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704 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935654780
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
Long considered as one of Osamu Tezuka's most political narratives, Ayako is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama...
Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
tense 56%
emotional 47%
challenging 30%
reflective 21%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Incest, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Blood, BullyingMinor
Medical content
704 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935654780
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: 12 February 2013
Description
Long considered as one of Osamu Tezuka's most political narratives, Ayako is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama...
Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
tense 56%
emotional 47%
challenging 30%
reflective 21%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Incest, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Blood, BullyingMinor
Medical content