Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou review

Emanharlem551
Apr 02, 2021
What do you do when you’re likely the last two human beings in a world that’s already ended? You keep moving, of course. This is a survival story where there are no final destination as they drive their Kettenkrad to scavenge for rations and supplies then talk about whatever comes to mind, from questioning their very existence or on why people go on war to whose turn is it to do the laundry.

The world of Girl's Last Tour is haunting yet serene, it's background art is beautiful and filled with detail, really bringing the desolate wasteland that is their home to life. There's so many small joys to be found despite the morbid situation being anything but joyful. Learning about all of the past technology, past culture, and the potential reasons for the world to exist as it does, it's all incredibly fascinating and paints a great picture for both of the world as it is, and as it once was. The art style, character designs, complementary characters, and the poignant philosophy hits all the right spots, especially if you're a reflective kind of person.

Chi and Yuu's dynamic as a pair is the greatest strength of this manga. Majority of the funny moments comes from them having to deal with one another. The two almost feels like they are sisters, they bicker then make up a moment later, ultimately their love for one another shines through. They have such wonderful chemistry and their philosophical banter never feels unnatural. The story thrives by treating the two as a combo, with them being an interesting survival duo where one makes up for the other’s weaknesses, they pull each other through bit by bit and it’s really heartwarming to see them continually bond together as survivors-in-arms.

All they had left in this world are each other's companionship and that human connection is more precious than anything. Their journey through life is a memorable one and they enjoyed it to the fullest extent without being weighed down by their regrets. All while having lost every worldly possession or the shred of hope for the future they might've had. The moral lesson they taught us here, is that the best things in life are experiences and connections and not the mere possession of materialistic things.

If we could all live the way Chi and Yuu live, then the eventual end of our lives, the humanity, the Earth, and the universe wouldn't matter. The world around them has ended, but Yuu and Chi’s lives certainly have not. It's tragic but beautiful.
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Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
Auteur Tsukumizu
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