If one knows my habit of buying manga, I tend to try and
focus on finishing other sets, usually ones with final volumes. So, in typical
me fashion, I was planning to delay buying this volume of RWBY. Probably
wondering why this didn't happen, the answer is rather simple; nostalgia.
Back when I was first buying mangas I use to buy from my
local EB games, since at the time I wasn't really aware of other places. So I
thought, "for old times sake", that I should grab RWBY being both the
only volume there and that good ole time feels and procured a copy of this
lovely manga to go with the two other RWBY mangas I have. Side note, I do look
forward to the other releases and future manga volumes from RWBY even if I
ain't too keen on Rooster Teeth and the series as much as I use to be.
Anyway, back to the main topic. So I bought this manga,
looking forward to reading stories that focus on Weiss and I really enjoy the
themes it seems to be centering on.
It's about Weiss and her loneliness, her desire to be
noticed and then her realising that now she doesn't have to go seeking for it,
cause now she has a team of friends who are there for her and love her for her.
I still very much enjoy the fact that each comic is done by
a different person but still following the theme of friendship and Weiss
development as a character, even though some seem to show a deep love that
Weiss has for Ruby, which is a great sign that Ruby has helped Weiss a lot more
than she sometimes realises.
Another reoccurring theme is Weiss's admiration and desire
to be like her older sister, sometimes to be seen by her and others is to
surpass her in every way. Even in the end, her sister only wishes the best for
Weiss and even praises her on the amazing friends she makes, which is really
kind of pulls at the heartstrings.
This manga has both strong themes and whimsical stories.
They are both serious and silly. I really enjoy the concept of the anthology
where I feel like I am learning more about the character it focuses on and
those around her.
The art style is different between each artists but it still
gives the same feeling as each other and even the series. I also cannot wait
for the next volume in this anthology and secretly hope one day that they may
even do the other parties, like JNPR, I would honestly buy the shit out of that
series, sorry for the unsavory words but I feel so strongly about that team
compared to RWBY.
Out of all the comics, my least favourite would be No Doubt
Weiss by Umiya, the art style doesn't overly appeal to me but I do kinda like
the theme and my most favourite would probably be One Day by Kuma, mainly cause
it feels like the best view of Weiss, someone who seems like she doesn't care
but when it comes to it, she will do anything to save and protect others, also
the art is cute. It was really hard to pick one favourite and one least favourite
cause they were all so good. I recommend this to RWBY fans more than anything,
since you need the knowledge of the story and characters from the series by
Rooster Teeth.
I give this series a 3 out of 5 bookmarks
It's a great read but mostly recommended to people who are
familiar with the RWBY universe more than someone randomly picking it up.
Though I still recommend it to people who enjoy a feel good manga about a group
of friends discovering themselves, each other and their place in the world.
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| Lady Agi posing with the newer manga |
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