NG Life is an earlier work of Mizuho Kasanagi, the mangaka of the popular Akatsuki no Yona. My friend actually recommended this manga to me a long time ago, but I dropped it after a few chapters because I couldn't get it. Recently, I saw it on a recommendation list with good reviews, so I decided to give it another go.

The plot for this manga is really strange, but just follow through with me here. Keidai Saeki is just an ordinary high-schooler... but not really. Apparently, he was a gladiator in his past life several thousand years ago in Pompeii. All of his friends and acquaintances, as well as his lover Serena, from his past life are reincarnated into people in his present life. This doesn't seem like it would be a problem, but the thing is, he is the only one who remembers anything about his past life, which drives him insane. Is he really the only person who remembers Pompeii? And will he ever meet Serena again? These are the questions that Keidai continues to ask himself.

The story, even though it appears to be historical, is actually very interesting. The only problem I have with it is that Keidai's memories of the past appear to be the main, and also one of the only conflicts in the manga. I think more smaller conflicts would have made the manga more interesting. The ending was satisfactory, though. I assure you that I was moved.

The art is pretty detailed, and depicts life in Pompeii extremely well.

I liked the characters as well. Each one of them is very unique and has their own good qualities about them. It was interesting to learn about each one.

Overally, the manga was enjoyable. I think a lot of times it was more amusing than I would've liked. I like manga that is more serious, but I guess this one is good if you want a laugh. I look forward to reading Akatsuki no Yona in the future.