Adachi and Shimamura, Vol. 1

Manga, 196 pages

Published Feb. 23, 2021 by Yen Press.

ISBN:: 978-1-9753-2003-4

(1 review)

The second floor of the gym. That’s our spot. Class is in session right now, but they don’t hold class in a place like this. This is where Shimamura and I became friends. What is this feeling? Yesterday, I dreamed of kissing her. I’m not like that, and I’m sure Shimamura isn’t either. But…when Shimamura thinks of the word “friend”, I want to be the first thing that comes to her mind. That’s all.

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Ayxan Solongo reviewed Adachi and Shimamura, Vol. 1 by Hitoma Iruma

Review of 'Adachi and Shimamura, Vol. 1' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

The beginning was a bit boring tbh and kinda... awkward. Like, the pace was off. But it got better in the 2nd half.

Just like the art. What was rather messy at first, turned more clean at the end. Especially chapter 5.5 was quite the progress.

I’m pretty taken aback by how easy it is to skip class/school in Japan, apparently. Aren’t the teachers worried or will tell their parents? I mean, the way how chill Shimamura’s friends already reacted... as if school was just a hobby or something. 🤔

It’s nice how Adachi could accept her crush on Shimamura, but she does need to get a grip on herself... and Shimamura needs to be less oblivious. 😭
But I could relate to Adachi’s desire, wanting to be special to Shimamura, a lot, and her platonic jealousy. (Which for her turned into romantic jealousy.)

Overall cute tho, albeit a bit …

The beginning was a bit boring tbh and kinda... awkward. Like, the pace was off. But it got better in the 2nd half.

Just like the art. What was rather messy at first, turned more clean at the end. Especially chapter 5.5 was quite the progress.

I’m pretty taken aback by how easy it is to skip class/school in Japan, apparently. Aren’t the teachers worried or will tell their parents? I mean, the way how chill Shimamura’s friends already reacted... as if school was just a hobby or something. 🤔

It’s nice how Adachi could accept her crush on Shimamura, but she does need to get a grip on herself... and Shimamura needs to be less oblivious. 😭
But I could relate to Adachi’s desire, wanting to be special to Shimamura, a lot, and her platonic jealousy. (Which for her turned into romantic jealousy.)

Overall cute tho, albeit a bit boring. It’s like the author isn’t sure how to spin a story around them, only knows they want these girls to be together.
But I’ll continue reading, mostly cause I like delinquent and introverted characters. And I want to know why Adachi is so anti-social.

-10.04.24