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Feb 1, 2025
Found family. A pretty self-explanatory trope; People who are strangers or friends become family even if they are not related by blood. Focusing heavily on structure, plot, and character, this manhwa is the embodiment of this loveable trope. Do you like Spy x Family or even the Fast and Furious movies? Then you are in the right place.
Structure/Plot: 10/10
This manhwa follows a linear story-telling structure, yet is unique in the way character relations develop. The plot begins with a contractual marriage with Pereshati, the mc, and the Duke. Yet, fitting the title of the manhwa, the readers get to see more
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developments with Pereshati and her in-laws in comparison to her eventual romantic interest. Meeting and growing quickly familar with the Duke’s “son”, sister, mother, and even uncle, there is only a few interactions between the two love interests until later on in the plot. This type of narrative is very compelling when building a slow-burn romance, as the readers get to understand Pereshati’s motives as a character as well as the Duke from an outside, un-intimate perspective before being forced to like them as love-interests. It creates an organic relationship between Pereshati and the Duke/Duke’s family. Furthermore, this sort of structure is effective in allowing the readers to actually like side characters outside of the romance as they are established early on. Overall being very wholesome and compelling, the structure of the plot is beautiful for exemplifying found family.
Character: 9/10
Briefly mentioned earlier, the relationships between Pereshati and the Duke’s family feels very organic. The readers are able to sympathize with each family member, being able to understand their flaws and motives. Something that becomes noticeable to readers in this regard is how complex conflicts are between each characters as well; It gives a realistic impression. One scene sticks out with the Duke’s uncle and his internal struggle with his family’s curse and behaviors. There are signs foreshadowed here and there, allowing his motivations and feelings to feel very raw when his built-up resentment is actually commented on. Yet, while character development is strong with the family, it’s hard to overlook how it is lacking in some other areas. For example, how cliche and one-dimensional Pereshati’s former family is. While this has been built on some more as the plot progresses, it is off-putting how much it was lacking at the beginning. Their characters felt more like a plot device to start the inciting incident of the manhwa, just like every other reincarnation/coming back to life stories.
Overall, please read this! Despite some critiques, it is an entertaining, loveable, wholesome, — and sometimes angsty— story.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 24, 2024
While Wolfs Rain has great concepts and themes, I personally believe the execution fell short. Prepare for a wall of text, because here's why:
For me, I have to get attached to the story line and the main character(s) to enjoy a story. If I don't get attached, it's hard for me to be entertained. And, lets just say, I didn't really get attached. The story throws you into this wild goose chase of these silly little wolves trying to find paradise. While this is a good and consistent theme that drives the plot, I
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found the mini arcs and journey lacking. There is minimal character development except for a few moments where Tsume is not angsty. One of my biggest peeves with this is also how flat the main character, Kiba, feels. He is supposed to be the driving force behind the show. (I am also a really big fan of his voice actor, Miyano Mamoru.) Yet, I was disappointed when his whole character premise throughout was being obsessed with Cheza and finding Paradise. I also wished there was some more genuinely tender scenes. For example, one of my favorite and most worthwhile moments from the show is when all of the wolves are sleeping around Cheza. It finally felt like the story could breathe, and it was very sweet. I enjoyed some of character interactions, but other than this and some other scenes, I felt like it could have been a bit more dynamic with how different each individual character is. Especially in regards to the romance. OH MY GOD THE ROMANCE. I am an individual who can rarely get behind relationships in series, with the exception I go into it knowing its a romance or it feels natural with the plot. Yet, during this entire series, there was only one romance I genuinely enjoyed out of the 4 romances established. I LOVED the romance between Cher and Hubb. Their romance is hinted at since the beginning, they have cute flirting scenes, and they have a prestablished history with each other. Additionally, it didn't mess with the flow of the plot. On the contrary, I can rant about how I despise Kiba x Cheza, as well as Blue x Hige. Blue and her relationship to the old man (aka her father figure) was a HIGHLIGHT of this show, and I enjoyed that plotline so much. Yet, when she met Hige, it felt like her character was ruined, and their romance was not developed whatsoever. Ughhhhh. I felt like Toboe's character was very well rounded despite my character rantings, and I felt his death scene was very monumental in the story. (My brother cried). I also like how the creators weren't afraid to kill off practically everyone at the end, yet their deaths weren't as impactful imo. The ending was ehh, felt pretty vague to me (in regards to OVA)
The show does have a unique charm to it though. It has beautiful backgrounds, beautiful character designs, and a good attempt at conveying a narrative. I just wished it was more entertaining to me, as well as more cohesive.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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