Usogui

*What a gift it is to read this manga!! I am beyond grateful for having had the opportunity to read 'Usogui'. And I'd recommend it to anyone interested in Seinen
*CHARACTERS: The characters are each brimming with personality. I've personally never been so attached to a fictional character's story. There is a metric ton of adrenaline pumping action in this series and three metric tons of suspense. Baku-sama is a god among men and his story is one for the record books.
*ART: The art is beautiful and it evolves to an outstanding degree throughout the length of the series.
* PLOT: The path to the end is a spiral road of chaos and death that could only be navigated by a miracle.The plot is perfect, to the point that in the end of it all, no matter what happens, it's a win/win for the reader.
*Thank the heavens I was able to read the series at my own pace instead of having to wait for weekly/monthly releases. I would not have been able to tolerate the suspense.
*Possibly my favorite manga I've ever read

Usogui- A manga which I believe truly lacks recognition.

Story (7): The story which mostly focuses on the main character (Bak Madarame) dealing with different types of gambles which reflects just how much of the genius he is.It wasn't really the first in its category but it certainly had a lot of unique aspects such as a range of different types of gamble games which have been explained simply but you can understand enough for you to grab hold of it. Another thing I enjoyed about the story is that it introduces few new characters throughout to balance the tension and show the thoughts of the game.

Art (8): The thing I enjoyed about the manga quite a lot was definitely the art. It really focuses on showing the characters expressions and their feelings through it which you can't seize to admire. The art also makes those few fighting scenes really stand out because of its extraordinary detail. There were some flaws such as lack of detail on some parts which didn't have much influence but that would just probably count as me trying hard to find flaws for it.

Characters (9): The best thing about this manga for me was most likely the characters, well one in particular. The main character isn't you're typical type of guy who has a lot of worries for the decisions he makes or usually is to scared to do anything about anything. This character really doesn't have any fear in near death situations, what he feels from them is probably just sheer excitement. His mentality works well even in the most dangerous situations. Bak is also made so that he can come across as different type of guy which ever you want. If you want him to be evil there are quite a lot of scenes which illustrate him being that but there are a lot of scenes where he is shown to care for others.

Enjoyment (8): There isn't much I can say in terms of enjoyment. This manga should be read if you still haven't read it because it might be a different style than something which you usually would be reading. There are quite a lot of enjoyable scenes for different types of people out there so the manga should appeal to quite a big audience.

Overall (8): Overall I have no regrets reading this manga and it really wasn't a waste of time even if it did take me quite a while to read through those chapters. Hope you read this and create a positive opinion about this manga.
Taka

spend your times on better things.Story: The story of Usogui takes on a realistic point of view of illegal gambling, that gamblers need violence in order to protect what they win.The story is complex and unique in a good way, but because of that, it took time until the plot made sense. It was then when I finished reading volume 29 that I first realized how deep the story is, and I was amazed how all the things I thought were not relevant came together. The storytelling in my opinion is also excellent on how the author manages to convey the tension of the games to the readers. The games that are introduced in the manga are sometimes complex, other times simple but they are all quite easy to understand, and the author manages to create psychological battles that are complex and entertaining, but it may be too complicating for some people. In conclusion, I think the story is simply outstanding and should not be judged without reading at least 100+ chapters

Story: The story of Usogui takes on a realistic point of view of illegal gambling, that gamblers need violence in order to protect what they win.The story is complex and unique in a good way, but because of that, it took time until the plot made sense. It was then when I finished reading volume 29 that I first realized how deep the story is, and I was amazed how all the things I thought were not relevant came together. The storytelling in my opinion is also excellent on how the author manages to convey the tension of the games to the readers. The games that are introduced in the manga are sometimes complex, other times simple but they are all quite easy to understand, and the author manages to create psychological battles that are complex and entertaining, but it may be too complicating for some people. In conclusion, I think the story is simply outstanding and should not be judged without reading at least 100+ chapters

Art: The art of Usogui was definitely not the best when it started, but the art continued to improve throughout the whole series, and by the tower arc, I think it's safe to say that Usogui has excellent art in total. However, the way that the author draws the characters sometime becomes silly, almost comical. I myself enjoy this change in art, but it may be revolting to others.

Characters: The characters are one of the reason that I like Usogui so much. There are two protagonists in Usogui, one is a genius gambler, while the other one is a normal guy. What I like is that the readers get to see the normal protagonist become smarter and become a better gambler over time. The author also succeeds in creating live and interesting characters, both good and bad. The characters are so interesting that sometimes the MC doesn't stand out among them which could be considered bad in a way, although I don't mind at all.

Enjoyment: Usogui is a unique manga that has both psychological and battle aspects due to the realistic themes. The manga does a great job of fusing the two aspects that don't usually come together in one manga, and it should be very entertaining to people who like either one of them. One thing is that while the fight scenes are fairly realistic, the style may not be suited to certain people. This is just a matter of taste, so it will depend on the person reading.

Overall:Overall I had a great time reading Usogui. It sometimes requires lots of thinking to understand the games, but once understood, it will definitely be worth the time. The only reason why I didn't rate 10 is because it's still ongoing. I hope this review encourages people to read this unrecognized and underrated manga.

Hello everybody I am here to review a manga called Usogui or Lie Eater in English.It is written and illustrated by Toshio Sako and serialized by Weekly Young Jump.
The story is about a gambler name Bak MADARAME a.k.a Usogui as he tries to take control of Kakerou. He is a smart,cool,versatile character and he steals the show every time he makes an appearance .He is one of the main things that draws you into the manga.Other characters are Kaji Takaomi a.k.a (Lois Lane),Marco who posses incredible strength that could match The Hulk,Kiruma Souichi the leader of Kakerou and Yako Hikoichi the No.2 referee of Kakerou.

WHAT I LIKED
This manga is very diverse in characters as there is at least one character you will really like.The art is also really good and focuses on the characters facial expressions.Also the games are really good and diverse and they are not too hard to understand(except the first game which is just escaping a building).They also have very awesome fights.

WHAT I HATED
The art can get also very silly and sometimes lack detail and somehow for every arc the art style completely changes drastically like its a whole new manga.This manga is only available on-line in English through scanlations.
VERDICT

Overall the manga is great and it truly lacks recognition, mainly because it hasn't been published in America.

"Men exist only at the price of betting on their own chances to exist. "

Usogui, written by Toshio Sako is one of the manga that had a great success in the Young Jump. Rightly so, because despite its flaws: it is a very good manga.
We find ourselves immersed in a rather dense universe, with different forces more powerful one than the other, which directs the great authorities of this universe as well as its darkest side. In Usogui, you will find a very large, perhaps even too large, panel of charismatic and interesting characters. Each narrative arc brings details about these characters: their past and their ambitions, etc...
I found the main character quite fascinating. He combines all the ingredients of a good character in a betting manga. Moreover, as in any good betting manga like Akagi or Kaiji, stress situations are particularly well handled. Indeed, the author's style, which will change several times during the course of the manga, will always be put at the service of sometimes very embarrassing situations. This constitutes an entry point into the universe of Usogui, and it is thanks to this that it can be called a good manga of bet.
In addition to being a betting manga, Usogui takes a lot of code from fighting manga like Baki. These fight scenes are sometimes really epic, and really mark the contrast each time the author decides to apply himself to make them. These fighting codes correlate with the concept of "referees", which you will discover when reading the manga.
Finally, an important point to emphasize in this manga is also the originality of the games proposed. Indeed, the bets, very often deadly, are quite original, especially in their narration. Indeed, Toshio Sako is able to make impressive and poignant a game of battleship.
In short, Usogui is a rather exciting manga with a plethora of charismatic characters and bets more deadly one than the other. This manga is nevertheless not perfect. It contains a lot of elements that make it easy to get lost in the plot, especially since the author does many foreshadowings. For the moment, there are 35 volumes available in English.

Usogui is an amazing manga series full of exciting story telling and psychological trickery. There were times I found myself reading Usogui and feeling so lost in the atmosphere and intensity. The art is so unique and amazing in its own ways. The expressions displayed by the characters and the brutal fight scenes depicted in the art are awesome. The symbolism and inferences portrayed are so deep and subtle, you get lost in the plot. The gambling tricks and crazy scenarios are reality shattering. This is one manga i could never put down because of how exciting it was and how hooked, just like if you were gambling, I was to the story. I definitely recommend any manga reader to check this book series out cuz its insane!