Shinrei Tantei Yakumo: Akai Hitomi wa Shitteiru

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This manga was way too short, It should have gone on for a lot longer - it had a lot of potential.

Story 10/10
I'm giving the story a 10 because it was brilliant. There were plot twists, and it kept me wanting to read.

Art 7/10
Not outstanding, but good. I love Yakumo's eyes :D

Character 7/10
The characters are ok, but needed more development. I felt that the story was left unfinished as far as the main characters went.
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Enjoyment 7/10
Again, it should have gone longer. I mean seriously, not even a kiss (haha). On a serious note, I really enjoyed the series.

Overall 8/10
Overall it is a great short read. I only wish it were longer.

Okay, let's get this out of the way first: Shinrei Tantei Yakumo's other manga adaptation had a hotter Saito Yakumo.

But that doesn't diminish the enjoyment factor of this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series' Volume I. Whatever was traded in Yakumo's looks department was compensated by his mellower, kinder persona in this particular manga work.

He didn't become a saint overnight, certainly, but the mangaka added a few touches here and there that softened his crass & sass personality a bit (ex. the scene when he lent out a coat to Haruka isn't in the actual novel, but the mangaka made the scene ... feel organic and seamless in transitioning back to the actual novel events)

Haruka is surprisingly less annoying in this adaptation. She certainly felt more mature, not easily taking Yakumo's mood baits. Across all STY media, I think I liked her best here.

tl; dr: great read, even if you've already read the other manga adaptation or read the light novel-- especially if you're a Haruka x Yakumo shipper like me! :)