Whilst some chapters do reference back to other events, mostly Uramichi Oniisan spends a chapter on a different skit or event which are reasonably standalone. I much prefer a good story arc, with a continuous plot. Generally speaking, I’m not much of a fan of manga (or anime!) that are a series of skits or vignettes. Uramichi manages to simultaneously be depressing and cynical, but at the same time the way he delivers his message and interacts with his co-stars is also whimsical and hilarious, so the tone of the manga manages to remain positive and upbeat despite the outlook of its characters. I think this is really good to see and makes a great change from endlessly optimistic shounen protagonists, and as an older person (I’m actually the same age as Uramichi!), it makes the manga much more relatable to see someone who is dealing with everyday things but has become fed up with life – haven’t we all, especially in lockdown! ![]() Uramichi seems totally disillusioned with life, and so do his co-stars. They’re also very mature, and hearing the children say things which seem much older than their years is also very amusing. The children themselves are also extremely funny, and they’re like the antidote to Uramichi. He really tells it straight, even to the children appearing on his show. What I really loved about Uramichi as a character is how matter of fact he is. He’s pessimistic and sarcastic, and probably one of the most relatable characters I’ve ever encountered. Uramichi Omota is a former gymnast who works as a host on a children’s television show, but he is the total antithesis of what you’d expect from someone in his position. I’d seen screenshots of panels of Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan floating around the internet for a few months prior to getting my hands on this copy via NetGalley, and it instantly resonated with me. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a free e-copy of this manga in exchange for an honest review. Alongside mascots played by a couple of bushy-tailed twentysomethings and a singing duo whose music embodies the notion of being kicked while you’re down, Uramichi wades through the misery of working life, one sardonic comment at a time. ![]() ![]() Synopsis: Uramichi is a 31-year-old host on a kids’ show who leads exercise routines and teaches life lessons colored by one main theme: Adulthood sucks.
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