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Sidonia no Kishi (2009-2015)

Knights of Sidonia the manga is a fabulous series. Although no one may read this review if you do I really hope it encourages you to read the full set of the manga.

Importantly first we need to know about who is the best girl. Shizuka Hoshijiro is the best girl with 100%. Her character is the perfect girl in my eyes since although flawed they are recognized but also she cares greatly for her actions. She is deeply connected throughout the story.
The Honoka sisters all come second as they are for obvious reasons the same and very unique. Their differing personalities make for a great laugh.
Other than that third place goes to the residential clerk her time may be shortly shown but once you see her you remember noticing her in the background around many other times.

In terms of the world setting in what is essentially a long-range colony ship running and fighting that which destroyed earth. You get a really unusual but smart setting for the people. In this, I mean the ability to survive in space by using photosynthesis to maintain a huge population. The idea of that alone is just incredible world-building and justifies many things that occur. The photosynthesis is also explained in detail during the series.

The art is great and is really consistent. By keeping many of the complicated things like the ships very simple it allowed it to look futuristic and sleek. The guardians are very well done throughout also. During the latter part when newly designed ships come along they are sophisticated but also very simple.

Characters develop extremely well during the whole series. You get to know many characters on very deep levels and the interactions of their relationships. You get a nice love thing going on with the main lead Nagate Tanikaze which is great but not overpowering in the story.

The storyline is smooth, the art is superb and the characters are well done. The ending could have done maybe a slightly longer run with maybe one more chapter for it. The ending is really well done and allows for it to continue but end at the same time.

This for me is my favourite mecha style manga and will go down for me as overall a 10. I would recommend this to be read by anyone who can. It is well worth the time.