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Alright so, Antimagia as a whole was a rather fun ride. Its the kind of manga where you'll only put it down because of reasons other than "because I don't like it".

Sure, it was fast-paced. The story also left some unanswered questions.
But like with most mangas, that "just don't make the grade", leaving some questions unanswered allows the readers to either A) depict for themselves what the answers are or B) get angry that there are no solid, concrete answers. (Maybe even C- where you combine both A and B. Who knows?)

But the story is promising because it weaves lots of different elements ... together. It has comedic, adventurous, and even thoughtful themes woven throughout. Towards the end, it gives you a question to answer (or not haha).
The art is absolutely terrific. It definitely lives up to attracting the (female) eye. 
The fantasy theme is played out extremely well, as it extends from setting to character.
The main character is also developed rather well; enough to make you understand (like most mangas with a hero that returns with a purpose) how far a situation can drive someone to do something, even if it means losing something precious. This is the price of vengeance (one of the revolving themes in the story).

Something that I sort of picked up on, during the story, was the strong infactuation between the two siblings. There was the feeling that a love stronger than just that of siblings, was going on, but really it's up to you to make that decision. *Just giving a heads up, for those of you not wanting to risk it.*

If you can't stand unanswered questions/ seemingly rushed manga, than you could look elsewhere.
But really, it shouldn't even be much of a bother (or even at all).
Enjoy the read!

This isn't a general assassin-type story where the killer kills in cold blood, no sentiments involved, all because he tries to avenge the death of a certain loved one. No, in fact, the story gives us a side to how far circumstance can drive, us, as humans, to respond.

There are quite a few number of characters that get a decent exposure in better understanding their own circumstances of life (largely because they play a role in molding the character that is Kai), outside of the main character's own development.

The art in this one is fantastic. The author really pays attention to detail, which, ... in turn, gives the reader more reason to be captivated by the story.

Kai's story comes to life in the present. There are flashbacks, but they are there to allow the reader to understand the kind of life Kai led before becoming an assassin and not the reasoning for which he acts like how he acts (as the sentimental assassin). That way, the events that bring Kai's story to life, allows the reader to understand that a person's actions should be judged by the present (and only seen through the past). The reader is given a kind of story where a person is making decisions by himself, in judgement, through close contact with other environmental/social issues. (Which is one of the bigger themes.)

There are a few scenes where the killer, Kai, gets involved with other men in an intimate fashion, but not something that should baffle someone so much as to want to quit reading it. Butttt, if you live for that boys love intimacy than you will especially enjoy a specific scene in the series. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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OK. But really I'll shut up now. Haha.

Overall, it is a really great read. Anyone wanting to pick up a story that involves a very attractive cast of characters (both how they develop and are portrayed physically), alongside a nice plot development (considering how no one event was randomly thrown in to satisfy the development of Kai) , than pick this one up, up, up!!!

Mod note: This review was originally created for the manga "Kinbaku" which has merged into "Pet Keiyaku".

Basing this review on the fact that I've read a lot (and yet not enough) boys love mangas, I think the first story is going to come off as the same, generic premise as many other yaoi mangas. In a way, it tries to justify the idea of unwanted intercourse.

BUT what I do want to support from these two shorts by Zaria, is the second one shot. Thinking on it now, the BDSM theme, during what seemed to be an older age in Japan's history (when being gay ... was generally considered unacceptable), was alluring in itself. Still that is not why I commend the chapter. What's great is that the older male wanting to play with the younger male, through BDSM tactics, is what brings the older man to question whether or not the younger one really would be ok with loving him forever more (considering that he's put him through all of that kinkiness and quite possibly because of the age gap, as well). The internal conversations the older male has with himself, while he's having steamy sex with the younger one externalizes this fear of losing his love. It is a great way to depict how relationships sometimes hold onto an existing doubt and not until the other side of the relationship confronts them, with either acceptance or denial, can the side living in fear, truly enjoy their very existence.

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These two one shots will surely satisfy any boys love fan's desire to see some quick, hot (and oh so very kinky) yaoi sex. Especially that BDSM chapter doe. [HAWT HAWT]