Apr 30, 2024
The 1st work by Ono-Sensei, but above all the 1st manga, other than Blue Exorcist (obviously), that I read. And I must admit to having been nicely charmed by these 6 short stories. But let's take things one at a time.
To begin with, I had the privilege of buying the magnificent French edition of this collection of stories a few days before its official release. In this format, we have the honor of seeing some color pages as well as a hardcover book, perfect for the genre, in my humble opinion.
As for the technical aspect, I'd like to thank Kato-Sensei and his eye for
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detail for delivering a plethora of simply sublime plates. I've been in love with her style since Blue Exorcist, and I'm delighted to see that she's so at home in every type of story. She has succeeded marvelously in adapting the Ono-Sensei stories into manga.
To leave the technical side and avoid any spoilers, I won't go into detail about the story. I would, however, like to express the growing love I felt throughout my reading. Despite its heavy atmosphere at times, due to its editorial genre, I found the various stories paradoxically dramatic, touching, but above all melancholy. For the mangakas, notwithstanding the horrific aspect, touch us with the themes they tackle, which are personally very dear to my heart. The various stories all evoke the sometimes complicated and even conflicting bonds we forge with our forebears, and more specifically our parents and grandparents. And this theme is approached with such beauty and lightness that the horror didn't affect me at all, as I was too preoccupied by the realization of the importance of my ties with my loved ones.
Finally, as with all positive reviews, I warmly recommend this wonderful manga. Don't be intimidated by the horror, because it's really not the center of the story. The various tales will touch you as much as they do me, I'm sure. So don't hesitate and dive into Obana's mysterious world, which I'm sure will affect and amaze you.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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