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alpacatea's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture and Sexual harassment
watermelon_pepperoni's review
5.0
And this is right before shit REALLY starts to hit the fan. It includes some really good scenes. I am sad though, because I know I am so close to the end of the more "light hearted" part of the series.
I wish I could stop some things, especially now that I can see foreshadowing that was invisible to me on the first watch of the anime.
Damn these two.
I wish I could stop some things, especially now that I can see foreshadowing that was invisible to me on the first watch of the anime.
Damn these two.
neapoulain's review
5.0
Ese beso. La discusión. La incapacidad de tener una relación sana de ESTOS DOS IMBÉCILES. Cuando se refieren a Nezumi como Demonio (Y SÍ). Que buen volumen.
fallingaster's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
eliotadrift's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
readalert's review
3.0
I started reading this series because a friend got me to watch the anime, and I found it confusing. Mostly the ending, but also the revelation that Dogkeeper is trans(?) relies a lot on implication that seems to be lost in translation. And I was hoping that reading the manga would provide more context and clear things up. This volume is the one that has that revelation about Dogkeeper, and unfortunately it's just as unclear here, if not moreso. Makes me worried that the ending won't be made clearer either.
As for the rest of the story, I don't like the level of casual violence between the love interests, but that's not new for this series. I did like the inclusion of a torture scene that doesn't work- it's rare to see fiction acknowledge that fact.
The anime seems to be a very faithful adaptation, so it's a bit difficult to review this series when it's all a story that I've seen before. That said, this volume was alright. Definitely serves primarily as a bridge to set up events in later volumes rather than standing well on its own, but the build up is well executed and ramps up the excitement for the next volume.
As for the rest of the story, I don't like the level of casual violence between the love interests, but that's not new for this series. I did like the inclusion of a torture scene that doesn't work- it's rare to see fiction acknowledge that fact.
The anime seems to be a very faithful adaptation, so it's a bit difficult to review this series when it's all a story that I've seen before. That said, this volume was alright. Definitely serves primarily as a bridge to set up events in later volumes rather than standing well on its own, but the build up is well executed and ramps up the excitement for the next volume.
a_e_bratchford's review
5.0
To put it simply, this manga is beautiful. Not only in terms of the art but the story too! I am constantly in awe of it, and the emotions this is making me feel? I don't even know where to start. Seriously, the relationship between Nezumi (Rat - I watched the anime first [stupid I know] but I can't get out of the habit of calling him Nezumi) and Shion is so beautifully complex, and the way it is portrayed feels so very real. I just have so many feelings about this manga, I love it so much!
Also what is with the ending of this volume!? Rude! Cliffhangers are just unfair! I am seriously considering a trip into the city tomorrow to get the next volume, cause even though I know what happens to some extent I just can't stop reading!
Also what is with the ending of this volume!? Rude! Cliffhangers are just unfair! I am seriously considering a trip into the city tomorrow to get the next volume, cause even though I know what happens to some extent I just can't stop reading!
cornerofmadness's review
5.0
Now this is getting very good and the plot is coming along beautifully. Rat is finding himself in a place he doesn't want to be but can't help himself. He wants to protect and help Shion who now wants to risk everything in a theoretically impossible task, break into the correctional facility and rescue his childhood friend, Safu.
Dogkeeper has a very important line that sums up this volume. "The one with something to protect always loses." She's willing to make her point violently. This volume for all its emotional content is violent. It sharply contrasts Shion's sheltered upbringing with the violence of Rat and Dogkeeper's lives.
Rat ropes Dogkeeper and Rikiga, the disgraced journalist and friend of SHion's mother, into helping gather intel. They don't know what is happening to Safu or if she's even alive. They are stunned that the people in charge were willing to grab an elite like Safu but she's the perfect target, family-less except for a grandmother, supposed to be in another city training, etc. Who would miss her?
But finding out these secrets is much harder and bloodier work than Shion realized or is willing to do. He doesn't want Rat or Dogkeeper doing it either.
It ends on a dual cliffhanger, one that will affect all of the slum dwellers and one that threatens Rat. It's very well done and the art is beautiful. Rat and Shion's relationship grows slowly and organically. I'm really looking forward to more. I'm very glad I stumbled across this series.
Dogkeeper has a very important line that sums up this volume. "The one with something to protect always loses." She's willing to make her point violently. This volume for all its emotional content is violent. It sharply contrasts Shion's sheltered upbringing with the violence of Rat and Dogkeeper's lives.
Rat ropes Dogkeeper and Rikiga, the disgraced journalist and friend of SHion's mother, into helping gather intel. They don't know what is happening to Safu or if she's even alive. They are stunned that the people in charge were willing to grab an elite like Safu but she's the perfect target, family-less except for a grandmother, supposed to be in another city training, etc. Who would miss her?
But finding out these secrets is much harder and bloodier work than Shion realized or is willing to do. He doesn't want Rat or Dogkeeper doing it either.
It ends on a dual cliffhanger, one that will affect all of the slum dwellers and one that threatens Rat. It's very well done and the art is beautiful. Rat and Shion's relationship grows slowly and organically. I'm really looking forward to more. I'm very glad I stumbled across this series.