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Oct 12, 2023
One of the best mangas I have ever read.
Plot:
It not only has a plot and a some main characters, but also a group of antagonists and a storyline. Its use of heavily reused plots by many of its predecessors make it very easy to read, very intuitive and digestible for those who are just getting into shōnen.
Characters:
The protagonist, for his part, is cold as ice and unflappable, just like me. He has a strong motivation that will carry him on a long journey. Waking up every morning with fresh hatred, he uses his demonic sword and his heavily trained abilities to sweep the floor
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with the baddies. His skills would, undoubtedly, allow him to defeat aspiring, newbie swordsmen, such as Zoro, Tanjiro, Ichigo and even that Miyamoto Musashi bum. And did I mention his dad looks like Hibino Kafka from 8Kaijuu? Simply amazing.
Art:
And what to say about the drawing style! Its use of predominantly white backgrounds and very little shading denote a much cleaner and pristine style than most manga. It goes for a very simplistic approach, which highlights the violence in the scenes. Add to that his masterful design of facial expressions, which are totally avant-garde, and we have an art style that rivals Kentaro Miura's any other day. And did I mention that scar on the protagonist's face?! Simply unique. It makes it easy to recognize who he is and gives him a remarkable touch that distinguishes him from the rest of the cast.
Comedy:
The only thing left to mention is its spotless comedy style, which contrasts incredibly well with the serious tone of the story. Having a couple of characters that serve as comic relief in contrast to the protagonist's tragic background and his poker face, undoubtedly detracts from the seriousness of many situations and themes that may be disturbing to underage audiences. That makes it accessible to a greater public.
I can conclude, having only read a few pages, that this manga will set a precedent. It will go down in posterity as one of the best mangas ever made. It's time for oldies like Hajime No Hippo and One Piezzz to retire once and for all and make way for a new generation. This will be the new successor of shōnen, the one that will carry the torch and lead this demographic into a new era of light.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jan 22, 2023
Plot:
The story starts with Rei-kun, the son of a famed movie director, who's infatuated with his favorite porn actress Papiko. Soon they meet at a restaurant and start a bit of a wild romantic relationship. A couple of days later a weird looking guy in underwear is hit by a car right beside Papiko, and subsequently, on his deathbed, he hands over a key object that will grant her powers.
Story:
Ok, that's pretty much the setting, but what happens after this…? Nothing. 57 chapters of Rei and Papiko having wild sex every time they see each other. Eeeeeevery now and then she has to use her
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powers to save the world, and that's all (and when I say every now and then I mean, like, three times.) There's really nothing more to the story. There's time travel involved, artificial intelligences, and really flashy powers, but there's a huge lack of explanation regarding those.
The final chapters take a bit of inspiration from his previous works and from Hollywood itself. There's an intense and entertaining fight that will make you want for more, concluding in one of the most sweet, hollywoodesque cliché endings you will ever see. Overall, it's not an action-oriented story. It focuses solely on the romance, but even so, there's no drama, barely any conflicts, barely any developments…
Characters:
The romance is cute, even considering there's an underage situation going on there. But aside from it, the other characters fall a bit flat, being most of them set aside for most of the story.
Art:
Well, lots of CGI, lots of Google shots around some of the most important cities and Hiroya's unforgettable drawing style. However, considering there's barely anything going on, you can't fully appreciate the grotesqueness of the threats present in other of his works, like Gantz, for example. So there's really nothing much to it either.
Enjoyment:
The only good thing is that, as per usual, you can burn through all the chapters in an afternoon easily. The story is pretty entertaining, but it feels really forgettable.
Conclusion:
Have you read Inuyashiki and Gantz? Well, then, turn away, because there's absolutely nothing new here… In fact, I would dare to say that this is an insult from Hiroya to his own fan base, considering how creative he can be. Although entertaining, it leaves you feeling you wasted your time watching a cliché B movie. If I had to use only one word to describe it, I would say “Hollow.”
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Feb 13, 2021
It was not bad at all. Although I wasn't expecting much, I was pleasantly surprised.
The art style was, well, what you can expect from any 90's manga.
Except for the sharp edges and those weird looking eyes that are about an acre apart, it was not bad.
Regarding the stories, the second one was my favorite by a far cry.
The third one felt a little rushed, but it was interesting nonetheless.
The other two, well, maybe at the time vengeful spirits and dolls weren't so popular, but nowadays are a common trope in Hollywood horror films. Surprisingly, they still managed to pique my interest.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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