Mon Seul review

animelancer12
Apr 12, 2021
"Having friends you can believe in . . .
Having a family to protect . . .
Even if unfortunate events happen, you should be able to be happy . . .





. . . Is what I thought." - Ikeda Ikeuchi





An amazing manga that will leave you speechless, Mon Seul deals with a controversial subject in a very realistic manner. Rarely do you see a story like this, where it starts off so heartwarming and simple, but then suddenly shifts to being dark and tragic. It is always soul-shaking to see a man's principles get shattered right before his very eyes, where those he trusts most are not who they seem to be.

Ikeda Ikeuchi is a college student. His parents divorced a long time ago, leaving his father to take care of him and Ikeuchi's little sister, Minami. One day, Ikeda found a note from his guardian indicating that he had left, but it was not a big change, as his father was not around much due to work anyway. After he thought about quitting school and working instead to support himself and Minami, Ikeuchi's best friend, Kanda, who quit himself and has a job, advised against the former's intent and said he could be the bank Ikeda could rely on had the need arised. In time, Kanda seems to know so much about Minami, unlike her brother, by remembering her birthday and buying her a present she likes. Ikeda thanks Kanda for helping him out, but the latter acts strangely. The protagonist gets a job at a hotel during the break which requires him stay away for a while; he asks his friend to take care of Minami, but Kanda rudely refuses. However, after seeing Ikeda looking sad, Kanda agrees. Later, in a phone call, Ikeuchi's little sister inquires her brother of his return date. Thinking that Minami is waiting for him, Ikeda pushes himself to return earlier than expected. Since it is nighttime, he decides not to call first. As Ikeuchi opens the front door, he calls out to Minami. Behind her closed bedroom door, she asks if it is her onii-chan in a frightened voice. He answers affirmatively as he goes in her room, causing Ikeuchi's sister to yell hard, "No~!!!!" What he sees there turns his world upside-down . . .


"I really thought he was a great guy . . .
Oh, god . . .





Please kill Kanda for me." - Ikeda Ikeuchi


Not only is the story great, but the way it is told as well. The main character narrates in past tense, sometimes hinting of what will take place soon, in a cold tone, differing from his normally-nice self. Another aspect I liked is the black panels that are present between seemingly-happy moments, functioning as more indications to the inevitable outcome. Furthermore, the art may not look very appealing at first, however, it soon seems so fitting, it feels like it was meant for this manga.

The main characters are portrayed brilliantly, with personalities fitting their actions and reactions alike, despite the lack of supporting ones. Ikeda Ikeuchi is a gentle man destined to be faced with an extremely difficult situation. Minami is the little sister who is often left alone, first by her dad then her onii-chan, mainly due to work, causing her to find comfort elsewhere. Kanda is the long-time friend who is reliable, but cannot control his feelings.

In conclusion, I definitely recommend that you give this one a read. It is, without a doubt, a spectacular story. Despite the slight humour in the beginning, it will touch you down deeply, and test your principles. If you are tired from all the silly comedy a lot of manga/anime contain, you will appreciate Mon Seul. However you may feel about the issue presented, you will find a character that supports your position, also answering the question commonly left out: What is next?





Do you have a friend that you trust more than anyone else?

. . . So did Ikeda.
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Autor Kizuki, Akira
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