Indigo's manga / #Violence(12)

I was reluctant to push the reading further because I thought that the plot is built around a very crude theme, with very crude words at some places (especially that this is neither ecchi nor hentai), however when I picked this title again, my first impression was proven wrong. The mangaka has done a very meaningful task by connecting the MC's sexual fetishism with other themes such as being an outcast, being unable to communicate with others, bullying, counter bullying, hatred, depression but also kindness, forgiveness and crossing the wall one has erected around oneself in order to face the world and the humming diversity of humans which distinguishes it. It was a good read actually.

This is the story which introduced me to the manga world. I probably re-read most of the chapters more than once. I thought that at some times, the plot was stuck in a loop endlessly repeating itself but I loved every part of it down to the last page. I wanted a spectacular ending and Rui to be happy (with Shizuka) but still this is a cult manga for me (perhaps it is one-of-a-kind manga because I doubt that there is or will be anything which is even remotely similar to it).

This is an exceptionally realistic art where we can clearly distinguish racial diversity. It is my first time seeing in a manga characters who actually look like Asians instead of the typical westerners' looks. Of course westerners' looks, African or Asian or any other looks based on racial differences are all appreciated. Warning though there are nudity, explicit graphic content and violence involved.

The stories were original and captivating along with the drawings.

This was a compelling 4-chapter oneshot. It simply grabbed my attention from start till end. My theory about A-Kun (pretty boy) is that he got possessed by the spirit of his half-sibling, the unborn baby as a form of setting the record straight against his father who is to blame for the state his mistress was driven to. Of course, Ryuusuke Fukata got caught in it because of the guilt he was suffering from due to his role in the past incident which is related the the mistress and her unborn child.

I believe that the evil side was well portrayed. Bad things happen sometimes because of the cowardice that some people harbor as they chose to convince themselves of being "innocent" bystanders. If only Hiroki - or what's-his-name - has kept quiet and let the girl escape. If only he had gathered up the courage to say something, she wouldn't have had to endure what she has gone through. In my opinion, he is more guilty than the other members of the gang because his selfish and pitiful cowardice was a crucial fact in triggering and prolonging her sufferance ; and they all got off the hook easily. Justice was far from being served.

Had Matsuoka not shown up on the doorsteps of Azumi's house, the latter would probably have been forced to shoulder some huge responsibilities in spite of his young age. Matsuoka represents everything a young man like Azumi needs: the kindness of a father and the gentleness of a lover. However, things are not always what they seem to be. What kind of secrets lay hidden behind Matsuoka's gentle smile, and how will this affect the budding love of Azumi towards Matsuoka? Can strong love save both of them?

It is been said that an overdose of beauty can sometimes kill you; I don't know if that is true but what I know for a fact is that the main lady character in this manga, can without any doubt do that. You see, she is a professional executioner, a hitwoman with a pair of legs that she isn't afraid to show. In this manga, you'll follow her in two of her missions to fulfill a contract; for whom? that is the mystery side of this story. Hence, murder and blood are on the menu. This is a hard-boiled series destined for an adult audience.