![]() It’s not that the core cast is insufficient exactly, but they haven’t yet deviated far enough from their basic archetypes to feel like three-dimensional characters. All in all the manga excels most when expanding its scope beyond just the core characters and incorporating more of the labyrinth they reside in. There’s also a fun chapter later on that incorporates a snail and its dreams of opening up a restaurant. ![]() ![]() One highlight early on is Magic Brain #1’s misunderstandings of how a terrified frog is feeling, highlighting her status as the somewhat off-kilter though competent party member. Yes, although they’re not all gut-busters. Does it pay off with actually funny gags though? It’s a solid plotting choice that enables the reader to get a good handle on the characters’ personalities and relationships before diving into the deep end joke-wise. But most importantly: is it funny?īefore fully diving into hijinks of the week, Gratinbird takes the time to introduce the premise and then spend a chapter each focusing on all four parallel minds. The flow of action from panel to panel is also mostly well-done with no major clarity mishaps, and the sound effects are notably well-integrated into the art as a whole. The characters simultaneously clearly fit established franchise aesthetics while also being, appropriately, a smidge more visually humorous. Information Brain’s glasses and Magic Brain #2’s top hat. The mascot characters all follow rather strict models to adhere to brand identity but also have enough small visual flourishes to distinguish themselves, i.e. The inks are aesthetically pleasing and have a certain pop to them. The most notable aspect of the art may be the line-work’s consistently clean widths and general polish. From technical drawing ability to basic storytelling fundamentals, attention is paid to all the little details from page one to the very end. Fortunately, I don’t think there’s anything bad one could possibly say about the art in this book. Given how many iterations of this franchise already exist, there’s a lot of pressure on Gratinbird to deliver quality work that meets fans’ expectations. (Yen Press) Art quality and brand identity It’s a hell of a premise to have to try and sum up but Gratinbird does so pretty well, getting the lore dump out of the way first thing. With that said this is a gag manga so the focus is much more on twists and jokes than on epic battles and plot revelations. The four selves are named Information Brain, Body Brain, Magic Brain #1, and Magic Brain #2 respectfully, all coined after the roles they play in the group’s combat and survival. What would you do if you were reincarnated in a fantasy world as four spiders?Īdmittedly that’s quite the bare bones summary, but it does convey the core concept of the book: what was once one consciousness getting split into multiple sub-selves, with arachnid mishaps ensuing. Here’s a plot summary courtesy of Yen Press: ![]() ![]() There’s quite a lot of history and expectation built into the book from its very premise, but does it manage to stand out as a good read in its own right? So what’s it about? A gag manga riff on the original manga adaptation of Okina Baba’s light novels, the series features Gratinbird’s humorous take on the franchise. Enter So I’m a Spider, So What? The Daily Lives of the Kumoko Sisters Vol. Perhaps the true test of a media property’s success isn’t whether it gets spin-offs but rather if its spin-offs get spin-offs. ![]()
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