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dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was okay. The art was really good though. I think I'll enjoy the show better.
words can't describe how beautiful this webtoon is!
the art is unique and the story is so deep and meaningful.
it covers issues of growing up into adulthood, when growing up rich and poor, and shows how superficial society is.
love it.
the art is unique and the story is so deep and meaningful.
it covers issues of growing up into adulthood, when growing up rich and poor, and shows how superficial society is.
love it.
Unique art style, interesting themes. I’ll admit that I was bored most of the time but the last few chapters were really good.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An equally light and solemn read, Annarasumanara (the Korean equivalent of abracadabra) sees protagonist Ai, a parentless highschool senior who is trying to navigate school and multiple part-time jobs to support herself and her sister, as she meets an eccentric, mysterious magician named L. The story also follows her class mate Il-deung, a top-of-the-class 1%er with a (literal) big head and long, dreary path to success as sanctioned by his helicopter parents.
The three characters represent poverty, social prejudice, and what it means to be an adult, with the overarching metaphor of "magic" representing our dreams. Ai, whose name ironically means "child", has had to grow up early, earns US$10 a week to support herself and her sister- she has barely any time to study and work multiple jobs, let alone think of what if's and dreams. Il-deong, is the top of his class, and the pressure his parents and peers place on him has barely given him time to consider his own dreams beyond his current set-up aspirations. And then there's L, who represents the dreams themselves.
While the plot has its flaws and can be confusing at times (I have many questions at the end, but maybe that's the point), it's told beautifully through the art-style. The black and white scheme really sets off the bleakness of everything, making the splashes of colour when we see magic seem even more fantastical and beautiful.
It's not incredibly fast paced, and not a lot happened, but I really, really enjoyed this quick, melancholic read- even if it's just to appreciate the art!
The three characters represent poverty, social prejudice, and what it means to be an adult, with the overarching metaphor of "magic" representing our dreams. Ai, whose name ironically means "child", has had to grow up early, earns US$10 a week to support herself and her sister- she has barely any time to study and work multiple jobs, let alone think of what if's and dreams. Il-deong, is the top of his class, and the pressure his parents and peers place on him has barely given him time to consider his own dreams beyond his current set-up aspirations. And then there's L, who represents the dreams themselves.
While the plot has its flaws and can be confusing at times (I have many questions at the end, but maybe that's the point), it's told beautifully through the art-style. The black and white scheme really sets off the bleakness of everything, making the splashes of colour when we see magic seem even more fantastical and beautiful.
It's not incredibly fast paced, and not a lot happened, but I really, really enjoyed this quick, melancholic read- even if it's just to appreciate the art!
This webtoon is one of those slow burns. From the second episode on, I was compelled to know what everything meant. From balloon-headed characters being called handsome to the story being interspersed with handwritten letters to an unknown receiver, there are tons of symbols and metaphors in it. It touches on childlike curiosity, growing up, and how to persist in a relentlessly cruel adult world. This story is carried by the execution of it, from the form to the monochromatic palette with splashes of color. It actually holds quite a simple premise about a magician who lives on the edge of town in an abandoned theme park and is branded as crazy by the inhabitants. But, when he takes the main characters, Ai and Ildeung, in as apprentices, they learn about much more than just magic. I like that the author makes it ambiguous as to whether it's *truly* real or not. It asks quite a bit of the reader to reflect and answer the question "do you... believe in magic?", which is revealed to be quite a loaded question by the ending. It's bittersweet, but nonetheless enjoyable.
Sometimes you just read a story at the right time and this is one of them. Annarasumanara explores the idea of adulthood and magic. Like Yun Ai I felt so drawn to learning about L and I was also allured by the unique art style and simple but effective plot.