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A review by soramun
Goodnight Punpun, Vol. 1 by Inio Asano
3.0
The first thing I thought when I started reading this was "Is that a chicken? A bird?" Lol I was very confused with multiple areas of this story. I do know, however, that this is just volume one and that the ENTIRE story comes together with a beautiful and moving message. At least that's what I've heard from people who have read it.
I will say that this manga has absolutely beautiful art. The panels read smoothly and it was easy to follow. Right off the bat it definitely has serious, raw and realistic themes. There are instances of domestic violence and that took me by surprise. I've read a number of manga in my life, but nothing with these conversations. But from the dramatic changes of art styles, the language and the imagery, it gives you an uncomfortable feeling.
The characters are mostly children and it showed small amounts of each of their lives. Just enough to show the reader that these children are all dealing with unfortunate circumstances. They sort of band together as misfits. There were times when I wanted to like these characters because they were impressionable children just trying to survive in their harsh realities, but at the same time they would say something or do something that would make me realise that they are human. They may be children but the truth and rawness of their stories made it TOO realistic. A bit unsettling. It doesn't feel like horror, but the images are creepy.
I'm really curious where this story is going to go. I know this review sounds all over the place, but that's how I literally felt reading it.
I will say that this manga has absolutely beautiful art. The panels read smoothly and it was easy to follow. Right off the bat it definitely has serious, raw and realistic themes. There are instances of domestic violence and that took me by surprise. I've read a number of manga in my life, but nothing with these conversations. But from the dramatic changes of art styles, the language and the imagery, it gives you an uncomfortable feeling.
The characters are mostly children and it showed small amounts of each of their lives. Just enough to show the reader that these children are all dealing with unfortunate circumstances. They sort of band together as misfits. There were times when I wanted to like these characters because they were impressionable children just trying to survive in their harsh realities, but at the same time they would say something or do something that would make me realise that they are human. They may be children but the truth and rawness of their stories made it TOO realistic. A bit unsettling. It doesn't feel like horror, but the images are creepy.
I'm really curious where this story is going to go. I know this review sounds all over the place, but that's how I literally felt reading it.