*This review will follow the american viz media reprint omnibus forms of "Oyasumi Punpun" Note: i have not read the series prior to the release of the vizmedia releases and i would like to personally thank Viz Media for not only presenting me and other fans of this medium with such a wonderful series but also giving it to us in the form of a "Viz Signature" release.*



Punpun is a story that really takes you for a ride through the life of someone who isnt sure about what path to take when entering society as an adult. as the years go by the normal tragedy of human life starts and begins taking its toll on punpun as a human. the story being filled with moments of both sad and happiness blending together to making the experience for this manga really hard for some and really too close to home for others. This however DOES NOT effect the story or how anyone can take in the series.


Following the release through vizmedia picking up each volume each month it was released is honestly IN MY OPINION how the story should be digested; in order to truly understand what each chapter means to the reader. Although there is no reason to not want to purchase this series and read it all in one day i do suggest you take your time when reading punpun. Prior to reading the manga i had only known of its name and was very happy to have purchased it when it came out being filled with anticipation. For the low enjoyment score it was mainly because of how "close to home" the manga can be at times and really turns on your cognitive thinking. Without punpun bringing up depression, sadism and even sexual frustration how can one reader who engulfs themselves into this medium actually relate? Thoughts of suicide, and the harshness of the real world beyond the manga for the reader this manga is a troublesome read on a personal level but nothing in terms of presentation.


This manga may be popular among the MAL community but it is NOT for everyone.


Beautiful art by Inio Asano, prior to reading this series i had picked up a girl on the shore and the art is comparably breathtaking. Really captures the emotion of each character within each page, really making for an impactful series to be printed as a Viz Signature. Good quality on physical medium, the text is never an issue to read, and it seems like no corners are cut.


*This last paragraph is about the final volume quality of the viz media release*


The last volume however is a white volume, my problem with that is if your hands become sweaty you may notice alot more damage in terms of physical condition on the cover. the size of the "omnibus" here too is also kinda strange since it might not really fit on a shelf like the other books do. however it will not take away from the fact that it is presented beautifully and therefore deserving a price reduction because of lack of pages. Spine damage is also something anyone who purchases the volumes should be aware of, the larger volumes tend to flex well into place but the smaller volume manages to feel easier to destroy so becareful with your manga!