Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends - Club Minutes

STORY (7.5/10) ----------------------- As stated in the synopsis, this manga has a different scenario and plot for each chapter. Similar to the [Shoban!] spin off, this sub-series shows us the daily lives and activities of the Haganai cast done in stand-alone chapters. The scenarios however, are tamer than the ones found in the [Shoban!] series. In fact, I could see these story lines actually being used in the main Hanagai parent story. So one could argue the authenticity of this work in comparison to the more outlandish scenarios in [Shoban!]. They were all still very enjoyable nonetheless. ART (7.25/10) ------------------ Like [Shoban!], the art style is much different fromthe parent story work. Clear, defined and clean lines/details unlike the laid back flowing style found in the main story. However, I felt like the artwork fell a bit short when compared to [Shoban!]. It was softer, not as sharp and not as "realistic". Of course, if you are a fresh reader overall, not be as anal as I can be or make the mistake of comparing manga works then it might not be a big deal but personally I noticed it. It wasn't a glaring weakness of this manga but something to keep in mind when giving out scores and or reviews. CHARACTERS (7.5/10) ----------------------------------- The characters are still the lovable, fun to read and watch cast as their parent story counterparts. The nonchalant male lead Kodaka, the stern yet caring Yozara, the perverted and adorable Sena, Rika with her ecchi mad scientist persona and the genderly confused Yukimura. If you've experienced them in the main line then expect to be delivered plenty of laughs, giggles and smirks like always. Fresh readers can still experience the same but having prior knowledge of them will enhance the experience ten-fold. Again, being one-shots do not expect major development so let the characters speak for themselves. ENJOYMENT/OVERALL (7.5/10) --------------------------------------- Another spin off series of Haganai and another satisfied read. Though I did prefer the far-fetched scenarios in [Shoban!] more, (I apologize for the constant comparisons found in this review) I still enjoyed the time I spent reading this. Maybe I can be a bit bias when discussing Haganai related works but seriously unless you purposely avoid these type of (insert tags here) manga, they are all great reads in general that allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy.