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A review by rebecita
PLUTO: Naoki Urasawa x Ozamu Tezuka, Band 001 by Naoki Urasawa
3.0
My first graphic novel! I'm aware that it's a weird choice. Consider me a reluctant reader in this medium - I just am not a visually oriented person. But, hey, futuristic robot noir is bound to keep my interest! And it did! I really adored the humanized robots, especially North No. 2, the music-loving war-hero-robo-butler. Not sure I care enough to read any further, though.
As for the format itself, I dug the world-building of the art, especially the way Urasawa sets up and break our expectations. Like the scene where the protagonist appears to be having an intimate conversation, but in the final panel is revealed to be a holo-chat. But I felt that I couldn't always follow the detail of the small action panels. I have trouble visualizing action scenes, and it seems to hold true even when it's well, already visualized for me. Natalia recommends I try something with more traditional narration next time. Sounds like a plan.
As for the format itself, I dug the world-building of the art, especially the way Urasawa sets up and break our expectations. Like the scene where the protagonist appears to be having an intimate conversation, but in the final panel is revealed to be a holo-chat. But I felt that I couldn't always follow the detail of the small action panels. I have trouble visualizing action scenes, and it seems to hold true even when it's well, already visualized for me. Natalia recommends I try something with more traditional narration next time. Sounds like a plan.