go there. Together." p.s: those matches against ichidai and inajitsu were something else. note how furuya calls sawamura by his given name "eijun," shows how they've evolved from their somewhat meaningless bickering, also chris x kazuya? anyone? i don't actually ship anyone in ace of diamond but it's a cool thought. update: i'm really sad that this is how it ends, but it looks like the author didn't like this story very much to begin with… it really felt like sawamura was just on the starting line. the "ending" was bogus. no resolution whatsoever…. i really loved the characters and wanted to see them go to Koshien again, but still, I'm glad the last match was hype *sobs* guess we won't ever see eijun or furuya at his peak, though… maybe he'll continue the story in the future.

This is really cute! I like how the two leads are both athletic snd muscle-y. It enhances the vibe you get that they're really just two guys who like each other, awkward in their own ways. The school life setting is a plus. The reader sees how they react in the campus sort of environment and with their friends as well. Funny and romantic~

Decent comic about sports. Of course, it can’t compared to the likes of Ao Ashi, but it’s entertaining. The MC is fairly OP, but has limitations. I like that he went the overseas route and his supportive family. His power with “avarice” backing him makes this all the more interesting. I also like the supernatural element. I would like to see the MC shine with his team more, though.

This is 60% drama to 40% actual soccer. It focuses more on how soccer affects people— The impact it has on their lives and such. It tries to uplift and inspire the reader, which is good and all, but I wouldn’t say this is a real sports manga. However, it is an interesting approach to genre… The MC isn’t a forward, midfielder, or anything like that. He’s the goalie. You, the reader, get to admire his efforts as he plays in Germany. Decent manga but not one that has action you’d expect. I had the same problem with Ahiru no Sora, so this is just not my cup of tea. It may be yours, though.

This was short, yet very good read! The MC’s beautiful figure skating was definitely the highlight of this manga. Other than that, this was a special experience in that the story briefly touched on mental health. Definitely reminded me of Yuri on Ice with the whole Russian instructor deuteragonist lmao. I liked the development me of their relationship even if it wasn’t romantic. Vasil’s ballet history was a nice touch. Both ballet and figure skating tend to be visually appealing sports. Loved the art and the general message of the story. “Finding yourself.” Just wish this was longer.

The ending was kind of lackluster, but it’s a decent read. Liked the fencing aspects