Golden Time Vol. 1 (Golden Time, 1) Paperback – October 27, 2015

Ok so for anyone that is wanting to read this. GET 2 DAY SHIPPING. It is 100% worth a read/look, I have seen the anime in subbed and I loved it. However just from the first manga I could tell I missed a lot of what the characters really are, when I watched the anime. It is a manga for anyone wanting to know like like toradora in style. With what I would say has more adult content in it just from the stage there lives are in. If you like romantic anything this is for you.

Great shipping

Love it

In full disclosure, I went into the manga already a fan of the anime and the parts of the light novel read. So with my head full of all that was enjoyed in the manga and light novel, I picked up the manga expecting and hoping to find the same magic the light novel and anime held for me.Perhaps since I am willing to give it a second volume, some of the same enjoyable characters, emotional story is present. However, for some reason this time, unlike other times I've read manga that started as light novel s and anime, knowing what is to come next made the pacing in the manga feel off. Some parts went almost too quickly, other parts seemed to be jumped and other parts seemed to drag.Also, despite how I find myself sympathizing with Kaga in the novel and anime, having known people that try and change themselves for others while either pursing faded dreams or ones they have built up themselves from a mistaken word or phrase out of context, this time she came off more a comedic and somewhat pitiful character. This is not bad, but also not the Kaga I was familiar with from other forms of media.All of this said, it was still an entertaining volume and one that has echoes of the emotional, at times heart wrenching story, I've grown to love in other mediums and as such I am willing to give another volume.

Prior to buying this manga, I've watched the anime as well as read the manga Evergreen that other reviewers have compared this manga towards although they really should not as the two manga were very different. For me, I personally loved Golden Time the anime. However in the manga format, Golden Time is not without its flaws. In terms of aesthetics, there were many moments in the manga where eyes were drawn in such detail in one scene but not so in others, and there wasn't a tonal shift that would imply that this change would make sense. And amazingly, Koko is even less likable in the manga than she is in the anime due to her dialogue. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this manga. It was in good condition, and the binding was intact. This story is how I remembered it being, and I still enjoyed it. One big caveat for new buyers: This manga is more for individuals looking for media that emulates real life. (Think Synecdoche New York the movie)

I tried multiple times to finish the anime but couldn't because everyone was all over the place with their feelings. It kept going back and forth. Friendships made and ruined. Wasn't worth finishing - even if there was a happy ending. The manga is the same. Maybe less dramatic but all over the place. If you like crazy - a story that builds and breaks with abnormal character behavior - this is for you. I would only buy this if it was free. That is saying something. Go for Evergreen if you want a more calm and beautiful art.Also, the publisher (Seven Seas) is not doing so well with color pages, quality, prices, and release dates. Stay away from em' just for a little bit until they have figured their problems out. Once done waiting, please pick this up if you the building and breaking of stories and friendships. If you want calmness and beauty, pick up Evergreen.Mark this review as Helpful so I can continue to deliver helpful reviews. Encouraging a series that doesn't do to well means a better series out there isn't going to be licensed. This is the MANGA. There is not a Light Novel.