A review by sarahdm
Smile Down the Runway, Volume 1 by Kotoba Inoya

1.5

I'm not really sure how to rate this one.

What is with the pacing? And it almost feels like there are huge scenes missing?

Like we never get to see Chiyuki trying out for those other agencies or doing the photo shoot that she did on the street. That would have been the more interesting parts to see. If Chiyuki is one of the main character I want to see her working hard to achieve her goals. 

Although, she doesn't need to work hard. Because shes a nepo baby. -_- Chiyuki is really annoying and I really don't like her.

Also we just skip straight to the big fashion show and it doesn't feel earned at all? For being published in a Shonen magazine, it doesn't have a shonen spirit at all. Where are the scenes of them working hard, training their skills, taking on challenges.

I guess the art is cute if generic looking. And  Ikuto and his interactions with his community seem interesting.

Definitely not picking back up again.