I have finished reading all 19 volumes of Masanori Morita's "Beshari Gurashi," so I will write my thoughts on it.
I'm not very good at writing without spoilers, but I'll do my best.
In conclusion, it was quite interesting.
While it has some convenient and cartoonish plot developments, it's a good manga with tears, laughter, and moments of hard work.
About the characters
Each character is carefully explored, and even those who only appear briefly in the beginning are given more depth later on, making it easy to empathize with them.
There is no such thing as a character that is 100% unpleasant; everyone has good and bad points somewhere.
In that sense, everyone has a human touch, and you grow attached to them.
About the content
I don't know much about the inner workings of the comedy industry, but the author has clearly done thorough research, which makes the content very convincing.
Although it deals with comedy, the plot itself follows a classic formula and is very easy to read. It's simply exciting and fun as a manga.
It encapsulates the classic essence of the genre: "A talented protagonist embarks on a journey with a mysterious transfer student, growing alongside their companions and aiming for the next stage."
Furthermore, there were many moments that brought tears to my eyes, and I myself shed quite a few tears during those scenes.
The contrast between "tears" and "laughter" creates a truly masterful composition.
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The artwork is in the usual style of the same artist who created works like Rokudenashi Blues and ROOKIES.
The fact that you can recognize this artist's work just from the illustrations is a testament to their undeniable talent.
Because of its realistic, dramatic style, it's clear that the humor comes from the content, not the pictures.
While the plot felt a little too convenient in some parts, the story itself followed a classic formula, so I didn't find it frustrating.
This pattern involves the protagonist encountering obstacles while other characters face different problems, allowing the protagonist to observe their own situation objectively and grow as a person.
While it might sound bad to call it "convenient plot device," it's a necessary element in manga.
Beshari Gurashi 1 (Young Jump Comics DIGITAL)
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