Helmut

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A promising dark fantasy manhwa with an engaging premise and protagonist.

Story: 8/10
The concept of an abandoned child with a demonic seed is unique and interesting. The worldbuilding around the Demonic Beast Forest is immersive. However, the plot is still in early stages so the narrative potential remains to be seen.

Art: 9/10
Excellent, highly detailed artwork and character designs. The environments and action sequences are beautifully rendered. The style aptly conveys the manhwa's atmosphere.

Characters: 8/10
Helmut is a standout as a complex, evolving protagonist. His inner struggle between human and beast is compelling. Side characters have intriguing potential but need more development.
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Enjoyment: 8/10
Helmut's origin story and early adventures make for an engaging read. The darker fantasy elements add appeal for the genre. But the manhwa still has room to grow.

In summary, Helmut shows promise but has yet to realize its full potential. The concept, lead character and art are assets that have gotten it off to a strong start. Fans of dark fantasy manhwa should give it a look.

I'm rating this 9 because it's doing everything right So far for what it is, an action fantasy "Shonen". So far there's only 40 chapters. There's not much to say about the plot and the world building. It's doing what it's supposed to do.
If you like this genre, you should enjoy this manhwa.
The art style is pretty, characters are not overly cute.
The pacing and structure is good.
What makes this stand out is that, unlike many protagonists in this genre, the protagonist in this story is stoic and taciturn, not overly righteous. He is not educated given his background, but he is smart and react ... to situations in a realistic way.

The new art in season 2 is disappointing and undermines the story. While the plot has a unique setup, it fails to deliver anything substantial. The art style is the biggest letdown, transitioning from the impressive quality seen in Kakao publications to a more generic webtoon style. The characters started off strong, but 71 chapters in, they haven't done anything particularly enjoyable with the current setup. It feels like the core premise the story began with has been lost, and nothing has been established to keep your attention. All the hype created in season 1 seems to have been completely forgotten, and the world now ... feels like a child's art project.