I was on a manga reading website and stumbled across this one, at first it didn't seem so interesting, but one afternoon I was bored with no homework, so I just started to read it. And I'm very glad that I did because after the first chapter I was captivated by the artwork and the characters.
Characters - The characters are outstanding. My favourite character would have to be Saeko Busujima who kicks ass with her combat skills and wooden sword. She is portrayed with a calm and composed side, but there’s a soft side to her as well (you'll find out when you read, if you read) Anyway, the characters personalities vary from a geeky gun otaku, to a kickass swordswoman from a kendo club, to a school nurse. Then again there's also the main character who's name is Takashi, and Alice, and Rei and Saya. (I don't particularly find Takashi or Rei very interesting)
Story - The storyline is very simple. In High School Of The Dead, you have a scenario similar to your usual zombie story. A sudden unknown disease breaks out and the whole worlds starts to get infected rapidly. The story then goes on with the adventures of the main character and his buddies as they go around busting zombie brains and trying to survive. The storyline is nothing new, but i found it to be extremely entertaining and enjoyable.
Art - The art was good, better then some of the manga art I have seen. I agree with HappyPear, I don't exactly like the fact that most women in manga have to have breast larger than their heads. I guess I don't mind it, but they could really show less cleavage and skin. It makes women look like objects or whatever. Anyway, the zombies were drawn well, and I liked most of the characters' looks. I especially loved Saeko's hair, it looked fantastic.
Enjoyment - What can I say? I think I have stated that I enjoyed this manga very much atleast 3 or 4 times in this whole review. So I guess I'll type it again(= I ENJOYED THIS MANGA VERY MUCH!! And I really am waiting for more chapters to come, and I hate myself for getting so attached to it when it's on hiatus in japan. *Sigh. Sucks right??
Anyway,, I REALLY RECCOMMEND THIS MANGA TO YOU!! :D
Go read it.. now..
