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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 12, by Nene Yukimori

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While on the class trip to Kyoto, Kubo and Shiraishi both work up the courage to finally confess their feelings to each other.

This is the perfect sweet ending to the series. As fun as it is to see them interact or in Kubo’s case struggle to interact with others; there does come a time where it would get repetitive and it’s best to stop on a high note. Overall, Kubo and Shiraishi are a sweet couple to follow and I think the point this series ends on is just perfect. It’s a clean, heartwarming little YA romance that made me smile and if you like this genre, I think it will make you smile, too. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 11, by Nene Yukimori

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Kubo and Shiraishi both realize they have feelings for each other but Shiraishi is looking for the best way to tell Kubo. Luckily the class trip is coming up and Shiraishi hopes to get some alone time with Kubo to make his confession.

This volume is a lot of blushing glances and I gotta admit, it’s really sweet and wholesome. They’re super precious and the tone is very light and positive. Since it’s so very slice of life, don’t expect a ton of drama or angst; just these kids having a good time together. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 10, by Nene Yukimori

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Summer is over and it’s time for the school festival where the students plan to take advantage of Junta’s invisibility and sets him up as a ghost in the haunted house they set up. Kubo is looking forward to spending some quality time with Junta at the festival but he does such a good job being invisible, she’s seeing Junta much less than she’d like.

Most of this volume is the school festival as Kubo wrestles with no longer being the only one Junta interacts with and it’s handled really well. It was low angst and pretty mature so if you’re looking for something light and sweet, this is perfect. It’s just cozy. 4.5 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 9, by Nene Yukimori

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Shiraishi makes an effort to take Kubo out for her birthday but the real meat of this volume is Kubo and Shiraishi going to see fireworks; which Shiraishi hasn’t done since he was a young child.

This volume gives more of how being invisible actually effects Shiraishi. This series started off with it being a bit of a joke that he brushes off. Here, we’re seeing how much of a tole this takes on this kid. And I enjoy how supportive Kubo is. I know her teasing was never meant to be mean spirited but it’s enjoyable to see them getting closer and Shiraishi having a good friend group. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 8, by Nene Yukimori

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Everyone is studying for exams so they can enjoy their summer break. After wards, Kubo and her sister help out at their aunt’s beach shack but it turns out they need an extra pair of hands and Kubo knows just who to ask.

Getting back on track with Shiraishi’s story, it’s still great to see him settle in and get use to having friends and doing normal teenager things. If it makes any sense, I felt proud of him as a reader. The beach scene with the bathing suits was a little much for me since these characters are so young but an actual teenager probably wouldn’t be too bothered; especially if they’re familiar with this genre. It’s a common situation in manga like this. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 7, by Nene Yukimori

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While Shiraishi has been doing well with his friends and finally being seen, he faces his biggest challenge yet; the school trip involving camping and hiking. But this time, it’s Kubo who needs his help.

Of course the trip doesn’t take up the entire volume but it was nice to see Shiraishi get a win and help out Kubo. The friend group is entertaining to watch and Shiraishi’s little brother is fucking adorable but I feel the series isn’t taking advantage of it’s original premise in this one, making it more like a regular slice of life manga. I like them, it’s nice to read, but I would like the original hook explored more. 3.9 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 6, by Nene Yukimori

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Due to his problem of blending into the background, Shiraishi is nervous about participating in Sports Day on a team. Of course, Kubo ensures he’s able to participate like a normal kid and he begins to see her in a new light.

It’s nice to see Shiraishi making more friends and being seen. The tone of this is similar to Komi in that it’s slowly unfolding the main character and giving them a proper group of friends. Aside for sports, there’s studying for their exams – a classic of these YA slice of life manga – and we get some development for Kubo as well. We spend some time with her friends, explore her relationship with her sister, and her cousin, and overall; it’s just adorable and sweet. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 5, by Nene Yukimori

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As Shiraishi starts to experience more of actual high school life, sports day, getting little notes in his locker, having someone to celebrate his birthday with, etc, more people start taking notice of him.

It’s sweet to see these two growing closer and Shiraishi getting more friends. Something about the interaction with Shiraishi’s mother confirms my suspicion that he wasn’t as ok being invisible as we were lead to believe. He’s coming out of his shell and having more fun and it’s wholesome to see. This is a great slice of life, relaxing read. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 4, by Nene Yukimori

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Shiraishi and Kubo are in the same class again this year and Kubo won’t let Shiraishi just fade into the background; insisting he get involved with a school committee. Meanwhile, Kubo isn’t the only one who’s noticed Shiraishi as another classmate, Sudo has noticed him all this time.

We don’t get much of Sudo in this volume as it focuses on Shiraishi and Kubo spending more time together. They are so cute and it’s good to see someone appreciate Shiraishi and his interests. Clearly, he was more bothered by being invisible, as I’ve said before, and his relationship with Kubo is slowly unfolding. Shiraishi is actually enjoying Kubo’s little teasing and is having fun! It’s going bit by bit but progress is happening. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible” Vol. 3, by Nene Yukimori


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In this volume, Shiraishi catches a cold and has to stay home from school. As usual, nobody notices but Kubo, who comes by to take care of him.

It’s clear Shiraishi is only kinda clueless about the clear feelings developing between him and Kubo. It’s cute when they spend time together and Kubo may still tease him but she’s not cruel about it. She’s giving Shiraishi a chance to enjoy himself instead of just floating through life without anybody seeing him. I like that progression but where could this go in the next volumes. I hope it stays light hearted and sweet. 3.9 out of 5.

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