Yotsuba&!, Vol. 3
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Creator: Kiyohiko AzumaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-09-15
ISBN: 0316073903
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Yen Press
Book Reviews of Yotsuba&!, Vol. 3
Book Review: "Flower Cupid" and the Fireworks Show: Charming Comic as Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
In the third volume of Kiyohiko Azuma's hugely popular comic series "Yotsuba&!," green-haired five-year-old girl Yotsuba enjoys the fireworks with the Asagi sisters in the most unique way (and to the great annoyance of Torako), becomes a "flower cupid" and goes to the zoo where she actually punches a goat.
In addition to Yotsuba's joyful adventures, Volume 3 has some funny sketches of the supporting characters including a brief flashback into Asagi's childhood, and quick-witted Miura seeing through the Jumbo's crush on Asagi. Also, you will meet the father of the Ayase sisters, gentle and laidback, even humorous in his own way (see how he imagines the day when his youngest daughter Ena gets married).
This installment has a chapter "Obon." In today's Japan "obon" (or just "bon") is usually celebrated around August 15th. Some families (especially those living in cities) return to the hometown of the parents, and this is why the Ayase family is not at home when Yotsuba visits their house. The weather is still hot, but by the time this traditional festival ends, most Japanese feel summer is about to be over soon. The comic is not just funny; it is also realistic descriptions of everyday life in Japan.
The volume ends with an episode about Yotsuba and friends going out to eat and play games at market stalls (known as "yomise" stalls) at the fireworks show. There is one color page cleverly used to express the thrill and wonderment of watching the fireworks. Yen Press's new edition also restored the original's firework-shaped end credits at the end of the book, which was missing in the older ADV edition. Good job done.
As other reviewers have rightly said, this is a charming comic series with the fleshed-out characters you relate to. Enjoy it.
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