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Übel Blatt was a mid-tier but not bad dark fantasy manga.
According to the world’s lore, sex is a fundamental driving force behind the characters — not just a fanservice element. In the anime, however, everything was drastically changed. Because of this, the dialogue was modified, and the characters come across as flat and stupid.
The manga delivers its story in a burst-like rhythm, as if flipping through each page with momentum — while the anime feels like someone tried to adapt it by just scanning pages and animating them lifelessly. The manga is a genuinely enjoyable read, while this video adaptation is hard to sit through.
Sadly, ... this decent manga won’t be getting a new fanbase.

Imagine Vinland Saga reimagined for an adult audience, with all the gritty, brutal realism laid bare. But the cost of that rawness came at the expense of the art style, rough around the edges. Despite that, when it comes to character depth, especially the supporting cast, it stands head and shoulders above the series I’m comparing it to.

There’s just a similar vibe between the works, paradoxically enough.

I get that this title currently feels like a reflection of Russia — grim and oppressive. But even in this world, despite the brutal executions of those who falter, rebellion was possible. In a way, this dystopia might offer ... a future that’s still better than the one under Putin’s reign.