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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
The second volume continues to be as gripping and fascinating as the first. I like the slow, serialized pacing of the story, with Tenma traveling from place to place, confronting complex situations, and sometimes reconnecting with people he's met before. This story does a fantastic job of introducing a character who seems to be one sort of person, but then revealing the full story to show that he's actually quite different from those initial impressions. Sometimes this means a character who seems terrible but becomes sympathetic, and other times it's the opposite. Every encounter teaches Tenma something about himself and the world. I find him to be an interesting protagonist, and the hints we're starting to get that maybe he is more connected to the twins than he realizes yet...very tantalizing.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm still really enjoying this series. The pacing is excellent and Dr. Tenma is an interesting protagonist to follow. Keeping my thoughts close, as I'd like to discuss the whole story upon completion, but I'm glad I finally picked this one up.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There's this particular type of protagonist I've never been a big fan of. The paragon of goodness, kind to the point hurt, always seeing the good in people, believing the world is a place worth saving. Tenma is the embodiment of this, and it works so well, I adore him so much.
I think it is because of the type of story he's in. He's been through so much, I'm sure this series hasn't began scratching the surface of how darks it's gonna get. But Tenma is still the kindest person anyone has ever seen. To the point strangers are helping him evade the police.
I didn't expect his ex to become a major antagonist, but she's here. There's a little boy, I'm sure he's gonna die soon. Johan wasn't even present. I hope Tenma gets more opportunities to punch nazis in the face.
My one complain is how the brought up the whole "the villain has two personalities and one of them is evil" trope. It's just so dated and makes Johan way less interesting.
I think it is because of the type of story he's in. He's been through so much, I'm sure this series hasn't began scratching the surface of how darks it's gonna get. But Tenma is still the kindest person anyone has ever seen. To the point strangers are helping him evade the police.
I didn't expect his ex to become a major antagonist, but she's here. There's a little boy, I'm sure he's gonna die soon. Johan wasn't even present. I hope Tenma gets more opportunities to punch nazis in the face.
My one complain is how the brought up the whole "the villain has two personalities and one of them is evil" trope. It's just so dated and makes Johan way less interesting.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder
Moderate: Suicide