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I've been a fan of Kaneshiro Muneyuki for some time now and Bokutachi no Yarimashita is no exception. Dark and ponderous, it follows four high school boys after they carelessly commit a crime that goes on to torment them for the rest of their lives. It's certainly not your typical manga. The characters are all incredibly flawed and the events and message are uniquely grim. However, like Kaneshiro's other works, it shines in how it forces the reader to rethink the meaning of life and the world around them.

The story begins with Tobio, an ordinary high school boy who spends his time with three other ... questionable friends, including the shrimpy, gossipy Maru, the incredibly lustful Isami, and last but not least, the much-older high school dropout Paisen who throws around his money in order to keep his friends around. When Maru is attacked by a gang from a nearby high school, Tobio and his friends decide to bomb the school as revenge (all over the course of a couple chapters, which goes from 0 to 100 real fast.) Although they commit the crime jokingly, they quickly see the consequences: the death of four students and a hunt for the criminals.

It's incredibly clear from the start: Tobio and his friends are, to be frank, assholes. They're immature. They're materialistic. They care about money, sex, and having fun, without ever really thinking their actions through. However, after their crime, they're forced to develop and change as they run from the law. They each come upon their own answers for right and wrong and struggle to live when burdened with incredible guilt. They don't magically end up good people, and they don't magically end up happy. Even many years after they graduate, they're still plagued with the consequences of their mistakes and unsure with how to move on. However, the change they each go through as they find meaning in their lives is remarkable. Each one of them has personal adventures and personal turning points in their character, including an unexpected pregnancy and a confrontation with parental neglect. What's interesting is how they approach these issues. They each go through their own personal journeys and character arcs and thus end up different places. Kaneshiro Muneyuki carefully illustrates how their lives change as a result of the single incident and turns the four boys into real people, however flawed they may be. He explores their relationships with the people around them as well as one another, and although he covers many honestly terrible things, the raw emotion and the reader's immersion in the story makes it new and thoughtful, rather than graphic and dark simply for the sake of being grotesque.

I have to say, I'm not really huge on the art. However, I also have to admit that it suits the story perfectly. The expressions of the characters in particular are incredibly well-drawn and always go a long way in telling the story since they're just so in-your-face. The art is graphic when it needs to be and subtle when it needs to be. It honestly just works. I'm reminded vaguely of the art in Imawa no Kuni no Alice (Alice in Borderland), my favorite psychological manga, with some of the stylistic decisions (and even some aspects of the character development).

To conclude, Kaneshiro Muneyuki does an excellent job of developing the four friends into their own individual people. Although the series is dark and many of the events are graphic and grotesque, the uncomfortable feeling the scenes leave you with also serve the story's purpose: to make you think about how you're living your life. In this case, each character asks himself the same question: what is the meaning of life and how can you move on from your past? As much as they try to move on from their mistakes, they are forced to confront them and deal with their feelings of remorse and guilt indefinitely. It ends with a note of hope as they each continue to struggle through life. However, no matter how much they progress, they will always remember the bombing and the fact that they were the ones who did it.

This manga is something different compared to what I've read before. It has an intriguing and unique story that sets the tone for a roller coaster of events and emotions. This manga's story is so dark that it becomes almost lighthearted. It uses its dark elements to create irony and some incredibly dark humor. This manga has a level of realism that many manga wish to obtain. It's intense and keeps you on your seats to what will happen next and makes you feel angst, dread, uneasy, and uncomfortable. The story's realism is used as many events happen unexpectedly and leaves the audience fearing for ... what will happen next. The art fits in with the story very well and uses facial features as a main focus in the comedy and lets you feel the emotions from the characters. Though, it's not the best art I've seen, it has many moments which makes my stomach drop and anxious as the scenes play out. HOWEVER, the art and the story (no matter how unique it is), does not make the manga what it is. The characters do. The way the main cast of characters start out and how they become at the end are very realistic and relatable and makes you question your friendships, sanity, and the world itself. The characters use money as a way to escape the guilt and reality. Then, reality comes crashing down at them and forces them to accept their actions and consequences that come with it. The way the characters react to situations and move forward makes this manga worth my time. The manga makes you conflicted for the characters since they deserve everything that is happening, but at the same time, you feel for the characters. Overall, I loved this manga very much, but it was not for the feint hearted.

Story - 10/10
This manga is unique af. The plot itself is a spoiler so I will just say that it talks about 4 friends that make a terrible mistake that will haunt them for the rest of their lives.

Art - 8.2/10
The art is good. Nothing spectacular but it fits the story very well and the facial expression are amazing. The paneling is very creative as well.

Characters - 9.5/10
Bokutachi Ga Yarimashita has fantastic characters. They don't have the most fascinating ideologies and they are not based on only one character trait. They are simply immature humans living life. Tobio is the main character and he enjoys ... living his everyday life that is somewhat fun but when this everyday life disappears he questions how he was living his whole life and goes through some amazing development. Paisen is rich college dropout who doesn't have any friends that's why he hangs out with high school kids. He uses money to make friends and have fun but deep inside he is an empty man looking for love. His character arc is phenomenal full of surprises and very entertaining. Maru is a very special character. Through him the author portrays hidden human desires that can be awaken in situations when you don't know what to do. His characterization is great and without him the story wouldn't be the same. We also have Isami who is a great character like everyone else. He doesn't stand out as much as the others but his character arc is very enjoyable and well done. There are some other characters like Renko and Isami's girlfriend(forgot her name but she is great. I think she is called Ayoi or something) who are very well written. Ichihashi is another fantastic character that I don't want to talk about because his character arc was surprising and phenomenal.

Enjoyment - 10/10
This is one of the most entertaining and unforgettable experiences ever for me. Brilliant storytelling, fantastic pacing and timing with grotesque and out of place humor that fit the story so well. I couldn't stop reading it. I read it in two sittings because I had stuff to do but this could easily be binged in one. I also have to mention that this manga made me cry like a bitch. Bokutachi Ga Yarimashita is a rollercoaster of emotions. Imo the saddest scene I have ever experienced in fiction is in this manga.

Overall - 10/10
It has some little issues here and there but reading Bokutachi Ga Yarimashita was enough a phenomenal experience to make me overlook those. Even though I haven't read a lot, this quickly became my favorite manga ever and 2nd favorite piece of fiction of all time, Second to only Gintama. Overall Bokutachi Ga Yarimashita is peak psychological entertainment and even though its not going to be for everyone, I think you should at least give it a try. An absolute masterpiece in my book.

This is not your typical manga where four friends hanging around the class this is genuinenly a manga with really interesting story

four friends commit a crime
crime that is labeled as terrorisim
The worst crime that can be done by human
and it was an accident
four friends commit a crime
using the stupidest way possible

how they go through this wrecked train of desire that contains Lust Greed Satisfaction Happiness Guilt Embarassment Freedom Carnage Despair Revenge Love
...

and they get out in the last station called Acceptance

The way of each charachters handling the situation is unique and interesting to follow

This is the best example of what seinen really should be.

Bokutachi ga Yarimashita is probably one of the most unique manga I have ever read.
I got to know Kaneshiro Muneyuki's work thanks to "Blue Lock" and became a big fan of his work, so big was my surprise when I discovered that Kaneshiro had also created "Jagaaaaaaaaaan" and even more this work.

I discovered this manga by pure chance one day, and beyond its synopsis or its art. What caught my attention the most about this one, and what made me keep it until today was its title.
Bokutachi ga Yarimashita or "We did it" in English.

We ... did it?

The title itself was the one that caught my attention without knowing anything else about the work.
Bokutachi ga Yarimashita is a play that shows us a group of 4 friends, all very different from each other, having a good time with the passing of the days, living their ordinary lives. The main character, Tobio Masubuchi, is a boy who loves to live his mediocre life, with no dreams or goals. And having nothing to disturb his life at all.
The manga may seem a bit strange at first, and the reason is because this manga is also a comedy manga. So there are several scenes in which you will see things that will make you even feel uncomfortable.
But it shows how much this group is close-knit and how they support each other even though they are total idiots.

But is it really like that?

The first chapters of this manga are made with the sole purpose of seeing how is the ordinary life of a group of friends before a certain event completely changes their lives.
And yes, that event is something that they cause themselves (That's why the manga is called as it is called).
The change that has the manga from this moment is brutal, because now they can no longer live their normal lives as before. Those mediocre lives that they treasured so much in a certain way before vanished. And now they carry a weight on their shoulders because of an accident that no one knows they caused.

As the personalities of all the characters are very different from each other, we can see how each one struggles with regret and guilt in a different way.
To such an extent that issues such as suicide are dealt with in this manga.
The event that leads to everything that happens in this manga makes the characters grow, change and mature, even though what they do may be cowardly, horrible and unforgivable acts.

This manga can portray the funniest and humorous part of a person and also the most broken and dejected part of them.
I feel that some parts of this manga may turn you off because of its comedy but that's what makes this work even as bizarre as it can be.
It can represent how shitty and disgusting humans can be.


Bokutachi ga Yarimashita made me laugh and cry.


And his final plot twist destroyed me.

A group of 4 teenagers blow up another school. Resulting with 10 deaths. Now they are in desperation in being caught, so they go crazy and do some things. The story is somehow different of other real life mangas. It shows how the psyche of a human can go down when we face to a desesperate situation/serious crime. Some will try to disappear, other will try to continue with their lifes, or maybe they'll feed their pleasures until the get caught. Guilty is in their bodies. They see the world around them, how the people sorrounded by them dont know of their crimes. They feel ... guilty because they did something, and no one is knowing that. So the pressure, of committing a crime, dont let them leave on peace, and so their freedom of being an average person, can not be fulfilled.

The art of the manga its decent. The facial expressions are quite good. And the sex scenes are hot ngl. Other thing i probably liked, is the type of faces the characters have. They are more realistic, more Japanese. This art is definitely not cartoonist.

The 4 main cast is not bad. Some people may be disgusted with the actions of them. But we need to remember that they are in a psychological breakdown. They feel bad of their sins. And want to have a good life before being arrested. Not so generic so thats another point. The rest of characters are decent. Two girls that are practically the same, horny girls that at last have feelings. Other character that is pretty nice is the guy who is crippled (dont remember his name ) he shows how humans can change, be more peaceful and kind, when we are in a bad form. But it worked reaaly well on this character because he was a violent guy, who made two other persons try to kill themselves. But now he is crippled and can feel the pain he made to others.

So at last. This manga wouldn't be nothing if it didn't have the psychological themes. It would have been a trash horny manga, just like any other. But the themes it portrays can makes us think, what would we do in a situation like that?

Bokutachi Ga Yarimashita, more than anything, is a coming-of-age story about coming to terms with the decisions you make. It forces the audience to confront some disturbing themes with it's almost grotesque artstyle and out of place humor. The exaggerated faces present give a constant sense of unease even in the more lighthearted moments sprinkled throughout.

The characters in this manga are some of the most relatable and human characters I've ever come across in any fictional work ever. They start out as dumb highschool (or ex-highschool) kids who, after a series of unlucky events find their lives spiralling out of control and becoming complete chaos. ... All of the main characters at some stage fall to greed, money, lust and revenge as a way to cope with having being responsible for atrocious events. In a way I can see the comparison to Oyasumi Punpun but Bokutachi Ga Yarimashita uses humor to contrast the serious moments. This contrast makes these moments hit even harder as they come unexpectedly and for many scenes I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see where Kaneshiro would take the story next. From chapter 50 onwards I read entirely in one go and though I can't go into detail about the ending, I can guarantee you it was well worth the payoff. Plotlines do get tied up but that's not necessarily the main goal of the ending, rather to show the almost cyclical nature of the attitude of these boys. Eventually somebody will end up doing something similar to them because of distaste with the world or revenge and their life will be turned upside down for it. One minor gripe I had with the manga was that the comedy almost entirely uses references from Japanese game shows etc but you could still find these funny if you're a fan of absurd poses and faces. Translator notes always explain these but without properly searching for the context the humor is lost on any non Japanese readers.

Bokutachi ga Yarimashita must be one of the "best" pieces of literature put on paper. A manga about contrast, a story that could only be described as an unpredictable, blazing 87-chapter long car crash briming with brilliant satire, dark humor, and memorable characters. A car crash so fucked-up, you cannot look away.

This manga expertly balances between parody and the dark, ugly side of human beings. This contrast, I believe, is best expressed through the story’s characters. Their interactions with one another, their reactions to situations that challenge their morality, their greed, lust, anger, or simply their blatant and undeniable idiocy. As sad as it ... is to admit I found myself relating to the characters in this story quite a lot. I saw many similarities in the “fuck it, lets have fun” mentality of the characters with myself and my own group of friends back in high school. The characters in this story are far from perfect, they make mistakes, say dumb shit and act like troglodytes. But in return the characters feel like real people, so much so, that I swear I’ve known people like this in real life.

The most subjective aspect of this manga, something that can make or break your enjoyment with it, is the comedy. Even though it may seem like most of the time the author is simply drawing silly faces and ridiculous situations to make scenes more comedic. I would argue that it goes deeper than that. I believe the true comedy of this manga stems from the contrast between the situation that the characters are in, and their reactions to it. It is completely nonsensical. Characters react to horrible, depressing, borderline traumatic situations with such lightheartedness that it is impossible not to find it at least a bit funny.

The art is quite unique. It looks more realistic than most manga. And I believe this also helps with the comedy aspect of this manga. It makes the ridiculous comedy scenes filled with dark humor hit even harder.

This manga quickly became one of my favorites, it probably does not deserve a 10/10 but fuck it. I had such a good time reading it I cannot help but love it.

If you like more realistic manga with a touch of psychology, this is the manga.

Bokutachi ga Yarimashita begins with Tobio's quiet high school life as he longs for a normal life and his 3 friends, until one of them is kidnapped by high school students and is tortured and subjected to humiliation.

Uneasy, Tobio proposes to his friends that they pay back.

From then on, the lives of the 4 turned inside out. The reality here is treated with clarity, so much so that it makes us uncomfortable many times and at other times we have the feeling of familiarity.

Characters are people, they make mistakes (a lot), ... cheat each other, hate each other, love each other, trust and distrust each other all the time, you'll probably hate them all.

Well, in my opinion it is a great work, it starts and ends very well and has wonderful art by Araki Hikaru.

I tried to put as few spoilers as possible ^^

I genuinely tried to like Bokutachi ga Yarimashita. I like the bastard characters, I like their broken relationships, I like the drama, and I like the themes.

But my god I don't like the ending. The chapters from 65 with the boys wanting to confess and exonerate their sins seem great to me, why couldn't it end there?

everything that follows feels like an inorganic and forced articulation of events to make another joke of black humor, throwing everything built overboard. It even feels like a cowardly move. (I mean, even the blonde comes out of nowhere, at the specific place at the specific time to have ... sex)

I could have let all this go since I liked what they were doing with Tobio, sadly the ending is.....strange? as cowardly confused and open. It just doesn't tell me anything, or I'm too stupid to understand it. (what's up with the last panel, what the hell does it mean?)

the only thing that was saved from the end is Paisen, the only one that had a consistent development and with a satisfactory ending.

I know a lot of people can't handle the style of humor, but personally I was REALLY liking it. I don't know what the hell happened in the end.

When you are in emargency trouble, your true character will appear.

this work describes human's true character very well. Author ”Muneyuki Kaneshiro” is pretty good at describing human's character. then also his work "Blue Lock" describes human's real character well.

I like his direct describing to character.

I think it is correct decision that Tobio didn't get married with Renko. Tobio is so rude because Tobio had a sex with Koyoi when he fallen in love with Renko

this story is very exciting then I can't help stopoing reading next.
However, characters in this work don't affect me much.That's why I evaluate this work totaly 8 point.
I expect his other ... works much!

YOU'LL FIND A LONGER AND MORE DETAILED REVIEW BELOW!

OVERALL THOUGHTS AND A VERY SUMMARIZED VERSION:

"We Did It" masterfully blends dark comedy, tension, and introspection in a story about friendship, guilt, and unintended consequences. The plot is paced perfectly, balancing absurd twists with emotional depth. Its characters are deeply developed, with their actions shaped by personal traumas and social environments, making their journeys believable and impactful. The humor is sharp and often used to explore heavy themes, while the art complements the tone with a gritty yet expressive style. Though some supporting characters and worldbuilding lack originality, the story's emotional resonance and satisfying conclusion make it ... a standout exploration of moral compromise and the weight of past actions.

Final Score: 8.6/10

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LONG REVIEW:

1. Plot

- Originality and Complexity (Score: 9):
"We Did It" presents a darkly comedic yet surprisingly nuanced premise, centered around a group of friends who unintentionally become accomplices in a crime. The blend of humor, absurdity, and mystery sets it apart, creating a unique narrative.

- Plot Progression (Score: 10):
The pacing of the story is perfectly balanced, weaving comedic relief with moments of tension and introspection. The narrative unfolds without ever feeling too rushed or slow, maintaining a steady rhythm throughout. The story’s unpredictable twists keep the reader on edge, though some of the plot developments might feel contrived. However, given the absurd tone of the manga, this is less of a flaw and more of a signature feature of the storytelling style, much like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

- Narrative Coherence (Score: 9):
Despite the comedic undertones, We Did It remains narratively coherent. The characters’ actions are consistently motivated by their personal histories, desires, and conflicts, which gives the story a grounded feel even within its absurd framework. The themes of guilt, societal expectations, and trauma are deeply woven into the narrative, adding depth and emotional weight.

2. Characters

- Character Development (Score: 10):
The main group of friends undergoes substantial growth, with their individual personalities and flaws coming to the forefront. The characters’ internal struggles, shaped by their pasts and social environments, make their decisions feel organic and justified. By the end, each character’s life perspective is believable, and their actions reflect the traumas, environments, and familial dynamics that shaped them. The author’s care in developing these characters results in a highly satisfying and thought-provoking conclusion.

- Supporting Characters’ Relevance and Development (Score: 9):
The supporting characters play an essential role in enriching the narrative. Through glimpses into their pasts, flashbacks, and interactions, the manga explores their motivations, adding layers to the story. By the end, the characters’ actions and reactions are explained, making the narrative feel tightly woven. While most supporting characters are well-developed, a few seem antagonistic for unclear reasons, preventing this category from receiving a perfect score. A notable example of strong development is Ichihashi’s dynamic with the protagonist, Tobio, which is both introspective and engaging.

3. Art

- Technical Quality (Score: 8):
The art style does a great job of capturing the story's tone, blending humor and tension with a gritty and detailed approach. The visual quality is solid, effectively conveying the emotional weight of the narrative. However, some action scenes may be a bit chaotic at times, and the clarity of certain moments could be improved.

- Artistic Style (Score: 8):
The visual style is distinctive and complements the absurd yet grounded tone of the manga. Exaggerated facial expressions are used effectively to enhance comedic timing, and the overall art style suits the story’s themes. While the art is cohesive and appropriate, it doesn’t push boundaries or introduce anything groundbreaking compared to other works in the genre.

4. World building

- Depth and Consistency of the Fictional World (Score: 7):
The world building is relatively straightforward. The setting feels realistic, with environments ranging from schools to “suspicious” houses, grounding the story in a familiar social reality. However, the world lacks originality, drawing on common settings that have appeared in other stories. Despite this, the juxtaposition of ordinary life with the characters’ growing dilemmas adds a compelling layer to the narrative, highlighting the consequences of their actions.

5. Pacing

- Narrative Flow and Tension Balance (Score: 9):
The pacing is expertly handled, maintaining a consistent flow that keeps the reader engaged. Moments of high tension are effectively balanced with comedic interludes, ensuring that the narrative never feels too heavy or too light. The story almost always moves at the right pace, without losing momentum or stalling.

6. Themes

- Theme Exploration and Depth (Score: 10):
"We Did It" explores themes such as guilt, friendship, moral compromise, and the ripple effects of actions in a deep and nuanced manner. The characters’ personal struggles are closely tied to their environments, traumas, and backgrounds, with each decision reflecting these influences. For instance, Koyoi’s attachment to sex stems from a lack of familial presence, while Renko, the most "normal" character, is shaped by her stable family life and this applies to all the relevant characters. The humor in the story serves as a contrast to these heavy themes, making them more accessible and intensifying the emotional connection the reader has with the characters.

7. Emotional Impact

- Emotional Response and Impactful Moments (Score: 7):
While "We Did It" skillfully balances humor and emotion, some of the emotional beats feel rushed. The comedic elements land effectively, but the emotional moments sometimes lack the depth they could have achieved. Despite this, the story still elicits a strong emotional reaction, particularly in its more introspective and dramatic moments.

8. Enjoyment (Score: 7):

The manga provides an enjoyable reading experience, mixing humor, action, and emotional depth in a way that keeps the reader hooked. The absurdities and twists keep things fresh and unpredictable, making it a fun ride from start to finish. However, some of the emotional moments and pacing choices maybe too fast might detract slightly from overall enjoyment, preventing it from reaching a higher score in this category.

9. Conclusion

- Reader Satisfaction and Arc Resolution (Score: 9):
The conclusion of We Did It is highly satisfying, with the main plot threads being tied up while still leaving certain aspects open for interpretation. The characters are left profoundly affected by their experiences, and the manga successfully portrays how past traumas and societal norms continue to influence their lives, even after the story ends. This ambiguity regarding their futures adds a layer of realism, making the ending feel earned and emotionally resonant.

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Final Score: 8.6/10

Realistic my ass. This piece of work may be liked by other people, and I can understand why, but I dropped it because of how badly the characters are written. From my point of view, they're all making such bad choices, and the women in this manga are written so badly, they're there only for the pleasure of the men involved. If you consider a piece of manga to be realistic just because there's scenes where there is barely any consent, you should reevaluate the reality you are living in.
But, if you like drama and people getting into bad situations just because of their dumb ... choices, you'll like this manga. This is not for me, and it's far from a masterpiece.

This one is a good example where the manga is ruined by said "comedy".

Boku-tachi ga Yarimashita is one of the strangest manga I come across. It’s so unique, but I don’t mean it in positive or negative way. To be honest, I don’t know why I keep reading this manga considering it has a long chapter and it also doesn’t even have anything redeeming except for its not-so-common theme that executed quite well and few adult hot scenes.

Despite it’s supposed to be a comedy manga, I don’t find this manga funny at all. The author’s attempt to create comedy is only by making his ... characters do some “funny” pose or make a weird expression that aren’t funny at all. You can’t be funny just like that, it’s the situation that makes something funny. That’s said this manga has some kind of weird humor if it was really supposed to be a comedy manga.

This manga started on by youngsters committed a crime and try to run. But the focus of the manga isn’t on the crime itself but how the characters and their relationship changes afterwards, mostly about their responsibility, friendship between them and their romantic life. Talking about romance in this manga, it’s full of adult scenes and uncomfortable scenarios including cheating with sex.

The thing that may be disturbing is those mistakes seem like jokes for it not being taken seriously, but I believe it’s for a reason because the manga hasn’t finished yet (Chapter 62). They haven’t taken responsibility or got what they deserved. But there’s a sign already that some characters will soon come to an understanding of their mistakes and take responsibility. After all, this manga is a coming of age manga. It deals with some mistakes that youngsters may commit, how those mistakes could affect them and how they learn from those mistakes. I actually enjoy such a theme and I like how some popular authors keep making something about the theme in account, but this one is bad for its try hard attempt to be funny that fail.

That’s said. I don’t enjoy this manga thanks to the said “comedy”. But the cheating-sex scene was hot af. Well, if you are into it, you’ll find some chapters in this manga as amazing.

I thought Bokutachi ga Yarimashita would be a "realistic" version of My Home Hero.

That is, I thought this series would be about a group of high school kids that accidentally get caught up in an incident that eventually leads to people dying. In it would be gunfights, teenage angst, drama, and a bunch of edgy shit happening. Unlike the controlled, slow, and scripted encounters that My Home Hero was dealing with, Bokutachi ga Yarimashita would be more chaotic with action to boot, but that's kind of where the charm is.

And much like My Home Hero, it overstays its welcome while also derailing from the core ... aspects that make such a synopsis and story fun to begin with. Which is, of course, the chaotic and edgy circumstances that one inevitably comes into contact with when trying to hide a murder.

Instead, this manga's more like some half-assed pseudo-psychological story that never quite hits the mark on any motif or theme, but repeatedly bludgeons you with forced scenarios that try to invoke empathy from the reader, but to me, it just felt like the author ran out of ideas. Like haha, isn't sex good? People also feel guilty for being murderers by the way! And everyone in Paisen's group of friends has got to be some sort of scumbag, one way or the other.

I guess I just don't care. The stakes are too low, and it feels like some sort of melodrama with angst mixed in half the time. There's a lack of coherent psychoanalysis, and it seems like it's just that traumatic events are shoved into everybody to make them feel depressed. The story and characters both have no direction, and it's only through the suicidal thoughts shoved in your face that make the manga becomes remotely interesting, but again, just shock value rather than feeling like the person in question had intimate experience with death.

Too much cringy shit happens with low stakes while simultaneously shoving in traumatic events with no rhyme or reason. Pair this with a mentally unstable group of shitty teenagers and this is the result.