Fire Punch

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I know 3 masterpieces, this is 5 of them.
A story and characters that are so chaotic that sometimes you forget how baffling and hopeless the main plot is.
The ending leaves you speechless, it is an example of how to end a story, it is poetic.
You lose track of what you are seeing, you pick it up, you lose it again, just like the protagonist, you are not a hero or a savior, you just want to live.
It is so heartbreaking and you know that the story is so well done when you really want to talk to the protagonist and yell at him not to ... do something, this work of art leaves you with a void when you finish it, it is not a good or bad ending, it is an ending and that's it.

Note: This review was written in early 2020 (pre-quarantine era)

It works in parts. There’s definitely a lot of creativity and novel ideas that went into the plot devices, characters, post-apocalyptic set-pieces, and world-building. The artwork, as expected from Tatsuki Fujimoto, is fantastic. But its tone and story are confusing to say the least. It constantly feels like it’s at odds with itself—trying to be both horrific and light-hearted, which rarely blends well. And no, this manga doesn’t make it work. At times, it’s a convoluted mess for no real reason, which only slows down its progression. It’s a true hit or miss.

Fire Punch is a manga that, despite its unique premise, left me feeling more frustrated than impressed. While it opens with a dark, intriguing setup, the story quickly spirals into a chaotic mess that feels gratuitous and, ultimately, narratively hollow. It’s clear that the series tries to explore heavy themes and push boundaries, but its approach often comes off as excessive rather than meaningful. The grim tone and brutal content don’t add depth to the story; instead, they often feel like shock value for the sake of it.

I love Fujimoto's chaotic art style and story telling don't get me wrong but with this manga he ... didn't quite get it right , If not for Fire Punch we wouldn't have Chainsawman , But narratively, Fire Punch struggles to stay coherent. The pacing is erratic, with scenes jumping from one extreme to another in ways that disrupt the flow and make it hard to connect with the characters. Agni, the protagonist, is certainly complex, but the story doesn't flesh him out in a way that feels satisfying or engaging. Instead of a clear, compelling arc, it’s as if we’re watching random events unfold with little purpose or cohesion.

In the end, Fire Punch feels like wasted potential. It has an interesting foundation but falls apart in its execution. For me, it was a disappointing read, lacking the narrative substance or character depth that could have made it memorable.