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Downfall
by Inio Asano
These illustrations - especially the landscapes - are remarkable. I loved the beginning and end of each section so my eyes could browse through them.
The story follows a manga artist through the end of a popular series, with the "watch what you wish for" theme. At the top of his career, he wanted for nothing more, and found himself empty and without inspiration as his career peaks and inevitably declines.
The story was in part beautifully self-contained (like the cat-eyed girl) and yet also disjointed. His relationship with women was fascinating. Something lacked flow for me. I wanted more of him. Maybe it was purposeful in its aimlessness - everyone else wanted more from him, too.
The story follows a manga artist through the end of a popular series, with the "watch what you wish for" theme. At the top of his career, he wanted for nothing more, and found himself empty and without inspiration as his career peaks and inevitably declines.
The story was in part beautifully self-contained (like the cat-eyed girl) and yet also disjointed. His relationship with women was fascinating. Something lacked flow for me. I wanted more of him. Maybe it was purposeful in its aimlessness - everyone else wanted more from him, too.