Crimson Hero, Vol. 1 (Crimson Hero (Paperback), #1)

by Mitsuba Takanashi

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Nobara Sumiyoshi just transferred to a new school, and she’s struggling to find a way to fit in. It doesn’t help that she doesn’t entirely know what she wants to do with her life. So she risks and tries to join the high school volleyball time.

Unfortunately, her mother wants her to do anything but volleyball. More accurately, she’s expected to spend all her time working at the family’s Japanese restaurant. So, a decision must be made: should she follow her new dream or support the family?

Review:

If you’re looking for a fun manga full of sports and a dash of coming-of-age-like storytelling, check out Crimson Hero, Vol. 1. This one originally came across my desk because I was looking for a good fit for my reading challenge (sporty book), and I’m happy to have read it.

We’ve all gone through those teenage years of uncertainty about what we want in life. Likewise, most of us have probably had to decide if it was worth it to go against the grain and expectations set upon us. That makes Crimson Hero a very relatable story to dive into.

The artwork and overall style of this series (so far) is very 90s. That’s good and bad, obviously. It’s fun and playful but feels just a bit dated (and nostalgic, so fun times there).

I’m not an avid sports fan, so I definitely didn’t appreciate this series as much as I should have or could have. Again, the main reason I even gave Crimson Hero Vol. 1 a try was to complete a reading challenge goal. Still, I’m happy I gave it a chance and stepped outside my comfort zone.

Highlights:
Sports Manga
YA Romance
Shojo

Will I continue the series? Nah

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