Thought I'd watch the drama first before committing to the manga, and erm..... - The drama hasn't yet explained "how" or "why" Ken ended up in the past - The main point of the plot is Natsu has to hide her sex in order to be a blacksmith, yet she is constantly squeeling like a toddler over the food, wears her hair in a feminine manner (not just a pulled up top knot) and her clothing too, well let's just say none of the men are wearing shorts. If she gets found out, she will be killed supposedly - This leads to the most oddest aspect of the plot. Can't recall her name, but there is a woman soldier/ninja/spider wearing the shortest shorts possible, long boots, hair all over her face and a metal chest plate that doesn't hide she's a woman... and yet women, we are told aren't allowed to serve in the military (which is why Natsu got angry that Ken nearly outed her when she smuggled herself in as a soldier). Not only is this odd, but her character just seems a walking cliche... stoic, flying through the air, dressed like some 2000's weeb fantasy. - Natsu seems to have forgotten that she's meant to be a soldier, and her character is just frustrating, all the strength and wit it took to be a woman trying to live as a man to fulfill her career dreams... gone.
It is interesting though how the drama mentions about things like sushi and buffets being introduced, the Christian missionary from Portugal... guess the leader just let him go his merry way rather than address anything. Maybe the manga offers better conclusions as the drama focuses too much on the fight scenes so things feel a bit rushed and unfinished.
Thought I'd watch the drama first before committing to the manga, and erm.....
- The drama hasn't yet explained "how" or "why" Ken ended up in the past
- The main point of the plot is Natsu has to hide her sex in order to be a blacksmith, yet she is constantly squeeling like a toddler over the food, wears her hair in a feminine manner (not just a pulled up top knot) and her clothing too, well let's just say none of the men are wearing shorts. If she gets found out, she will be killed supposedly
- This leads to the most oddest aspect of the plot. Can't recall her name, but there is a woman soldier/ninja/spider wearing the shortest shorts possible, long boots, hair all over her face and a metal chest plate that doesn't hide she's a woman... and yet women, we are told aren't allowed to serve in the military (which is why Natsu got angry that Ken nearly outed her when she smuggled herself in as a soldier). Not only is this odd, but her character just seems a walking cliche... stoic, flying through the air, dressed like some 2000's weeb fantasy.
- Natsu seems to have forgotten that she's meant to be a soldier, and her character is just frustrating, all the strength and wit it took to be a woman trying to live as a man to fulfill her career dreams... gone.
It is interesting though how the drama mentions about things like sushi and buffets being introduced, the Christian missionary from Portugal... guess the leader just let him go his merry way rather than address anything. Maybe the manga offers better conclusions as the drama focuses too much on the fight scenes so things feel a bit rushed and unfinished.