Nakanohito Genome had a promising beginning. A psychological, dark survival game? A diverse cast? who could ask for more?
It starts as a danganropa-esqe story, BUT turns into a cutesy, light psychological comedy one where twists and backstories are frequent.
Story: Video game streamers who specialise in specific genres and have a connected(?) mastery to it IRL as well. They need to reach a certain amount of "views", which they magically acquire. Each "game" they play for "views" is different and is composed of working together a pair or a group. Failure leads to a isolation room or punishment, which is very much emphasised for
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Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Naka no Hito Genome [Jikkyouchuu] Japanese: ナカノヒトゲノム【実況中】 InformationType: Manga
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Publishing
Published: Oct 27, 2014 to ?
Genre:
Drama
Theme:
Video Game
Serialization:
Gene pixiv Authors:
Osora (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #22102 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #3076
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Your Feelings Categories Mar 25, 2021
The most endearing part about this manga is the cast and their backstories. Often people tend to absolutely despise consistent flashbacks or backstories but in this they play a direct role into the story. A character does something that seems out of character at first? The backstory gives context and pretense or better yet, doesn't. Sometimes the backstory is there to bring the characters closer and when the backstory says nothing about the characters it feels so distant.
This happens a ton in this manga and without a doubt the main focus is the characters. Sure the crazy situations they're put into are also pretty ... |