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[WARNING: SPOILERS. DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED]

Story - 9

The whole premise of the manga is very unique and it delivers. Although I came into the manga not expecting it to be anything related to trauma, schizophrenia, and paranoia, it is what makes the story very memorable.

It is also good to know that the above-mentioned are not included in the manga just for some shock factor, it's the backbone and soul of the manga that pushes the story forward. There are also many thought-provoking panels which make the reader think about the predicaments faced by the characters.

The author has also left a nice touch ... to the ending. It's ambiguous and leaves the reader wondering whether or not the events of the story really happened or whether or not Kano has died.

However, the story is not a complete 10/10. It does have its flaws.

There are points in the story where you wonder where some of the characters went. It's as if the author had simply just removed them from the story. There are also times when I wondered whether some arcs were necessary for the progression of the story.

Artwork - 4

The art is unique but not pleasant to the eyes.

Characters - 10

The characters are not exactly black and white. They are sporadic, very different and unpredictable which makes it all interesting. All characters have their own quirks and personality. The pace of character development was also done nicely with no development being too rushed or too slow.

Enjoyment - 9

There was never a moment when reading where I felt bored or too rushed and despite its flaws, the story is certainly one of its kind. Honestly, this manga could have been a masterpiece if not for the art.

Overall - 8

A definite must-read if you're into seinen mangas.

[SPOILERS AHEAD, PLEASE DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED THE MANGA]

Story - 6

The story starts off strong with the murder of the MC's sister and the introduction of swapping bodies. Although the plot itself is not original, it's still nonetheless interesting. The speed at which information and characters are introduced is good which allows the reader to digest it in a way that's easy. However, the plot at the end starts to be a little too simplistic and predictable for my taste, with the main characters just using their "abilities" to get through the story. In murder fiction, It is necessary for the reader ... to have the chance to find out the identity of the murderer, with clues that the "detective" discovers (which in this case are the main characters). However, the story fails to deliver that and instead decides to use convoluted plot mechanisms to reach the identity of the murderer. Towards the last few chapters, the author decides to pull a plot twist out of nowhere with a character who we've never seen throughout the entire and only mentioned once or twice in the manga just for a "gotcha" moment. With that, this manga is your typical manga that starts off strong but ends up flat.

Art - 7

The art is good and pleasant on the eyes but nothing special.

Characters - 5

The 3 main characters are simple tropes that show no character development. Although we do get the background of Sachi at the start that develops throughout the manga, the background for Mikuni is rushed in just one chapter with no further explanation. We also only get to fully understand the background of Hiroki towards the end, conveniently answering many plot questions.

Hiroki starts off strong with the fact that she's not your typical cutesy idol but ends up falling off throughout the story. Hiroki is a bland MC who happens to be proficient in martial arts (convenient at times). Sachi is your typical smart character, with his personality explored more with the identity of X being revealed.

However, with that being said, the actions of the characters are consistent with their personalities which is a plus point. I must also say, it would be too much to ask for elaborated character developments in such few chapters, but some form of development would be nice.

Enjoyment - 8

Despite its flaws with the story and characters, the entire manga was surprisingly enjoyable from start to finish. I read the manga in one entire sitting and there was never a moment when I felt bored or wanted to drop the manga. The pacing is good and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Ecchi and romance are also little bonuses with it not taking the entire bulk of the story. Although I was disappointed with the ending, it's still a relatively interesting manga.

Overall - 7

Despite its flaws, it's still quite an enjoyable manga to read especially since you won't have to invest so much time into it.