Jun 24, 2017
Wow. Being that this manga is probably one of the first I've read, I cannot believe simply searching up some hard-on material on one certain website would suddenly lead me to read one of the greatest pieces of Japanese literature in my eyes until today. What stands before me is a piece of art that stands to harbor down the borders of realism and shoot it threw all of its weak points, to expose and prove that the world isn't only sun shine and rainbows, and although filled with coincidences and bits of plot convieniance, that the place we call home can suddenly turn into
...
one of the most dangerous locations on earth, and there's nothing we can do about it.
Story - 10
This is one of those books that simply leaves me wanting to know more, see more, and to be more than I was before I read it. Seeing the main character develop was simply grand, and the person who helped shape him would also, in time, reveal to be such an equal to our normal selves, as we see the chapters fly by with characters slowly tearing off pieces of disguises, and to the end, completely expose truths and lies about the how plot of the manga.
(Realized I'm talking more about character dev here, so I'll add a bit more)
There aren't that many places in the book where logic became out of place, rather the outrageous things that do occur still seem realistic enough for us to realize that this isn't real, and to believe what's going on, like a drama should be. The stroy stays true to itself, and although there are some tangents, they tend to still progess the story in more ways than one, and even in fan service, does the book stay loyal to the plots and themes and what it displays. From human nature to the act of denial, this dark manga shows all, yet shows none all the same.
Art - 10
Gorgeous art for both the perverted and the serious, if you were looking for a hard-on, go on right ahead, and if you were looking for something serious, again, go right ahead. To say the least, that's how good the art style was and how influential it is to the whole of the manga.
Character - 8
Both main characters - Kido and Emuru - have so much going for them when it comes to change that they will sometimes define it, yet all the same contradict it by reverting themselves to their old ways. That's the issue, sadly, as the time in the manga moves on, sometimes, and I do mean only sometimes, the characters tend to not move forward, and thanfully, the author notices as their are dedicated chapters for such development delays, and respectfully corrects what's wrong in a fashion that is almost unseen by the eyes of a normal reader.
Enjoyment - 8
Considering allmy praise for the work until thus far, I still cannot seem to enjoy the ending as most other people have, as their are few words that have infuriated be throught the ending, and if you interested, please do message. Sure the endings happy, but to what end? For the reader, it can be infererred to many different cases and scenarios, and for my mind, I cannot seem to find a suitable on, and I wish that the series had continued one more chapter to explain their exisiting last chapter, as I have not been holy satisfied with what was given. Overall however, the arcs and scenarios throughout the middle and begginning of the book have such great depth and amazing plot continuites and twist, that they almost make up for this somewhat meager ending. If you do have an issue on unfinished ties, and implore you to never read the last two chapters, for the good for both your brain and your heart.
Overall - 10
I think my huge paragraphs of the previous catagories have already described to you how much this manga has changed me as a reader and a person, and that I hope those willing enough to read this will also persevere to the very end, as you will become stronger with each moment your eyes lay on the bosom of this story. The lessons its teach are unforgettable and foreboding, and any of those willing to dish out for something normal and light-hearted should steer away now, as this book litterally kicks the butts of those who cannot accept the mantras it spouts.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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