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The variety of tones allows Samura to showcase the flexibility of his wonderfully rough-hewn art. His insanely complex line work and deceptively simple layouts masterfully handle everything from ridiculously cool sword violence to straight-faced gags to repressed romance and intense battles of political wit. His fluid pacing allows for a huge density of plot and information to unfold without feeling purposely juggled or overcrowded. This may not be the most exciting volume, but Samura's art is thrilling nonetheless.
Yen Press picked up Yotsuba&! in 2009 after ADV Manga dropped it, but were it not for the logo and the ads in back, you'd almost never know it. Sound effects are still left in situ with unobtrusive translations nearby, cultural notes are still crammed in itty bitty type between panels, and the overall package is still attractively subdued. There is the back-cover synopsis—written as if by Yotsuba—but it doesn't hurt your brain too much. Certainly not enough to pass on the series.
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