Kerry Erlanger Comic Reviews

"Fangirl" is a faithful adaptation that manages to feel brand new, which simultaneously makes it an enjoyable read for both old and new fans alike.

An enjoyable read if you're a casual fan or big into the bounty hunters, but it's a little lackluster in satisfying the need for a story more grounded in the Star Wars universe.

One thing to note: this series is more slice of life than a continuously moving plot, which at points can make the pacing feel slow. I wasn't expecting this, which at first made me wish for more development than I was getting, particularly in the relationship between Tatsu and his wife (Who calls him Tacchan! I desperately want to know how she was able to tame this wild yakuza's heart to the point that he's content to wander the streets in an apron in search of the freshest vegetables and rarest anime merch). Still, the chapter vignettes are so charming that it's easy to move past. And you do eventually get a tiny bit of insight into their marital background and a decent amount of Tatsu's yakuza origins. Still, there's a lot more that needs to be explored. Luckily, Oono makes you excited to keep exploring it. This manga is a delight.