A review by feedingbrett
Maison Ikkoku Collector's Edition, Vol. 7 by Rumiko Takahashi

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Reaching this edition's final pages, I was delighted by its maturity. Finally, the confrontations faced by our two leads carry an introspective intensity, empathy, and kindness that often mirrors the weight and truths of reality. Balancing personal development and plot progression, this is Rumiko Takashi growing herself. Life is messy, sometimes in retrospect it brings laughs, but going through it, the pitfalls are excruciating and the wins, wonderful.