Meteor Methuselah

when i first read the summery i just had to download the manga, and after i strated reading it i got hooked and read it non stop, the story was interesting and thats one of the things that got me hooked to it.

the character development is great as both characters change emotionaly throughout the manga and you can see thier relationship changes.

Hello there! Allow me to present you a story full of suspense, endangered humanity destroyed by it's own hands, barren lands and chuunibyou drivel. Allow me to present you... "The story that was totally not inspired by trigun and you should totally read it because it's worthwhile".
Honestly, there's so little that's different about the story that if I told you the differences that'd be spoilers because you know what'll happen next.
Characters are... good (and familiar), the world is very consistent in it's postapocalyptic feel (hey, I heard it somewhere else...), and even the narration will make you check twice if you're actually reading a new manga. It's good, but because it's inspired by something exceptional, and about only original input I managed to find was the teenage rambling like"Finding me in the darkness, the heavins cry and you sit on the balcony".
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All in all, the story was interesting and fun to read, but so unoriginal that personally I'll never read it again. It's a good and enjoyable time killer, but not much else. You won't be enriched, suprised or anything after reading it. So, yeah, if you already read all the better manga and still have too much free time, give this one a go.

The summary caught my attention when I was looking to read something different. Even though I personally love a ton of romance in what I read, the small amount and the development of the relationship between Machika and Rain was very well done.

I wish this would really be turned into an anime, as I adore this so much and seeing it animated would make my heart explode with happiness.

I highly suggest this manga and I cannot wait for it's completion (thought part of me wants it to go on forever.. with faster updates as well X3)

This manga is absolutely amazing.

The story is great. It blends adventure, romance, comedy, drama. Despite being a fantastical manga, it still has an incredible message. It's very hard to describe the feeling I had after reading it. All I can say is that it made me love being a human being despite all the hardships I just read.

The art, like in many manga, gets better as the story progresses. By the end, it's very clear and conveys so many emotions.

It's the characters that make this manga. Their development is remarkable. Rain's backstory is the most touching, yet strangely simple thing I have every read. They never give up on one another. Rain is just filled with so much love that you cannot help but love him back.

Read Immortal Rain! You won't regret it!

Essentially, this is a love story mixed up with adventure and some fights. It's a little bit different from what I've already read from Kaori Ozaki. Meteor Methuselah looks like an attempt on shounen territory but without abandon the theme of love that generally accompanies the author throughout her other works.
The protagonist, Rain, deals with the fact he's unable to die. He's 620 years old. The behavior from him is not we would expect, though. Rain is very relaxed about it. He chooses to embrace his situation even though he has experienced the loss of people he loved in the past. When Rain encounters Machika - in the beginning as an enemy - they start their path towards a love story.
Machika is the active type of character which balances well with Rain laziness. She's strong, decided. The lovable aspect of her is that we can see her development, much more than the other characters. She's 14, so a teenager. It's possible to see her childish thoughts towards Rain. Kaori Ozaki didn't treat her as an adult as much shounen does when we have a character that should be 14 or 15. Still, they have these fully developed bodies and mind turning them into an ageless character, consequently stealing a little bit of their identity.
Machika is a teenager, and we can tell that either in her behavior as in her body. She's so small compared to Rain that it's weird to imagine them as a couple. It looks wrong. I think the author nailed in that regard. Different from other works of her, the main couple is not evenly matched in their age. She's 14 years old with an adult "boyfriend." (In the end, I rationalized that in the past, in many cultures, this was the age when women were considered adults, so in the context of the manga should be acceptable. However, in the modern world, this is too much, so, for me, it was impossible not to find that weird to the end). Things got complicated as she starts to mature – only in her mindset aspect since the whole story happens in more or less one year. As the story goes on, she turns more into a partner for Rain, rather than some child he's taking care of. On the other side, we see Rain been more human, less the immortal and wise being, beyond our comprehension. So, it's a great dynamic between them, where the more Machika grows, the more of Rain's weakness we see.
The entrance of the third main character turns things more interesting. Yuca starts as an enemy, the antagonist of the story. The natural threat that needs to be defeated or solved by the main characters, but as some events happen, his role in the story changes significantly, and so he ends up being the third part in the Rain-Machika dynamic. Sorry for being vague about him, but since Yuca appears only mid-way through the series, it's difficult to talk about him without giving major spoilers. Only knows that Yuca's presence helps Meteor Methuselah goes past the average shounen story. We don't have a clear antagonist, some force to be destroyed for the sake of humanity. It's a story where characters' interaction is way more important than the big events that happen, which is a characteristic of the genre.

The story of Immortal Rain is one which captured me from the first page. The serene yet tense atmosphere in the first few pages drew me in instantly. From then on it's full of action, suspense, humour, beauty, romance, symbolism, joy and dispair, regret and hope... All sorts.

The characters are simply superb.The first book allows the reader to get to grips with the personalities of the main two and as the story progresses through the first 4 books, we learn more about Machika and Rain; their backgrounds, their painful memories and hopeful spirits. It makes the two truly enchanting,

The art is, for the most part, simply beautiful, and the text makes it memorable. While art is, in truth, highly scarce online, even in black and white it's easy to appreciate the beauty of each message portrated by the work. But let me take the word &quot;art&quot; and apply it to more than just the drawings. The whole feel of the first 4 books is artistic, symbolic and thought provoking.

So why did the story and enjoyment scores suffer? Well, after volume 4, the pace of the plot slows down a little bit. It feels more forced, flows less and has less tension. The relationship between the main characters - Miaka and Rain - appears to have reached its limit, and the two no longer develop as much as they did before. The focus seems to be more on the minor characters, those who I didn't care for as much. While some old characters, those whom I was fond of, were brought back, their presence became almost tedious. Because of this, the plot dragged on a little.

Still, overall, it's a wonderful story. Well worth a read!

Well, i don't know what words i should use to describe all the feelings i have while i've been reading this manga. It's outstanding for me! i even held my breath sometimes.
- The Story- The story is wonderful and touching. At the beginning it was quite average, but by the end of the first chapter, i've realised i'm totally captivated by it.
- The Art- Well, tastes different of course, but i loved it. You know, sometimes the picture is pretty and clean, but you cant see and feel all emotions of characters. This manga's art is perfect in that way.
-The Characters- They are just amazing, not only the main, but the supportings too. I've fall for Eury. i think he's great. And of course Rain and Machika...their relationship so sweet, gentle and soft. I wish with all my heart them to find their happiness.
- Enjoyment- well, as you can see. I'm exciting by this manga. It's full of adventure, good humor, sweetest romance, even though it has also a lot of drama. But anyway it's a great story.
- Overall- don't need any words i guess, just 10/10!
So if you like a mix of adventure, strong characters, deepest and sweet romance then it's definitely for you!

Story:

This is a very well-rounded manga. It has action, romance, suspense, tragedy- it has a little bit of everything. Once you begin, it's extremely hard to put it down. The story flows so well from one chapter to the next and you never know what is going to happen- not a moment of it is cliché.

Art:

I absolutely love the art in this story...
There is a noticeable difference around chapter 20 where the art improves greatly from chapter 1. The art almost seems like portraits of real people- it just draws you in because it's so alluring.

Characters:

The main characters are well-detailed in back-story and personality. There are sooo many others in this story, yet you get a feel for every single one of them.

Overall:

This is one of my favorites... An absolute must read!

The immortality of one's soul... is it an amazing gift or a foul curse?

After reading 62 chapters, I remain with the first few lines from volume 2, chapter 8:
I have no name, I have no form, I have no home. I will take your hand with these ethereal fingers. I will call you with this soundless voice.// If I could only embrace your flame in this empty heart.

I liked the story before reading those lines, but it was exactly them that made me love the story, the characters, and even... Yuca.

Pain is a double-edged sword: in Yuca it brings hatred and an almost sociopathic streak, while in Rain it brings a better understanding of the human soul. Both are in pain, and they struggle to end this scorching feeling. And, almost ironically, it is exactly Machika who, in spite of her young age, brings a sense of peace and love to their existence.


The visuals - are so contradictory to the grave plot of the story. It actually hightens the feelings we - the readers - have while reading. Such lovely colors and design that make us or - better said - made me cherish Rain and Machika's beautiful relationship even more.


The charaters are well-drawn and almost realistic. They deal with loss - of loved ones, of their humanity, of their freedom. They love and hate, fight and forgive. And even Yuca, who claims that he is sick of this world, shows signs of being able of feeling.



If there is one thing I dislike about this manga, it is only its 66 chapters span.

To be honest, this was the first manga I ever read. Way back in high school too.

The story was, at first slightly confusing but after all the pieces fell in place - it's a story to love. From the first funny moment in the story to the heart-stopping cliffhanger we got in America. I loved it. It took some time but eventually, the ending came and when it did...It was worth the wait.

The art was astounding, the characters, the scenery and the details were all perfect.

I feel obligated to say that the last chapters were, in my opinion, rushed. The ending for some of the characters is fairly open to interpretation. Though for the two primary characters, it's fairly straight forward and easy to see what their future held.