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caitonline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This was my first ever manga and I absolutely loved it. It made me very sick to my stomach at many points, but I was totally expecting that, so it was fine. The art is as gorgeous and detailed as it is grotesque. Every page had my eyes wide with terror, wonder, disgust, and sometimes all of those things at once. Though it's a thick book, it's a very fast read and I definitely recommend it to other people who don't have a lot of experience with manga. I think this is the beginning of my terrifying but beautiful journey with Junji Ito's work.
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
yogomagpie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Cursing
moth_mcgangis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
kakeyame's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Terminal illness, and Car accident
nyssa_jo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Addiction, Physical abuse, Medical content, and Cannibalism
meaghanelizabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
house_of_hannah's review against another edition
3.0
Immediately you can see how detailed and well done the art is. It can go from something beautiful to something twisted in the span of a panel. Ito is known for his body horror, so expect nothing less here, as that is a main component of the story.
Unfortunately, the characters themselves feel quite bland. They never really develop a personality. I wanted to feel invested in them and their fates at least a little, but just never really could.
The art is ultimately what shines here, as the story is just ok. The spirals are interesting, and how they are incorporated into the art is mesmerizing. We never really get an explanation for what's going on though, but I think the ending is fitting. Considering all of this, it was just an average read for me in the end.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Medical content, Cannibalism, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Pregnancy
graceeland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
tetrapakk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship