Comments on: Danielle Leigh’s Ready Diary — Nabari no Ou vol 2

By: Reading Over Shoulders | Extremely Graphic

Reading Over Shoulders | Extremely Graphic — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:04:19 +0000

[...] If you like ninjas then maybe you should check out Nabari No Ou – here’s the Comic Book Resources review. [...]

By: Danielle Leigh

Danielle Leigh — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:45:16 +0000

Okman — I’m curious about the anime because I’ve heard people describe it as “boring” so I wonder about that….

By: Okman

Okman — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:43:36 +0000

I like Nabari no Ou, but it’s a bit of a slow burn for me. You’re pretty spot on when you peg this as as psychological drama as opposed to just straight-up ninja action. So I appreciate it trying to be more, but sometimes, it’s just a really slow burn and my interest fades in and out.
But like you said, they have some really compelling characters and the art is pretty.

By: Danielle Leigh

Danielle Leigh — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:42:41 +0000

not at all! Of course the grass is greener and whatnot, but I really enjoyed your review (particularly how well you are able to express opinions about the art, something I struggle with).

By: Melinda Beasi

Melinda Beasi — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:30:51 +0000

It was late at night–I think it kind of flew under the radar. I really missed the chance to make some of the wonderful points you made here, though.

By: Danielle Leigh

Danielle Leigh — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:25:41 +0000

hmm…this week has been crazy but I can’t believe I missed that!

By: Melinda Beasi

Melinda Beasi — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:15:33 +0000

Oh, I posted it yesterday!

By: Danielle Leigh

Danielle Leigh — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:59:29 +0000

Did I miss this?! Or have you not posted your review yet?

(Also, thanks for the kind words!)

By: Melinda Beasi

Melinda Beasi — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:54:52 +0000

Hurrah! Something I have already reviewed and can read immediately!

Miharu continues to dissociate from his own life in order to not feel pain, but also to not cause others pain. His decision to withdrawal from his close circle of companions in this volume is less about emotional cowardice and perhaps more about sheer survival. In short, Miharu’s dilemma breaks my heart and makes this title a surprisingly compelling psychological drama.

That there… that is extremely insightful and kick-ass.