Manga Review: Tiger & Bunny, Volume 9, by Mizuki Sakakibara, Sunrise, Masafumi Nishida, and Masakazu Katsura

Rating (Out of 5): ~2.5-3

Publisher: VIZ Media

Release Date: 2016

Volumes: 9.

Spoilers?: No.

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Volume: 1. 8.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Humans turned genetic superheroes fight crime—and compete as sponsored reality stars?

Superpowered humans known as NEXT appeared in the world 45 years ago. Some of them fight crime in the city of Stern Bild while promoting their corporate sponsors on the hit show HERO TV. The people love their superheroes, even if they don’t completely understand them, and not all of the NEXT use their powers for good.

The heroes have uncovered that Kriem is the one controlling the Mad Bears and move to neutralize those stationed around Stern Bild. Meanwhile, Kotetsu and Barnaby finally reveal the secret behind Jake’s mysterious powers!

Review:

Just getting thrown into the story on the last volume probably earned me having no idea what was going on. I knew nothing about the characters, and so I had no connection to any of them or understanding of their relation, and I had no idea what was happening with the story line.

For some reason, I always thought this was more of a comedy series, not a somewhat serious action series. But the main characters are saving people and working together to fight crime, pretty much. They seem to have an odd companionship, and were in a conflict, but are getting the hang of working together and enjoying it.

There seemed to be some odd characters and situations, but this wasn't what I was expecting, at all. Not really my kind of series, though, so I suppose that's why.

A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!