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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
First of all, I am not a regular manga reader. I chose this manga because I enjoy sci-fi about space, so it was very much up my alley.
From the drawing and the amount of what is happening per page, it was not too overwhelming for me, but a step up from the very easy "nothing happens" manga that I read previously.
The first 2 chapters were incredible, the characters and some of their story were showcased in a delicate and emotional, but not too emotional way, which I enjoyed a lot.
The latter chapters were still very nice, but didn't hit me as much as the first 2 chapters. So, as a whole, I give 4.25 stars.
From the drawing and the amount of what is happening per page, it was not too overwhelming for me, but a step up from the very easy "nothing happens" manga that I read previously.
The first 2 chapters were incredible, the characters and some of their story were showcased in a delicate and emotional, but not too emotional way, which I enjoyed a lot.
The latter chapters were still very nice, but didn't hit me as much as the first 2 chapters. So, as a whole, I give 4.25 stars.
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This was a scenario I never really thought about: garbage men in space. Very interesting so far.
A surprisingly moving collection of five separate stories that build on and reference each other. A fully realized future of humanity in space by 2070. And questions about whether we should expand beyond Earth. With great scientific detail and history of rocketry (including a 300 year old Japanese festival).
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
I discovered this by luck, and I was very pleased. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that some small parts of the story were things I did not particularly like (I tend to dislike bratty younger siblings of main characters, for instance). However, that small detail aside, this is an excellent manga with a very strong hard science fiction element. The premise is very good as well. Space exploration is a given. It has left a lot of trash and debris in space, and someone has to pick it up. Our protagonist is one of those space garbage men. The author writes very good stories of this character and his team mates. There are moving moments, some action, and it is all presented in a good science fictional setting that pays attention to the science as we learn a bit about astronauts and how space affects them mentally and physically.
On investigating a bit, I learned this manga is out of print, so I may have to scour a bit to find the other four volumes in the series. This is a series I definitely want to continue following. Even if you do not like mangas, if you like science fiction, this is a pretty good series. Definitely a very pleasant discovery for me.
On investigating a bit, I learned this manga is out of print, so I may have to scour a bit to find the other four volumes in the series. This is a series I definitely want to continue following. Even if you do not like mangas, if you like science fiction, this is a pretty good series. Definitely a very pleasant discovery for me.
História de ficção científica muito simples, mas bem construída, sobre uma tripulação encarregue de limpar detritos da atmosfera. Faz lembrar certas série da velha guarda, que se centravam mais em usar a FC para explorar os sentimentos e condição humana, assim como expor problemas mais realistas no que diz respeito à exploração espacial, com as doenças físicas e psicológicas provocadas pela vida no espaço. Felizmente trabalharam tais temas sem se recorrer a infodump ou tornarem a narrativa demasiado pesada, algo em que outros autores falharam redondamente.
Estou optimista.
Estou optimista.