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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
June 2022. Horror manga by Junji Itō.
Didn’t like this one as much as Lovesickness, but an interesting and creepy look at how humans respond to and try to comprehend incomprehensible disaster.
“Remina” by Junji Itō.
Didn’t like this one as much as Lovesickness, but an interesting and creepy look at how humans respond to and try to comprehend incomprehensible disaster.
“Remina” by Junji Itō.
Of course men would hold a woman responsible for the destruction of Earth. This story is as complex as other Junji Ito’s work, but much less visual gore that will stay with you and more societal gore that will make you frustrated with how women are treated.
barely-there implausible sci-fi torture porn of a little girl (who is somehow almost naked when the book ends??) that’s riddled with plot holes. ending less satisfying than a night in bed with my ex. oh and the “plot twist” was dumb. no thx bestie
Out of all the Junji Ito I've read so far, I think this one has been the darkest in tone.
A scientist has discovered a new planet that emerged from a wormhole, and he names it after his reluctant daughter, Remina. While getting used to her new fame, it is revealed that the planet Remina is actually rocketing towards Earth, literally devouring every other planet in its path. All of the scientist's former fans have now decided that he and his daughter Remina must be killed in order to make the planet Remina disappear (interesting logic). Remina meets some disgusting dudes who try to "rescue" her, but she is eventually found and she witnesses her father's death by sort-of-crucifixion. It's pretty horrific. There's something so so so disturbing about the depictions of Remina dangling from rope while being tortured and of her hanging from a cross as flames grow beneath her. Like, just typing that sentence out, this book sounds completely vile and sadistic. But there's always a bit of humanity hiding under Ito's most disturbing stuff.
I gave it four stars because, UNlike his other work, I got confused with some of the panels near the end, and to me it was drawn out and it wasn't clear what was happening.
But it's Junji Ito so it's good ^-^
A scientist has discovered a new planet that emerged from a wormhole, and he names it after his reluctant daughter, Remina. While getting used to her new fame, it is revealed that the planet Remina is actually rocketing towards Earth, literally devouring every other planet in its path. All of the scientist's former fans have now decided that he and his daughter Remina must be killed in order to make the planet Remina disappear (interesting logic). Remina meets some disgusting dudes who try to "rescue" her, but she is eventually found and she witnesses her father's death by sort-of-crucifixion. It's pretty horrific. There's something so so so disturbing about the depictions of Remina dangling from rope while being tortured and of her hanging from a cross as flames grow beneath her. Like, just typing that sentence out, this book sounds completely vile and sadistic. But there's always a bit of humanity hiding under Ito's most disturbing stuff.
I gave it four stars because, UNlike his other work, I got confused with some of the panels near the end, and to me it was drawn out and it wasn't clear what was happening.
But it's Junji Ito so it's good ^-^
It's pretty good, it reads as accurate to how people would behave in times of planetary crisis.
Todo el tiempo sentí una onda [b:The Drifting Classroom, Vol. 1|25849|The Drifting Classroom, Vol. 1|Kazuo Umezu|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348652810l/25849._SY75_.jpg|26569] pero con el toque de Junji Ito y pucha que pocos saben retratar la locura colectiva como él.
Pretty solid but almost a little too camp for me? Which feels so weird to say about Ito...
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Sometimes one’s name can be a gift or even a curse. Ito’s manga centers on the coming extinction of Earth by a newly discovered planet that is slowly consuming everything in its interstellar path. During that, its discoverer and his daughter must find a way to escape from its terror while they must escape from those who believe SHE is responsible for their doom.
“Remina” is a very solid read thanks to Ito’s always-chilling art, its bleak sci-fi lore and Galactus-like villain. B+ (83%/Very Good)
“Remina” is a very solid read thanks to Ito’s always-chilling art, its bleak sci-fi lore and Galactus-like villain. B+ (83%/Very Good)
Great book, the artwork is amazing as usual. I would always like an ore stronger female lead. I did love the cosmic/witchy vibes in this story tho.