"I could almost feel the dog's breathing," said by the mangaka himself, Jiro Taniguchi. A statement where I personally can relate to, about how it feels like, how raw the emotions are, that comes after the loss of a beloved pet.
Story
For chapters 1 to 4, the story was told like a diary of some sort, describing the everyday life of a couple living together with their pets while chapter 5 is a standalone story of a family man.
Chapter 1: Raising a Dog
(10/10)
First chapter focused more on the struggle and the pain of taking care a beloved who has embraced old age up until in
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May 15, 2015
Ano Ko no Ie
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It's beautiful. There's a tone of sadness in it yet the character's witty introspection will keep you feel good all throughout - the allure of slice of life manga direct from a 'not-so' kid's perspective.
Story The story was told in a coalesce of monologue and introspection on a kid's perspective. No plot devices, no unnecessary drama, and almost no impact at all - not that it's a bad thing though considering if you don't take it at face value. There's something about the simplicity of the story that begs your inner self to "please delve in deeper and reflect" and that's what I exactly did ... |
