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|| Novel Recommendation And Review ||

Novel - Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
Authors - Rifujin na Magonote (Story), Sirotaka (Art)
Genres - Action, Adventure, Fantasy, War, Tragedy etc.

(Note - this review is made till i read till volume 9)

Introduction :-
The Moment when you get the chance to relive your life, What will you do? Not only that, you are reincarnated in the world of fantasy, will you try to get back? will you become the strongest in the universe? will you enjoy life like a normal? there are countless possibilities you could choose from. But, Not for the main protagonist, his life sucked in his previous ... life so he decided to never make mistake like he did in his previous world. The story follows the adventure of the lesser noble called Rudeus Greyrat who seemed to be reincarnated from real world to the world of dungeons and dragons.

Views :-
To be honest, this is my first LN and i am really proud i choose this. i read its manga but it wasn't detailed as the novel. This novel makes you jump into that world and it feels like you are experiencing it there-in. The story was well paced and in flow. That author has written the story to the point of reality, no what i meant is that if the possibility of fantasy world, how would it feel, the emotions, the adventures etc. It shows the point of reality in that made up world, thinking yes that could happen. Story takes great leap to the Epic tales, with how he was born, he grows, takes step to the world of adventure and reaching to the point of Greatness.Everything is divided into phase of his life, certainly making you feel that we are growing with him. This is one great Novel that i would give 10/10 any day.

Synopsis
A 34-year-old NEET gets killed in a traffic accident and finds himself in a world of magic. Rather than waking up as a full-grown mage, he gets reincarnated as a newborn baby, retaining the memories of his past life. Before he can even properly move his body, he resolves to never make the same mistakes he made in his first life ever again and instead live a life with no regrets with the new one that was given to him. Because he has the knowledge of a middle-aged man, by the age of two, he has already become a magical prodigy and possesses power unthinkable for anyone his age and even older. Thus begins the chronicles of Rudeus Greyrat, son of swordsman Paul and healer Zenith, as he enters a new world to become the strongest mage known to man, with powers rivaling even the gods themselves.

Story(10/10) - Yes, the story is really beautiful, it gives us the vibe of reliving our own past like a present. Better yet, the story doesn't get sidetracked but continues like a flow in a timely manner. Being it in the fantasy world, it doesn't lack any of the action and adventure that we crave for, it takes simply perfect and meticulous time for him to venture the world. Unlike other stories which directly shows people traveling to adventure without characterization, this story starts from the beginning giving him, the main character a sort of personality and how that psychology that he developed from the start pays off in the future.

Illustrations (8/10) - I don't know how to base the artworks since i have always reviewed the manga, certainly the illustrations that are provided do give a basic idea of the world. It certainly helps you to imagine the world, the surroundings, the people, the culture etc. Though it seemed that it lacked with the illustrations since i couldn't see much or none illustrations from volume 4-5 till volume 9. Since i am newbie in Light Novels, i can't base the illustrations for it but they are indeed drawn beautifully.

Enjoyment (10/10) - I have very well enjoyed it and since the time i started it, it took me around 6 days to complete around till volume 7-8. I couldn't stop it, it was very entertaining and i was craving for more, i wasn't not able to satisfy myself with just 1 chapter per day(originally what i thought cause i never intended to read LN) but the story was so beautiful, in Rudeus language i could say i was seduced by the story and my Little boy(not that tongue emoticon just my brain. little cause i am not that smart) could not stop my craving or addiction. With this, I conclude that i Enjoyed it a lot, and i will continue to do so.

Overall (10/10) I loved this a lot and this is just my opinion though cause it may differ from person to person, but i would say it is certainly this is a gem that i would recommend all to read it.

| Manhwa Recommendation and Review |

Manhwa - Threads of Time
genre - Action/adventure, historical, fantasy, supernatural, psychological.
Author - Noh Mi-young

Plot - High school student Moon Bin Lee has difficulty sleeping due to a recurring nightmare: he's stranded over a thousand years in the past chasing a dark-haired girl into a deep abyss.

Before long, the nightmare overwhelms him, and he is unable to tell whether he is Moon Bin, a Seoul teenager at the end of the second Millennium, or Sa Kyoung Kim, the son of a prominent warrior family in the middle of the first Millennium. People in his present-day life assume roles in his historical ... life as he struggles to learn exactly who he is and what he's expected to do, straddling a transmigratory portal through time and space.
In the present, his school's kendo club battles to stay in the championships...but in the past, Moon Bin finds himself at the threshold of a territorial dispute on the plains of Mongolia ...

Introduction
What happens when reality and fantasy gets mixed up in your daily life? What will you do when you time travel to past? how will you feel when all is caused by supernatural ghost? scaring the shit out of you.This all is experienced by Moon Bin Kim, the main protagonist of the Manhwa 'Threads of time'. I prefer to call the manhwa, a golden discovery. The story and concept both are exquisite and unique.

Story 9.5/10 - The storyline is really great and keeps you entertained till the end. The script written by the author is like a script by famous writers, yet this manhwa is underrated.Each arc makes you crave for next chapter. The story being psychological, the wall between the reality and fantasy's collision is well presented.Using the historical facts, the author has created a phenomenal fiction. Most of the history taken is accurate and using the facts the author delivered perfect harmony and plot to the story.

Art 7.5/10 - I would say the art is simply amazing.The drawing style the author has a very mature feeling, like a seinen manga. The art style gets better and better after each chapter.The Art of both the modern era and koryo-mongol war era have been illustrated perfectly,as it feels we are in the same era and same place.

Concept 9/10 - The concept taken is rich and unique. The mind-bending moment during the reality-break was awesome. Also using the historical facts, rearranging some sequence to add fictional to it, the very concept of it, made it very interesting.There is more to it and bit of surprises so i won't spoil it.

Characters 7/10 - The characterization in the manhwa is what you can find very interesting.I am not sure if the characters are Real or fictional, what i can say is the development of the characters is good.though i will only criticize that i couldnt completely understand sali tayi.There should have been a bit more character development.The character of Moon Bin Kim was perfect, and i did understand his personality.

Overall i give this manhwa 8/10. I definately recommend you to read this. This manhwa is contains drama,tragedy,blood,war,psychological,mind-bending,historical and full with action in about 46 chapters i.e 11 volumes.

|| Manga Recommendation ||
(Above 18+ ..underage peeps stay away, Not that you would)

Manga - Sanctuary( Sankuchuari )
Authors - Ikegami, Ryoichi (Art), Buronson (Story)
Genres - Action, Drama, Police, Seinen, Thriller

Sanctuary is a seinen manga involving Crimes, Syndicates, Yakuza, Politicians, Domination, Parties, sex, rape, Corruption, Wars, etc. Sanctuary can be called Manga version of Godfather or Mafia or Scarface. The story progresses focusing more on Yakuza side and then on Politics side. Since i am still reading and at chap 24 yet was able to take place in my top ten with just 20 chaps. The story is progressing with a flow without any fluctuations nor it ... wavers me for a second.

Synopsis - Akira Hojo and Chiaki Asami are childhood friends who have experienced hell and lived to tell about it. They arrive in Japan to attend school, and soon witness the corruption and apathy of the country's population. Enraged, Akira and Asami vow to create a new Japan; a sanctuary with a new form of politics, devoid of corruption, where people are empowered to participate in the politics and future of their country. To accomplish this, Hojo and Asami aim to conquer Japan through two dramatically different routes: the Japanese Diet and the Yazuka. Decided by a game of rock-paper-scissors, Hojo ventures to seize control of the underworld while Asami pursues the position of Prime Minister.

Sanctuary is a dark, political thriller that tells the story of these two friends as they attempt to change Japan from the inside out and create their sanctuary.

Story - 8.5/10 The Plot contains Political and Yakuza crime, both polar opposites into one. The two friends trying to take over Japan in both side which contains enourmous power, thus being able to seize japan. Its a very unique and rare type of seinen manga. There are quite Plot twists that somehow you wouldn't expect, thus its unpredictability is a plus point. The Dark story involving seizing power doesn't come for free, thus there is lot of struggle and losses involved. It has showcased and well showed the surroundings and atmosphere of both Underworld and polical word.

Art - 7.5/10 The art is very maturish and realistic as you can see. The art has very dark and Gloomy background that accommodates the plot of the manga. The Characters are well-drawn and each has unique facial, though sometimes it was hard to differentiate but you will get used to it.

Characters - 8/10 The characters in the story are very unique and each has different personality that suits the character designs.
Akira Hojo - An ambitious young man working his way up through the ranks of the Yakuza. His goal: to radically reform Japan from the bottom up.
Chiaki Asami - A freshman politician determined to oust the elder statesmen currently in power.
Kyoko Ishihara - The new female deputy chief police inspector that looks into Hojo's criminal activities.
Reiji Tashiro - Right Hand man of Hojo and Loyal to him.
Tokai - Violent yakuza of the Sagara group. Admirer and sometimes pesterer of fellow yakuza Akira Hojo.Likes to have sex with random women in toilets. Mostly non-consensual.
Norimoto Isaoka - Corrupt Liberal Democratic Party (L.D.P.) secretary general who hates Asami.

Overall - 8/10 Thus i say this manga is truly for seinen manga lovers and who likes dark stories.

[ Infos taken from http://myanimelist.net/manga/1461/Sanctuary/]

|| Manga Recommendation/ Review ||

Manga - Lovely★Complex
Genres - Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo
Author - Nakahara Aya

So, You want to see the best possible shoujo manga with no utter bullshit, pure love, no love triangle and no fast pace romance? Lovely complex is way to go. Lovely Complex perfectly portrays the romance between two people who are having height complex. The story isn't fast paced and it takes sensibly appropriate time for the love to bloom, romance doesn't just start automatically in 3-4 chapters but you see the hint of love developing.

Story(9/10) - The story was really cute and pure, it feels like the reader might ... swept away with the flow of the storyline. The plot doesn't have the typical shoujo story where both protagonist start loving each other in mere 3 chapters, it takes time as they interact, fight and enjoy their time together. So the story is perfectly well-timed, full of lovey-dovey moments and unique concept taken to above-par with script writing.

Art(7/10) - The art was good too with typical shoujo style drawing. the characters are drawn perfectly suiting the script but still being a vivid seinen reader, i felt the art to be lacking. The use of various screentones too were well-used.

Enjoyment(10/10) - I have tried reading about 5-6 shoujo manga and dropped all of them except for lovely complex. This was by-far the greatest one i read and story just kept on going interesting. Never did i felt like stopping and completed it with 4-5 days. Most of the shoujo manga i tried reading have suddenly love bloom and kissing in about 3 chapters and having bigass and long fights due to third character, but lovely complex was free from it, even if the third wheel caused a fight, their love didn't falter and they got back. this was rather cute and happy manga.

Overall (8.5/10) - I have said this above too i think but again with quotation and in capital :-

"THiS IS BY FAR THE BEST SHOUJO MANGA I HAVE READ SO FAR'

|| Manga Review and Recommendation - Ultimate ||

Manga - Kokou No Hito.
Genres - Drama, Sports, Psychological, Seinen.
Authors - Sakamoto, Shinichi

From the title you can guess how much i liked this manga, i surfed through Myanimelist to find good seinen manga and i found this Golden Gem. The Manga takes the story to the deep philosophical and psychological world of Mori Buntarou, who is a Mountain Climber. Life is not easy and therefore for you to enjoy you need to climb the mountain to achieve your dream..a random quote i made. The life of mori Buntarou is explored in this manga from a high school ... student to the Professional Mountain Climber.

Synopsis - On his first day of transferring to a new high school, a loner named Mori Buntarou, is cajoled by a classmate into climbing the school building. Despite knowing that one misstep could send him spiraling to his death, he moves forward, and upon finally reaching the top, Mori experiences a sense of fulfillment. That feeling, which seems to be telling him, " You're alive!" gives birth to an adrenaline for rock-climbing.

Story(9.5/10) - The story is indeed a well adapted and is based on life of the real Buntarou. There is no hint of exaggeration and follows a realistic approach. The basic plot follows a realistic pattern of human life, following from his evolution from Introvert Dreamless boy to Strong Independent Man.

Art(9/10) - From the below pic you can guess, how deep and rich the artwork is and how much details are put forth in each panel.The style of Sakamoto has a very realistic approach and is very unique.

Characterization(8/10) - The Protagonist's personality has been shown perfectly and the hint of changes over time due to his ownself and his surrounding is depicted perfectly. There is a potential romance in the story which also has effect on

Overall(9.5/10) This is one Great Manga and it deserves much more. Sakamoto sensei is one of my fav. mangaka just after Akira toriyama and Takehiko Inoue. It is also in my top ten list and has made a comfortable place there.

Anime Recommendation and Review.

Manga - Vinland Saga
Author - Yukimura, Makoto (Story & Art)
Genres - Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical, Seinen.
MAL Rating - 8.72

Vinland saga is a Historical Seinen manga based on true historical facts along with . It is more like famous manga Kentaro Miura's Berserk and Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond. If you are a fan of Vikings TV show then Vinland saga is basically a manga version of it with Realistic art, Gore and blood, Tragedy, Self Reflection, Emotions, Adventure, Dreams, War, Conflict and Vengence!

Plot summary
Thorfinn is son to one of the Viking's greatest warriors, but when his father is killed in battle by the mercenary ... leader Askeladd, he swears his intent to have revenge. Thorfinn joins Askeladd's group in order to challenge him to a duel, and ends up caught in the middle of a war for the crown of England.

Art - 10/10 : The art is quite realistic and detailed.Each and every armor, tools, clothing, weapons etc. are well drawn that each part has perfectly look and feel as a Viking or Saxon Merch.

Here is photo -[ http://i3.mangareader.net/vinland-saga/91/vinland-saga-3947335.jpg ]

The Vinland provide the excitement and feel of being a Viking.Though it might be crime to feel like that now in this age and era.It has tons of Slashing and hacking of flesh of human kind.Blood and Gore is about at average level and thus its Seinen.

Here is photo -[ http://i2.mangareader.net/vinland-saga/91/vinland-saga-3947367.jpg ]

Story - 10/10 : As you can guess from the plot summary, the story is well equiped with Good story.It contains Drama, Tragedy, Comedy(not much) and catchy phrases.
Eg.“A true warrior needs no blade” – Thors
Each and every character is unique and has different personality and psychology befitting their character design.You may not have any problem with characters being out of the line or their behaviour is weird.The mangaka placed utmost care in handling the psychology of the character.

The story is Very Brutal. There is no good or Evil in this manga, it is just you and your views towards it. The Vikings are very Brutal rac as they are also called as 'Pagans'. The Vikings used to raid, rape, kill and destroy the innocent saxons village. Same goes with Saxons as they used to kill Danes village(non-raiders).

Enjoyment - 9.5/10 : You might be thinking why is it all so high? well The art is very realistic and mistakes bound are very few.The Story and concept of the manga is really unique and entertaining.I have enjoyed all the moments from the manga as the adventure of thorfinn leads from Vengence to Self-Enlightenment.

I dare you to read this manga to read thorfinn's Adventure to New World.
Overall - 10/10