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Vagabond
Vagabond
Vagabond
Vagabond review
Vagabond
Apr 16, 2021
Vagabond review
Some seinen manga, I believe, take the meaning too far. The gore and nudity found in them is simply disturbing, no longer artistic, just omnipresent and absolutely in-your-face.

Vagabond is not like those seinen manga.

From the beginning, Vagabond has this strange allure to it. Drawn to this manga by the promise of awesome fight scenes, [oh yes, I assure you, you will not be disappointed by the fight scenes], you find yourself hooked to this manga.

Absolutely, completely, utterly, hooked.

It starts off with a rather rude and yet beautiful jerk, depicting the scene of a battlefield in splendid watercolor. The manga just rides on from there, rising from peak to peak. The fights get better, and the character himself grows. He grows realistically, he stumbles, he falls, he falls so hard that he finds it difficult to get back onto his feet, he takes the wrong path, goes the wrong way, makes the wrong enemies, and kills the wrong people, but he gets back up, and the story continues.

It is just so completely believable, so persuasive and so artistic all at the same time that with this manga just feels so raw and yet so real.

The main character, who one will find it hard to identify with on the surface, has something deep within him that every single one of us can possibly understand and aspire towards.

His growth and development, in more ways than just of the sword, but yet at the same time never truly leaving the sword, are so simple and yet so spectacular at the same time. He manages to bring out the best in some people and the worst in others, brushing past some like a whirlwind and crashing headlong into others, leaving behind a trail of death, destruction, and new life. All this happens while he himself is still growing, and while he is nowhere near perfect, there is just something so addictive about getting to know more about him.

And getting to know more about the main character is exactly what this entire manga is about. It is about seeing Miyamoto Musashi through the eyes of the world, through the eyes of others, and through his own eyes.

With a brilliant blend of flashbacks, flashforwards and glimpses into the lives of others besides those who surround the main character, Vagabond paints a rich picture of the samurai scene in the time of Miyamoto Musashi, the main character.

If you have been hesitating about reading a seinen manga, hesitate no more.

Vagabond will open your eyes to a brilliant new genre.
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Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist review
Fullmetal Alchemist
Apr 15, 2021
Fullmetal Alchemist review
Recently I have found it impossible to find a good shonen series to watch or read. It's come to the point that if it even looks remotely shonen, I stray away from it with untamed fury. Why do I keep coming back though? Why do I still look for shonen manga to read? It's all because of series like Full Metal alchemist.

When it comes to critiquing, I'm somewhat merciless. I'm sure some of the people who have seen my reviews of their favorite series think I consider myself a know it all, but nothing could be further from the truth. Often I see "but they make a lot of money," as a response to my heavy critique, but not once have I considered it a valid excuse for a drop in quality or lack there of. This is something that I can guess Arakawa understood. She did not write just to get money, she wrote because she had a great idea. She wrote because she had a compelling fantasy world, and compelling story in which involving characters exist.As an aspiring novelist, this is something I can respect and one of the reasons that I'm proud to say I'm a fan of FMA.

Story:
Full Metal Alchemist story hits close to home, because I lost my mother when I was about four. It may sound like a lie but I had hopes of bringing her back from the dead, of course I couldn't because no such magic exist in the world and the hope that it did was just the hope of an ambitious kid. Edward and Alphonse had this ambition and as a result, they were met with a gruesome response. Understanding their wrongs the duo set out, and that as they say is that... somewhat. The journey that the duo took immersed them in colorful characters and a well designed world. This would not be the first time alchemy was used in a series, but I sure it will be a time well remembered.

Art:
While in an AIM group chat once, I heard a female speaker say that Full Metal Alchemist's art is simple, but I'll be honest I can't agree. For the record I can't draw to save my life, but I think there's something great about the drawings Arakawa provides. As I said earlier I'm an aspiring writer, so to me anything put into the story should have a certain charm to it that will make it memorable. That's what the art in full metal alchemist is. Even if its simple it does not stand in your way of falling in love with the series.

Characters:
As I said above, anything put into the story should have a certain charm to it that will make it memorable, and like it can be said about the art, the same can be said about the story. Riddle me this; "How do you get a reader to miss a villain, without giving them a sappy backstory?" "How do you make an otherwise minor character one that your readers will remember?" To tell you the answers, I don't really know, but Arakawa figured it out. Not one character in FMA struck me as one dimensional. While I thought "god this guy is an evil bastard." Not once did I find one appalling enough to insult Arakawa for creating. One of the things that I think drive a story is it's plot and it's characters, evident by the manga in question.

Enjoyment:

If it's not apparent already, I really did enjoy this series. I remember the moments I spent catching up with it and the "full metal alchemist withdrawal" that I went into when I did. I had only seen the first anime before I started, so I didn't know what to expect. Upon reading through I realized the difference right away, and realized more that the difference between the two made the first anime a very affectionate adaption.

Overall:

At this point, there is not much more to say. If you want a engaging fantasy series with affectionate art, and compelling story then this is one for you. The fights are great too but really, they shouldn't be your concern when going into Full Metal Alchemist, a manga that has much more. and even though Arakawa Hiromu will probably never see this, I congratulate her for making a great shonen series in a time that's majorly lacks them.
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One Punch-Man
One Punch-Man
One Punch-Man
One Punch-Man review
One Punch-Man
Apr 15, 2021
One Punch-Man review
One Punchman follows the daily life of the superhero Saitama, on his journey to find a worthy opponent. What makes him different compared to other superheroes? As the title already suggests, he's so overpowered that he can finish all his opponents with a single punch. "Sounds quite boring" is what I thought at first. It's for sure hard to make a story interesting where the protagonist is that overpowered. But the authors did such a great job with it. Its humour is what really makes it so good. saitama rarely gives a fuck, forgets the faces/names of his rivals, is kinda selfish and he doesn't take his work as a hero very seriously.

It's the combination of his overwhelming strength, his unimpressive attitude, his personality and his will to find a worthy opponent that makes this show so great.

Story:
There is not much to say except for that the story is pretty simple and easy to follow. It's nothing special, but it doesn't matter because it's not the story making it good. The only thing that's really bothering me is that most of the time it feels like the new stronger monster/monsters are just appearing out of nothing.

Art:
It's pretty good, but also not the best I've seen. But it's unique and fitting for sure.

Character:
The main characters are the ones who give life to the manga. Every character in Saitama's "squad" is unique and contributes to the story. They are the only ones who recognize Saitama real power and its the interplay between them that makes it so good.

All in all, I think this show really outstands because of it's incredibly good combination of comedy and action.
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Samurai 8: Hachimaru Den
Samurai 8: Hachimaru Den
Samurai 8: Hachimaru Den
Samurai 8: Hachimaru Den review
Samurai 8: Hachimaru Den
Apr 12, 2021
Samurai 8: Hachimaru Den review
Sci-Fi Samurai

Before “Samurai 8” was even published, it was pretty hyped up. Not only the new series is presented as the Kishimoto san’s new work, but also being dedicated with a trailer of its own.

Thus, this brings to the most important question, is or will “Samurai 8” be as good if not better than “Naruto”?

For now, only until chapter 5, this question “does not have an answer” for a single important reason.
If one manga tries to build or pull off a universe of its own, it “requires time” for it to develop. “Samurai 8” might seem confusing and fast-paced at the moment; however, it is alright though since this work’s predecessor did that exact same thing. “Naruto” speeded through its first chapter and still became a great manga.

Yet with that being said, there are evidence and reasons that make “Samurai 8” seem hella bright and promising so far.

!!MINOR SPOILER!! ▬▬ι═══════>

1. Within these four chapters, “Samurai 8” creates some elements such as mysteries and tensions that gives a great start for the story.
2. The art has the shadow of “Naruto” even though this new series is drawn by Ookubo san. Do not underestimate him! Since Ookubo san assists Kishimoto san in a huge amount of the storyboards from “Naruto”, his level of illustration is absolutely unquestionable. Judging from the depiction of the samurai that fought against Hachimaru, the male MC, he has the facial features that seem like the combination of the Second Hokage and Naruto~ Moreover, Ookubo san’s ability in creating the background is undeniable. You can check it out by yourself when you flip to chapter 2 pg 12 when Hacimaru is seating on his pet.
3. For character setup, it also has the shadow of "Naruto" as well. Hachimaru has the potential like that of Naruto and Daruma, a robotic cat, seems to take on a role like that of Jiraiya or Kakashi~
4. Personal Opinion: If Shounen Jump wants "Samurai 8", new series & new hope, to lift the pressure off from “One Piece” and the “Naruto” fans want it to be another great work, I believe that Kishimoto san, Ookubo san, and their manga production team will pour all their effort into delivering the best 20 pages (weekly) for their readers.

I am currently enjoying “Samurai 8”. But since it is still relatively new. I will give it a solid "Hachi" overall and “keep reading” to see how it grows! (ノ・∀・)ノ


Story: 6 (developing)
Art: 9.5 (might be confusing sometimes -0.5)
Character: 6 (developing)
Enjoyment: 10
Overall: Hachi
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ZANNEN NAGARA CHIGAIMASU
Koi no Kotoba
TSUGIHAGI NA KANOJO
TSUGIHAGI NA KANOJO
TSUGIHAGI NA KANOJO
TSUGIHAGI NA KANOJO review
TSUGIHAGI NA KANOJO
Apr 11, 2021
TSUGIHAGI NA KANOJO review
THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS

Tsugihagi no Kanojo, or Patchwork Girl, is a tragic story following Kokokudou Yuuga, a teenage male terminally ill with an ailment called Type-1 Fulminatic Diabetes, and Kurotani Rimu, a girl with an exceptionally weak heart. He has five days left to live. She has one month. Is five days really enough time for love to blossom between the two?

Story: 8/10

I was mostly satisfied with the story. I do feel that at the very end, however, that the writer dropped the ball, extending it beyond what, in my opinion, should have been the final conclusion.

Yet, because the first two chapters were so well-written the end made me feel all the more dirty after reading it.

Art: 7/10

Nothing in particular to write home about. I found it neither exceptionally good nor bad.

Characters: 9/10

The mainstay of the short manga, the characters are what draw in readers. Yuuga and Rimu made such a good couple that I couldn't help but empathize with them.

In particular, Yuuga's internal struggles with his own mortality were exceptionally well-handled, and his actions make him by far the star of the show.

Yuuga's Father I thought was a necessary and well-done character considering the amount of time that he's seen for, yet I also felt that he was unrealistic. Such a sadistic person would never become a doctor, much less the chairman of a hospital.

Rimu, however, I have an issue with. She seems to be the fragile, weak girl in the beginning, but by the end does a complete 180, and gives meaning to the name of the series.

Enjoyment: 7/10

After reading the first two chapters I'd felt as though I greatly enjoyed the series, although after reading the third, not as much. I still found it a good and enjoyable read though.

Overall: 8/10

It's only three chapters, and it's a very interesting and thought-provoking read. As a word of caution, however, it will destroy your faith in humanity irrevocably.
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Mama wa Doukyuusei
Ousama Game
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