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Feb 9, 2019
Okay, so before I begin, I just wanted to say that this was my favourite manga/webtoon of all time, and as someone who has read over 200 at least, that's saying a lot. It's a little dissapointing that Salty Studio has such a low score on MAL, but I really do love it, and I hope that the low score doesn't deter anyone from reading it.
Story: 10/10
Salty Studio is a collection of many stories from the lives of the many characters. The main characters, Togeun and Sonagi, are both artists who work together in the same studio. There are not many supporting characters, but all
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of the supporting characters get their own backstory and time to shine. There are so many good story arcs in Salty Studio, with almost all of them being atleast a bit bittersweet. Willow, a highschool girl with an unrequited love, River, a highschool boy who doesn't know what to do with his future, Cookie, a man who just can't find a job no matter how hard he looks, and of course, Togeun and Sonagi. (I don't want to talk about their stories too much because... really big spoilers) The story of Salty Studio always builds up the characters, and not going to lie, brought tears to my eyes more than a few times.
Art: 9/10
It's really simple. The art doesn't really have any detail to it, but it grew on me. It's cute and adorable, and it made the funny moments funnier, and made the heartfelt moments all the more touching. Also, there is a bonus at the end of each chapter that is always lovely.
Character: 10/10
If I could, I would rate this category even higher. I think that it's by far one of the most realistic webtoons/mangas out there. Not because everything is angsty, or it shows the dark and gritty side of life, but because sometimes, things don't go the way you want it to and you just have to deal with it. Soon enough, you'll forget about whatever that thing was, and have other problems to deal with. All of the characters felt very real. Nothing felt forced in this webtoon, and the interactions between all of the characters felt so genuine. It is because the author was able to work in each character's stories and struggles that made the characters so strong in this webtoon, and to this day, I can't find anything that rivals it.
Enjoyment: 10/10
What can I say? When I read this webtoon more than three years ago, I knew it was good, but as I recently revisited it, I realized how much of a gem it really was. I hope to see more from the author soon!
Overall: 10/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jan 22, 2019
Story: 8/10
Runway de Waratte is technically about Fujito Chiyuki, a girl who is too short to become a model, and Tsumura Ikuto, a boy who wants to be a fashion designer, but seems to have given up on it. Originally, I thought this manga would be more similar to a shoujo style- with romance, school life, and drama, but it turns out Runway de Waratte is set up in a shounen way, complete with battle and training(?) arcs. It's a very engaging story, and it's evident how much hard work both of the main characters put in to realize their dreams. I use the term
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both main characters loosely, however, as it seems like the plot forgets Chiyuki halfway through. Currently speaking (up to chapter 37), Ikuto is the main focus, and as fascinating as it is, I do think Chiyuki's storyline should be explored more.
Art: 10/10
There is a good reason the art is rated so highly on this manga for me. Firstly, it is aesthetically pleasing to look at, however, good art in a manga should not just look appealing, but it should carry the attitude and the drive of the characters as well. It's amazing how dynamic the art can make sewing look, or how the character's will flows through their movements. The most interesting thing about the art are the eyes and the body positions of each character, and how that can reflect what the person is thinking and feeling.
Character: 8/10
I wish I could rate this category 10/10. I really do. All of the feelings and conflicts feel very realistic and there is character growth. However, while Ikuto's character is amazing, and you could see his character arc and how he was changing as a person, we barely get to see Chiyuki (Again, as of right now at chapter 37). Chiyuki has less time than many of the background characters, despite being listed as a MC. I hope to see more of Chiyuki and her struggles as well, because her problems (hinted at in chapter 36-37) are quite interesting as well.
Enjoyment: 9/10
This manga is really unique. It's rare that a manga can make me feel this excited about anything, but I think what makes it really special is the way that the stakes are real for the characters, and it shows the amount of work they have to put in. It was really enjoyable to read, and I can't wait for the next chapter.
Overall: 9/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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