This is a review based off Fantagraphics release which has published the first 17 chapters.
Absurdist and surrealist comedy and horror with sociopolitical commentaries. Shintaro Kago's art is trippy and confusing and it reflects in his storytelling methods. Everything written and illustrated has dark undertones to it while the incomprehensible situation before you will have you in tears laughing.
The story itself is a series of short stories following the protagonist Yukie with each chapter being about a new elder(s) she's taking care of. As such we don't get to have much time with each character, but the time we do get is fleshed out appropriately
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Separate, Tantei SumoKING, India de Ransuu Japanese: ディメンシャ 21 More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 7
Chapters: 37
Status: Finished
Published: Jan 27, 2011 to Oct 31, 2013
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Kago, Shintarou (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #43262 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #3684
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Oct 20, 2022
Dementia 21 is a very surreal manga about a home help aide who helps out elderly people with no clue about how bizarre things can get.
The artwork is very detailed and is something that I personally like. There's no plot as such, since each chapter is a plot in itself, but I suppose this is a manga which heavily relies on the art rather than the plot. No comments about characters since it's as relevant as the plot. Overall it was an enjoyable read, especially if you are into surreal/bizarre/experimental stuff. It's sort of like Junji Ito's works, but without the gore. |
