Mar 21, 2023
Destination is a state of mind. A tale of one genius who wants to see girls to make a disgusted face and show him their Underwear. Issei wanders around the world with the help of Chitose, her maid. During his adventures, he finds happiness, sadness, pain, decadence, violence, beauty, and wisdom. He discovers that all Panties are different, and that's what makes them unique.
The premise of this manga is one of the silliest I have ever seen. And yet, it is very well executed. This is a great example of how the premise of a series says nothing about its quality, but it's how the
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premise is developed that matters. For example, a story about two high school students who fall in love with each other seems like a pretty common and safe premise, but it can be poorly handled. On the other hand, an unusual and experimental premise like that of this manga is skillfully implemented. Never judge a story by its premise.
Each girl is different, so Issei must adapt his strategy to each girl. This makes each Arc ─ which is the amount of time it takes Issei to view a girl's Panties ─ fresh, avoiding boredom and repetition. Also, each new challenge gets progressively more difficult, which raises the stakes.
There are many psychological battles. Issei's goal is to see the girls' Panties, but the twist is that they have to show the Underwear of their own free will and none of them are bribed by money or something else. This makes each challenge feel "fair", since each battle has many thoughtful and clever moments that make the revelation of the panties even more satisfying. There are no cheap tricks, and each time we get a glimpse of Issei's genius for solving problems and obstacles that get in the way.
The story of this manga is a cycle: Issei wants to see panties; He succeeds; Repeat. The author manages to tie each story arc together, and each character develops throughout the story. Even when a girl's purpose is "finished", she's still there, and contributes to the story. Issei is a cold-blooded genius who cannot understand human emotions. But this long journey he undertakes makes him grow up in human terms as well. The characters are well developed and have understandable flaws (portrayed in a funny way). To reach his goal, Issei must develop human bonds that will make him a better person. I recommend this manga if you like Panties.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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