A review by plagued_by_visions
Goodnight Punpun, Vol. 5 by Inio Asano

4.0

This, for me, is where the story has truly hit a balance of darkness and meaningful introspection. The characters here feel vibrant, monstrous, vulnerable, all at once. The tone has really reached a cacophony of brilliant humor and satire, and a scathing but also humanistic assessment of Japanese social conceits. The story at this point is more gripping than ever, and it promises to shock, upset, and awe even more in the future.