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Vagabond review
The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this manga was "Boring, dreary and (judging by the cover) crappy artwork". But when I actually read it, I was simply blown away by the quality of it. It is truly a masterpeice and here's why.
The storyline is astounding. It has its own personal flair to it and it moved me. It is very deep and philosphical so if you don't like confusing and long stories, this ain't for you. The artwork is amazing and it actually has that traditional, feaudal Japanese feel to it. And if you are stoned enough, makes you feel like you are there. The characters are a lively bunch and they are have their own distinct personalities that not only make them feel lifelike, but also brings the story alive as well. They also improve the storyline thus, making the manga unrivalled and beautiful. Although it is great, there are a few minor flaws and a few nasty sex scenes which you might wanna mentally block out but they never deter the quality of the manga. I recommend this manga for readers who are into samurai stuff, Feudal Japanese stuff and deep, rich stories that make you think. In short, you are in for an action packed, philosphical rollercoaster ride which will take away your breath and make you look at Feudal Japan in a whole new way.
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Overlord review
"Conquering the world is a very interesting idea."
(There are quite a few allusions to minor spoilers in this review, fair warning. I have read 9 Volumes.) There is an inherent truth in the world of anime, manga, and light novels; this truth is that far more often than not the protagonist will bear remarkable similarities to the image of a "Virtuous Hero"! That guy with the friendly demeanor who will help anyone and everyone. That often times young hero will hold the mindset of not letting anyone they know get killed. They won't give up and believe that even the villains deserve a chance at redemption. If they see someone in need they will lend their help free of charge. From mundane day-to-day tasks to a conflict fraught with danger and potential death, these heroes are always there to lend a friend, ally, or on occasion a complete stranger their ever so capable hands. Overlord is not that kind of story. Another fundamental fact also exists that there are very few anime, manga, or light novels that have their protagonist as a villain. The character that will kill any who get in their way, will victimize innocents, the type that will look back on the blood they've shed and smile as they continue to swathe their way through a crimson tide. Overlord is not that kind of story. Overlord is one of those stories that has the protagonist feel real. He's not perfect or morally righteous but nor is he evil or blood-thirsty. I mention this now because I saw that misconception as being the greatest form of interest in this series. With allusions to stories such as Death Note, Overlord was initially illustrated to me (along with many others) as a story following an Undead Lich as he sought to take over the world. While that is certainly not a lie it is also far from the truth. However, this series is unquestionably one that is worth reading. Allow me to make one thing crystal clear: This is NOT a story about being trapped in a video game. Anyone who is laboring under the delusion that this story is akin to Sword Art Online or Log Horizon I urge you to throw your hoe into the ground, straighten your back and wipe the sweat from your brow. Despite the initial picture you may have woven thanks to the synopsis, it is far more accurate to say that our protagonist is transported to a fantasy world with his in-game avatar being the catalyst for his conveyance into this new world. Sword Art Online was obviously a video game. Log Horizon was a video game with real life elements but it was still a game, with raids, drops from killing monsters, the purchasing of buildings through a system run by the world. Overlord is real life with a few elements reminiscent of a game. The story predominantly follows Momonga (Or Ainz Ooal Gown, as I will be referring to him from now on, Ainz for short) as he and the eternally loyal bastion known as the Great Tomb of Nazarick seek to claim this new world as their own. I was immediately enthralled by this premise. Quite simply, I adore stories of conquest. From my childhood spent building fortifications with Legos only to have it come under assault by my army of Lego Orcs (I can thank Lord of the Rings for that one), to my many days spent playing Warcraft 3 as I surged into human establishments with my army of undead. I have always enjoyed that concept of conquering whatever adversary stands in front of you through the use of strategy. Overlord has not left me feeling dissatisfied in that regard even in the slightest fashion. Though that is not to say you should expect an all out war from the very beginning. A substantial amount of time has been devoted to the more subtle elements surrounding world conquest, principally that little commodity known as knowledge. Overlord subscribes to the assessment that knowledge is power, a correct conclusion if I do say so myself. Thankfully though, intelligence gathering does not stand as Nazarick's single asset; to quote Game of Thrones: "Power is power", and believe me, Nazarick has an abundance of power, so much so that the golden chest it resides in was blasted apart due to the swelling within, the power then shattered the vault and poured out into every passageway in the building. Though an implication may have already arisen, allow me to definitively state that this author has poured in an extensive amount of detail into this fantasy world. The world powers and their relations to one another. The individual states of the countries' governments and the factions formed, the social classes present within these countries. Crime, the magic in the world, the magical items, alchemy, swordplay, the system of the guild that utilizes these fantastical elements, every single one of these concepts are delved into with a phenomenal amount of detail. While Ainz is the preeminent character in this series, we've also been made privy to the perspectives of many of the other characters present in this story. This has helped pave the way to a veritably fascinating cast. These perspectives aren't just limited to the allies of our main character, we'll hear from friend and enemy alike as they perceive the events of the plot. Allow me to introduce Ainz Ooal Gown-sama, the Supreme One, the highest of the Almighty 41 Supreme Beings, the Supreme Overlord of Death. Clearly the inhabitants of this world hold a fondness for the word "supreme", no? Ainz is a character that is enchanting to read about. Formerly your average human serving as a member of the Japanese work-force, Ainz is now a skeletal Lich and finds himself the leader of an organization whose members feel undying loyalty and love towards him. Ainz is immediately presented as both smart and responsible as he tries to maintain the appearance of the leader his subjects have envisioned. Then devoting himself towards the discovery of the nuances of his new body, his power and capabilities, as well as the details of the world he suddenly finds himself existing in. We see two sides of Ainz, one being the Ruler of Nazarick, the Ainz that is exhibited to the world, the Ainz that emanates a constant state of power, knowledge, and control. But then you have the Ainz that resides solely in thought. The Ainz that struggles over the mental taxation he feels, the one that has to rigorously think through every scenario to try and present the powerful demeanor, the Ainz that takes notice of how cold and calculating he's become, and the Ainz that ponders the intrinsic lack of emotion capable of being felt by one who no longer has a human body. Far from evil and still retaining a slight sense of justice, Ainz is one who doesn't feel emotion towards the nameless human he saw struck down, he doesn't cause suffering for fun, but nor does he hesitate should the need arise. He casts off the notion of taking action because it is "the right thing to do", rather he intervenes in situations where he stands to gain a profit. The only other character I am going to make specific mention of is Albedo. Albedo is the Overseer of the Floor Guardians and is extraordinarily in love with Ainz. In the Layman's terms of this site she's a Yandere. Inordinate feelings of anger and jealousy at her beloved's interaction with another female? Check. Immense feelings of joy and pleasure upon receiving praise from her beloved? Check. Desire to kill love-rivals so as to spend eternity with her cherished one? Well, half-check. Suffice to say, Albedo is characterized by her excessive love and devotion towards Ainz. The remainder of the cast I am not going to delve into, I am however going to bring the spotlight towards the dynamic that exists between many of these characters. The Great Tomb of Nazarick is my personal most cherished element that exists in this series. The Great Tomb of Nazarick serves as an organization of monsters all in service to their ruler. Every single denizen of Nazarick shares one cohesive thought: absolute, undying loyalty and service towards Ainz Ooal Gown. I hold an unequivocal adoration towards that simple sentiment. The denizens of Nazarick view humans as lower life-forms, equivalent to the cockroaches that we find so repulsive. They will slaughter an entire village without a moment's hesitation or guilt, they will torture with a smile as they feed humans their own limbs. Nazarick can be described as a genuinely evil organization. Though its an interesting fact that any cruelty dealt against humans is perceived as normalcy. Humans don't consider the ants they crush underfoot and neither does Nazarick. Yet despite their "evil" actions they're kind to one another. They get along, sharing in bouts of laughter and tears alike. Not every member gets along with one another perfectly, but more often than not they hold affection towards one another, affection that can even be referred to as love. This mindset is also held by Ainz as he is 100% devoted towards Nazarick and every single member he rules over, in both duty and love Ainz is standing alongside this group of monsters. Despite all my words of praise I do still hold two issues with these characters, well two characters in particular: Ainz and Albedo. The dilemma I hold with Albedo is the exhaustive extent that her feelings towards Ainz are displayed. I love that a character like her exists in this story, but I find myself feeling annoyance when she continually displays only the aspect of her that causes strife and discord with the other characters. She loves Ainz, everyone knows and understands this, but when she continually starts arguments with her allies simply due to perceived jealousy, well, I can't say I enjoy that. In essence, she's obtrusive to the interactions between the other characters. The single greatest fault I held with this series was actually Ainz himself. I do not know how it was perceived, but I tried to stress how fascinating I believed Ainz to be. I truly enjoyed the duality he presented. However, I eventually reached a threshold where this constant state of struggle was only recognizable as a placation to development. You see, Ainz and the rest of Nazarick's thoughts and plans weren't in a state of harmony with one another. Initially this disconnect was something I viewed with interest and intrigue, but it came to serve as a source of slight aggravation. Too many times did Ainz restrain his allies. For too long did Ainz's inner monologue serve as a source of naive grief and confusion. Ainz himself became a constraint to the progression of the plot. That's not to say I actually disliked him because of this. Ainz still remains a fantastic character and an excellent addition to protagonists that aren't perfect heroes. The actions he has taken at times can be perfectly chronicled as evil, villainous acts taken against the denizens of this world. I really wished I could have sooner dropped the preface "at times". Thus was my endemic grievance with Overlord, it may not be shared by others but I felt the compulsion to share it alongside the other subjective assessments I held. The illustrations... Spectacular scarcely does them justice. Incredible is a travestied description. This art is nothing short of gorgeous and is easily stands as the pinnacle of illustrations I have had the pleasure to see associated with Light Novels. I am clearly not a writer for an art magazine, but I can encourage you to seek out these exquisite illustrations and observe them with your own eyes. A story that strays away from a morally virtuous protagonist. A series that will follow the monsters who slaughter in glee and the humans that fear them alike. It's dark but refrains from having an sense of overbearing despair. You will peruse the thoughts of those who have to stare inevitable death in the face as they face an existence that is beyond their wildest night mares. You will hear the laughing of the monster that roams the halls of a building as they seek more death. Joy and despair, insanity and serenity, sadism and mirth, the vast array of viewpoints allows us to see these emotions from the perspectives of those who are feeling them. You'll laugh in amusement from the witty dialogue, but you'll also laugh in sick fascination as monsters make victims of "the good guys". I have no doubt these words have been long since anticipated, but if the aforementioned elements are even remotely interesting to you then Overlord is a series I recommend wholeheartedly.
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Hajime no Ippo review
-This review is in English and Spanish.
-Esta Review esta en inglés y Español. ENGLISH -Hajime no Ippo, an anime / manga well known for its great story, its charismatic characters and ...... Just Kidding, now I start the manga review. Story:5/10 (1-268) 3/10 (269-???) The story begins with a world conveniently armed at the convenience of the protagonist, parents with a tragic past, enters boxing in a way NOTHING casually ("casually knew a boxer at a convenient time) and wants to box because he saw a video (an excuse to get him to box without complicating too much).Besides this,the plot does not have much more, just wants to know that it is strong, through boxing (In addition to being an excuse, the protagonist is already strong), This could be passable until the 268th chapter, would have ended up as your typical history of action and self-improvement, but not the author extended it (to earn more money), But no, it has lengthened, this would not be a big problem if the character changed or showed the relationships between the characters (which happens in a limited way) Is exactly the same, the character trains fight, wins and from time to time interact between them, for a mangan of 100 chapters or 200, but for one of more than 1000? no thanks. Characters:5/10 The protagonist is a gary stu, kind, energetic, kind, without fail and besides that his family has a very convenient tragic past.One reason why Ashita no Joe works so well is because the characters change, progress and evolve,In addition to not only training and boxing, the characters feel human,change their way of thinking while here in +1100 chapters does not change ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, although now seems to change a bit, I doubt it is a big change Of trancendence for the manga, The villains follow the same pattern, they appear reckless, and then they present them as tragic (with the exception of one or two), in the end fatigues is continued pattern, The secondary ones are the best for much of the manga, a more adequate past and with a greater motivation than "knowing that it is being strong" and each time the series is presented, it improves even if they only give it small bows every so often. PS: The relationship between ippo and kumi is one of the least credible I have ever seen. Art:10/10 Every action series that wants to succeed has to have a great quality of drawing, and this is not an exception, although at first it is a dirty drawing, it ends up improving at an incredible level, the best point of the manga for a lot, nothing negative I have to say. Enjoyment:5/10 Although at the beginning I was surprised, at the end of the chapter 300 to 400 begins to decline and from before half of the manga is already boring, predictable and others. Overall:4/10 I do not recommend it, there are many better action sleeves, but if for some reason you get to read the manga you should not see much beyond the 300 or 400 chapter since the rest is more of the same, repetitive, boring and static. ESPAÑOL -Hajime no Ippo,un manga bastante conocido por su gran historia sus personajes carismáticos y.....era broma,ahora empieza la reseña del Manga. Historia: 5/10 (del capítulo 1 al 268) 3/10 (desde el capítulo 269 en adelante) La historia comienza con un un universo construido a conveniencia del protagonista,familiares con un trágico pasado,entra al mundo del boxeo de una manera NADA casual (conoce a un famoso boxeador en un momento conveniente) y quiere boxear porque vio un video (una mera excusa para meterlo al mundo del boxeo sin complicarse demasiado) además de esto quiere saber que es ser fuerte a través del boxeo (además de que es una excusa,el prota ya es fuerte desde el comienzo). Esto podría ser pasable hasta el capitulo 268,habría terminado como tu típica historia de acción y autosuperación,pero no,el autor lo alargo sin motivo alguno (para hacer mas dinero) esto no seria tan grave si los personajes evolucionaran o cambiase algo,pero no,es como ver un vídeo en bucle y el mejor ejemplo es el Mashiba vs Kimura,cuando parece que algo va a cambiar vuelve a su status quo,esto no seria tan grave para un manga de 100,200 o 300 capítulos,¿pero mas de mil?no gracias. Personajes:5/10 El protagonista es un Gary Stu,amable,enérgico,altruista,sin fallos y además de eso su familia tiene un pasado trágico (nada conveniente) Uno de los motivos por los que ashita no joe funciona tan bien es porque hay una verdadera interacción ente los personajes que afecta mucho a la trama,además que no solo es entrenar y boxear,los personajes se sienten humanos mientas que aquí se sienten de cartón osea (planos y blandos)además de que en +1100 capítulos no cabía nada,aunque ahora parece que vaya a cambiar algo no lo hará,seguirá manteniendo su estatus quo.Los rivales siguen un arquetipo,aparecen temibles y luego te los cambia con su pasado trágico (a excepción de uno o dos) y al cabo del tiempo fatiga esto.Los secundarios son lo mejor del manga,su pasado y justificaciones son mas adecuadas que las de el prota y cada vez que aparecen el manga mejora aunque solo le den un arco cada cierto tiempo. Arte:10/10 Si quieres hacer un manga de acción de éxito tienes que hacer unos dibujos de calidad y Hajime no es la excepción, si bien al inicio del manga tiene un trazado algo sucio,con el paso de el tiempo mejor muchísimo hasta un punto incomparable con la mayor parte de mangas de acción,la verdad es que en este apartado no tengo quejas. Disfrute:5/10 Si bien al principio me gusto,sobre el capitulo 400 ya empieza a aburrir y ya antes de la mitas es los mismo,ver peleas que no cabían nada con un patrón repetido y demás. En General: 4/10 Hay muchos animes de acción mejores,pero si un día te da un ataque de inspiración y por algún motivo te lo quieres leer no deberías mas allá del capitulo 268 o como mucho mas allá de su pelea contra Sawamura ya que mas allá de allí no hay nada mas destacable y es una completa perdida de tiempo.
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AKAZUKIN ELIZA review
I gave this a 2, but then I feel bad so I switched to a 3. -___-
I don't have the right to say a manga is bad since I know someone made an effort to do this. But you know the story is just plain wrong and messed up everywhere. It's like if someone would ask me what kind of manga this is, I'd be like. "Well, there's a big worm. It's uhh, one of the weirdest manga I've read perhaps." I guess you know what I mean, yeah? If you just needed something to read, then don't pick this! But if somehow you got intrigued by how I am being so skeptical about this, then go. But I'm telling you, it's not worth it. Well -___- Uhh.
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Bone Collection review
I started this series because I figured it would be interesting to read a manga from start to finish as it was published. From first impressions, it seemed pretty eh, but I was willing to forgive it. Many series I like (KNY and BNHA) had starts that I wasn't really into. I figured it would be the same with this series, plus, there were some interesting developments or funny gags in a chapter or two, so it had the potential to keep me hooked.
Fast forward a few weeks. I dropped it. The series just wasn't for me. The art-style seemed too cutesy and slightly sloppy for me, but more importantly, the story and characters weren't doing anything too well. I had gotten past the drunk demon arc, and it sort of had potential in the beginning. With the Four Exorcist Kings being introduced as scopes to a bigger world, I thought that the plot would really start now. The first king ended up being nothing more than a one-trick-pony gag, and the arc following their introduction (drunk demon) ended up being simultaneously rushed, yet felt slow. Then there was a filler chapter right after. Today, my friend who'd been keeping up with the series, told me it was finished. I thought it was odd considering it was only 15 chapters, but it got axed it seemed. I just finished reading, and what I'd say sucks most, was the wasted potential of it all. There were many spirits and exorcist characters we never met, and some gags that were still decent. If the pacing and characters were fleshed out, this series might still be running right now. I won't comment much on the final arc of the series, cause it was rushed due to cancellation, so I won't pin any of that on the author. All in all, if you want to give yourself a quick read, then this might satisfy you for an two hours or so, but there's better you could be reading in the meantime imo. I feel bad for the mangaka, but here's hoping that they come back with a better start and series in the future.
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High School Musical review
What is there to say. If you're hoping to relive your beautiful childhood memories through the lens of a bizarre japanification then don't get your hopes up because it is one chapter that takes place literally seconds after the final game win. It doesn't even have a story. If anything, you might get more nostalgia from the extremely 90's 2000's art style. But like there still isn't a story so I don't know what to tell you. I mean at least it doesn't insult you as a reader? I mean all and all I can hardly even gauge how much I enjoyed reading it because
it was so short. Like, even shorter then your average weekly chapter. Man I didn't even like the original movie I just though this would be funny! To be fair, not the worst in the world.
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Final Girl review
If you're a fan of slasher horror films then this manga is for you. Here we see generic tropes that most slasher movies follow, from having a group of teens on vacation in a summer beach house to having a silent knife-wielding psycho. The story starts with this guy reading about Tips on surviving a horror movie, seconds later he is isekaid into a horror movie scenario. There are comedic moments that might seem familiar to you if you're a horror fan. Both the art and the characters are pretty good, the story is simple yet enjoyable.
Overall, if you are a fan of horror films then this is a must-read. Even if you're not, give it a try it's a quick read of only around 40 pages.
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Girl May Kill review
girl may kill, an understated little manga. this manga provides a strange and insightful look into the life of a mafia gang. the characters could be better, granted, yet the prospect of a fourteen year old being recruited into a cruel world prematurely is an interesting idea. it really makes you question society as a whole. this was a very curious manga, but one of my all time favourites. this manga is still in production, the second volume hopefully being published soon.
the character design isn't brilliant, but mei herself seems so merciless, working as a hit...girl? sometimes i wish the writer had maybe made mei a little younger, as she is drawn to be, as she seems extremely kawaii and childish, but in one scene ( i dont want to describe because... well, spoilers) you really get reminded that she is actually quite mature. i guess that is an inconsistency in the art style as mei always looks about between 6-10 years old in my opinion. but although seeming dark, there is some fun humor sprinkled in between the main, gohongi, and his homosexual housemate, katsura, who from the very start, all the way through has a strange one sided love for gohongi, and expressing so wildly. it provides some much needed lightheartedness to what is a very dark twenty chapters. its not so much off a commitment as you might expect, with the grittyness of the series, in fact it is very enjoyable and easy to get into. currently as it is only 20 chapters long, it is a short manga you can just jump into, and read in about a week. overall "girl may kill" is a very dark, yet somehow light reading that will have you glued to the pages (or screen) until you finish it.
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Yuuwaku: Sakaraenai Yokubou review
Well unlike most manga that are mostly about sex and hot guys this one wasent bad and it had alot more real romance than most mangas like this but it balanced it nicely with kissing and sex not bad at all i liked the last story the best it was cute in a kind of mature way =) i reccomend it for romance lovers! thanks
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