Boku dake ga Inai Machi

It IS seriously superb! The story is one of the best, for me. I'm really amazed how the author made the story very intriguing. It will made you feel relieved. . suddenly anxious. .angry, sad and mortified. The story also depicts warm relationships between friends, and between mother and child, which is often disregarded.

I'm the type who'll get hooked in mystery stories, and I find it fun to guess who is the real cold-blooded criminal. This manga is very recommendable for all people who loves stories about murder cases and time travel, like me.

The reason I read this manga:
When the first episode of its anime adaptation aired, the title caught my eye. "Boku dake ga Inai Machi"
"That just sounds lonesome!~", I thought. . . Then, I can't wait for the next episode that's why I read the manga as fast as possible.

Boku dake ga Inai Machi draws the reader in with inexplicable time travel connected to the old mystery of a classmate's murder. The classic case of whodunnit is made new again with the supernatural and uncontrollable power of the protagonist, Satoru, a seemingly ordinary man struggling with his career as a mangaka. The story starts out shakily at first, as the reader is thrown into his world trying to understand why it is that Satoru has these sudden moments where the colors he sees are inverted, his head seems to spin, and he must observe the oddity he didn't notice before as he goes back in time for a short while. The protagonist himself doesn't know why this happens to him, either, which is one shortcoming of Boku dake ga Inai Machi.

Nevertheless, the reason for why this happens is not important as how he uses this power. The past few times, he has managed to save a few people's lives because this time travel gives him an overwhelming need to. He keeps his secret as well hidden as he can, but he does worry when someone will notice that he seems to see things that no one else can.

Of course, when Satoru must use his power to save his own life, the story becomes a lot more interesting. At a point when he discovers that there's something that he was missing long ago while also realizing that he needs to flee, his power kicks in to bring him back to when he was a child, right before the murders of classmates occurred. Now he has the opportunity to stop them from happening and possibly expose the murderer.

The rest of the story is filled with details from the murders that Satoru slowly remembers. It also helps that he still has his adult conscious with him when he travels back in time and becomes his grade school self. As a person who loves details and enjoys how much thought goes into detective work, it's thrilling to see the inner workings of someone trying their hardest to solve a mystery. The mangaka skillfully unfolds the story piece by piece as Satoru investigates the past, building his world quite clearly and creating the setting perfectly.

Another nice aspect of this manga is the way the mangaka portrays Satoru's relationships with others from the past and present. Satoru used to be a solitary kid back in the day, but now that he has a second chance to change things, he changes his personality in order to build bonds with friends and get closer to people who are or might be involved with the case. Since Satoru is now so carefully observant, he notices many traits in other people around him. His mother has a habit of uttering a shocking truth and covering it up with a "just kidding." A classmate loves classical music and enjoys reading books that are above the normal grade level. Every character is very individualized and that makes them very real and relatable to the reader. Satoru also grows to care for and love the people he didn't interact with so much in the past. It's endearing and shows a ton of character development despite being in a different body.

Satoru himself is a very brave character. While he does mention that he wants to do good in order to bring about justice, I get the feeling that it's a little bit more than that. Solving this mystery and bringing together his friends gives him closure for the pain that this situation caused him in the past. In addition to having a hand in preventing the most horrible act in his small hometown, he can put his ability to very good use. He once thought it was annoying, but with control to change the past for the better, it's an extraordinary gift.

Otherwise I find Satoru to be an endearing person. He really only wants the best for everyone, and while it seems like he could be construed as controlling, he isn't in the least so. He comes off as a nice person who is concerned for everyone's well-being. Satoru can also be quite tenacious in his efforts, making friends with those who don't warm up to him initially. He also has this cute tendency to say whatever he's thinking out loud sometimes, and then thinking afterwards, "It slipped." He's certainly not perfect in his deductions, but he does do his best.

The art style is a little rough to me. The shading in certain places is a little sparse in some places and the noses and hands are a little big. Otherwise, the art suited the manga just fine. The mangaka does pay attention to drawing setting well when it comes to weather, especially since Satoru is taken back in the past to the winter season when it's snowing. Expressions of indifference, pain, grief, love, and happiness are plain on the characters' faces. I thought the children looked pretty cute, too.

I actually had to stop myself from reading this manga all in one sitting so I could savor it longer. The plot is very engaging, and though I don't like time travel, it's easy to understand and the timelines aren't all messed up like in other stories. Satoru is a noble character and the mangaka does a good job telling the story; I'd recommend this manga to anyone.

Boku dake ga Inai Machi

The Town Where Only I Am Missing




Didn't read the manga until after the anime adaptation. Among other things, I wanted to know whether this whole topic of time travel is explained in more detail in the manga.

If anyone is interested, no, it is not explained. In other words, the manga is just like the anime, with one major exception.
From the point in episode 10 when the breakup came, the anime took a different direction. The manga had a different and longer finale from then on. Among other things, I liked this one more because you had seen a lot more of the main antagonist.




Story

The basic idea behind the plot appealed to me immediately. Basically, it's an approach that is generally promising and offers a lot of leeways.

The course of the plot was also satisfactory. There was a little lack of tension and the conversations were a bit flat too.

What was done right, however, was the atmosphere. Both in the manga and in the anime adaptation. This could lift the somewhat fluctuating tension nicely.

My biggest problem with the plot is the lack of clarification of the skills / events. Time travel is all well and good, but if the explanation is missing, it is only half the cheese.



Drawing

Slightly above average. The draftsman's strength was definitely not in the characters, but in the environment and the presentation.

Characters

Except for the wanted murderer, all characters were mostly monotonous and weak. They have been as normal as they could possibly be. Accordingly, it was difficult to build any interest in them.


Conclusion


It was quite an interesting manga. Basically, I liked it slightly better than the anime. With a little more detail and explanation, it could certainly have gotten better.

I was happily surprised by this manga. It isn't my typical genre so i wasn't expecting to like it very much but i was wrong. This manga starts off kinda slow, not much happens right away when compared to most shounen who aim at hooking the readers within the first few pages. Once the story did get rolling i couldn't put it down. This manga did a great job at keeping me guessing as to what's going to happen next and i usually can do a decent job at guessing what's going to happen. The mangaka does a great job at portraying the different characters personalities and motivations. noting felt cheap, the story was rationally put together. this was overall a great read and i recommend giving it a shot even if it doesn't seem like your genre or that it would be interesting.

Excelent unique story, perfect for those searching for something diferent.
This manga has everything a story should have. Mystery, great character development, strong female characters and big twists in the story.
Each character has a reason to be part of the story. The past story of the protagonists are very well explained and detailed, specially the antagonist´s one.
At first the jumps in time can be a little bit confusing but once the story and the main conflict were presented i couldn´t stop reading.
I think everyone can enjoy this masterpiece even those who are not manga readers.
Will re-read the whole story or at least the first volumes to look for new details that I may have overlooked.

This is my first review, as I joined..maybe 2 days ago? But nonetheless, I decided to write a review on 僕がいない街 or Erased because of how much I enjoyed it.

Story: 9
The story takes place in two places, 2006 Japan, and 1988 Japan, with the two eras revolving around a 29, and 10-year-old Satoru Fujinuma respectively. He has a phenomenon happen to him called "revivals" in which he is sent back in time, to fix something bad that is about to happen around him. I won't spoil the rest of it, because what I need to explain to advance the review is well..spoiler. The only negative thing I have about this storyline is, The revivals. It makes no sense. The revivals are not explained as to why they happen or if they happened all the time, it just comes along out of convenience to the plot. The story itself is deeply thought-provoking, and it's once of the few manga in which I don't cringe at the over the topness of it all.

Art:7
Because I actually read the manga first and not the anime, I can't complain too much about it. It's very crude and a sore sight for many readers who watched the anime first, but the art style itself gives the manga a nice charm. For anyone who watched the anime first, be warned, many of the characters like Kayo, Satoru, and Yashiro, looks extremely different, and it might throw you off a bit.

Characters: 10
I think this is where most of the manga really shines. Everyone interacts fluidly, and nothing seems off. The dynamic between Kayo and Satoru is the best part of it all, though. It's sweet and innocent, and it ditches the stereotypical, blustered, blushing, awkward kind of romance, and instead focuses on more of a friendship than a romance. Everything about each and every one of the characters just felt perfectly aligned.

Enjoyment: 9
Even thought the art was pretty hard to handle, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Nothing felt out of place, and nothing was too over the top. Overall it was a very good read.

Overall: 9
I highly recommend reading this. Even if you don't want to spoil the anime for yourself, the manga provides some smaller subtle details that the anime missed. It is not on par with masterpieces like FMA, but it certainly stands above the rest in terms of quality.

Everyone has a right with regards to their opinion; whether they like it or hate it i'm not judging. Just thought i'd put in some of my own effort to write if its good or bad.

For me I personally felt that Boku dake ga Inai Machi is a worthy manga to check out. Especially for fans or people interested in the Mystery genre. Without being to bias, I try to think more on the good things of what the author is trying to do.
How they want to perceive or show off their story.

For many who have even seen the anime which just started this season; The first episode does indeed give off a pretty strong and lasting impression.
There's a clear path of where the plot is heading down which will lead us asking and wanting answers to these mysteries.
It left me highly intrigued and decided to read the manga. (I binged it, lol)
I do believe this series will catch people's attention and interest.

After reading each chapter i'm left wanting more. Capitvated and hooked.
How can the main character solve this? (Who, what, why, how, where, when, with what)
Strong feelings of suspense, exactly what I would want in a Mystery.

Now some things can be seen as cliche or "I knew it"; I don't find that too much of a problem here.
You have a good story here, with foundation, twists and turns. One or two cliches shouldn't deter one's opinion too much from liking it.
(Compared to a lot of other cliches that happen in fighting/shonen mangas no offense still love those)

My review is based on how much I've read which does include the raws.
Pretty grateful that my curiosity got the better of me and I gave it a go.
I have very much enjoyed reading it so far and hope that my review was of help for those interested. Boku dake ga Inai Machi's anime is definitely gonna be on my radar for watching.
Giving this a 9/10. (10/10 = me very bias which I want to give it that haha)

A compelling thriller series with a fairly mature approach to the "revisiting your childhood" idea. Treads a lot of heavy topics, and engages you impressively well. Superb pacing, knows when to change focus between story plots (and intertwines them all well). Several moments during reading I felt a genuine "OH SHIT", specifically due to clever authorship (using manga layout tricks I couldn't really describe without spoiling things).

Highly preferable to the Anime (or at the very least, a high preferable ending). I recommend you read before you watch, or at the very least read volume 4 (the manga finale) after finishing the anime, to see the true ending.

This manga has had it all for me, up until nearing the end of the story.
It was perfect. I was excited and wanted to know more, wanted there to be more of what I'd grown to thus far like.
It was even good after the "major change" in the story, but that was only for a short while.
In the last few chapters my connection with the story dropped.
I was attached, but then that what I was attached to disappeared.
I just think that this manga, this story has had something perfect up until a point, but then had unsuccesfuly taken a turn, aiming for an effect that with me was a failure which almost ruined it all.
For me the effect was negative.
It decided to break its course from the well-established one that I'd grown to love.
It bugs me because I, now that I think of it, feel as if the story that I fell in love never got finished and that I was left with a single option which is to read another story with the same characters and that serves as the continuation to the story that I love(the remainder of the chapters).

I think it could've been done much better, albeit that would probably also mean very differently..
It's not like my displeasure is caused because "omg my favoruite ship didn't set sail", it's that I think that the last arc is poorly done.
I mean, I have enjoyed the story so much until that certain point. Then when the event occured, my connection to the story grew even more, but that only lasted for a short while because I had begun realising that.. How do I say it..
The story simply started kinda heading for another focus, a focus which was not what it had had built up within me up until that point as the focal point of the story.

The following 1 sentence is spoiler-ish:
10/10 untill the "river dip" and shortly thereafter.
6.5/10 from there-on.

The characters are all loveable, and how loveable they all are and what they had is what I grew to love, the story connecting them.
This manga has it's thing, but it turned out that I myself have misunderstood the manga and that it is actually something slightly different from what I had grown to see it as before the end-game chapters. :/

Regarding the side-stories, which don't have a dedicated listing on MAL but are accounted for in the listing of the main manga(the ERASED manga has 44 chapter, and it has 49 chapters here on MAL because of the 5 chapters from the side stories volume being accounted for in it) they continue on in the perfection which to me was this manga before the final arc, so the side stories are a 10/10.

EDIT:
I guess I've missed the intended focal point of the story..
"A city where only I am missing".
Still, I think that the ending arc is shabby, so I will bump the overall score from 8 only to a 9.
I stick to what I've said, this manga has something perfect, up 'till the part where it turns out I missed the intended meaning..
Would've been all 10s had it stuck to what I thought it is, or, had the final arc been done somehow "better"..
It's a great story overall, now that I've changed how I view the story, but the end arc is somehow not on par with what everything before it is.

Before I begin my review, I want to say that my reviews are not the best. If you want a in-depth review on the series, I probably will not to be able to deliver, but you can stay around if you want.

Boku dake ga Inai Machi is a really interesting series. It's concept is pretty interesting and it's like nothing I've ever seen before. I came across this manga series after looking at the anime for the next season. Boku dake ga Inai Machi was in there, so I looked at the synopsis of it, and decided to read the manga. Was not disappointed.

The story is the most interesting part about this series. A struggling manga author by the name of Satoru Fujinuma has an ability to prevent deaths by going back in time to find what is wrong. These are called 'reruns' and they happen every time someone is about to die. Something bad happens and Satoru is getting framed by a serial killer who murdered someone close to him. After that, he is sent back in time to 1988 to prevent the death of his classmate, Hinadzuki Kayo.

The art style of this manga is very good, because it actually fits with the series. It goes very well with the series, and I don't know how else I could describe it.

The characters are all pretty good, I like most of them, except for the bastard serial killer that I have no idea who he is. Hinadzuki Kayo is the one that went in my favourites list, because, I don't know, I couldn't choose, and Hinadzuki has no favourites, so I decided to give her some love.

Overall, I'd give this series a 8/10. I ended up putting this series in my favourite mangas. This series is very interesting and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes Mystery. (at least I think it's a mystery)

Before I start I'd like to say this is my first manga so if you're looking for a really critical review that compares it to other manga then this won't really help.

Story: Starting with the story from the get go got me completely hooked I mean I've never really looked into reading manga but literally the first chapter and I couldn't stop myself. Aside from that though I feel like the story (in comparison to anime's I've watched) is fairly original though it bears some similarity to stein's gates MC, though only in terms of his ability the MC in this has a really believable personality and comes across as genuine which I almost find weird but pretty amazing and it adds to the story.

Art: I don't really know what to say for art, do people really read manga for the art? I feel like it was irrelevant throughout all of my reading it as I was more focused on the story and characters though one thing I noticed is the size of Sachiko Fujinuma's lips they're huge wtf.

Characters: Man, the characters are amazing in this I feel like it gives you enough backstory to each character though maybe with the exception of a few in the group as it mostly focuses on, obviously, the MC as well as all the suspect of the serial killer. On top of that the actual development itself is great e.g. (minor spoiler?) Kayo Hinazuki starts of quite shy but you see her develop and she opens up her personality. In short, character development is gud.

Enjoyment: I mean I can't fucking wait for chapter 36 my enjoyment for reading this is a straight 10 nothing more to it really.

Overall:
Story 10.
Art 6.
Characters 10.
Enjoyment 10.
Over all I'd give it a 10 so far as I really don't care about the art more the story/characters it's something I think anyone should at the very least look into to see if you like it or not and hey, you might be surprised and find out you love it like me.

I actually came across this manga a few years ago, but didn't think much of it at first and didn't read it until last weekend. From what many said about the anime adaptation, I knew it has a good story. What I didn't expect was to get so immersed into the main character's situation (Satoru).

Story - 10
The manga started didn't go immediately to the problem, but set it in slowly in the very beginning. Everything gets real once certain events occur and you just find yourself reading it. I don't want to say too much, but it really is as good as they say story-wise.

Art - 7
The art itself isn't the best, but it is good. I'm not the best when judging it if it suits the story or not, but I think it does a good job with it.

Character - 9
I really like the characters in the manga, especially Satoru's mom. (She's the real MVP!) But I really like the development and changes with Satoru himself. He really does change from the first chapter all the way to the last. If you read the whole thing, you'll see what I mean when I say that the whole thing with Satoru in the beginning is brought full circle.

Enjoyment - 9
I enjoyed this quite a lot. I had a hard time putting this down when I knew I had to sleep.

Overall - 9
This manga is overall a really good read with a great story, and I enjoyed reading this very much!

I would read this more for aesthetics and art. The stories pretty bad as a mystery and the time travel isn't played with to an interesting degree like Haruhi's endless eights or Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria (I think that's the one I'm thinking of). Besides that, the only interesting characters were the main girl, main boy, the blonde/white hair kid, and the killer (as a boy). Besides that, the other characters are pretty throw away. Maybe it's just my guilty pleasure but I could help but personally loved it.

I have nothing to say but MAL wants more soooooooooooooo I'mmmmmm juuuuuuuuust puuuuting bullllllllllll.

Beautiful story. Extremely creative. Left me in tears. Read it a few more times. Very clean art, not too gory, good for readers that like to read something that challenges their minds/mystery. Overall one of my favorite mangas/animes of all time. Satisfying ending. I really recommend it.

No big titties or booties. No sexual tension, not much romance, really something different and outstanding. This deserves more attention!!! I definitely wish the story could further continue. Characters have a lot of personality, a lot of depth, and there are definitely some plot twists/big reveals in there, which I enjoy. Now stop reading my review and go read the manga!

When I see popular thriller series I tend to think they are overrated such as Monster, Pluto(only first half was excellent). They tend to last too long which muddles up the series pacing.

But Boku dake ga inai machi was an example of where each chapter was relevant, had a good amount of content and it understood pacing, as the author made each chapter helpful for the overall story. Rarely do I see a series made each chapter enjoyable there was not one sluggish or bad chapter.

Akumetsu, although was very good thriller it had boring and filler like chapter in the middle part of the story as it went to a repetitive cycle, monster has this problem as well.

This manga has robust character development and keeps you at the edge of seat, while it doesn't only rely on the thriller aspect as gives surprisingly heartwarming moments as well, giving the series a not TOO nihilistic feel.

The Boku dake ga inai machi is very similar to hito hitori futari, they both use heartwarming moments in nihilistics obstacles.

Overall Boku dake ga inai machi is a must read manga series

If you plan to watch the anime. You should read the manga first. I really prefer the manga over the anime. I think the anime compressed the story to the point that hey, what happen there, leaving you to read the manga. Moving on, the story is impressive, it makes you wonder who the culprit is. It is not predictable. The author also gives light to the story of villain while he did not highlight the romance side. Each character has this own sort of mystery. I did enjoy reading this one if you are a fan of mind-blowing manga you should read this one.

Boku Dake ga Inai Machi
The Town that Im not Existed
Erased

"Who are you"
"I am Ally of Justice"

this Review are spoiler free

Boku Dake ga Inai Machi is an exceptional manga which full of tense, plot twist and amuse me till the end i read it. its all begin where Satoru, the main character , discovered his hidden power which is can time slip few minutes before something happens. He's enjoying his boring life until his mother got killed by serial killer that killed his friend 15 years ago. To prevent it happens, he time slipped, but this time he time slipped to 15 years ago. He realized, to save his mother means that he must save his friend from getting killed by the serial killer 15 years ago.

Erased (english version of Boku Dake ga Inai Machi) is a very much good and compelling story. although on the early chapter it seems to be boring stuff. Then, the story all sudden went climax when the mother dies, then it went down during the 15 years ago. So the Storyflow much alike roller coaster ride. Chapters after Chapters always bring you some feeling that "oh i dont want to stop reading now" or " damn, whose the real culprit " really bugs you if you read it biweekly like me. and the most interesting part is the ending, the ending is very much climatic and unpredictable.

Although the story is very much top tiered good stuff, unfortunately the art from this manga is the main weakness. The Character Design, i'm not very fond of it (except Hinazuki's Chara Design). i really disappointed seeing 1 chapter and having 3-5 panels that seems to be rushed on the production. The environment not really "I am Hero" 's level, but it works. i expected more on this section, but the mangaka seems not up to my expectation, instead the drawing getting sloppier and sloppier.

The Characterization really one point that needs to be praised, because reading Erased you can actually feels what the character felt. It is really breath taking when you can get into with one manga so much until you fell in love with the character. the main girl, Hinazuki is a meddlesome but nice kid. We got another main girl Airi, the bold but stupid girl that you want to protect so much, and also we got Sachiko, over-caring mother that really think that she's the best mother that you can have at that moment. The combination of these character really builds up the story and mold it into a very nice story.

Overall its a good Japanese Manga in this age, i'm so elated that the anime project is doing so well and also i'm happy with the story develops and wrapped. its been an amazing journey reading this manga. been following this since 3 years ago and its been a good ride...

9/10

A very human manga...
Well when I say human, it is exactly how it sounds. The characters and setting is quite realistic.
But that would be a bad start to review, wouldn't it? Let's start this review shall we?
Story:
It revolves around a 27 year old man named Satoru. A struggling mangaka, unable to get in touch with his own emotions and past. Because of this he is quite reclusive, and quiet. He has had a frequency of getting sent back a few minutes in time whenever something "bad" is going to happen, he is consent with this and continues his life. Until a brutal murder is committed on his mother, he is forced into harsh circumstances by this (which I will not spoil, and which is for you to unravel).
It can be a bit cheesy and a bit stupid sometimes for a mystery drama, but all in all the story stays consistent and interesting for the target audience.
Story: 8/10

Art:
The art is good. It is nothing to special though. But it has a nice style to it.
The panel cuts are good. But nothing too special though, even though the art-style is a bit eccentric.
Art:7/10

Characters:
The manga has very realistic characters. They never feel too forced or dramatic. They feel exactly as if you'd be speaking to them in real life. When the main character speaks to his mother, it feels how a real son and mother would communicate. Same goes for the friends of the main character. Even though a specific character that shall go unnamed has a somewhat dramatic/shocking backstory it is still grounded in reality, and believable (*cough* even though a different unnamed character does have the cheesy manga backstory syndrome). The main character feels very realistic, and may have been a exaggerated version of the author, he is still an interesting character in his own right. The development of the main character is believable and somewhat rewarding. He goes from being somewhat of an edgy teen to a brave and noble person. Though because of some characters that shall remain unnamed I will have to give the characters an 8 instead of a 9
Characters: 8/10
Enjoyment:
I found it very enjoyable. It was a very thrilling ride. Though, I am entertained easily so I'm not sure if I'm the best mouth to trust.
Enjoyment: 9/10

Overall: 8/10

Everyone I hope my first review was good. Tell me if it is helpful, or not.

Episode 11 of Boku Dake ga Inai Machi felt a little bit off. It seems like they skip some parts from the manga and I was right. I started reading the manga yesterday and I managed to finish it. The manga is better than the anime. The anime just makes it feel cinematic, but its pacing is really bad. After witnessing Episode 11, I decided to read the manga.

Look, I'm really okay if a studio skip some parts of the manga, but they have to do it right. A-1 Pictures almost did it right with Boku Dake ga Inai Machi until the killer's revelation. They skipped so many parts for the build up. Not just that, but they even skipped the killer's very dark backstory. Watching the anime feels like the studio just cooked a meat, but it is still raw. The manga however, is overcooked.

Our main character, Satoru Fujinuma, has a supernatural ability which he calls it "Revival" - this ability sends him back in time before an accident/incident. He was then wrongfully accused of being a murderer to someone close to him and because of that, his Revival reacts and sends him back to 1988, 18 years in the past. He later realizes that the incident that occurred has connections with the abduction and the killing of one of his classmates. This is where the mystery begins and to find out on who the killer is.

As I read throughout the manga, every chapter ends with a climax. Same goes to the anime. What I like about this manga is how it takes time to build up before something "really big" occurs. I find it very thrilling and it isn't really a bad thing. It makes you want to read more unless you read the manga when it wasn't over yet because when I read the manga, it was already over. I also love its uses of symbolism such as the butterfly and the spider's web.

Despite how thrilling it gets, I mentioned that the manga is overcooked. Meaning, it gets stupid later on. Ever since the killer was revealed, I felt that the manga was really draggy thus lead to stupid cliches. I felt like it overstayed. You'll know what I mean if I spoil it for you guys, but I don't want to spoil it.

Despite how the story gets overcooked, at least the characters were enjoyable and engaging. The author really tries his best not to leave out every characters on the story and tries his best to at least give everyone a proper development. Honestly, none of the characters felt stupid. The story just made them look stupid, but they're not. I really love almost everyone from Satoru because of how I witness his journey, the killer because of his dark/mysterious vibes and his crazy backstory - I see no reason to hate these characters. You can hate the killer for being frustrating, but isn't he the villain?

Overall, Boku Dake ga Inai Machi gives us a one heck of a ride. You ride on this roller coaster that goes up and down until the rails are just straight. Despite telling you on how stupid the story gets, I'd still recommend you to read this manga. Even though it gets bad, it still gets plus points because of it's characters that drives you throughout from start to end. I don't really read a lot of manga, so I cannot claim that this manga is still much more decent than others, but just give this a shot. This is still one of the manga that I think you shouldn't miss.

This manga is one of those rare gems that you sometimes stumble across. To be honest, I did not expect much, especially because the title isn't particularly catchy nor is the artwork especially powerful or elaborate. But within the first five pages, this manga had me hooked: I had this uncanny feeling that I was reading something that was bigger than life. Boku Dake ga Inai Matchi reads like a Greek tragedy; by going back to save lives, to save himself, the protagonist destroys his own future.


Although the panels are very clean, almost to the point of being bare, the mangaka managed to keep the speed in the story, without relying on dazzling effects. It is the dialogue that cuts into you like a sharp razor.
This is one of the best mystery/crime stories I've read in a while - because despite the fact that you know the identity of the culprit (because it just had to be that person, in an ugly, hopeless way), it is still a gripping read. Unlike in other mysteries, I cannot find any fault with the protagonist for not figuring it out earlier... there is a reason, a very human reason for him not making the connection. Because it hurts to be betrayed by those that you look up to. At the same time, the story makes you feel guilty for judging a person without any evidence other than this horrible premonition. And, of course, Satoru doesn't have any time to stop and think things through... he is unable to realize that with each person that he "saves", he is painting a large target on his own back. Due to that, the reader begins to feel the noose tighten around their own neck.
The last selling point of this incredible manga is its depiction of women. I've read lots of manga, and I am fairly used to Japanese stereotypes. Despite the fact that this is essentially a story about a guy saving girls from being preyed on, it doesn't feel like the female characters are weak at all.