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Feb 16, 2020

Slam Dunk (Manga) add

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Slam Dunk was Takehiko Inoue's second serialised manga which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990-1996. Inoue would later go onto write Vagabond and Real but his fame as a mangaka started with this series. It is an all time classic and one of the most important manga of all time which helped popularised the game of basketball in Japan.

Story: The story is simple about a freshman in High school called Sakuragi wanting to impress a girl who he has a crush on. However, the story is executed superbly. Every game against opposing teams are all done realistically and feels real without anything too over ... the top and this makes the reader feel a lot more tension and excitement(injuries, losing games, game winning shots etc) as the stakes were incredibly high. Many times when I was reading the games I was often on the edge of my seat especially during crunch time as anything can happen that can affect the games outcome.

The comedy in the series is so well done, from the character's facial expressions such as Sakuragi's antics to the slapstick comedy. The story is also filled with drama, action, emotional moments and heartwarming moments. The manga introduces you to the game of basketball with all the rules or regulations so you do not need any prior knowledge before reading. Overall, the story is great and very accessible and it is easy for someone to get invested in.

Characters: One of the strongest points in the series or arguably the strongest are the characters. The character interactions are great and done really well. Each character has their own distinct unique personality and their own goals and setbacks. The main character Sakuragi is one of my favourite Shonen protagonists of all time. His progression was great though I can't go into detail about it because spoilers. I did care for many of the side characters and the other players in the basketball teams as well as some players from the opposing teams, making me to want to root for them as well. Also a good touch by Inoue was basing his characters on real-life NBA players. For example, Sakuragi was based on Dennis Rodman and Rukawa based on Michael Jordan as their play styles were similar to theirs.

The Art started out solid but got better and better. It could get confusing at the start for some people but the art for the final game was just sublime. Inoue's facial expressions were top notch. The final game was like watching a championship deciding game going right down to the last minute. It was absolutely breathtaking and one of the best reading experiences I had ever had. It was just full of intensity and emotional moments that made me shed a tear.

Overall, I would recommend this series to anyone and is something you should read and give a chance. A must read for basketball fans as well.

1st half- 8/10
2nd half- 10/10
Overall- 9/10

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Jul 30, 2019

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So I’ve finished Kokou no Hito (The Climber) a few days ago and I would like to give my review on it. This is a spoiler free review.

Story: The Story was compelling, gripping and captivating. It is about a student called Mori Buntarou who has a gift for rock climbing in order to be alone and escape from the world below, when he climbs he finds enjoyment and feels alive as he grows attached to these mountains and less from the outside world . Mori is a very different protagonist from most of the other protagonists who are talkative, reckless, witty, have friends etc. Mori ... is nothing like that and I appreciate the change Sakamoto went. The story is not just climbing mountains its so much more, focusing on the daily life of Mori and how he changes as a person to what he was from chapter 1 to what he was in the last chapters, similar to Ping Pong. Overall this story offers some comedy, drama and romance which is a nice touch. There is also a ton of imagery and symbolism used and covers many mature themes such as isolation, tragedy, growth, hardships etc. One criticism I have is the structure of the story, especially during the middle portion where it tends to jump forwards or backwards in time quite frequently as it can confusing at times but by the end it all ties up together.

Characters: This manga is heavily focused on the psychological development of the protagonist and the author did a great job of developing and changing him as a character. The side characters don’t receive as big of a development as Mori but they undergo a little bit which is fine as the manga is all about Mori Buntarou. One criticism I have with the characters is the author could’ve used more care with a couple of the side characters but the side characters are mostly all interesting, look very realistic, have their own distinct personalities and contribute to the story well.

Art: The artwork in this manga is amazing. From the double page spreads to the amazing background pages, hard to believe this was a weekly manga at one point as the art is very very detailed. In addition, it also stays consistently good so it suffers no inconsistencies or drawbacks. Kokou no Hito in my opinion has some of the most realistic looking people in manga which are on par with other mangas such as Vagabond. Volume covers look gorgeous as well. Not the best artwork in manga but its up there.

So Overall, if you want a dark, character driven and gripping story I would recommend this manga to you. I've immersed myself with the story, the main characters, the side characters, the artwork and it was a great read. Its a story filled with drama, isolation and death and it effectively portrays the hardships of life. Its not a Masterpiece by any means as it has a few notable flaws but its something you should definitely check out as it is an enjoyable read.

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