The Horizon

The Horizon is one of these manga/manhwa whose purpose isn't to entertain it's reader but to give you something more.Let's start the review spoiler free.The story is really hard and focuss on a serious topic which is probably the worst cration of humanity and that's war.All these we are watching at the horizon is from the view of a child which is really original but aside from the originality The horizon show us a cruel reality without holding back it'shows how terrible the war is and that it can do worse things than dead people we are watching how cruel humans can be.But it also showing us how dark a situation like war is it also show us that even in the worst situation you can find a way to survive and live happy.Also the manga focuss on sensitive and dark topics which are war,PTSD,nihilism the fear of death and it does it with great respect and this is a huge achievment.The art while is simple it's great as I said above it does't hold back to show you shocking and dark moments and the art it helps a lot to feel how a situation like this is in reality.The characters are the best part while most of them appear only for few chapters they are great all of them are like real humans who act differently in the situation they are we are watching characters who have traumatized psychologically from war others who have lost their humanity because of it and others who want to keep living and there we are watching our protagonist a young boy who while he is trying to survive he also has an inside conflict where he is trying to understand if life has a meaning in general the characters are feel real and you can understand them even though they are present for fiew chapters. As I said The horizon is not a mahwa for entertaiment it shows a horrible situation which a lot of people unfortunatly have to go through but it also show us how important is human life and that you can go through even the most awful situation but the greatest part is that it shows what humans really are they are complicated cratures who can create the worst destruction but also they can create the most beautiful miracles.10/10

someday one boy just want to the find peace place but the world give so many obstacle.

First thing i saw this manhwa from 2020 Challenge and then some reviewers take this 10 out of 10. I'm confused this cover what story is about. after i just read it 3 chapter, i wanna read it and go though what story teach us.

story and character give me think about how best anime will be. All charater make sense and story is stand alone from drama manhwa.

art so cool so amazing. it have less picture but it give more detail and emotion as well.

all of rate i will give 10 except art is 9 caz it have lack of line resolution and no color. (i plan to give 8 but this's look like get along the story tone)


overall 10 / 10

Vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas

The horizon is one of the most interesting war stories that I've read so far, it tells a story of a boy who's trying to survive and preserve his humanity but each and every step of his journey reminds him that there are many awful people on our planet. Despite being only 21 chapters long "The horizon" shows us many different ways in which war influences people, but all of them have one thing in common, it changes innocent civilians into withered versions of themselves. This story is universal, it can take place in every single country on the planet and the suffering, death of the innocent and emotional trauma will follow it whereve it goes

Every character has their own way of percieving the world around them and has been influenced by it in many different ways, some are willing to do anything in order to survive, others have been completely destroyed and their life has changed into one long streak of pain and suffering. In this world no one is safe, main character is oftenly walking along hundreds of nameless corpses which belong to regular people who just haven't been lucky. This manhwa tackles topics of existentialism, schopenhauerism, nihilism but most importantly pacifism, right from the get go we see innocent civilians being murdered and later on we get to see that even those who managed to survive will to have to do many morally questionable things in order to survive. This series won't give you an easy answer, each ideology and approach to the situation that characters are in is presented with both flaws and merits but none is presented as the definitive, correct one.

The visuals are simply stunning, every single pannel conveys a message, some are genuinely terryfing, others really sad but all of them tell a story and this manhwa simply wouldn't be as good without them. Pannels can be both expressionistic, naturalistic and symbolistic, and even a combination of all of those styles, it really depends on the context but one things certain, all of them hit hard. Ji-Hoon Jeong is especially good at portraying facial expressions, just all it takes is a glance to understand what a given character is feeling and the more you look at it the more you get it, it almost seems as if the author has seen Dante's hell.

In conclusion, "The horizon" is not the most pleasant manga to read, it tackles many serious topics and presents many deprresing scenes, but despite that it's a masterpiece. The author did his best to show a universal depiction of war, one that can happen everywhere and ruin many lives. Thanks to the impeccable visuals the series emotional climaxes are way more memorable. This story is at it's core a story about how one's psyche can be crushed and how even the most innocent children will suffer, not knowing why or who decided that their life will change forever.

Wow, it can be hard for me to find something i can truly rate a masterpiece but this is amazing. You can really feel the boys emotions and it makes you think about life. I cried my eyes out but the ending makes up for it, showing that at the end of every tunnel, no matter how dark or long, there will always be light. This is so beautifully written yet sad, I really recommend everyone (who can stand heart-wrenching stories and a little gore) read this because it has so much meaning and displays the cruelty of war and humans.

Holy crap man, I am nearly on the verge of tears with this manga. It just shows so much of how cruelminded humans can be and just how innocent lives wanna live their own lives without war involved. The art is just so good in this too like we get to see the boy and girls heart breaking perspective on how they got to know each other in the first place. Honestly heart breaking lads like it is DEFINITELY NOT for the faint hearted, especially seeing dead bodies in this. Just so tragic man like it breaks your heart into millions of pieces 😭😭😭

It's a mostly contemplative, harsh and bleak story, sort of in the vein of Blame! which means little dialogue and loneliness abound. It will make you react emotionally whether you like it or not, it's abrupt and brutal in it's approach for sure in regards to the relationships within The Horizon. By no means it conveys schadenfreude, you will root for the characters like you're there.

I recommend witnessing for yourself this tragic story has humans are portrayed like merciless survivors, hopelessly clinging to life when all hope is gone. It has a beautiful depth to it and is, in my opinion, deserving of the highest rating. It may be a short manhwa and to the point, it may even be simplistic in it's art style, but surely has a magic of it's own.

One of the things I particularly enjoy when reading manga (contrary to anime) is that I can read while listening to a suitable soundtrack of my choosing, that definitely heightens the mood. I would go for something more dark ambient, or even something heavier and doom-ish.

And yes.. it will make you want more development, context and explanation by the end. That's never a bad thing, it means it lingers in your mind, like all the stuff you experience intensely and makes an impression on you, and that itself can be considered "good art". The Horizon, is one of those works of art, and I fully recommend it.

Creator/The Horizon - Zetsubo wo shire.....

I mean its manhwa but this is something a simple innocent person should avoid.

This will give you the taste of hell in only 21 chapters. Although there is a bit of happiness the feel train will hit you so hard that you might forget about the happiness that it offers.

For me it was devastating but this is reality. Just imagining it as a real life story the creator experienced or someone's real life experience will change the aspect you read it as.

Anyway I will be depressed for a week after this but overall its one of the best manhwa out there.

This story truly embodies the tantalizing journey that life presents us. The meaningless void it can throw us in, leaving us with never ending scars. However there is also beauty in it all. When we view the world with others the darkness of the past gets blurred leaving only happiness.

"The Horizon" follows a boy after viewing his mother die. This destroys the boy turning him into a nihilists devoid of any reason to live. Until he meets a girl. The two travel down a long road moving forward no matter the adversities in their path. Creating a bond that can never be broken.

The Horizon blends the line between what is right and wrong. It poses morale questions that truly have no answer and puts our characters in the middle of it. These decisions degrade them and make them loose semblance of what their life means. However they are able to overcome the dark feelings surrounding when they enjoy life's small pleasantries together. Simple beauty can overcome the strongest disparities, showing us the humanity in everything and everyone.

Death is a prevalent theme in "The Horizon". Many characters wish to die to end the suffering plaguing them and will give up living if it means to end the insufferable loneliness and pain. We learn however that when we find someone we care about, we find new meaning in protecting them. We see characters relearn humanity through each other. Demonstrating the artists belief that human connection can conquer fear and pain. When we find others who bring forth joy we discover that life is not meaningless, and death can not erase the connections we have made.

I have never experienced a apocalyptic story that focused so little on the actual events of the disaster, instead showing how the characters interact within it. This leads to a compelling tale of the human psyche. Displaying the ideas of nihilists and how they interpret the world around them. Love is what makes the world grounded and round, it leads us down a never ending path. This path even with no clear direction is enjoyable since it can be walked with others who feel the same things we do. This is the beauty of the world and the reason we strive to live.

"The Horizon" is a masterpiece that showed me the importance of relationships.

I hope it will do the same for you.

The Horizon is a short, albeit powerful manhwa written by Jeong Ji-Hoon. It is a story that does not stray from bleak and devastating themes but rather embraces them, which functions to propel the story even more. These themes include: war, life and death, and thankfully, love, hope and moving forward.

STORY - 8/10:
The story is nothing innovative as it only takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting, which has been done numerous times in the past. However, what differentiates The Horizon from many others is the way the story carries itself. It doesn't just tell you what is happening, but rather beautifully guides its readers into its storytelling and atmosphere. It is a concise, yet strong story that serves to deliver its themes, thus permitting us readers to invoke our own interpretations and to hopefully integrate these messages into our lives.

ART - 10/10:
The art in The Horizon is simple, yet complex. There are beautiful, minimalistic (and sometimes complex) panels that bring me to awe, but may quickly shift into dark, immersive, and heavy panels in only a few pages. The art is not of extraordinary like in many of Inoue's works (i.e., Vagabond.), yet Jeong Ji-Hoon utilizes art in a compelling manner that best suits a grim story such as The Horizon. The art accurately reflects the messages the author wishes to spill to us.

CHARACTER - 8.5/10:
There are a few notable characters in The Horizon, however, many other characters (i.e., The Strange Man, and the Man in the Suit) were not as fleshed out as the main characters: the Boy and the Girl, respectively. These characters nevertheless still present their purpose in the grand picture of The Horizon. These characters are realistic. These characters live in a post-apocalyptic war setting which only propels them to bear the thoughts and perspectives they already do. They are not perfect but that's what makes them realistic.

ENJOYMENT - 10/10:
To be completely honest, The Horizon is an amazing read and I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the small world and story Jeong Ji-Hoon's progressively unfolds. I couldn't stop reading through the chapters (if I wasn't already on the brink of my emotions) and cannot recommend it enough for others.

OVERALL - 9-9.5/10:
The Horizon is a powerful manhwa that portrays its themes and messages exceptionally. It is a breathtaking experience that I recommend you to dive into at least once (it's rather short). Although many may not find fond of such a desolate and dark story, there is still "meaning" within the "meaningless." But you'll have to read to find out why.

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. :)