Ranked #374

Akumetsu (Manga)

Story[7/10] I was quite surprised by Akumetsu. The story is pretty standard. A masked man hopes to improve the lives of his countrymen by killing those that he claims are evil. Sort of a Death Note meets V for Vendetta, right? However, once you start reading you realize that this comic has the style and blood gushing violence to pull it off.

Art[9/10]The art very well done, and no matter what weird outfit Akumetsu decides to show up in it's gonna look bad-ass.

Character[10/10] Shou/Akumetsu's nonchalant and intentionally humorous approach to killing people makes him an enjoyable character who you soon realize is quite devoted to his quest. The focus of the comic is primarily on him, but with his wacky sense of humor that's not really a bad thing. Plus, while the villains tend to be over the top, it just makes you enjoy their deaths even more.

Enjoyment [9/10] I've found myself laughing with glee at some pretty violent stuff in this comic.

Overall[8/10] Yes, the basic storyline is a little generic but don't assume you know where it's going. This is a comic that has the potential to surprise, to shock, and to at some points go "WTF?" I'd say it's defiantly worth reading as long as the violence doesn't turn you away. I'm not generally satisfied simply by over the top violence, but Akumetsu's code of ethics and wacky even game show-like executions make this an enjoyable manga about self-sacrifice. read more