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May 2, 2022
It's a shame that this really had potential to be more than just aforementioned "torture porn", but it decided to go into a batshit crazy direction. And not in a good way.
Things take such insane and sudden twists that it becomes counter-intuitively hilarious. I feel bad for snickering as they went into depth (well, if there ever was any) to each of the bullies in turn, and on every single one of them they are revealed to be asylum-patient levels of deranged rapists. Disclaimer to anyone reading: I don't think bullying, rape or violence is anything to ever laugh at, but instead I feel like
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the character writing is so cheap that it's hard to take these ultra-dramatic events seriously. The word I'm hunting for is "edgy". It feels like I'm peering into the mind of someone with a heavy history of being bullied, and they're going at their bullies in the most on-the-nose way possible - not so much writing a proper story, but a thinly-veiled ultra-violent daydream.
I was initially drawn into the manga on the premise that the main character's war criminal(?) grandfather was going to train him into a killing machine, which is initially what I got. That seemed like a nice start to build a complex and mature narrative, maybe struggle with the idea that one or two of the bullies had had a change of heart... but no. The mangaka doesn't want to tackle any of these intriguing subjects, and thus my interest was waning chapter by chapter. What keeps me reading so far is practically my addiction to stories of self-growth and endless training montages, not to mention that I want to know more about his grandfather and how he came to be such a menace.
Art was alright. Could be better, could be worse. Some panels had a nice sense of flow to them.
tl;dr: I feel that the characters are so one-note that Uruma's revenge becomes repetitive and thus really bland. It feels made-to-measure for those harboring any revenge fantasies themselves. While this itself doesn't mean anything, it does cheapen the story in the terms of boiling the characters down to evil archetypes, denying any interesting development. Women are reduced to mere plot devices. I'll be following how the story proceeds, but won't hold high hopes for it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Apr 13, 2017
Jeez, this lovechild of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Mirai Nikki was not really THAT bad. Obviously there are a TON of similarities, but that doesn't bother me too much. The reviews are blown way out of proportions. The show is just slightly fast-paced.
Story:
So, there's this dude named Eiji who made a wish to a chick named Daisy and practically killed a lot of people. Whew. As a result of his wish, Eiji also gained a power named Stand- I mean, Order, which allows him to control the people in his domain. As with every tragic main character, he has a sick sister that works as
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a MacGuffin for the hijinks that ensue. Also, she gets literally fucked. Go figure.
There are other dudes who are not named Eiji that also have powers called Orders. They make a fun club named Biggu Ooda. Their objective? To prank the whole world.
After this, who knows what the fuck is even going on. They fight with each other, fight with big rocks, fight with nuclear warheads, get girls pregnant by touching their ears, a sad cactus, ass-pull power-ups, balls, pacts are formed and broken... It is truly beautiful.
Art:
A very pretty PowerPoint show.
Sound:
I think I heard something.
Characters:
This is where Big Smoke's Order shines. So many deep and complex personalities clash in this series, it's impossible to keep track of any of their names. Thankfully, you don't need to. They are shouted every time a conversation is struck between two parties.
Tell me another series where a scuba diver is a serious threat to our main character and his buddies? Yeah, that's right. Naruto. But besides that, no other franchise has done this so well.
Eiji is a bottom bitch for the long white-haired dude. There's obviously the Yuno clone, a side hoe, Mohammad Avdol with a far better Stand and a bunch of other funny looking friends in the bunch.
Enjoyment:
I have no idea why, but this ridiculous shitfest was entertaining. Half the time I was baffled, wondering how the "heroes" got into this situation and half of it I admired that they managed to steal scenes from lots of other shows.
All in all, Eiji is my favorite JoJo.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Jan 10, 2017
Keep in mind that this is just my personal opinion.
Story:
Kenji Gion is a dwarf. He meets a slightly taller guy named Iwashimizu, who despite his immense height is a total pussy. Kenji has never been accepted into any sports clubs because of his lack of height. However, not unlike a certain Eyeshield 21 he finds out that rugby is a nice, peaceful and happy sport where even a smurf could have a meaningful position. The captain takes him into the club with open arms and gets tackled. Here is the basic setting where all sorts of hijinks develop from. Very basic, very cliche, but interesting
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nonetheless since I have never heard about a rugby anime before. Kenji works as a main character because he's a novice and hardly anyone watching this actually plays rugby, and thus that sort of justifies the over-explaining of basic rules - so we know who's winning, who's losing and what is actually happening. I happen to love training montages and authors explaining actual tactics and techniques, so it's intriguing to see what Gion decides to do in different scenarios, e.g. tackling a bigger opponent, dealing with feints and so on.
Characters:
As there are many positions to play in rugby, there are many personalities in play as well. Gion being the hotheaded MC who miraculously turns the match around in one tackle / pass / piss or whatever, Iwashimizu being the suppressed genius that holds himself back, Sekizan being the great captain that isn't as great as thought after all, Ebumi being the slacker tough guy who actually practices the hardest etc. I don't mind cliches and tropes, but c'mon now. The voice actors do a good job, though. With time, I also found myself somewhat immersed in their stories, despite them being quite unoriginal.
Sound:
I don't remember any of the soundtrack, so I guess nothing special in that regard. As I mentioned above, the voice actors do what they do well.
Art:
Otherwise I wouldn't have a problem with the art style since it brings a very dynamic and vivid feeling, but some of the guys look like they came straight outta Chernobyl. Like seriously, the brown haired jaw guy must have some facial bones broken or a growth disease. Another one has two devil horns for hair, Sekizan has toilet paper in his and Ebumi is Hiruma with hair wings. The last one wasn't even a joke, he literally says "Ya-ha" in some cases which was Hiruma's catchphrase originally.
Also, I don't think the author knows how clothing works. The rugby players look like they just arrived from a wet t-shirt contest. I guess you could think that they sweat furiously, and the fabric sticks to their tight clothing or something like that.
Enjoyment & overall:
I feel a bit odd bashing the show while I watch the episodes from start to end without getting distracted. Even though I realize that this show is the type that grows on you, it still feels lacking at times. That's why I decided to give it a 6, also considering the studio's other releases and how they handled them far better. I get that run-of-the-mill-anime feeling a bit too much.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Jan 2, 2017
Fan of series such as Berserk or Vagabond? This is for you. Be warned, the following text might contain some spoilers as I go on.
Story & characters:
Whew, this one is NOT for the faint of heart, for it has a very realistic and unromantic set-up. There is no lack of extreme violence, betrayal, murder, rape and all the filth mankind has come up with. Set in the golden age of vikings, the story focuses on Thorfinn, son of Thors. His father was considered the alpha viking, the most badass of badasses during his life. However, a lad named Askeladd came along and cunningly - albeit
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somewhat dishonorably - killed Thors in front of Thorfinn's eyes. Unsurprisingly, this caused Thorfinn to become a murderous madman, following Askeladd wherever he went in hopes of dueling him to death. Askeladd, with years of experience, skill and intelligence was however far too overwhelming a foe. He cut Thorfinn a deal: do what Askeladd says, and he shall have an attempt to duel him for every deed done.
Thorfinn had the perfect genes and the perfect attitude for any mission: without a care for his life and skills to cut down an army, he succeeded at every command. However, Askeladd proved to be a far more talented man than what he expected. Throughout the story, Askeladd and Thorfinn have developed this twisted sort of adoptive father-adoptive son-type of relationship. While Thorfinn absolutely detests Askeladd, he is impressed by his immense skill and intellect. Not only that, but when a certain Canute (who tends to remind me of Griffith from Berserk) and Askeladd have a fateful encounter, his mixture of hate and appreciation for Askeladd come to surface.
While Thorfinn is undeniably the main character, there is no lack of interesting side characters. The previously mentioned Askeladd could be considered the deuteragonist - having a great backstory behind him that could be deserving a series of its own - and a plethora of other characters add great depth to the story. We find out about Canute, the king-to-be who has to change his naive worldview in order to survive. We find about Thorkell, who has the strength to PUNCH A FUCKING HORSE TO DEATH and history with Thorfinn's father. We find about Thors himself, him being somewhat shrouded in mystery throughout the series.
By far, though, Thorfinn's story is the most intriguing. Unlike many main characters in series of this type, he never stays completely the same. He feels like an actual person, with his hopes, views and thoughts changing as he encounters different situations. One of the most praiseworthy aspects of him is his ascension to adulthood, as he matures and begins questioning his thoughtless slaughter and sins committed during his voyage with Askeladd. He has to face consequences of his rash actions, and learn to deal with situations in a completely different way compared to his previous efforts.
Art:
Great. Not much to add to that. While for a time this was a weekly release, if my memory serves right, after becoming a monthly one the quality had a clear upgrade. You will not be left wondering what the fuck is going on - unlike many action series like to do, with some lackluster response like "use your imagination" - and you really get the immersed in the cruel, dirty and violent world of vikings. While not insanely detailed, it is very well drawn and deserves at the very LEAST a nine out of ten in my opinion.
All in all, it's amazing how Yukimura has managed to create a manga that is both very intelligent and knowledgeable but an action-packed adventure with no shortage of interesting moments. I have a hard time thinking of who not to recommend this manga to, unless we're talking about children or those who get shivers from the sight of blood. This is one of my favorite manga ever, and I promise to torture myself by watching Sailor Moon from start to end, if you ever find me a better viking series.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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