See, my problem is that I've been giving every volume 5 stars. I stand by that, but now I need a 6 stars or some shit.
I had to get up and walking awaSee, my problem is that I've been giving every volume 5 stars. I stand by that, but now I need a 6 stars or some shit.
I had to get up and walking away from this book two or three times towards the end just from overwhelming emotion (especially with Ouni, because I'm so attached to that guy it's unhealthy). I'm so proud of Suou and what he's trying to do even if I think it's going to blow up (also lowkey shipping Suou and Ouni wtf Nico) but I know he's gonna be hurting soon as things progress. Chakuro is still this innocent, optimistic kid with so much life stuff just piling up and he's handling it so earnestly and bravely. The twins were a factor I was not expecting but could make things exceptionally messy. This secret is...yeah.
I've said it before and I'll say it again but the GODDAMNED. ART. Holy shit. I'm showing stuff to my family constantly. I want it on my walls. This cover on particular I've lost a stunning amount of time to just starring at. I love how the characters are drawn; clothes, expressions. I want to live in that world, explore it for hours. Ugh.
By the time I'm done here I'm gonna be demanding a 10 star rating system to accomodate my love for this series and I will feel justified....more
This was so cute (and informative!). I loved the concept of two young women from different cultures happily learning to live together and qui3.5 stars
This was so cute (and informative!). I loved the concept of two young women from different cultures happily learning to live together and quickly becoming best friends. The format is little dips into Satoko and Nada's lives that makes for a quick, lovely read....more
Ugh, this series... it makes me feel things. So many things.
Also, can we please talk about the art?! For fuck's sake, the detail is astounding and theUgh, this series... it makes me feel things. So many things.
Also, can we please talk about the art?! For fuck's sake, the detail is astounding and the style is so unique and gorgeous and I have had my jaw drop at least once every volume. 10/10, it's definitely making it impossible for me to flip pages madly because I'm too busy gawking at the Mud Whale's new-
Well. That's too much a spoiler to write out and I'm too lazy to format on mobile. Anyway. I'm far too invested in these people (especially Ouni, who still has my heart) and the art and the story so onto the next I go. I can only hope to retain my sanity because the plot is really starting to go places now....more
**spoiler alert** It's been a long, long time since I've cried over a character death and I still haven't fucking forgiven the author for it. It's tha**spoiler alert** It's been a long, long time since I've cried over a character death and I still haven't fucking forgiven the author for it. It's that kind of death that throwing the book away doesn't help because you keep thinking about it every few hours and it hits like a sucker punch all over again. Ouni's my favourite and I just... Ugh. He wouldn't appreciate a hug, but dammit, Chakuro better do it anyways because this is going to be a horrible formative event in his life and he won't even have Nibi by his side to keep him steady. Ugh, I gotta stop or I'll start crying again.
Sufficed to say, I adore these characters and the the world and art are gorgeously creative. The message about emotions also hits hard. Love this manga....more
Ugh I love this world and I adore these characters and nothing more that's bad is allowed to happen to them. I said so.
...a lot more bad stuff is goiUgh I love this world and I adore these characters and nothing more that's bad is allowed to happen to them. I said so.
...a lot more bad stuff is going to happen, isn't it?
Sidenote: I'm getting a little obsessed with Ouni. His character is so interesting.
The artwork continues to be astounding. Regularly I just stop and gawk at the imagery. It's creative and gorgeous and I want it on my wall. I couldn't imagine this with colour, not that it feels at all lacking in B&W. Worth the read for the art alone....more
I really love the world, and the art is beautiful too. In particular those panels showing the cricket migration were absolutely breathtaking. The charI really love the world, and the art is beautiful too. In particular those panels showing the cricket migration were absolutely breathtaking. The characters are intriguing and I'm very interested to see how they evolve and interact with each other.
Also: no spoilers, but I did not see that ending coming, holy shit. It hadn't really been that sort of story but that event really made an impact with how much the characters' adoration for the Mud Whale made me protective of it too. Don't know exactly where we go from here, but I'm into it....more
Yeahhh, so based on the ratings and outpouring of love I'll just say this wasn't for me and leave it at that. Ah well. Finally got a manga in this yeaYeahhh, so based on the ratings and outpouring of love I'll just say this wasn't for me and leave it at that. Ah well. Finally got a manga in this year and it's July. Crazy. Unfortunately this did not motivate me to find more....more
Right, so there's nothing about this series I dislike. The aesthetic, the action, the world, the relationships, the dark humour, the art - just pricelRight, so there's nothing about this series I dislike. The aesthetic, the action, the world, the relationships, the dark humour, the art - just priceless and wonderful, all of it. At this point I'm content saying Dorohedoro is one of my favourite manga series.
The plot's really coming into its own now, the stakes getting higher, and yet everyone is so ridiculous and Caiman is utterly oblivious and Noi/Shin/Fujita/Ebisu/En form such a dysfunctional family dynamic that it balances the tension perfectly. This introduction of Risu dropped my jaw though, let me tell you. Nikaido is a fucking badass (which was obviously previously established), but I think her fear of her past made her borderline reckless in this volume. I so curious of all the details. She and Caiman need to have a talk, that's certain, or next time a mushroom to the back is gonna seem tame punishment. That said, I'm absolutely content to lean back and experience this chaos without really predicting what's to come. I just have so much damn fun reading through this series and holding on for the ride. ...more
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