This is a really under-rated manga. It's by the same woman who does Petshop of Horrors, and the art style is very similar, but the story is completely different.
The main character seems to be your usual "boy with special powers" character, but it's actually quite a bit more complicated than that.
Basically, the same excellent writing from Petshop of Horrors is now actually telling a coherent, linear story, which is quite original and interesting.
The only downside is the artwork, which although excellent, is just not QUITE amazing enough to carry a story like this. It was fine in petshop, where everything was a
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: 幻獣の星座 More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 14
Chapters: 70
Status: Finished
Published: Oct 2000 to Aug 28, 2007
Theme:
Psychological
Demographic:
Shoujo
Serialization:
Horror Comics Special Authors:
Akino, Matsuri (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #24042 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #9010
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Jun 27, 2022
Genjuu no Seiza is good. Great, even. At least when it comes to the story; the characters, on the other hand… could use some more work.
As a backstory, the most notable aspect is probably its author, namely the same person that wrote & illustrated Petshop of Horrors. Just like in its predecessor, the art remains rich and consistent, yet not necessarily distinctive. Genjuu no Seiza even features the main character from Petshop of Horrors in some chapters (though as an episodic character), evoking a vague feeling of nostalgia. Now for the story… Matsuri Akino did a great job on this one. The premise itself is intriguing, ... |
