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Alternatives:
English: Iris on Rainy Days
Japanese: 雨の日のアイリス
Author:
Matsuyama, Takeshi
Type:
Manga
Volumes:
1
Chapters:
5
Status:
Finished
Publish:
2011-05-10 to ?
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Alternatives:
English: Iris on Rainy Days
Japanese: 雨の日のアイリス
Japanese: 雨の日のアイリス
Author:
Matsuyama, Takeshi
Type:
Manga
Volumes:
1
Chapters:
5
Status:
Finished
Publish:
2011-05-10 to ?
Score
4.8
5 Votes
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Summary
The story is centered around a cute android who initially had a happy life with her master who dearly loved her. But she was then struck by a series of misfortunes and ended up in a robot-equivalent of concentration camp. Through experiencing and witnessing the sufferings towards herself as well as the people/robots around her, she eventually gained a better appreciation of life.
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Ame no Hi no Iris review
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Man this is an amazing rollercoaster ride for my emotions It was a very beautiful story that depicts the understanding of life and one's meaning of existence, metaphorically, from the perspective of an Artificial intelligent robot, who was also granted understanding of emotions.... Through the character development of protagonist from beginning to the end of story and in side story was absolutely amazing that resemble to basic human nature development one have gone through IRL, so relatable..... The storytelling followed in the story was so beautifully written that it focuses on more slice of life elements, helping readers' connecting with different characters and psychologically developing characters instead of more plot driven(but i guess that was the point of the plot), though saying this might sounds like story was slow paced, in a sense, but it was so short that it didn't feel like that way, Infact I wish to read more.... And though it wasn't intend of the story to present adventure elements but there was that sort which was good to some extent but also sad.... Side story was a prequel which also helps in character development of protagonist and gave me a good calm closure to move on from the story.... The theme of the story conveyed beautifully, that was, Destruction, Rebirth and Growth.... . My_experience - I cried a lot(almost 50% of the story) at various scenes of the story especially the latter half is when I can't calm my depressed heart and have teary-eyes until the end of the main story.... It also help me clarify some of my ideologies about life which I've been thinking about recently in this lockdown period.... PS - if you like Violet Evergarden, try this one.... |
Ame no Hi no Iris review
I really enjoyed reading Ame no Hi no Iris and so I wanted to do a quick review of this story.
Story: Overall I think the story was pretty good but the biggest issue with it is that it gives away a lot of what is going to happen with the names of the chapters. I really wish I would have read it without looking at the synopsis on mal and seeing the names of the chapters because it would have made it much more enjoyable. Putting that aside I think that the story was well written and the idea of having robots that are so similar to humans is really interesting. It is not an innovative idea but what made it unique in this story is that it is all told through the perspective of the main character who is a humanoid robot. It allowed the author to show the similarities/differences between how we handle situations in our head and how an advanced robot might think about things. Art: I really liked the artwork for this story it is part of why I started reading it in the first place. Characters: The author did a great job giving the characters their own unique personalities. How much you like these characters is up to your own personal tastes. I have to applaud the author for doing as much as he did with the characters in the amount of chapters that he did it. If I had to say something that he could have done better it would be adding more entertaining humor in the parts where he is really trying to build the characters personalities. Just saying that they "tease" eachother doesn't really work well. Overall: This story was entertaining but it was not without its flaws. I would definitely recommend giving it a try to see if you enjoy it as well. |
Ame no Hi no Iris review
***This is a spoiler free review***
Do note that this review will not go into exquisite detail about plot events or the growth and depth of the characters. Instead, my purpose here is to convey the tone and characteristics of this wonderful narrative in order to encourage you to read it. If I had to use only a collection of individual words (rather than sentences and paragraphs) to describe this light novel they would be words like: Intense Gripping Suspenseful Unexpected Despair Dramatic Heartwarming While Ame no Hi no Iris (aka: Iris on Rainy Days) is the first light novel that I have ever read, I must say that I am very impressed with it. Despite its relatively short length and moe main character it is a very well written story that is gripping and chock full of drama and suspense. -- STORY -- The story's setting is in a world where robots and androids of various kinds are used by humans. Some robots are used to do hard labor, others for military combat, and others for personal use by civilians. Iris is a sentient android who lives with her creator, Wendy Von Umbrella, and serves as Wendy's maid to shop, cook, clean, etc. The two are very close and live an easygoing, peaceful life. So at first glance, Iris on Rainy Days appears to be a cute and mellow slice of life series. But things certainly don't stay that way. Through a series of morbid twists and turns that I will not spoil here, the story, far from being some sort of naively innocent tale, develops into an intensely dramatic and ominous narrative. There are even a few scenes that can only be described as gruesome. The atmosphere of uncertainty as to how everything will be resolved will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. -- CHARACTERS -- By far, the most prominent on characters are Iris, Lilith, and Volkov. All three of them are sentient (Volkov to a less advanced extent). They explore the philosophical question of the meaning of their existence while trying to survive the horrific circumstances they find themselves in. Volkov is a pure robot, rather than a human looking android with artificial skin like Iris and Lilith. Moreover, his speaking and thinking capacity are less advanced than theirs, and thus his speech is typically brief. Nevertheless, when he does speak it is spot on, concise, to the point, and sometimes even deep and profound. Iris is kind yet can be timid and over-compliant. Through the hardships and tribulations she comes to value herself, others, and life itself. Most of the character introspection in this light novel is from her. Lilith has some mild tsundere qualities, which might be either a plus or minus depending upon your preferences. Nevertheless, she shows herself to be an observant, resourceful, and loyal friend. -- WRITING STYLE/VOCABULARY -- Iris on Rainy days is narrated primarily from the perspective of Iris. So as you would expect, the reader gets a lot of exposure to her inner thoughts and emotions. The story has an easy to follow writing style that flows smoothly. It doesn't bog down the reader with hordes of perplexing words or ludicrous amounts of detail. So it is highly readable. -- CONCLUSION -- In spite of this light novel''s cutesy cover art and short length, Iris on Rainy Days pulls a sleight of hand to take the reader on an intense roller coaster ride of suspense, drama, and the raising of existential questions along the way. Much like Madoka Magica's deceptively cute outward appearance, this story also turns the reader's expectation on its head. So give Iris on Rainy Days a try. You'll be glad that you did. |
Ame no Hi no Iris review
In stark contrast to the title of this novel, I read it when it was a warm sunny day and I was spending time on the Internet. This novel is wonderful to read.
When you read translations, you can't really say that you've read the work as the author intended it to be but I am sure the translators did a good job as the style of the novel was consistent and flowed naturally. The story is nothing groundbreaking, it's not something that'll amaze you but it delivers its message clearly. If you're worried that it'll be confusing since it's in the future, don't be. The art of this novel is good. While it is not anything to write home about. I feel that the personalities and general feel of the characters match up with their depictions in the art. There aren't many of them so don't let your dislike for the art weigh in too much to your decision to read this. At first, it's just Iris and her master but gradually new characters are introduced. The relationship between the characters are plainly obvious and their thoughts are shown through their actions and words. Iris, of course, develops the most. The changes she goes through do not seem sudden, on the other hand, they are slow and perhaps realistic for an android. This novel may be dreary at times but there's always a bit of humour and cheer sprinkled in between. I did not spend weeks analysing this novel but it did serve as food for thought for a few days. The themes presented are relatable especially, in these modern times and the plight of some characters are not at all hard to emphasise with. All in all, I can only type what I think about this novel so just give it a read and maybe you'll find something you like about it when you do. |