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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-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:
No
This is a really sweet story that falls somewhere between a non-Grimm fairy tale and a Miyazaki film. The very basic premise of their being two societies, one a sort of timeless fable world of humans, and the other a forest filled with cursed beings who pass on their affliction through touch, is one of those metaphors for children that is so basic that if a child has read this book, and learns about metaphors in school, they'd likely raise their hand and suggest this book as an example of metaphors without any prompting.
One of the cursed creatures from The Outside is raising an Inside girl who was abandoned by the forest, and who is waiting for her auntie to collect her and bring her back Inside. The cursed creature dotes on her and tries to provide the best life he can for her, while researching what happened that led to the Inside/Outside split, and how the curse came to be.
The art is beautifully sketchy. It's one of those books that should probably never be colorized, as the black/white dichotomy is important to the Inside/Outisde storyline (but not in an overtly racist way).
This is a safe read for a yonger reader who's interested in manga, as it's ... scary but probably not at the level where they'd have nightmares, and it' doesn't contain strong language, anything sexual, or graphic violence (though there is at least one scene with aggressive violence, the black and white art mutes it).
If you're looking for a fun, somewhat spooky manga that isn't going to stress you out, this is an easy recommendation.
One of the cursed creatures from The Outside is raising an Inside girl who was abandoned by the forest, and who is waiting for her auntie to collect her and bring her back Inside. The cursed creature dotes on her and tries to provide the best life he can for her, while researching what happened that led to the Inside/Outside split, and how the curse came to be.
The art is beautifully sketchy. It's one of those books that should probably never be colorized, as the black/white dichotomy is important to the Inside/Outisde storyline (but not in an overtly racist way).
This is a safe read for a yonger reader who's interested in manga, as it's ... scary but probably not at the level where they'd have nightmares, and it' doesn't contain strong language, anything sexual, or graphic violence (though there is at least one scene with aggressive violence, the black and white art mutes it).
If you're looking for a fun, somewhat spooky manga that isn't going to stress you out, this is an easy recommendation.
I have not fallen in love with a manga in many, many years, but this one takes the crown. Entirely gorgeous. A slow, creeping, gothic, fantasy horror. Admittedly, I think part of the appeal for me is that the art style is pretty far from what I typically think of when I think "manga" - its very pen and ink, without the gigantic shining eye shapes. The art style drew me in but the storyline has me hooked. Next one please!
This deluxe edition is absolutely stunning! I loved the art, and the slow and haunting, yet beautiful and wholesome story made this a comforting little read. Can't wait to pick up the next volume!
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Whimsical and dark. Also cosy. The art is wonderful. It's just very much my vibe. It's great to get a deeper look at the story after watching the anime, which was comparatively short.
Onwards to the next!
Onwards to the next!