Aug 23, 2010
Uzumaki would seem to be a strange first manga to read - it's not the most mainstream of manga, and it's not necessarily the most accessible, either.
But when you're lucky enough to have a partner that understands your unique taste in entertainment, recommendations such as this one just fall in the lap.
Uzumaki is weird, and occasionally horrific and disturbing, but at other times laugh-out-loud funny. It's the kind of manga with such a unique artistic vision that you really wish they didn't make a film from the base material, and you REALLY hope the American film studios never discover its existence.
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typical of 'horror' - Uzumaki has all kinds of plot holes that are sometimes difficult to overcome, and can pull down the whole experience. At the same time, and like a good horror text, Uzumaki is also a page turner of the highest standard, and you'll find yourself flying through the entire series in no time at all.
While it would be difficult to recommend Uzumaki to newcomers myself, I also consider it the kind of manga that any long-standing fan of the form should read. Even non-horror fans can enjoy this one, because its vision is second to none.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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