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I'm a sucker for these types of manga, where you have absolutely fantastic art mixed with what is functionally an XXX rated muscleman action movie. It is ridiculous on purpose, being both entertaining and absurdist at the same time - as such it has an undertone of comedy to it all. There isn't going to be character growth or emotional heart felt scenes - just action, sex, and madness for 43 chapters.

Ikegami is one of the best in the industry, and at a more critical level that is really what shines through here. His characters all look different, ever panel has a level of detail ... to it that often puts the best panels from other mangaka to shame, and action is kept exhilarating yet decipherable. Another great work from him here.

The story is as I already said, kind of crazy. These type of Koike stories are the polar opposite from his more serious works, and it is clear he is just trying to have fun and push the absurdist envelope. I like it, but in a braindead "sit back and enjoy the ride" kind of way. It isn't for the faint of heart - especially those with issues regarding sexual assault and overwhelmingly stereotypical gender roles to the point of the laughably absurd. However, that is part of the magic if you go into it with the right frame of mind.

Anyway, I enjoyed it. Art is 9-10/10, Story is being real a 6/10, so I'll give it a 7. For me personally the story is above a 6 because it is just stupid fun, but it doesn't actually deserve a better rating unless you are partial to this type of manga.

Considering how short this is, at a whooping 2 volumes, one would think that the story itself would not be all that complex. It's true that some things kind of move a little fast; however, it never leaves any stone unturned. Offered is filled with various twists and turns, most of which you did not expect to happen until it was right there in your face.

As with any Ryouichi Ikegami manga, the art is probably the selling point here. His style is the most realistic thing you'll ever find in the world of manga. Though some could bitch and moan about it being far ... too sketchy, but you cannot fail to recognize how utterly amazing it is to capture people the way he does. In my experience though, his main characters always look strangely alike, haha.

This manga, as you'll find out is filled with sex, mostly rape too. So if that's a problem, you may want to avoid it. Also, the main villain in the story loves getting head in the oddest situations.

Offered was one of those mangas that just left me wishing there was more, but in the back of my mind knowing that more just would have ruined it with every extra chapter. It's just something that I found hard to let go of, though it's most likely because I'm a nerd for everything Gilgamesh.