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The King of Shonen manga One Piece is called and damn right it's. One Piece is really the epitome of modern Shonen manga alongside with Death Note and Hunter x Hunter. But with Death Note bad ending and Hunter x Hunter (please kill me) pace and moody story line, this manga is without doubt the best Shonen Manga alongside Dragon Ball and Fist of the North Star.

The biggest main point of One Piece is story. Simple yet powerful, it's simply the best main selling of the story. It's a story about boy trying to get his dream and although it's simple like that, it's full of human's feeling and so fleshed out to the point that we can say that they are alive at this point.

The art is a bit weird, but the background is astounding and really detail to the point there is a hidden character each chapter and it's really astounding.

The character is also likeable and the villain is complete jerk so you can hate it.

So overall this is fun manga and i really recommend it despite it's long story.

What I may be talking about in this review may have some spoilers, you are warned (honestly, I'd still say you should read what I have to say). Though you could also just skip to the last part of my review, where I won't spoil anything, as good as I now can. :')

I'll just jump into it, I saw this manga on a website I use to read my regular manga, and I have to say, this type of manga is outstanding. It exceeds the normal japanese manga I regularly read. This manga is after all a Korean manga, which doesn't change the fact, that the artstyle and just art in general exceeds what I've seen or read so far. I normally don't take the time to actually enjoy how the art looks in a manga, but when there's an entire page just dedicated to the art, you will be blown away because of the advanced details there is in it. The fact it's coloured as well, may increase the enjoyment of reading it, but if you just stumble upon the page with just art, don't skip by it. Just take your time and actually proceed it. You'll be speechless, well I wasn't, but almost.
Now I've been mostly describing the artstyle, which in it self is a whole different league, but the story too! At first glance, you may think it's just the regular "main character trying to afford a family member's medical bills", which actually is the main character's true reason to actually do what he does, but from being the lowest of the lowest and yet keep fighting even though he may die, he continues, and because of his courage and desire to have his mom get better, pushed him so far, that he actually managed to exceed anyone around him's expectation. He didn't get an "ULTIMATE POWERUP", but he actually got the ability to actually improve gradually with time, and the more he did it, the stronger he became (cliché like, I know, but done so great compared to other).

Even though I binged 110 chapters (the current amount there's out there for now) in a day doesn't mean I was so captivated by it. I just didn't have anything to do besides that. And no, it's not because I am forced to stay inside in these lockdown times with COVID-19. I have my reasons. But the fact that I spent around 6 hours, binge reading all 110 chapters, was actually really fun for me. I enjoyed reading it. I didn't skip a chapter, though I might've skipped some pointless conversations between add in characters, just to fill the blanks, but I read at least 95% of all the chapters and pages.

Even though it may seem odd I gave it a 10 out of 10 in all catagories, it's not because I've become charmed by the manga, but it's because I enjoyed reading it and I will continue reading it up to date, and I would really recommend this manga to other people who have the interest in adventure mangas or something similar to a isekai.
It's a great manga, and you should give it a try!

I don't even know where to begin with Monster. It’s beautiful in its themes and character development, it’s literary in value, and it’s powerful. The very first chapter gripped me with its clear presentation of the story's main theme: what is the value of a human life? and the story never let me go. It takes an honest look at its question, wrestling with it in each of its characters and unafraid to get gritty and uncomfortable. It looks at the tendency in society to other-ize people via racism, hostility towards immigrants, and a tendency to overlook children when they usually wind up suffering the most for adult squabbling. The main character and main villain are perfect in mirroring the strengths and weaknesses of the other one, and Nina and Eva are fantastic female characters. By the time the story arrives at its conclusion (and it never drags; the suspense hits every single chapter), it has truly earned the answer it offers--nothing about its conclusions feel cheap in any way. It is a story that, ironically because of its title, really depicts what it means to be human in all its ugliness and beauty.

Finished Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria. What I'm about to write next is not a proper review, however, if you truly wish to know what you may possibly feel after you finish reading this LN then make sure to read it.


It was my first LN that I managed to finish. It's not the first one I read though, I've also read probably 100 manga or so.


I'm saying this because I want to prove a point on my upcoming statement.

I've thrown around a lot of 9's and a lot of 10's when I really enjoyed an anime or a manga, and honestly, I truly felt they were worthy of the 10, after all I really did enjoy them that much, upon starting this LN I just couldn't stop, read all 7 volumes in a mere 2 days, fuk it's 5:23AM as I'm writing this, right after I finished reading. This LN is... a masterpiece... I have only considered Spice and Wolf to be a masterpiece before but honestly, after reading this LN I can safely say that all the 10's I've given so far are a mere 8 compared to what I just read, it's hard enough for me to properly write exactly what I'm feeling.


The mystery, the twists & turns, the despair, the love... All of it was amazing, I don't think I'll ever find something as good as this, MAL says I have spent 120 days of my life just reading & watching anime, that's a massive time sink if you think how long that actually is, it's probably a lot more than that since there's a lot of anime & manga I didn't list yet, I don't know if I'll get to 240 days or even 500 days but I get the feeling that what I've just read is the "epitome" of the happy & in general all kinds of feelings that I could feel by reading & watching anime/manga/LNs.

It's a shame that I finished reading this LN.. If only I had a box that could make grant me the wish to forget all the memories of all the manga & LNs I've read so far just so I could read them again.....



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*This review is spoiler free*

This manga is something that doesn't come along very often and I recommend to be careful when picking when you start reading it; once you start, you can't really stop. That is because Made in Abyss starts off as a subversion of its presentation, the art and the character designs doesn't reflect the themes the story explores.

Akihito Tsukushi's art is what hooked me in, for without his unique art style, Made in Abyss couldn't begin with this subversion. The art is a very well made blend that serves as a well fitting medium through which the story is told. The highlights for me are the backgrounds/sceneries and the qualities of the base character design slate that allow for the fantastic variety of character designs and the emotive movements and facial expressions. To go even further, what specifically makes this art special is the weight in the emotional and action climaxes of each chapter that the art creates. When something of note happens in Made in Abyss, it is conveyed through the art with lines and contrasts so perfect for each event depicted that its a little scary how good Tsukushi is at this.

The characters themselves are great, and the main group is naturally the highlight of the manga's cast. Without spoiling anything, Made in Abyss has this ability to make me genuinely feel and root for characters. I think this comes down to the great art; the emotions that the characters are able to express feel real and have the weight necessary to make readers empathize or simply understand them. When a character grieves, I can't really help but grieve alongside them in a weird sort of sympathy.

I've thoroughly enjoyed the 47 chapters that have been scanlated, and I can't help but check every other day for new updates. I thoroughly enjoyed and will enjoy this manga; it's so different to anything else I've read. I've personally never really enjoyed genres like sci-fi, fantasy and adventure but this manga... This manga has something special, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

This is the best book that I have ever read and that I may ever read in my life. it is probably the best book possible. when someone thinks of art, the thing they should think of is not the Mona Lisa, it should be the Re:ZERO light novel. the Re:ZERO nearly brought me to tears at many parts because of how well written it is. this is truly a literary masterpiece that puts every classical and historical and famous work to shame.
Story: absolutely incredible, truly something that could only be thought up by a divine genius who has surpassed human limitations. this story is incredible, it never stops being masterpiece quality for a single second throughout.
Art: its a light novel so it has very little art, but I do like Shinichirou Otsuka's art and character design.
Character: INCREDIBLE, nothing ever seen before on this planet. character growth and personality is the best part of Re:ZERO and is truly something to behold. it was incredible in the show but even better here.
Enjoyment: there was not a single word in this that I have not enjoyed, there is not a single chapter that I didn't like, there was not a single second where my enjoyment was not at 100%.
Overall: this series is something that is the result of divine providence and the greatest person to have ever lived coming together and writing something more important and better than any piece of literature created before. the score of 10/10 is an insult as it implies that other light novels or manga could be on par with this, which is obviously impossible. Re:ZERO should be given a permanent 11 or 100, or any number higher than 10 since it is the best possible thing that could ever be created. physical perfection in the human world.

I initially thought that this would be a look into female characters in the world of the manga "Crows". Crows is legendary for being a sausage fest and having zero female characters (not even love interests or mother figures) so I thought that seeing what the ladies are up to in this universally male world could be kind of interesting. It turns out the manga is actually a panel to panel recreation of some famous Crows chapters, but with the characters gender-bent into fanservice heavy female versions. Basically, these chapters are incoherent and make no sense without having read the original Crows, since the whole purpose is to ape the original comic. The failure to introduce any original elements beyond fanservice prevents this from being anything more than mildly amusing.

Story: 4. The story is identical to the original Crows, and the chapters are usually far apart from eachother in the original manga (ie the chapters do not lead directly into each other) This makes the story pretty worthless, as it doesnt do anything to separate itself from the original, which you most likely already read. Also, for some reason the female delinquents are all magical girls. No explanation given.

Art: The only really good thing. The art isnt very ambitious, mainly aiming to just be fanservice, but its at least well-drawn fanservice.

Character: 3. My biggest gripe with the series. The characters in "Crows" are all meant to be hot blooded young men who live lives of fierce independence, camaraderie, and honour. Its less about delinquents and more about how being a delinquent is how these young men express their desire to live lives of meaning and authenticity. Its pretty strong stuff. The gender-bent versions of these characters, as opposed to being some feminine equivalent to these values, replace them with things that are just dumb. While the male characters in Crows were often dumb, the female versions are childish stereotypes of women obsessed with clothing and makeup. They all lack the spirit of the original Crows, and it all feels a bit moronic. Maybe I was expecting too much, but it feels like a weird tribute that totally ignores the main appeal of the original work.

Enjoyment: 5. I like pretty anime girls as much as the next guy and this is at least a quick read, but its just not that fun when compared to the power of the original work.

Alright. The story line was weird. I can see a little kid liking someone but....obsessing over oneerson. And then falling in love with a maniac. Like this book was really weird. Like really. Who would fall in love with a person that's giving them such a hard time. And it's creepy.

"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.

Just personal scratch.
Advised, possible spoilers.
Opinion & Informal

Art: 4/10
Anatomy and proportions had multiple instances of being off or odd-looking. A few examples were chapter 1 when the first victim is kicking the door on page ~20, page ~29 where she looks like she just gained at least 15 pounds worth of upper-body muscle, chapter 8 page ~19 (80), or chapter 8 page ~43. There were some really odd design decisions too. Why were the padlocks on their neck-collars paper thin? Seriously look at them and how thin they were. Furthermore, the chains attached to those padlocks looked like they could be snapped with one wrong fall or a good twist. In chapter 8 with the dead soldier; that knife handle looks a bit thin to be useful as a combat knife - more so in the very next panel showing how small the handle is relative to the solider's head. Overall, I had a problem with the art as it had many inconsistencies with relative size of objects, object realism, and character's proportions. Why was Kitazawa's shirt buttoned up to hide her cleavage only for the one "heart-touching" moment of the narrative? Did she suddenly become more maidenly to make her final damsel-in-distress bit more believable? The prior 90% of the manga thus far had no qualms in showcasing it. I may just be being very picky, but I feel the examples I pointed out are reasonable. After all, I'm comparing the art here to everything else I've read. Anyways, there were impact shots and plenty of them. They just didn't leave any impact at all. Nature and environmental showcases looked weak and were often just a mess of black blotches and silhouettes. Interiors were under populated and didn't do much to build the atmosphere or establish what the settings looked like. Overall, I didn't really think much at all about the art for its failure to make many things look real or at least believable.

Panel Progression: 5/10
Supporting tones were lacking. Much of the supporting backgrounds and details were just shadowed over, meh-looking silhouettes, or just not there when they should have been. Panel design was about average. Pacing was not good. Over the whole thing, yeah, the pacing was way too fast. I'll talk about examples down below. Overall, I thought the pacing was way off because some developments such as pivotal character relationship or plot building scenes were introduced way too early without any lead up or justification.

Characters: 4/10
The character designs were normal, school uniforms pretty much. However, it irked me how the cleavage of the females of this manga would be showcased or not depending on the state they were in. For example, at the start Kitazawa's chest was on display and was unsurprisingly used to push a plot development 10 or so pages into the first chapter. However, her shirt is buttoned up when she later becomes more heroine-like I guess? Glasses-girl was subjected to the same treatment except when she was revealed to be the ring-leader her cup size goes up two cup sizes and her character's design is now her with her shirt unbuttoned. Character development wise, there was no character development. There was no past (don't even kid me with what was attempted for Kitazawa) or implications for the future for any of the characters. That's it and that's all I really need to say.

Plot & Development: 4/10
At first, this seems something along the lines of Jinrou Game minus the game and may just be another forced killing scenario, but the plot abruptly throws a curve-ball out of nowhere expecting us to buy that some super computer is brainwashing soldiers to do its bidding to save humanity in a hope to introduce a deeper "do the ends justify the means?" development; mind you, this was only after 2 murders in which both were done exactly the same. Don't worry, nothing regarding morality or even psychological-like was actually touched upon. The main characters begin spouting shounen-like lines like "I'll survive with you!" or "We are going to survive this together!" after only exchanging a few words. Overall, I just want to say that things felt off. The pacing was fast, things developed out of nowhere and with the weirdest reasons, the bigger plot that it tried to develop was lame, and character dynamics felt shallow.

Conclusion: 4/10
Similar to the manga 6000 or Liar Game, I felt that the ending sort of just hit a wall. It was like the manga just ended mid sentence. Oh wait, it did.

Overall: 4/10
Not worth reading in my opinion.