A review by andy78
Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto

inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My first Fujimoto one-shot! I don't know what the hell I was expecting, given that I've only read the action-packed Chainsaw Man, but damn what a memorable, emotional, and concise little story. Similar to "Chainsaw Man", there's quirky and recognizable characters, and there's immaturity/innocence clashed with grim/tragic themes. "Goodbye, Eri" feels exactly like watching an autobiographical fever dream of film cuts, thanks to the use of the panels, the shaky/blurry effects on the art. Fujimoto and his assistants did not shy from using multiple similar panels with  slightly different details or movements, which made me question whether what's real or fantastical/edited footage.
In the end, I realized that I never really knew the "true" personalities of the characters, given there's a possibility this whole manga is how the characters want to be remembered, or rather from Yuta/Fujimoto's wishes. Grief is a weird thing.
Overall solid one-shot. Cynical, smart, and heart-warming.
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