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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
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A very dark and dreary manga that takes on a whole new meaning to action. Deadman Wonderland raises the bar for dystopian manga in my opinion and I like it! Some scenes made my stomach roll (which is difficult to do) so this isn't for the faint of heart and really not recommended for those under 16. Otherwise definitely read it if you think you can stomach the blood and limbs flying everywhere. But I definitely dive into this kickass story. You will be rooting for every character as they fight for their lives!
A very dark and dreary manga that takes on a whole new meaning to action. Deadman Wonderland raises the bar for dystopian manga in my opinion and I like it! Some scenes made my stomach roll (which is difficult to do) so this isn't for the faint of heart and really not recommended for those under 16. Otherwise definitely read it if you think you can stomach the blood and limbs flying everywhere. But I definitely dive into this kickass story. You will be rooting for every character as they fight for their lives!
4/5 stars. I keep questioning whether or not this manga series is as good as it seems. Every time I read another volume of it all my doubts of it disappear.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
Paper book review.
A few dramatic deaths, for reals this time. This book takes a sharp emotional turn from previous books when the deaths were arguably justified and based in hate and delusion. The characters in here are seriously suffering, and the deaths are poignant and memorable in the best most heartbreaking way. Eager to read on!
A few dramatic deaths, for reals this time. This book takes a sharp emotional turn from previous books when the deaths were arguably justified and based in hate and delusion. The characters in here are seriously suffering, and the deaths are poignant and memorable in the best most heartbreaking way. Eager to read on!
This series has a weird mix of people taking brutal blows that they get back up from and people being one-shotted and actually dying (apparently). It causes a weird disconnect that makes it difficult to enjoy in places because one or the other seems to be a cop-out. As if the author couldn't figure out how to move the plot along without randomly murdering a stack of characters who seemed to be able to take a beating just a moment ago. People can literally lose a hand mid-fight and keep going without blinking, but getting shot once can kill them? Why doesn't everyone just own a gun then? The rules of how much damage a body can withstand are insanely inconsistent to the point I'm actually writing about it. :p
Otherwise, this is enjoyable though. Everyone is completely insane and there are enough subplots happening to keep things interesting.
Otherwise, this is enjoyable though. Everyone is completely insane and there are enough subplots happening to keep things interesting.
5/5 stars
I like two characters and they either die or are tortured, what the heck? xD
I like two characters and they either die or are tortured, what the heck? xD
It's always a good sign when a collection begins with the potential execution of a main character.
It's not so good when you then remember there's about another hundred volumes of the story to go, so chances that they'll be successfully poleaxed are probably slim.
That disappointment aside, volume proceeds as you'd imagine it would: plans have stumbling blocks and then come together – and then have further stumbling blocks. Friendship and honouring the bond with one's comrades is highlighted. People attempt to kill other people using weapons made of blood. And there's gratuitous panty-flashes.
We learn more about the conspiracies inside the prison, and about particular characters' foetus-related backstories. There's snippets of Undertaker history dispensed, all covered with a mixture of sympathy and SWEET JESUS ARE THEY HUMAN HEADS?
It's exactly what I expect from this thing.
Of course, the main thrust of the story here – despite all the focus on getting the outside world to know the score about what's happening inside the prison – is about Ganta's development. He will (I expect) go through the Hero's journey over what remains of the story. It can't come soon enough, as his two-note emotion – pissed off or crybaby – are wearing a bit thin, so I'm hoping the influence of some more hard-arse characters will liven things up a bit.
I expect that as this series continues, my reviews will become shorter and shorter. This isn't a reflection so much on the quality of the work, but a reflection of the fact that the pace is (despite bursts of well-conducted action) quite slow. Still, I'm in five deep now: better push on.
It's not so good when you then remember there's about another hundred volumes of the story to go, so chances that they'll be successfully poleaxed are probably slim.
That disappointment aside, volume proceeds as you'd imagine it would: plans have stumbling blocks and then come together – and then have further stumbling blocks. Friendship and honouring the bond with one's comrades is highlighted. People attempt to kill other people using weapons made of blood. And there's gratuitous panty-flashes.
We learn more about the conspiracies inside the prison, and about particular characters' foetus-related backstories. There's snippets of Undertaker history dispensed, all covered with a mixture of sympathy and SWEET JESUS ARE THEY HUMAN HEADS?
It's exactly what I expect from this thing.
Of course, the main thrust of the story here – despite all the focus on getting the outside world to know the score about what's happening inside the prison – is about Ganta's development. He will (I expect) go through the Hero's journey over what remains of the story. It can't come soon enough, as his two-note emotion – pissed off or crybaby – are wearing a bit thin, so I'm hoping the influence of some more hard-arse characters will liven things up a bit.
I expect that as this series continues, my reviews will become shorter and shorter. This isn't a reflection so much on the quality of the work, but a reflection of the fact that the pace is (despite bursts of well-conducted action) quite slow. Still, I'm in five deep now: better push on.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes