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4.5 AVERAGE
4.5 AVERAGE
the first manga i’ve ever finished! i am very proud of myself and delighted that the first manga i’ve ever finished is groundbreaking and deliciously told. that was such an intense, amazing adventure that i could not predict. i loved how everything tied together, and even though there were a ton of deaths, there was still a lot of rebirths and i am not complaining about that.
it was so endearing to see the relationships that grew and the development that took place and so happy to see any love triangles and that gabimaru (who is no longer gabimaru!) is content and living peacefully with his wife!!! what a great ending. the action scenes were so cool and it’s going to be so incredibly jaw-dropping to see it animated. one of my favorite stories. wow. brainrot.
i loved the theme of weakness being a source of strength that was rightfully fitted throughout the major points in the plot, and what ultimately led to their victory. excellently executed. that lesson resonated with me, and i’m happy that gabimaru was the one who saved the day not through his ruthless, dominating strength but through his weakness: his love for yui.
there were so many brilliant, heart-wrenching moments that stuck with me, but it’s too much to name and that’s for me alone. ”that would be tacky, right?”
”Do those without doubt even exist? And if they do, does that lack translate to strength?”
it was so endearing to see the relationships that grew and the development that took place and so happy to see any love triangles and that gabimaru (who is no longer gabimaru!) is content and living peacefully with his wife!!! what a great ending. the action scenes were so cool and it’s going to be so incredibly jaw-dropping to see it animated. one of my favorite stories. wow. brainrot.
i loved the theme of weakness being a source of strength that was rightfully fitted throughout the major points in the plot, and what ultimately led to their victory. excellently executed. that lesson resonated with me, and i’m happy that gabimaru was the one who saved the day not through his ruthless, dominating strength but through his weakness: his love for yui.
there were so many brilliant, heart-wrenching moments that stuck with me, but it’s too much to name and that’s for me alone. ”that would be tacky, right?”
dark
emotional
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:
No
Stfu rn 😭 that 😭 was 😭 the 😭 perfect 😭 ending 😭
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
I really, REALLY don't want to say anything about this volume due to spoilers, but I will say this: this volume felt like Yuji Kaku was slugging me in the stomach with a metal bat with "feels" written on it every other chapter. Take with that as you will.
So, final thoughts on this series; this was a really solid and surprisingly emotional shounen series. The lore was fascinating and well-explained, the action was intense, fluid, and fun, the characters were great, and the monster designs were INCREDIBLE. I had a fuck-ton of fun reading and devoured every volume despite the admittedly dense exposition scenes. I fell in love with almost everyone and especially for our merry band of misfits and convicts. The art was stellar, especially (again) with the monster designs, but the character designs were great as well. The setting and atmosphere were strong and enhanced the dread and desperation our crew felt trying to complete their mission(s). The only criticism I will level is that something happened toward the end that I didn't like because I feel like it ruined an heartbreaking emotional moment, but it wasn't enough to spoil the ending so I'm not too upset.
In short, this was a phenomenal series that I had a lot of fun reading. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quick, action-packed and emotional shounen read.
So, final thoughts on this series; this was a really solid and surprisingly emotional shounen series. The lore was fascinating and well-explained, the action was intense, fluid, and fun, the characters were great, and the monster designs were INCREDIBLE. I had a fuck-ton of fun reading and devoured every volume despite the admittedly dense exposition scenes. I fell in love with almost everyone and especially for our merry band of misfits and convicts. The art was stellar, especially (again) with the monster designs, but the character designs were great as well. The setting and atmosphere were strong and enhanced the dread and desperation our crew felt trying to complete their mission(s). The only criticism I will level is that something happened toward the end that I didn't like because I feel like it ruined an heartbreaking emotional moment, but it wasn't enough to spoil the ending so I'm not too upset.
In short, this was a phenomenal series that I had a lot of fun reading. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quick, action-packed and emotional shounen read.
“THE PUNISHMENT OF THE
DAMNED...
IT IS A
PORTRAIT OF HELL.”
“YOU SEE, SINNERS ARE BURNED IN PERPETUITY BY THE HELLFIRE OF GOKUSOTSU
TORTURERS.”
The final volume kicks off with a bang, with the burning ship of cargo headed for mainland Woguo with the battle between Rien, Shugen, and Gabimaru setting the stage for an epic showdown. When everyone climbed aboard and the full battle commenced my jaw dropped. The intensity of the series has been at the forefront of every volume so far, and this volume only extenuates it for the final volume. I love the juxtaposition of all the violence to Asaemon Jikka objectively speaking on the lost cause that Shugen, Sagiri, and Gabimaru put themselves through against Rien. The split-second timing of their strike against the Master and Rien was flawless, and one of the best panels in the series I have seen. It was a little bit of whiplash to see our survivors back on the mainland and getting the world that was left behind basically the same as it was before, at least for the Shogun and his surroundings. The bittersweet nature of the last couple of chapters really made the whole journey such a redeeming and memorable one, and I can only say how satisfied I was with the outcome of everyone, and for how violent and graphic this series has been, the touching and heartwarming nature or everyone getting a happy ending was shocking to say the least. A perfect ending to a near perfect series.
DAMNED...
IT IS A
PORTRAIT OF HELL.”
“YOU SEE, SINNERS ARE BURNED IN PERPETUITY BY THE HELLFIRE OF GOKUSOTSU
TORTURERS.”
The final volume kicks off with a bang, with the burning ship of cargo headed for mainland Woguo with the battle between Rien, Shugen, and Gabimaru setting the stage for an epic showdown. When everyone climbed aboard and the full battle commenced my jaw dropped. The intensity of the series has been at the forefront of every volume so far, and this volume only extenuates it for the final volume. I love the juxtaposition of all the violence to Asaemon Jikka objectively speaking on the lost cause that Shugen, Sagiri, and Gabimaru put themselves through against Rien. The split-second timing of their strike against the Master and Rien was flawless, and one of the best panels in the series I have seen. It was a little bit of whiplash to see our survivors back on the mainland and getting the world that was left behind basically the same as it was before, at least for the Shogun and his surroundings. The bittersweet nature of the last couple of chapters really made the whole journey such a redeeming and memorable one, and I can only say how satisfied I was with the outcome of everyone, and for how violent and graphic this series has been, the touching and heartwarming nature or everyone getting a happy ending was shocking to say the least. A perfect ending to a near perfect series.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated