Ranked #729

Conductor (Manga)

I spent the entire day to complete this series and didn’t regret starting on it at all.

The series contains a brilliant plot which revolves around a vicious game of human nature, vice and psychological barriers. The story starts off with the female protagonist who had lost a significant part of her memory of someone in her life and how she struggles in her nightmares in the process of regaining them. She then sought the solace and help of a psychiatrist (the male protagonist) in hope of finding the truth that would change her life forever. But… things are not what it seems on the surface. This sets the stage for a series of tragic deaths and hidden truth that took place 5 years ago.

Every chapter in the manga paves a neat introduction to each of the characters (who were either classmates during their university days or were in some way linked to one another) who were connected in some way to the same incident 5 years ago. As the story progresses, the light of truth begins to unfold and as a reader, I find myself curious to find out the truth. I like how the author pieces each puzzle neatly and makes sense out of it, even till the end, it keeps me surprised.

It is a story that will leave you in deep thoughts and question the nature of humanity. I wished the author could have elaborated more on the interactions between the male and female protagonists as the focus lies more towards piecing bits and pieces of the puzzle. Although some parts are rather predictable, it is not entirely the cliché detective plot we see in typical mangas of a similar genre. The story is also easy to understand and the best part is that even so, it doesn’t bore the reader out.

The art is also awesome, amazingly drawn - the main characters are visually appealing and realistically portrayed, which compliment the story itself and enhance the reading experience.

I’m definitely hoping that the author will start a sequel.
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