#bukimi miki

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[jayisabells]

Shy anime review (up to ep 5) Spoilers up to most recent unofficial manga translation (around chap 100) and references to untranslated chapters (up to most recent)

I will say I love the anime. Its very cute, I like the style of editing because it keeps the feel of the manga. I will say the style is okay, what I was expecting, I just urge anime-only to at least check out the first volume because I love Bukimi's style of drawing (its so pretty and would be impossible to replicate for animation),

Since the anime is still early on, all I can really say is how much I can think back upon earlier stuff in relation to "reveals" in the later chapters.

For example, when Stardust tells Pepesha that she is too soft on Teru because Teru reminds her of someone. I completely forgot about it in the mange, but now that I remember, I realize he meant Shine/Mei. I don't think Stardust ever mentions anything regarding Mei every again until a possoble scene in the untranslated chapters, in which there is a flashback with him and Pepesha talking (i won't get into details for spoilers sake).

In episode 5, with the old lady (I already forgot her name I'm so sorry) and Teru. Teru mentions going in because she was reminded of the shop when she saw the mountain, and the lady mentions she used to come with Mei when she was younger. The lady also reveals her husband has since passed from them. The lady wishes she could climb the mountain again like she used to with her husband, which urges Teru to seek Lady Black's help. When I first encountered this scene I thought it was partly to show Teru's caring side despite her reserved and introverted nature. She wants to help people. But I feel this also goes Teru's loss of Mei. Essentially both of them lost someone important to them, Teru going into that shop also acted as a way to remind her of Mei, the mountain (while much more of a deeper connection) represents something similar for the lady. Which could possibly be why Teru was willing to go out of her way to get Lady Black's help. Or I am looking too deep into this lol.

(I also feel this could indicate something about Mei. People rarely went to this local stationary shop probably because it was easier to go to a bigger store. Even when Mei is not being a hero she is still helping those around her (supporting the shop).)

I believe maybe next episode has the fever scene, which I think is the first direct mention of Mei. More specifically the lost of Mei 3 years before canon. I don't think its that relevant until the Shinning Six, so not for a while in the anime. But I wonder if they are going to mention that she was the previous Japanese hero now. I mainly think they might because of all the little easter eggs of her (aka the figurines in Teru's room).

The anime is obviously bringing up some of the errors of the early volumes though. Such as the introduction of random side characters that seem they might have later importance, but generally do not. The calligraphy club being one that is essential not brought up again (spoilers) until the latest untranslated official chapters.

Another issues is kinda the rushing of certain character developments. Mainly Stardust and Lady Black. I've seen some say Pepesha too, but since the entire first arc is significant development for her, I would say no. Introducing her and Teru's relationship is a bit rushed, but as the manga later reveals (untranslated chapters/speculation), they've known each other since before Teru became a hero, which is around 6 months before canon if I remember correctly. As in Pepesha helped Teru "official" become Japan's hero after Shine.

Overall, wonderful anime. Beautiful manga. I just read the most recent unofficial translation chapters and I'm screaming. We are entering the Mei backstory sooooonnnn

[kizi-zu]

Cute vs. Manly

[newsintheshell]

🎉 SHY: ANNUNCIATA UNA SECONDA STAGIONE DELL'ANIME!

I primi 12 episodi della serie, con protagonista la timida supereroina di Bukimi Miki, sono tutti in streaming su Crunchyroll.

[animehouse-moe]

Shy Volume 2: From The Heart

A follow-up to a compelling first volume, but not without its growing pains, Shy vol. 2 continues to establish the role and nature of heroes, while exploring where the story will direct itself. As a piece of superhero media, does it do enough to separate itself from its peers and the genre at large?

Wow, I really must love asking myself heavy and complex questions or something, I should give myself a few gimmes sometime. Anyways, yeah, it's not clear cut in the slightest. But I think the easiest way to explain it is that it's a great superhero story when it's not doing typical superhero stuff. Not that the climaxes and action aren't good, but that its exploration of superheroes as people is far more compelling and enjoyable. But I'll get back to that thought later.

So let me start from the start. We get to see Stardust vs Shy, and I think within the context of the fight it's very well done. I like that Stardust is incredibly harsh on Shy, and that Shy responds to it well. But my major complaint is the flashback and characterization of Stardust. Flashbacks to establish a character feel low effort to me, and in the context of how Stardust behaves they're already peeling back his character, which I'm not a fan of. He doesn't need to be explored in the second volume. Let him be cold, let him be violent and almost sort of broody. We as readers don't need the life story of a character to establish any sort of understand or appreciation of their nature. Nor do we need the inner monologues of everyone aside from the main character. Anyways, mild rant over, Bukimi's art is very much something that leans into "impact" and "flare" before choreography, so it's easy to follow and produces some really nice panels and spreads.

Anyways, moving on to the best parts of the volume: the non-hero stuff. Getting to see Lady Black outside of her hero getup and interacting with Teru as a normal girl was very nice. They continue to really establish the depths of what makes someone a hero, as both girls accompany an old woman on a trip up a nearby mountain so that she can reminisce about her deceased husband. They dig deep into not just what makes someone a hero, but what makes them a person. Overcoming adversity, finding ways to succeed and help others, to sympathize with and encourage them.

In addition to that, we get to learn more about Lady Black's backstory, and find out that she's an amputee. It's a very simple and straightforward conversation that comes from the heart, and is executed really well. It's not touted as something heavy or emotional, but it is expressed that Lady Black's opening up her heart in the interaction. A very lovely piece that's great to see in media like this.

And here's where I take it off the rails a little bit. There's a lot of great stuff of similar nature in this volume. I really like it, but I'd also say it's rushing a little bit to establish the "purpose" of it. In short, there's a specific type of criteria expressed with each person that's become a hero. In order to become one, you have to have overcome something from your past. Something that has hurt you, left you feeling alone in the world, like nobody will save you. Only then, when you understand that there are other people out there that feel like that can you become a hero. It's a tenet of what the first volume expresses but with a more impactful sentiment.

Stardust, Lady Black, Spirit, Mian Long. All of these characters express adversity, ridicule, something that places them in the shadows of life. It's corny, and it fully fits the manga, but it's only when someone knows of darkness that they can spread light.

Alright, I've said my piece there, so last little thing in the same vein. The idea of gender norms is brought up in this volume, and it's a cute/fun expression of it, but I couldn't help but chuckle a little bit of what they made of it. Maybe because I see it as something inherently normal, but I felt that how Shy was shown to express the sentiment felt a little excessive for it. I think a one-two punch would have been better, where the dialogue came before a starry-eyed view of Shy as a hero.

Now, for a bit of an interlude. As I expressed earlier, Shy's non "big name action hero" appearances have been far, far more enjoyable than her bigger pieces. It's a lot of fun getting to see Teru explore herself and in turn shine a light on different forms of expression and passion, with things like the calligraphy club. They're very simple moments, but their appeal is certainly understated when compared to big and flashy scenes.

And now we make it the final "big" piece, the reveal. The ring was a sort of fake out for the "true" power of Stigma. We meet a girl with powers in opposition to Teru's, a rather clear setup for a rivalry/savior relationship of course, but they were still pretty enjoyable. This girl is a catalyst for understanding Stigma's underlying plan and approach, as we get to see even more characters and ideas. It basically goes as you'd expect, but we get some fun info from it.

Overall, I'd say this volume has more strengths than weaknesses. Regardless of that though, it draws attention to aspects that are worth being mildly concerned over in the context of a superhero story. Formulaic, reliant on tropes, and somewhat uninspired outside of variation. If you continue to be "aware" of the pitfalls of superhero media, they're nothing to really worry about, but otherwise I would think they'll get in the way rather quickly. Backstory, Battle, Betterment, repeat, there is very much a cycle that appears in the content of this second volume when compared to the first, but I'm hopeful that it will be dissipated now that they've exhausted the present options afforded. Only the next volume will tell. Well, either the next volume or the anime, whichever comes first.

[hr8anderson]

I've finally got some peak 👌🏼

[legalise-greenleaf]

SHY • シャイ

by Miki Bukimi, 2019

[clouds-and-frogs]

WE HAVE A TRAILER, I REPEAT WE HAVE A TRAILER AND THE MONTH OF RELEASE!!!!

I'M SO EXICETED!!!!🤩🤩🤩

The graphic is really good, and all of the characters are very gorgeous! Can't wait to see my fav heroes in October!!😍💖

[sleepy-monochrome-prince]

[animangabwedit]

Shy by Miki Bukimi

[vinosscum]

My therapist: manga David Bowie isn't real, he can't hurt you.

Manga David Bowie

Manga good though.

Source: Shy Volume 1, Bukimi Miki

[newsintheshell]

▶️ SHY: IL TRAILER FISSA IL DEBUTTO DELL'ANIME PER OTTOBRE!

Primo sguardo anche per la serie tratta dal particolare action hero manga di Bukimi Miki (pubblicato da Panini Comics qua in Italia).

L’adattamento è in lavorazione presso lo studio 8-BIT e a dirigerlo c'è Masaomi Ando (Astra Lost in Space, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun).

[togetherhearted]

As someone who spends a lot of her time deep into magical girl media (and has been keeping an eye on your LoP sidblog), here's a bunch of great obscure magical girl series suggestions:

Acro Trip (Manga + TV anime adaptation)

ArtiswitchA (Can be found on YouTube easily; has a total of 6 short episodes so being able in under an hour)

Classicaloid (A 2 season original TV anime where famous classical composers get turned into magical boys/girls)

The Demon Girl Next Door

Earth Maiden Arjuna (Original TV anime)

Flip Flappers (Original TV anime)

Floral Magician Mary Bell

Flying Witch (Manga + TV anime adaptation)

Fushigi Mahou Fun Fun Pharmacy

Healer Girl (Original TV anime)

Kaitou Saint Tail

The Klutzy Witch: Fuuka and the Dark Witch

Lapis ReLIGHTs

Little Witch Academia

Magic Knight Rayearth

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies (Manga + TV anime adaptation)

Magical Girl Incident (Manga series)

Magical Meow Meow Taruto

Magilumiere Co. Ltd.

Mahou no Mako-chan

Majokko Shimai/Witch Sisters Yoyo and Nene (Original anime film)

Mary and the Witch's Flower

Mewkledreamy

Miracle Shoujo Limit-chan

My Wife Could Be a Magical Girl (Manga series)

Onegai My Melody

Phantom Thief Jeanne

Popin Q (Original anime film)

Powerpuff Girls Z (TV anime adaptation of the 1998 cartoon:; The Powerpuff Girls)

Princess Comet

Princess Tutu (Original TV anime)

Shamanic Princess

Shy (Bukimi Miki)

Someday's Dreamers

Star Driver (Original TV anime)

Super Pig

Umi Monogatari

Urahara (TV anime adapted from a webcomic; PARK: Harajuku Crisis Team)

We Are Magical Boys (Manga series)

Wish Upon the Pleiades (Original web anime with a TV anime adaptation)

Is this heaven??

Ok,ok,I'll make a list of the ones that catch my eyes and go take a look.

[animemakeblog]

“Shy” The Receives Second Season

The television anime based on Bukimi Miki's Shy manga debuted a second season in the 12th and final episode.

[legalise-greenleaf]

SHY • シャイ

by Miki Bukimi, 2019