huge win for follo nation!!!!!!! RIP his hair though i miss it. also im really hoping that tomme is the one to figure out tamzy because i like her a lot and i think it would be cool if he underestimated her because shes a "background character." or whatever he thinks honestly no clue what his deal is
The story focuses on Follo, a supporting character if ever there was one, exploring themes of frustration and the desire to rise up against contempt. Very shonen, but very energetic.
Un gran bel volume. Mi è piaciuto il background di Follo e mi ha emozionata quando ha chiesto a Rudo di essere amici. Per quanto riguarda il resto, il nuovo arco narrativo si prospetta molto interessante, Zanka è finalmente tornato (e non solo lui) e a parte il personaggio che meno mi piace e meno comprendo (Amo) è tutto davvero BELLO.
5/5 Well that was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I went from sobbing over Follo (he is so precious to me, he needs to be protected at all cost.) to crying-laughing at Tamsy (I really need to know his backstory, cuz what the actual hell happened to him, that made him like THAT 😭) (still love him tho, he is basically clinically insane, but well... I could work with that 🤭 (I can already see my best friend rolling her eyes at this when she's gonna read this review, I am so unfunny I know hdjshx)). Anyways this one volume made me feel a range of emotions wider than any math problems I've been given in school ever did (and trust me, those put me through a LOT sometimes) and left me with even more questions. This story and fandom is my new prison, and I am not getting out anytime soon.
im SO happy follo has gotten his chance to shine. LIKE YES HE HAS SOME ANGER PROBLEMS BUT HE WORKED THEM OUT. him and rudo are such brothers it hurts my soul. seeing the great lows and epic highs follo goes through in this volume... so glad it worked out for my boy omg. HE IS SO COOL UGH LOVE HIM
if anything happens to amo or zanka im burning my own house down. anyway great volume 10/10 this series just keeps getting better and better and im SO STRESSED
good volume, really liked seeing a perspective from the helpers seeing both follo and rudo have difficult conversations and confront their insecurities (mostly follo) was very refreshing to see, im glad it wasnt shoved aside for rudo's ambitions, which I feel is more common for shonens. the art was crazy good as well
Une masterclass de dessin, comédie, évolution d’un personnage secondaire et de communication. Merci Kei Urana de rafraîchir le shonen comme ça c’est exceptionnel.
Ugh, the fights in this are so good! Honestly though, I absolutely adore Tamsy, which is super conflicting because I'm equally rooting for the Cleaners... I just love all the characters, it's good to see Amo involved and happy. Follo's story was pretty good, despite what Tamsy thinks (I mean, same) the power of friendship really does help. I feel like something big is going to happen at the Doll Festival though, glad everyone will hopefully be reuniting soon!
this volume was absolutely amazing, it’s probably my favorite of the series so far! easy 5 stars
follo did get the development he deserved, we learned about his past and the origin of his need to prove himself, which goes back to his childhood. he always felt like part of a faceless mob, like he wasn’t good or cool enough to stand out, he was always just trying to follow others. when his childhood friend got depressed and gave up his dreams, he realized he couldn’t only follow what others were doing, he had to do something himself and move on his own, so he wouldn’t end up like that guy. that’s why he decided to join the cleaners. even in the cleaners, he still felt inferior to others and just swallowed all those feelings, until rudo showed up and it became too much to bear and keep hiding. i can’t judge or get mad at follo for crashing out like that, they’re just teenagers behaving like teenagers, trying to find out who they are and what they want.
i love how, even after a fight, rudo did not hesitate to jump after follo and put some sense into his mind, reminding him that it doesn’t have to be over yet, he still has dreams in his heart that need to be fulfilled (reminded me of luffy). rudo not only helped follo not give up, but also helped him become the version of himself he always wanted to be. it’s clear how important it was for follo to see someone else believe in him and tell him how awesome he was, regardless of being a giver or a supporter. gris showed the same appreciation and admiration for follo, which was so wholesome and beautiful to see. gris seems to always know the perfect thing to say, exactly when it needs to be said, the guy is a king 🤲 both gris and enjin are such cool mature figures in the group
the way rudo and follo handled their conflict was so good and i honestly wish adults would behave like that irl lol, those teens gave a masterclass on how to talk a conflict out. they both explained how the other’s actions hurt them, explained what they actually meant in the situation, admitted their attitude wasn’t the best and then agreed that they can communicate more clearly in the future, since none of them are psychics. all of this while recognizing one another’s qualities and actively deciding that their appreciation for each other is greater than the fight they had. the scene was simply incredible.
how can i not mention how funny this manga is lol, the character’s expressions are so intense and unhinged, i love it. this volume delivered the enjin GOOD ANSWER NEPHEW 🗣️🗣️🔥 panel and the tamsy absolute cinema one, which got me by surprise and had me smiling.
This is the latest volume available at the time I’m reading this manga, so this is more of a Gachiakuta series review rather than a volume specific review. Mostly because I’m not sure I’ll remember to write another review once new volumes drop.
Gachiakuta is carried hard by its incredible art, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing at all for a manga. The main character’s power is also very cool, it gives the author a lot of creative freedom, which results in some amazing action sequences. The MC never uses the same attack twice, and that keeps the fights feeling fresh and inventive.
That said, I don’t really care about the characters yet. I don’t have a favorite, but I also don’t dislike anyone. For me, that’s what’s holding the series back from being truly great.
Overall, it’s an above average shounen and a very quick read, largely because the author leans into visuals over text. I’m enjoying it, but I’d need a bit more character development and emotional weight to give it a full 5 stars.