A short but really well-written story that is about grief and acceptance of loss. It presents them in a realistic way, even if, not to spoil anything, one supernatural element is being used as a storytelling tool.
The art is rather alright. Good enough to tell the story properly and entertain the viewer. It would be great if it was actually better, more detailed, with even more expressive facial expressions, but like I mentioned before, it's okay as it is.
I liked how, despite featuring just two characters in such a short story, the readers can easily get a glimpse of their distinct personalities and basic desires.
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: Ilya -イリヤ- InformationType: One-shot
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: 1
Status: Finished
Published: Apr 14, 2018
Demographic:
Shounen
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Shounen Jump+ Statistics Ranked: #76212 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #12435
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Jan 19, 2025
you've heard of "my shayla," now get ready for "my ilya."
jokes aside, ilya is a beautiful manga regardless of its length. the message is integrated beautifully in the story and explores love and loss through a simple yet impactful lens. while the supernatural aspect of this manga is but a plot tool to explore these themes, it's done in a very poignant way that allows you to empathize with our main lead, aisei, without making it seem too fantastical or whimsical. the art-style is simple and brings in together the plot of the story, treading delicately with presenting a story of love and loss that ... |
