Buyuden

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Probably the only one where I will give it an even rating across the board but I think this is accurate.

The story is actually quite cool, being a fan of boxing myself it was nice seeing a newer boxing manga because they are rare. Aside from the ending which I didn't like, the only other aspect of this that I disliked was how literal they made the techniques. For instance they would make it so the MC struggled against an enemy that he could easily defeat only to have him win after 'figuring out' something he already knew, or they had the MC pretend ... the be bad only to show that he is good. It was kind of ridiculous in that regard.

The art was basic, you could see what was happening and feelings were properly portrayed through the expressions so that is good. I just don't particularly enjoy the art style itself.

Other than the things I mentioned about the MC pretending to be bad, he was a really likeable character who had great character progression, same as most other relevant side characters. I didn't like that Moka was chubby though, I liked it even less when they kept making her give up on her weight loss.

I won't spoil the end of the story for you but it was seriously a letdown.

The story is typical, weak boy, meets girl, event, boy wants to get stronger(Nartuo smile with hands behind head).

Art is similar to Ippo, it has got this old fashioned style. Not as dated as Ranma, but a maybe one step above.

Perhaps my biggest grip are the characters; they feel like cards board cutouts of heros/heroines of a B rated action flick.

I started reading Buyuden after being recommended from Holyland, and boy there is a huge difference. This manga is not even close to being like Holyland. It still retains alot of its shonen characteristics. So if you are looking for shonen, feast on ... this. Otherwise avoid like the plague.

While Buyuden is certainly well drawn with some impressive fight scenes, the overall story feels rushed and not particularly remarkable. The manga tries too hard to be unpredictable, which can be confusing at times and doesn't add much to the plot. Additionally, the supporting characters are lacking in depth, making it difficult to care about their stories.

Overall, it is a decent sports manga that may appeal to fans of the genre. However, the rushed pacing and lack of compelling characters prevent it from being truly memorable. If you're looking for a manga with impressive art and exciting fight scenes, then Buyuden may be worth a ... look, but don't expect anything groundbreaking in terms of story or characters.