Saika no Kami wa Negawanai

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All in all it's an interesting take on the Set & Osiris myth, with a lot of tie-ins to other parts of Egyptian mythology, and also a sort of isekai, as well. It's a quick read, so if you're curious it's not a major time investment. And short as it is and with the potential for more story, it's complete, so you're not missing anything other than the potential for more.

The male character designs are quite beautiful, and I love Seth's design, as well as the antagonist's. The way ancient Egypt has been designed is also quite beautiful, and the costumes are lovely. Unfortunately Isis ... and Nephthys - the only two named female characters - are quite boring, and their characters are pretty flat and generic. Barely anything is explored with Isis and nothing is explored with Nephthys. It almost feels like a character assassination of her if she were a real person.

The series has good angst, and the character relationships - particularly between Seth and Osiris, and Seth and his father - are quite enjoyable to read about, and Osiris is a fascinating character here. The central plot itself is interesting, if a bit odd.

People often compare this to "Ennead" by Mojito, understandably, because they deal with similar parts of Egyptian mythology: namely when Set killed Osiris and seized the throne. But whereas "Ennead" focuses on Seth's battle with Horus for the throne, this comic focuses on Set and Osiris' relationship. Also "Ennead" is a lot better written and drawn, with better character designs and more detailed backgrounds, and a more interesting plot. If you're looking for more of the good writing you see in "Ennead" here, the manga sometimes get close, a little, but never quite makes it there. That being said, this is complete, and "Ennead" is currently on hiatus, so if you're looking for something quick to pass the time, here it is.

The biggest flaw is that there's not more of it. This series had a lot of interesting future potential. But all in all, not a bad short read if you like Egyptian mythology and want a neat little Japanese take on it with some bishounen and boy's love tropes.