Kami no Kodomo

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Unlike most narratives with sympathetic villains, Kami no Kodomo doesn't try to justify the protagonist's actions. His descent into violence feels inevitable, fueled by a cocktail of childhood abuse, a twisted sense of entitlement, and a chilling apathy towards human life. The narrative is devoid of flowery justifications – the protagonist lays bare his motivations and depravity in a chillingly detached tone.

This lack of emotional manipulation is what makes Kami no Kodomo so unsettling. We're forced to confront the raw ugliness within the protagonist without the comfort of assigning blame or seeking redemption. It's a story that lingers long after the final panel, a ... disturbing echo of the potential for darkness that resides within us all.

However, in its biggest flaws, the manga is exempt in my concept, religious fanaticism goes very well with a bored idiot multiplying bread. The supporting characters are mere shadows, existing only to illustrate the protagonist's distorted view of the world.

This manga is/was disturbing, but still somewhat intriguing. It being a quick read makes it difficult to put down because you're immediately drawn in and want to know how more fucked up it could get or if it would at least redeem the main protagonist but (spoiler alert) it never happens. There are only 11 chapters

The main reason why I read it and what initially drew me in was the art. The art is beautiful and unique. Its sort of a minimalist gothic style, to be honest that's the main reason why most people probably picked it up.

This manga is basically a case study of ... a psychopath, from birth to adulthood, that's all you need to know before reading

The best thing about this manga is the artwork, easily. The cover is what convinced me to read it, the protagonists design is simple and haunting (I mean, just look at his eyes). But that's the only positive of the Manga. And even then, I feel the surrealism style isn't pushed far enough to compensate for the lackluster plot and themes.

None of the characters have names, few have motivations, and little happens in the grand scheme of things. I read the manga in about thirty minutes and I feel nothing. There are shock factor elements, but if you have ever read anything with purposeful ... shock factor then you know exactly what's going to happen. And there isn't enough build up in between these moments to justify anything about the series.

There isn't any set up going on, everything is announced immediately before it happens meaning there isn't any tension. And because the art style is so simple that there isn't actually anything keeping you engaged for most of the manga.

Just read Litchi☆Hikari Club, it's basically the same plotline with a more traditional art style and character's developed enough to have their own names and relationships.