Aug 22, 2023
Knowing sparingly little about Touhou and having read sparingly little manga, I got this recommended to me by a friend, and for the shits and giggles I thought to try it out. Little did I know that this manga would quickly become one of my favorites, and an incredibly unknown gem that I am saddened that more people do not know about.
The characters in this story are incredibly fun, and they have strong personalities that I grew to love. The main character, Kirisame Marisa, is a particularly shining character, as her wit and strong will make her a character I always rooted for. The art
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is very solid, and you can get a good sense for what is going on in both action and non-action scenes, with a few very pretty panels interspaced between.
What really shines in my opinion, however, is definitely the story.
[NOTE: VERY MILD SPOILERS FOR THE THEMES OF THE STORY HERE - if you don't want to be spoiled about those, then skip this paragraph.]
Despite this being just 15 chapters as of the time of writing this review, the story is quite complex, covering a lot of distinctly memorable settings and a whole host of complex issues. The struggle of giving up your passions to take on adult responsibilities, the difficulties of proving yourself and leaving a mark, the wish to be recognized by others, the need for companionship, and more are touched upon in this story, all done about as well as I could have possibly hoped for such a short story.
[Very mild spoilers over.]
All that being said, I do have a few gripes. Given that I don't know Touhou and this is all black and white, there are a few moments where it is pretty difficult to tell what characters are in the panel. In addition, some of the more ancillary characters felt like they had some pretty poor motivations, and then disappear from the spotlight, which left a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth.
Despite all that, I immensely enjoyed all that I read here, and I earnestly await the last chapter. Whether you are a big Touhou fan or know absolutely nothing about Touhou, this is a wonderful short read that I recommend anyone who come across this page and/or this review. Thank you, Ashiyama, for blessing us with this story.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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