Comments on: *Paradise Kiss Books 1-5 — Recommended

By: *Nana Book 21 — Recommended » Manga Worth Reading

*Nana Book 21 — Recommended » Manga Worth Reading — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:28:18 +0000

[...] I’ve waited a month to read this latest installment, because I knew it would be the last for a while. Volume 21 catches us up to the Japanese releases, and due to creator Yazawa’s illness and recovery time, the series is currently on hold. (In the meantime, there’s always rereading the series from the beginning or enjoying her previous manga Paradise Kiss.) [...]

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:56:50 +0000

Oh, you’re right. I’m sorry, I totally forgot they said Arashi’s father was in a band too. I don’t think I thought he was incredibly famous, though.

By: Ed Sizemore

Ed Sizemore — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:54:22 +0000

Kris,

I’m sure George’s father is paying for his studying abroad. I don’t know if he says it, or implies it, but George is also included in the will.

Arashi’s father is a rock star, it’s never stated explicitly in the manga. When Arashi goes home there is a poster of a rock star and a little arrow next to it stating it’s Arashi’s father.

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:34:45 +0000

I think that, even though their families are “rich,” many of them are trying to break free from that. If I remember right, George says something about not wanting his dad to pay for more school. He’s also perfectly willing to give up his dream to support his mother and himself if necessary. The fact that his dad supports him in the end shouldn’t take away from the fact that he was willing to grow from that. And there isn’t any indication that his dad supports him when he goes to Paris, just that he’ll continue to support the mother.
I also don’t think Arashi’s family was particularly rich, but I don’t recall what his family did….

“The lack of a Hollywood perfect ending is part of what makes this a satisfying read.”
I agree there, though. It’s heartbreaking, but it’s…real.

By: Conversations and controversies « MangaBlog

Conversations and controversies « MangaBlog — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:19:02 +0000

[...] Manga Moveable Feast continues with reviews and views on Paradise Kiss from Sean Gaffney, Ed Sizemore, and Lori [...]

By: lovelyduckie

lovelyduckie — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:03:01 +0000

Wow, this series takes me back, I read this so long ago! But it’s a series I love a lot, and have a great time re-reading every once in a while. Even though I enjoy Nana a lot, this is my favorite of the two series by far.

By: The Paradise Kiss MMF is Underway! | Soliloquy in Blue

The Paradise Kiss MMF is Underway! | Soliloquy in Blue — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:38:56 +0000

[...] Ed Sizemore at Manga Worth Reading has posted his thoughtful take on the series, which includes this observation on the role of realism in the story: [...]

By: James Schee

James Schee — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:22:17 +0000

Good review Ed! I’ve only read one volume of this, really loved it as it had a good mixture of drama and comedy. Plus characters that I honestly found really bizarre but fascinating. I was hit by a money crunch at the time after reading the first volume, so never got to pick up the rest. Its out of print now I think, but maybe I’ll find them at a used book store or con some day.

By: Manga Moveable Feast: Archive | Soliloquy in Blue

Manga Moveable Feast: Archive | Soliloquy in Blue — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:59:22 +0000

[...] Paradise Kiss Books 1-5 — Recommended – Ed Sizemore (Manga Worth Reading) [...]