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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The story in this one is horrific in such a fun, entertaining way. Junji Ito never fails to deliver on the scary aspects of the plot. Planet Remina's sentience to feeling seen, the way it is indifferent to human suffering, the inevitable end of the world... very well executed.
The parallel story with human Remina is a bit harder to swallow. I believe its themes are well-developed, and I felt for the girl all throughout the story. The way society blames her when there's no point or reason, all the men around her want something from her. Even the ones that help her are always manhandling her. It's so sad.
I think sometimes it can cross the line to torture cornography. It gets a little too detailed on Remina's pain and suffering for the enjoyment of the crowds. It is certainly believable, but very hard to see. That's why I knocked it to four stars.
This was overall a short and enjoyable (as much as one can enjoy the end of the world). I like Junji Ito so this is not a surprise to me.
The parallel story with human Remina is a bit harder to swallow. I believe its themes are well-developed, and I felt for the girl all throughout the story. The way society blames her when there's no point or reason, all the men around her want something from her. Even the ones that help her are always manhandling her. It's so sad.
I think sometimes it can cross the line to torture cornography. It gets a little too detailed on Remina's pain and suffering for the enjoyment of the crowds. It is certainly believable, but very hard to see. That's why I knocked it to four stars.
This was overall a short and enjoyable (as much as one can enjoy the end of the world). I like Junji Ito so this is not a surprise to me.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Absolutely love the art style. Wonderfully drawn, and particularly unnerving if you have megalophobia. Unfortunately the story was very thin, I almost wish they would have spent more time building up people’s obsession with Remina. The story just went from 0-100 almost too quickly for it to feel very intense. A lot of moments felt repetitive and the same scenario just rehashed throughout. Overall I can see how iconic Junji Ito’s art style and sci-fi/horror visual are, but this one was a little lacking for me. I look toward to exploring more of his work!
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
adventurous
dark
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:
Yes