Jan 29, 2021
The large success of Gantz comes from the mystery and its evolving characters. While many of the characters were first annoying and hard to watch onscreen, Gantz had that element of mystery in what the Gantz was, and the motivations of 100 points that made you continue. Gantz:G was a carbon copy of the Original, even the missions seeming the same. So when it came down to it, people were hardly interested, as there was nothing to watch it for, the setting and characters not having a change. So learning from his mistakes, Oku Hiroya created Gantz:E which has kept my attention and interest in
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the relatively short 14 chapters.
Taking place in what seems is feudal era Japan, Gantz:E sets up a completely different dynamic than the original. While still alive, the author sets up the two protagonists to be rivals, after MC A’s crush in the rice fields fell in love with the MC B. After they both drown in an attempt to save her from a flood, they arrive in the Gantz room where various others have died, only one girl wearing the battle suit. Like in Gantz she explains what has happened to them and they are teleported into a mission with the two main characters wielding swords and the armour, character development between the two heavily hinted at.
One great thing about this route, is that it feels perfect in the setting. While they have currently only been on one mission(And still in one mission) it feels very rooted in japanese history, each Alien some sort of reference to them. With multiple Samurai, Japanese yokai of the time, and outfits of that time, it is clear that the author actually planned some things out, leading to what could be a nicely handled Gantz without plot holes. The fights are also amazing, not relying on the guns. While the delayed guns did bring some tension, it became old in Gantz:G, and didn’t feel like it fit the setting, and was repetative. However, in Gantz E they mostly only use swords, creating different, and fights that fit the setting perfectly. Each small thing that is added fits the setting and makes it out to be different from the original.
Overall it is only in its 14th chapter so far, and with the short chapters it usually contains, it is around 6-7 real chapters compared to other manga. Unlike Gantz G which was mediocre, and felt repetitive, this never had me bored, intrigued in the new setting. While It can’t top off Gantz(the mystery elements now gone) I can see it becoming a better handled Gantz G, a small spin off it you are wanting more Gantz in your life.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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