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Sep 28, 2013
Don't be fooled by it's sci-fi genre because this manga is far more realistic than most of your typical manga in terms of the complexity of human nature and relationships.
This has got to be one of those treasures long forgotten throughout time. Nothing is ever rushed in this manga. It takes its time to unravel each of the character's past and leaves us readers to decide what exactly the truth is. Unlike many present day mangas, PSME is very realistic in terms of the raw emotions the story centres around, and you'd be surprised at how much these emotions govern the story itself, where you're
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drawn into each characters past and finally know what they were thinking during certain events.
At first we are shown the tragic side of this manga and you would think that that would be the climatic point of this story and the end all of all tragic events, which is true, however it is after this "climatic" point that you begin to realise that it is not the actual event that makes it tragic but how the characters think, feel and interact that you begin to understand the urgency and true sadness the author is trying to convey. Don't get me wrong, you won't be plunged into depression after reading this, it's more one that you will enjoy with its twists and turns and shocking revelations.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Nov 19, 2012
The synopsis is quite wrong in the sense that it is Aya who secretly likes Satsuki, while Satsuki is oblivious to his feelings, not the other way around.
Having the male figure struggling to get the girl he likes to notice his feelings is a refreshing read instead of having the girl chasing the guy and blushing everytime she sees him - that's right! this time it's the cool guy who gets embarassed.
The characters surrounding these two know of Aya's love and are all secretly rooting for their relationship, so there aren't any annoying obstacles such as an ex-lover (yet - as only 7 chapters
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of the 20 are scanlated - though I hope there won't ever be one).
The artwork is great - not revolutionary but it's enough to get your attention.
I thoroughly enjoyed Short Sunzen as it depicts a strong/delinquent-like female AND male lead, ie there ain't no damsels in distress.
So, I highly recommend this to those who need a break from your typical shoujo where boy saves girl with the usual countless, annoying blushing and tears.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Nov 17, 2012
Expecting the cliched "happily ever after"? Well this is far from it.
Things start off airy fairy but get to chapter 7 and BAM! it hits you on the real and darker side of the monarchical system.
In a women dominated society, meet your commoner boy who "coincidentally" is the splitting image of the princess. He is captured by slave traders but bought by the princess as her substitute. From then on, he learns about the princess' world (at first unwillingly) while the princess wants to learn about the outside world. THAT'S the airy fairy bit. After that, things hit you quickly and unexpectedly just when
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you thought the coast was clear (I can't say what as that would ruin the surprise).
Albert's character undergoes a major transformation as he learns how dangerous being of royalty is. But the major turning point is his one decision that casts away any possibilities of freedom for himself even though the decision itself is highly risky and could lead to his death.
The art is beautifully drawn. I didn't like the cover picture at first which made me not want to read it, but the artwork inside is amazing and regretted not reading it sooner.
Overall, I really enjoyed Shounen Oujo and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a bit of a laugh in a manga that gets increasingly dark with new twists in a world rising towards rebellion.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Nov 16, 2012
So far only one chapter has been scanalated and from that one chapter I'm already wanting more.
Kuutei Kaiko Toshi (KKT) is not your typical manga. In fact, it has such an original storyline that even I don't know what comes next and where things will end up in future. Some may predict that the man will remember his memories, but that's too simplistic a way to think and I'm sure that the story will develop into something more complex (as it is sci-fi) that will make us realise something deep and thoughtful (not that I know yet).
KKT is beautifully narrated, yet it creates a really
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melancholic tone. There aren't useless dialogues, and it gets straight to the point. Everything is explained clearly to the point that it sounds realistic even though it's sci-fi.
The artwork is simply amazinng. It's quite detailed and it doesn't have your typical manga feeling to it. In a sense, it suits the tone of KKT in that it's serene yet you get this feeling that something's not quite right in that world (if you get what I mean).
I highly recommend it to everyone. It's not action packed but it will be thought provoking. I'm not a fan of sci-fi, but this is probably the first I've come to love.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Nov 15, 2012
At first glance Gakuen Alice may seem like a manga that deals with cutesy and very childish problems since the protagonist Mikan is no more than 10-11 years old. That was my initial judgement which prevented me from reading on. However, I kept on stumbling upon praises for GA to the point that I had to see what the fuss was all about; and from that point onwards I've read GA 3 times (from start to the latest chapter) without once feeling bored.
Don't be fooled by the synopsis as it only covers a fraction of the whole story (i.e. like 2-3 chapters out of the
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whole hundred). Sure, Mikan makes friends along the way - your typical lone girl trying to adapt in a new and harsh environment, but it's not like your typical shoujo manga where the girl makes one friend and suddenly the whole school is her friend. Mikan does things herself without relying heavily on others, and that's one of the reasons why I love GA so much.
I have this hate for girls in mangas who cry, hesitate and are awfully uselss, but Mikan is none of those; She may seem to cry a lot at first but she grows and matures quickly to the point where I forget that she's only 10.
I'm in love with mangas that deal with dark issues and Gakuen Alice has not failed my expectations. I wouldn't say it's overly dark, but it's enough to keep the suspense.
GA gets a double thumbs up from me since it continually surprises me with new twists that goes from comedy to tragedy.
I'd recommend it to those who like strong heroines, dark plot, romance, comedy and special abilities.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Nov 13, 2012
This has got to be one of the most outstanding mangas I've read to date. Just when I thought I've grasped onto what was happening, something happens and I'm back on ground zero.
At first glance, I thought that TRC was another one of those "gotta catch em all" themed manga's but boy was I wrong. Everything has it's reason and it's up to us readers to pick it up. It gets incredibly dark as we learn about the characters past, to the point that it gets frightening in some cases.
A LOT of questions piled up while reading TRC, but towards the end
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everything clicks. There are times when I go "why didn't I notice that?" It was really smart of Clamp in adding subtle hints along the way that even I did not pick up until at the end. The actual story is quite complex and many say that it's confusing, but once you get it, it's like you've learnt a new theory on something.
The artwork is BRILLIANT. It's highly detailed with a lot of black and white contrasts to add onto its epicness. In some battle scenes, it's so detailed to the point that you don't know what's going on - this kind've mirrors the nature of real battles where bystanders are left in confusion, asking themselves "what the hell just happened?"
An optional addition while reading TRC is to listen to the anime's amazing soundtrack to get into the atmosphere. My personal favourite is "Ring Your Song", it just has this tune that captures the essence of TRC.
All in all, your mind needs to be actively awake when reading TRC in order to pick up clues and understand the whole story. I highly recommend it to those who are looking for a manga that subverts traditional plotlines and are up for a challenging read.
Read TRC first, THEN read xxxHolic to understand about Watanuki. I didn't understanding it at first, but when reading xxxHolic, again, everything clicked.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Nov 13, 2012
Just a warning that I have only watched the first couple of episodes and that this review is only based on what I've seen.
While watching the first episode of the anime, I was left with goosebumps. Not because of excitement, but of how embarassed I was with how it all turned out. It was sheer horror that such a brilliant manga was reduced to some fleeting anime that was probably made to attract viewers.
When comparing it to its manga, I am not impressed with the anime. It seems as if it was made out of the whim with simplistic graphic designs. I mean c'mon,
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if you're making 13 episodes you could've at LEAST put in some effort to make it more appealing. I'm a tad bit angry that one of my favourite mangas have let me down so much in the anime that I have been eagerly anticipating.
The opening? It seemed more llike it should've been the ending. Like seiriously...ALL still pictures? are you THAT low on budget? Others might find it suitable for the anime due to the show's "calm" nature, but to me it's a sign of laziness.
I'm also not too impressed with Nanami's voice actor, it just...doesn't suit her for some reason. It's better than having those high pitched squeaky voices but there's still just something...off. Her voice I could sort of deal with, but when it came to Onikiri and Kotetsu...mate you've lost me entirely. I'm glad I stopped watching it in order to forget how they sound like.
All in all, the manga is a high recommendation from me, just not the anime. In this case, all I can say is that some things are better left for the imagination.
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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