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Apr 7, 2020
Finally finished Wanitokagegisu. Weird, I started reading it years ago. Picked it back up in my 30s, and am living a life eerily similar to the protagonists (night shift worker, works alone, apathetic and lonesome)...
That alone made me give it a 9.
If we're being honest, the manga a few issues, mainly dealing with the plot.
Story had quite a few far-fetched scenarios (kinda like Ciguatera). It featured a lot of winding, branching storylines, and introductions of side characters that would suddenly disappear without any reason (I guess like real life?). The most unbelievable part is that a young, beautiful girl would shack up with a total ...
Mar 29, 2020
Dorohedoro (Anime) add
I really love anime that stays true to the artists intent and artistic style and sensibility. Dorohedoro does just that.

The plot is somewhat meandering and the mysteries of the show build and build, without offering ANY answers whatsoever over the 12 episodes. This should really be a 24 episode run. That said, the show is saved by the immensely enjoyable characters and the absolutely gorgeous art.

From the bumblingly goofy and ultra-violent Caiman, to the hilariously spastic Ebisu, to badass mo-fo couple of Shin & Noi. These are some of the most memorable characters I've come across. And, who can forget the Shockingly awesome Johnson! ...
Mar 28, 2020
Freesia (Manga) add
I absolutely love this manga and mangaka. His work reminds me of the films by Takashi Miike, or the novels of Ryu Murakami (particularly Coin Locker Babies). If you enjoy surreal, ultra-violent, atmospheric seinen, then this should be in your wheelhouse. It also happens to be hilarious (in a very dark way).

Upon first blush, the art may appear unimpressive, with its unpolished, sketchy style. However, I feel that this is what gives the manga it's unique feel. Within a few pages, you can see that the artist has a distinct artistic sensibility, and is an intensely talented storyteller, with the movement flowing seamlessly from panel ...
Jan 6, 2016
One Punch Man (Anime) add
In a sea of absolute shit, One Punch Man stands alone as the ONLY worthwhile series this year (2015). This is not hyperbole.

The brilliance of OPM is it's ability to successfully parody every vapid shounen action anime that has flooded the market these past 20, 30 years.

It takes stale tropes, themes and character archetypes and hilariously mocks them with one seemingly simple character trait, or plot device.

To be clear about what I mean by stale trope, basically the excruciating DBZ/Bleach/etc anime trope is as follows.
Weak hero gets beat-down. Recovers. Powers up. Battles bad guy in round 2. Wins. Season 2. Meets even more powerful ...
Sep 13, 2014
Tokyo Ghoul (Manga) add
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (Unknown/144 chp)
It makes me cry when I think that something as mediocre and generic as this gets so much attention, whilst TRUE seinen gems are ignored.

Not only is the plot hackneyed and the characters hopelessly dull, but the ART...jesus christ, can it even be called art? It seriously looks like a trashy doujinshi. The characters, expressions, anatomy, backgrounds are SOOOO SHIT.

Admittedly the anime is better. But, avoid this crap.

Okay, so I guess you wanna know whether this is just a "troll" or whether it truly is as bad as all that. Here is a breakdown...the WHY of it.

Story
This is a shounen manga disguised as a seinen ...
Feb 16, 2008
Preliminary (15/89 chp)
Holy shit this is the funniest manga ever! This is slapstick comedy at its best, with equal lashings of deadpan humour. The play off between Kuroda and Takehisa is hilarious. Intellegent and well written, this is an wholly enjoyable series.
The artwork is excellent, clean and distinct. (As to be expected from Claymore's artist)...highly recommended


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