A review by feedingbrett
Maison Ikkoku Collector's Edition, Vol. 2 by Rumiko Takahashi

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

With its continuation of Godai and Kyoko’s personal growth and complicated relationship, this second volume, surprisingly, seems to slow itself down when it comes to character development. Had it not been for Kyoko’s parents now in the picture, a lot of what it has to offer is more on the line of amusing vignettes. The story doesn't support itself due to the persistence of its supporting characters being an active barricade of their relationship; they have now reached a point of being a nuisance for the reader. I have great interest in seeing its protagonists grow, but given the sparse allowance for such a prospect, I can’t help but feel underwhelmed.