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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
[RECENSIONE COMPLETA MANGA]
Ricordo quando uscì al cinema 'Io prima di te' e a chiunque l'aveva visto venivano gli occhi lucidi nel parlare del finale... qualche tempo più tardi scoprii che quel film non era amato allo stesso modo dalla comunità disabile, essendo pieno di stereotipi nocivi e decisi di dar la precedenza a storie d'amore con una buona rappresentazione disabile. E' il caso di questo josei - manga per un pubblico femminile adulto in teoria, per tutt* in pratica - che in 12 volumi racconta una storia d'amore per cui è impossibile non fare il tifo.
Non è una storia perfetta: la prima metà ha toni melodrammatici e la presenza di un quadrangolo amoroso potrebbe far abbandonare la lettura (ne è consapevole la stessa mangaka); tuttavia, se deciderete di dare a questa storia una possibilità, scoprirete che il quadrangolo non è fine a sé stesso, ma è fondamentale per la crescita di Itsuki e Tsugumi per poter raggiungere insieme la felicità. Inoltre, nonostante tanti momenti sembrano far passare il messaggio che una vita disabile è una vita incompleta, c'è una ferma volontà nel voler dimostrare il contrario man mano che la storia va avanti, attraverso il desiderio di Itsuki di costruire case senza barriere e il percorso che compie con Tsugumi per farsi una famiglia (gli ultimi 3 volumi sono senza dubbio i migliori) e le esperienze di tutti gli altri personaggi disabili che senza cadere nell'inspirational porn mostrano le gioie e le difficoltà della propria condizione.
"Anch'io non ho ancora accettato la mia disabilità, però, se la mia vita fosse stata diversa... non avrei mai conosciuto molte persone. Perciò, anche se sono disabile, non significa che sia stato sfortunato"
Ricordo quando uscì al cinema 'Io prima di te' e a chiunque l'aveva visto venivano gli occhi lucidi nel parlare del finale... qualche tempo più tardi scoprii che quel film non era amato allo stesso modo dalla comunità disabile, essendo pieno di stereotipi nocivi e decisi di dar la precedenza a storie d'amore con una buona rappresentazione disabile. E' il caso di questo josei - manga per un pubblico femminile adulto in teoria, per tutt* in pratica - che in 12 volumi racconta una storia d'amore per cui è impossibile non fare il tifo.
Non è una storia perfetta: la prima metà ha toni melodrammatici e la presenza di un quadrangolo amoroso potrebbe far abbandonare la lettura (ne è consapevole la stessa mangaka); tuttavia, se deciderete di dare a questa storia una possibilità, scoprirete che il quadrangolo non è fine a sé stesso, ma è fondamentale per la crescita di Itsuki e Tsugumi per poter raggiungere insieme la felicità. Inoltre, nonostante tanti momenti sembrano far passare il messaggio che una vita disabile è una vita incompleta, c'è una ferma volontà nel voler dimostrare il contrario man mano che la storia va avanti, attraverso il desiderio di Itsuki di costruire case senza barriere e il percorso che compie con Tsugumi per farsi una famiglia (gli ultimi 3 volumi sono senza dubbio i migliori) e le esperienze di tutti gli altri personaggi disabili che senza cadere nell'inspirational porn mostrano le gioie e le difficoltà della propria condizione.
"Anch'io non ho ancora accettato la mia disabilità, però, se la mia vita fosse stata diversa... non avrei mai conosciuto molte persone. Perciò, anche se sono disabile, non significa che sia stato sfortunato"
Man I wish I could see Koki growing up but what a perfect ending (pun unintended)
This final volume of a manga I have adored is really a bonus volume for lovers of the series; it is a gentle goodbye to the treasured characters.
Readers get to see bits of Tsugumi and Itsuki’s lives as parents and the creative ways the couple confronts obstacles that Itsuki’s disability present. The sparks of their romance were not as front-facing as in previous volumes though readers do get to reminisce with the MCs as they recall Tsugumi’s high school crush. Readers also have a final look at Keigo & Kaede’s story. Thankfully, my heart wasn’t torn to complete shreds with Kaede’s inevitable ending. Then, there was the jarring chapter where we met new characters Haruto & Nanami. It is a bit odd to have new characters introduced in the last volume.
The disability representation stayed strong, continuing, until the final page, to provide insight into living with a disability. Bittersweet good-bye to beloved characters.
Readers get to see bits of Tsugumi and Itsuki’s lives as parents and the creative ways the couple confronts obstacles that Itsuki’s disability present. The sparks of their romance were not as front-facing as in previous volumes though readers do get to reminisce with the MCs as they recall Tsugumi’s high school crush. Readers also have a final look at Keigo & Kaede’s story. Thankfully, my heart wasn’t torn to complete shreds with Kaede’s inevitable ending. Then, there was the jarring chapter where we met new characters Haruto & Nanami. It is a bit odd to have new characters introduced in the last volume.
The disability representation stayed strong, continuing, until the final page, to provide insight into living with a disability. Bittersweet good-bye to beloved characters.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The perfect way to end this series. I was definitely crying throughout this volume (and really the whole series). I’ve got so much love for this series and I think everyone needs to pick it up!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
This is a review for all 12 volumes of Perfect World:
This was an emotionally satisfying series that struck a good balance between honesty and hope. The story does not shy away from the difficulties of a life without the use of one's limbs, the way it can impact your abilities, your relationships, your sense of self-worth. But the throughline is a message of hope and meaning. Your life is not over because of your disability. There is much to live for.
Admittedly, the series did feel a bit indulgent at times in its angst. I often thought to myself 'It's not as serious or dramatic as you guys are making it out to be. There's nothing here that can't be overcome. It's gonna be a challenge, but you can definitely do it.' But I would just remind myself that Japanese society is not as accepting when it comes to dating/marriage/starting a family with a disability as other parts of the world may be, so the portrayal is most likely very realistic.
It was the last three volumes that really made the series come together for me. There are struggles with infertility and IVF treatments, going through the process of adoption, determining the right time to let their adoptive son know he's adopted, but because the leads have worked through so much together at this point and know they can trust one another, these volumes feel so much brighter and joyful. They've weathered the storms and come out stronger and are now ready to face whatever challenges might come their way next. And they're ready to do it with a smile.
This is a beautiful, and truthful, story very much worth reading.
This was an emotionally satisfying series that struck a good balance between honesty and hope. The story does not shy away from the difficulties of a life without the use of one's limbs, the way it can impact your abilities, your relationships, your sense of self-worth. But the throughline is a message of hope and meaning. Your life is not over because of your disability. There is much to live for.
Admittedly, the series did feel a bit indulgent at times in its angst. I often thought to myself 'It's not as serious or dramatic as you guys are making it out to be. There's nothing here that can't be overcome. It's gonna be a challenge, but you can definitely do it.' But I would just remind myself that Japanese society is not as accepting when it comes to dating/marriage/starting a family with a disability as other parts of the world may be, so the portrayal is most likely very realistic.
It was the last three volumes that really made the series come together for me. There are struggles with infertility and IVF treatments, going through the process of adoption, determining the right time to let their adoptive son know he's adopted, but because the leads have worked through so much together at this point and know they can trust one another, these volumes feel so much brighter and joyful. They've weathered the storms and come out stronger and are now ready to face whatever challenges might come their way next. And they're ready to do it with a smile.
This is a beautiful, and truthful, story very much worth reading.
emotional
inspiring
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring