A review by sebean
Shonen Note: Boy Soprano, Vol. 5 by Yuhki Kamatani

informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A very Vladimir-heavy volume but I’m not complaining. I also really liked the little Tomo arc.
Especially that scene where his parents push the responsibility of watching his little sisters onto him and he just becomes freakishly tall, really sad that that’s how he sees himself.
😭

Only thing I didn’t like about this volume was how it tried to make Vladimir’s manager/uncle sympathetic after what he did in the previous volume.
Of course Vladimir was acting like a brat in the moment but as the adult his uncle should not have lost his temper right back at him. The fact Vladimir’s parents immediately dismissed it was disturbing too. Hoping he can become closer with Yutaka because his environment is far healthier.