A review by jennifermreads
Perfect World, Volume 7 by Rie Aruga

4.0

Almost back to the I-love-this-manga-so-much level that existed with the first four volumes. Almost. While there was good plot movement in this one, I cringed at the “lay it on thick” drama of possible danger to Ayukawa following the earthquake. I know manga has limited pages to convey some big ideas. I know there are dangers that people with physical disabilities face that are far more acute and dire than people without disabilities. But I would have preferred this danger to have been conveyed through Ayukawa himself rather than through the panic of Kawana and Nagadawa. I really wanted Ayukawa to yell “Would you two STOP coddling me?!” I am so thrilled to see disability representation in manga though that I will support this story all the way to the end…which better give me my Hollywood-happy-ending!