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Sabikui Bisco (Light Novel) #3
Sabikui Bisco, Vol. 3 (light novel)
A MUSHROOM TRIP LIKE NO OTHER
Having rid the world of the Immortal Monk—Kelshinha—the pair of Man-Eaters travel to Bisco’s ancestral homeland in Shikoku, picking up Tirol somewhere along the way. Once they arrive, Mushroom Keepers young and old venerate Bisco as a living god, throwing celebration after celebration in his honor (much to his dismay). Festivities are cut short, however, when a red-haired man named Apollo crashes the party! He manipulates mysterious, glowing blue particles at will, and wherever they land, skyscrapers sprout with all the ferocity of a mushroom arrow! His goal? Restore Japan to the way it was in the year 2028. In order to understand the significance of that year, Bisco, Milo, and Tirol need look no further than the Tokyo Crater…
Having rid the world of the Immortal Monk—Kelshinha—the pair of Man-Eaters travel to Bisco’s ancestral homeland in Shikoku, picking up Tirol somewhere along the way. Once they arrive, Mushroom Keepers young and old venerate Bisco as a living god, throwing celebration after celebration in his honor (much to his dismay). Festivities are cut short, however, when a red-haired man named Apollo crashes the party! He manipulates mysterious, glowing blue particles at will, and wherever they land, skyscrapers sprout with all the ferocity of a mushroom arrow! His goal? Restore Japan to the way it was in the year 2028. In order to understand the significance of that year, Bisco, Milo, and Tirol need look no further than the Tokyo Crater…
248 pages, Paperback
First published February 19, 2019
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November 11, 2023
obviously the sabikui bisco light novels aren't a work of high literature, but i really do think it's astounding that they keep getting worse with each one. supposably this novel was planned alongside vol 1 & 2, but it does not seem that way. the first half of this volume scrambles for a foothold to grab onto and appears more like a collection of short stories than anything else, barely held together by the overarching plot. it's also terribly impersonal: while volume 1 and 2 are also fast-paced--and volume 2 has the setback of the questionable characterization of amli--they hold up because of the characters, and their relations with each other. the central relationship of volume 2 depicts amli bonding with bisco and milo as she searches for a family of her own, while volume 3 boasts of nothing until nearly the very end. apollo's motivations are fine--they're nothing too crazy, but they work for a light novel like this, and the resolution of apollo's overall arc is okay as well, other than the horde of questions it leaves behind. i still do not know whether bisco and milo are related or not--i'd assume not, given bisco and pawoo's marriage, but it remains unclear. and, on the topic of bisco and pawoo's marriage: there are no words. i wish the author committed to bisco and milo being partners, both on and off the field, instead of continuing the pawoo and bisco romance that feels like it's going nowhere and is only a desperate way to degayify this series.
that being said, i still enjoyed reading this--at least the second half. the worldbuilding remains impressive to me--especially the animals met at the beginning of the book, and they seem like the kind of thing it would be fun to try and illustrate. i wish more time was spent on exploring this and in letting the reader and the characters have longer to take in their surroundings, but regardless it's still fun to read about silly animals that have merged with skyscrapers and telephone poles, about cars that have fins and the like. even if not particularly good, sabikui bisco is nothing if not entertaining.
that being said, i still enjoyed reading this--at least the second half. the worldbuilding remains impressive to me--especially the animals met at the beginning of the book, and they seem like the kind of thing it would be fun to try and illustrate. i wish more time was spent on exploring this and in letting the reader and the characters have longer to take in their surroundings, but regardless it's still fun to read about silly animals that have merged with skyscrapers and telephone poles, about cars that have fins and the like. even if not particularly good, sabikui bisco is nothing if not entertaining.
August 25, 2022
Even more breathless than the first two volumes, which leaves almost no time for character moments. Basically the whole book is one big action setpiece, and that's okay, just not exactly what I like.
I'm not sure how literal we're supposed to take the "they're our ancestors" stuff - the family resemblance is there, like Milo said, but did the antagonists even have children of their own? Just how closely related are these characters, two of whom are now married? Probably better not to think too hard about it.
Anyway, didn't think I'd pick up and stick with a Light Novel series at my old age (I only watched the anime because of the staff), but seems like I always need one dumb shonen in my life, and Sabikui Bisco fills the gap left behind by Fire Force (official German tl of FF is still ongoing, but the thrill of reading weekly chapters is gone). Both stories are similarly over the top, and while Bisco lacks the Bara fanservice, in terms of queerbaiting it's hard to beat. Don't even know if you can still call it bait, considering there's ample proof that Milo's feelings are indeed romantic, and - spoiler for later volumes - . The text just likes to pretend it isn't as gay as it is.
I'm not sure how literal we're supposed to take the "they're our ancestors" stuff - the family resemblance is there, like Milo said, but did the antagonists even have children of their own? Just how closely related are these characters, two of whom are now married? Probably better not to think too hard about it.
Anyway, didn't think I'd pick up and stick with a Light Novel series at my old age (I only watched the anime because of the staff), but seems like I always need one dumb shonen in my life, and Sabikui Bisco fills the gap left behind by Fire Force (official German tl of FF is still ongoing, but the thrill of reading weekly chapters is gone). Both stories are similarly over the top, and while Bisco lacks the Bara fanservice, in terms of queerbaiting it's hard to beat. Don't even know if you can still call it bait, considering there's ample proof that Milo's feelings are indeed romantic, and - spoiler for later volumes - . The text just likes to pretend it isn't as gay as it is.
July 29, 2023
As always this author lets you experience doing drugs through reading. This book hits you one after another with wild sucker punches. I had a fun time though. These stories are always quick and silly which is sometimes all you need. I'll selfishly complain and say that the first two books were so queer coded and then this one hit me square in the chest with Pawoo/Bisco. Sad days for me. However, the series is still all about Milo and Bisco in the end so I suppose I stay winning. Can't wait to read the next story to see what crazy thing the author comes up with next for these two boys to experience.
February 2, 2023
After getting through this I am disappointed with Pawoo and Bisco getting married. Yes it was a forced hand but the dynamics between Bisco and Milo are still very much there. I am confused by why this was needed and done. It feels very much forced especially after the interview in the first light novel. I am going to read the next one because I am invested now but I’m very disappointed as I said. I am hoping that this gets resolved especially since they still have the same chemistry. And the fact Pawoo is nuts.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2024
Es el más flojo de lo que sería el primer arco grande de la historia, pero es un libro que resuelve las incógnitas relacionadas con el origen del óxido y además desvela un par de cosas sobre Bisco y Milo, lo cual se agradece además de que se ve como su amistad sigue evolucionando, lo cual me gusta muchísimo.
Puede que sea el que menos me ha gustado por el momento porque las peleas aunque buenas no han sido tan interesantes como las anteriores con los otros villanos, sería el único punto débil que le veo a la novela.
Puede que sea el que menos me ha gustado por el momento porque las peleas aunque buenas no han sido tan interesantes como las anteriores con los otros villanos, sería el único punto débil que le veo a la novela.
July 24, 2023
Although I would give this volume a 5 out of 5 rating it does continue to do the one thing I wish the writer wouldn’t do and that is to continue to push Bisco x Pawoo on us. I really still don’t think its written well enough to justify going all in on a Bisco x Pawoo relationship. This volume pushes it a bit too much that it comes out a little distasteful and concerning considering Bisco really only has deep feelings of affection and love for his best friend and partner Milo and also in Milo’s interpretation Bisco could potentially be asexual. So having a storyline revolve around getting Bisco and Pawoo wed and then onto a honeymoon seems odd. Also, it is odder in the context of what Bisco and Milo very nearly did in the aftermath of the climax, them kissing would have felt natural and rewarding (not to mention that loving to embrace they had in the intermission of the climax).
The relationship aspect is a concerning issue because the major theme of Sabikui Bisco is actually love as the writer proclaimed in the first volume and subsequently in this “trilogy.” To see the protagonists handled in this way is concerning.
Regardless, the rest of the volume was as usual, suspend your disbelief, incredible. The mantra and cube portions of the plot introduced in the previous volume being actual remnants of the world 300 years ago on top of additionally just being science fiction technology was really good. I liked how it also tied back into Tetsujin giving us the backstory regarding it as well as characters with faces and personalities to make the backstory more vibrant. What wasn’t stated though what remains intriguing is how Apollo and Domino look like Bisco and Milo. It does leave a lot to the imagination considering the implications of what Apollo would have had to do to preserve both his and Domino’s genetic and blood traits post the “apocalypse.”
Again, suspend your disbelief and believe in the rule of cool and the volume was a blast. I loved the personalities, the emotion, the science fiction, and the world building. It was an incredible volume, relationship stuff aside, and I look forward to what happens next.
The relationship aspect is a concerning issue because the major theme of Sabikui Bisco is actually love as the writer proclaimed in the first volume and subsequently in this “trilogy.” To see the protagonists handled in this way is concerning.
Regardless, the rest of the volume was as usual, suspend your disbelief, incredible. The mantra and cube portions of the plot introduced in the previous volume being actual remnants of the world 300 years ago on top of additionally just being science fiction technology was really good. I liked how it also tied back into Tetsujin giving us the backstory regarding it as well as characters with faces and personalities to make the backstory more vibrant. What wasn’t stated though what remains intriguing is how Apollo and Domino look like Bisco and Milo. It does leave a lot to the imagination considering the implications of what Apollo would have had to do to preserve both his and Domino’s genetic and blood traits post the “apocalypse.”
Again, suspend your disbelief and believe in the rule of cool and the volume was a blast. I loved the personalities, the emotion, the science fiction, and the world building. It was an incredible volume, relationship stuff aside, and I look forward to what happens next.
December 14, 2022
Chobkubo seems to have mastered the writing of conversations that feel lively and organic, yet informative - conveying situations, relationships between people etc. It allows him to skip lengthy descriptions or scenes altogether without leaving readers in the dark (except for one thing that I will talk about at the end of this review). The result is again a fun story that bulldozes forward with neck-breaking speed, never letting us rest for too long. However, it's up to you whether being out of breath because of the pace is enjoyable or tiring (I lean towards the former).
That being said, the one thing that confused me most was Pawoo's being head over heels over Bisco. It felt so... Abrupt. Sure, she and Bisco made an interesting couple - she is violent and crazy over Bisco, and clearly wants sex - while Bisco is violent, thinks more about mushroom, adventuring, and Milo, and doesn't seem to be interested in sex at all. Still, the lead-up wasn't convincing, at least to me. It does drive the story forward, though, so I guess it remains to be seen if this change in Pawoo's character is actually for the better or not.
That being said, the one thing that confused me most was Pawoo's being head over heels over Bisco. It felt so... Abrupt. Sure, she and Bisco made an interesting couple - she is violent and crazy over Bisco, and clearly wants sex - while Bisco is violent, thinks more about mushroom, adventuring, and Milo, and doesn't seem to be interested in sex at all. Still, the lead-up wasn't convincing, at least to me. It does drive the story forward, though, so I guess it remains to be seen if this change in Pawoo's character is actually for the better or not.
May 5, 2022
I think this series is very interesting and people should give it a try.
November 11, 2022
Just as enjoyable as the last 2 books. Can't wait to see where the story goes from here!
March 21, 2024
Amazing lore
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