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Honestly, I can see its appeal as a story. Having loved 'The Horizon' by the same author I wanted to read his other works to get a feel for his stories further. I wish I hadn't. Ultimately 'The Boxer' is another nihilistic tale that is rather glum and gloomy in its final acts. Having enjoyed the story highly throughout its initial chapters I was hoping for some sort of character development throughout but it never seemed to occur; I am sorely disappointed with how this manga ended up and hope that the author can really get a grip. Life isn't meaningless and pointless and it ... just seems a self-pity party of a cooped-up shut-in who has never experienced the wider world with its constant monotonous rant about the meaning of life. It gets tiring after a while.

If you want a good boxing manga, skip this one.

This anime is a hate crime; netflix should be banned from making anime under the geneva convention to prevent many eyes from bleeding. I could animate something better using microsoft powerpoint and it would somehow be even more engaging. The local sunshine bus can make something more entertaining with their eyes closed. Please just don't watch this; read the manga if it interests you.




. Even if i was deaf and blind i wouldn't have this show on, somehow it would still burn my eyes even though i would not be able to see this abomination.


Netflix please spare us from these monstrosities.

I feel compelled to write a review on this, never once has a story really gripped the essence of my being so much as this one.

It's depressing. The harsh dynamic between the pure beauty of life and love, and its equally beautiful fragility. One day we are all going to die, it's inevitable, and being afraid is okay. Having worries is okay. Having fears is okay. It's part of what makes life as beautiful as it is. Stories like these genuinely make me happy; which I'm aware contradicts the very first line of my review. You're not alone in this vast and wide world and ... as depressing and lonely existence can feel sometimes you've had a part in this wide, wide history no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.

To take away from this story i'd only like to preach one thing, and not to be a crazy religious enticer, is to be kind. Being nice and loving can only help people, even if it's just one line in the crazy story book that every person's life is, it's one line that wouldn't have been there without you.

However, if you struggle with anxiety and existential dread maybe skip this one out; not that it isn't a beautiful story but because sometimes a nihilistic outlook on life isn't always whats best for you. Try to be positive and treasure those around you. :)

To start this review i'm just going to be outright. I love this series. I first started reading the LN and WN around a year ago due to general boredom and i must say it was a rather good decision. The anime adaptation is everything i'd thought it would be and more.

Story: The story is great, and i don't use that as a meaningless adjective, i mean objectively its thoroughly enjoyable and well fleshed out, the Arcs are consistently enjoyable with little to no segments which make you think "I can't wait for this to be over" rather it's the opposite; i'm constantly wishing there ... was more content even if it were to be irrelevant to the plotline. I would easily give it a 10.

Art: The art is just amazing. Im all too used to isekai series having nothing but plain and uninspired art which can be copy and pasted between shows with little noticeable change but this is just not your average show. For studio Bind's first series as a studio this is an outstanding standard to set.

Sound: 9- its a 9, i'm sure there are many sound design enthusiasts out there but sadly i cant say i'm one of them, it fills everything that i would want or expect but since i don't know what constitutes the top tier i wont give it a 10 out of respect for that, lol.

Characters- I genuinely think the characters are a driving force for this show which is obviously large praise since i've already gassed the show up enough. There is plenty of character development amongst the main cast you will meet with and get to know as well as genuinely touching moments within the MCs family cast and his change as a person.

Enjoyment/Overall- I can't help but give the show a 10. I'm well aware the show doesn't introduce ground breaking concepts or thought provoking and deep scenarios but it really does provide an escape. If you are looking for a show to merely put a smile on your face and make the days where maybe you're not feeling that great better, give it a watch. Life is about happiness and this show really does make me happy.

Both an incredible manhwa and light novel. Based on the LN of the same name omniscient reader is one of the best reads of the modern era. I truly recommend to anybody who is interested in fantasy even though it is not particularly over the top. I think explaining the plotline only hinders at your enjoyment so i suggest going in blind. Give it 5 manhwa chapters and if you're not hooked its not for you.

Brief Synopsis: Our protagonist is an average salary man who loves his light novels. During his childhood he follows a certain one for an extended period over multiple years until ... current day. After work on the day of the final chapter release he is met with a sudden change; the world has descended into chaos only its a very familiar one.