Ijousha no Ai

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It really was very difficult to read, their characters suffered a lot in each scene to the point of thinking that more people could die in the next chapter.
The careful and cute drawing makes us assume that we are reading a beautiful story, but the dialogues and scenes are quite adult. I dont consider myself sensitive but this work gave me the nervousness that you expect from a psychological thiller with a good story.
My recommendation is that you read it knowing that there is a lot of crazy and shocking scenes that will make you nervous, although you will have good character development complementing the ... most mundane chapters.

While really difficult to read, this manga perfectly captures what it is like to be a victim of a psychopath. You're completely helpless against your captor in a way that nobody would ever understand unless they've gone through the same thing themselves. I felt really bad for the MC​ throughout the story and was really worried that the manga was going to come to an end with a horrible conclusion. I'm happy to say that the ending was actually pretty well written and tied up loose ends nicely. The art is very moe which contrasts with the content well. Overall a good read that can ... be finished in a few hours.

(Contains spoilers, not the first part though.)
I have a little bit to say. I was able to read 60 something chapters and then the ending (Because this is all I could find/is around). This manga is not a very enjoyable read. The only reason I finished it is because this manga makes you want to know what happens. The art is less than average, the characters are less than average, and the story is decent. The ending is pretty good and wraps it all up.

I regret reading this manga and I recommend avoiding it if you are thinking about reading it. There is so much ... gore, torture, and murder that just makes it horrible. The fucked up things stop for a couple chapters then come back. It's not worth it if you except anything happy to happen.

(Spoilers ahead.)




The MC is a weak ass bastard. The one thing that is clear throughout the story is that the FMC would be easy to kill. Of course the goal of the MC is to kill the FMC because of what she has done to the people around him. But he only tries like twice(?). Mark Wahlberg has said that if he was on one of the planes that struck the World Trade Center during the September 11th attacks that, “There would have been a lot of blood in that first-class cabin and then me saying, ‘OK, we’re going to land somewhere safely, don’t worry.’” I don't want to say that it would've been different if I was there but there is a lot of times that she could've been killed and nothing happened.

The ending is pretty good? It's a "Ten Years Later..." ending but I think it wrapped up that pile of shit with a bow. It has been a couple days since I finished it, and at first I disregarded the ending because the fucked up parts of the series left me feeling awful. But I did enjoy the ending after I thought about it.

This series made me feel like shit and there are very few reasons to read this. The only reason I am even reviewing this is to give my opinion to anyone that might want to read this, and the only reason I am able to write a decent amount is because I gave this a couple days to forget about the torture and gore and fucked up things in this manga.

The manga is very clear on how it is going to be. If you like gore and psychological and tragedy, you might enjoy this more than me. Even with that said, the story is alright. Most of the chapters is just torture/gore and backstory. You get what you sign up for, so even though I feel the characters are weak, the enjoyment for me was very little, and the art is very lacking, I'd say a fan of the genre may enjoy some parts.

That's why I give this a 4 but I recommend most people to stay away.

I do like gore in anime, especially when it makes contrast with the cuteness of the drawing. So i was captivated by the art of this manga and i started reading it. In the beginning it looked like an hidden gem.
They put effort in drawing it so i was looking forward to see how the story unravels...
Unfortunately after setting up the "rules" of the anime (this world, Japan, no magic...) the author started dis-attending them one by one.

Warning light spoilers ahead!

Is it a super hero anime? which super power has our antagonist? why after seriously hurting some people one time is punished and ... the second just get away with it like nothing happened?
Why a "can't miss" situation for our protagonist turns out a disaster for him? ah yes our antagonist, immobilized on the ground just deflected a direct hit with a knife and an object materialized in her hands (previously free). Magic? Telekinesis? This is just an example, the narrative issues are just too many, many situations just don't make any sense as they're narrated. And it's getting more absurd every chapter.

I expected more than "Everything make it do to show us some gore."

I'm so angry because the art is good. The author should have put more effort in the coherence of the story. Maybe later there will be explanations, for those who will continue reading... I'm not sure it's still worth my time.

When I learned about this manga, the tags and comments were "gore", "shock scenes" and things like that ...

I have not felt that way, it has rather reminded me of Monster and Mirai Nikki. It is a triller where we have a Yandere (Psycho) and a boy with whom she falls in love. There are quite a few very well-made secondary characters and they are being added little by little to have a great value in the plot without them being "type added characters" their introduction is credible.

The perhaps most important plot flaw is that the plot revolves around a certain blackmail during a good ... part that does not have much logic that is a shame for the victim. Otherwise the plot is quite solid (as in a chapter of Criminal Minds, or a movie of psychopaths) is even less fantasy than Monster.

The friendly / moe / cute style drawing .... is perfect. It is a very expressive drawing, with enough detail that has many chibi gags that perfectly convey the aptitude of the characters, a psychopath with a chibi face when remembering something unimportant while torturing another person gives you the same contrast that the victim has, that this before a monster that does not give importance to life without being dramatic. The eyes of terror in the victims are exceptional and sometimes a simple drawing expresses more than a complex one.

The plot is constantly sprinkled with sexual scenes that do not have fan service intentions, they are normal sexual scenes like in any movie. The relationships between the characters are realistic and even the protagonist's asocial treatment is adequate to be able to live in society and work.

I have some suggestions about the tags that are put to this manga and that I do not think are appropriate.
If you are thinking that you will see gore without sense perhaps better look at Pumpkin Night.
If you want scenes that shock you because of how twisted they are, maybe better Made in Abbys.
If you want Yanderes without much sense, perhaps better Higurashi no naku.

If you want to read a story about a psychopath who wants to make a boy fall in love with her and control him by tormenting all his relationships with a great affinity for torture, this is your manga.

With such a straightforward storytelling and pretty simple artstyle, it may be no great piece of art, but overall keeps tension well enough to keep us invested.

Many would consider this manga being too, so-called, ‘edgy’, because it shows twisted thinking of a psychopath and its victims in a very awkward way, and that may be very hard or even grueling to read for many people. Be ready for a lot of blood, torture, psychological damage and other kinds of violence.

Characters are developed just for the needs of plot progress, which is enough. The manga offers pretty good insight on what the victims of a psychopath ... may feel, particularly fear, grudge or even episodes of insanity and irrationality. The same goes for the other side. We get into the head of a psychopath and her emotions (or rather lack of them). What is especially well showcased, is her behavior, including deceit, obsession, cruelty or fanaticism.

There are also some action scenes spread throughout the story. Some other parts are very hard to get through, however, whether because of too much 'psycho-stuff' is happening, or the exact opposite – blandness of other story elements (there are some parts where virtually nothing happens). The story contains strong psychological/suspense elements, but is weak on other aspects of storytelling.

This kind of story is certainly not for everyone. But, if one happens to be in the target group, it is very likely one may get hooked until the last page. With all the insanity that accompanied the story, it was concluded well enough to be considered decent.

Pros:
+ adrenaline-filled experience
+ keeps us invested until the end

Cons:
- frustrating read
- attracts only a specific group of readers

Double-edged:
+/- lot of violence, blood, torture and other 'edgy' elements
+/- character behaviors may discourage some readers
+/- plot progress goes up and down; sometimes intriguing, sometimes boring

6/10 (OK)

I recommend this if you're a fan of yandere characters and disempowerment. Don't read it if plot inconsistencies or excessive torture bothers you.

I came across this manga randomly, so I didn't really have any expectations. Gore and torture in manga don't bother me, but I expected this one to be much more violent than it turned out to be. The story is about a girl who's in unrequited love with a boy and the lengths she goes to in trying to be with him, told from the point of view of the boy. It was interesting to see an entire manga structured around the yandere ... archetype, but the characterization and plot consistency were lacking throughout the narrative.


Story: 6 / 10

POTENTIAL SPOILERS - The plot spans many years of the main characters' lives - not something that you'd typically see in horror manga, but it works here. The narrative flows pretty well until the build-up to the conclusion, which isn't all that impactful or satisfying. It's not bad, but you probably won't remember the story over other elements of the manga. A lot of the torture sequences / violence performed are pretty similar, but there are a few surprising and unique moments scattered throughout. Inconsistencies in characterization and consequences really subtract from the impact of both the plot's harsh moments and its victories.


Art: 9 / 10

The art style wasn't what I'd expect from this genre of manga, but it ends up feeling perfectly suited for the story being told. It's cute like a kid's manga, but the artist's attention to detail is clear, especially in things like the characters' facial expressions or clothing design. The gore almost exclusively takes the form of blood and cuts with minimal detail, so even moderately squeamish people should be able to tolerate it (as long as they aren't uncomfortable with torture scenes!)


Character: 4 / 10

Several characters lack consistency in their personalities and behavior, and despite the amount of time that passes it feels like all the characters have the exact same personalities that they did when they were kids, except with more anxiety. It kind of feels like the characters mostly embody archetypes, with a lack of any unique characterization or personality. That made it kind of difficult to care about them beyond the typical feeling of not wanting innocent characters to get hurt. The antagonist's capabilities are also very inconsistent, which really takes you out of the narrative at times.

I really enjoyed the author's exploration of lasting trauma and the process of recovering from it. It's a subject that even something as prominent as Chainsaw Man handled very poorly, so it was a relief that the subject's interpretation here is both brutal and hopeful.


Overall: 6 / 10


I don't think I would have stuck with this one if I knew it would be so iffy on the consistency. Decent violence, forgettable story.