Story: 10/10
The story is amazing. As I have said earlier, it is about a school, with a slight twist of assassination. The story may seem out of this world initially, with the concept of assassination within a classroom setting preposterous. However, the assassination does not get in the way of the values that lie therein, which strike me deeper than any other manga. Being a student in Singapore, the pressure of school is immense, with the concept of "The Survival Of The Fittest", which is exactly what this series tackles, surprisingly. On top of that, there is an element of strategy; the way you should think in order to outsmart somebody stronger than you. What could be better than all that packed nicely into one comedic comic? Hence, despite the initial plot twist about assassination, which itself is quite appropriate, the plot is nothing more than a school setting with core values that will touch your heart. This is certainly one you will never forget.
Art: 10/10
I declare myself an expert in art after reading Bakuman and so the following could be accepted fairly well. Personally, I feel that the art matches perfectly to the joyful times of school, and so it is still pretty enjoyable. Also, I am sure that the art is good enough for its time period. Characters are drawn well enough and the action scenes are beautifully created; it is quite clear, and you can feel the actions running through the panels. Hence, the art manages to balance out the serious moments and the hilarious moments.
Character: 10/10
Interesting character developments as you get to know the characters a lot more, along with the current position that they are facing. Over the course of the manga, you will discover that there is more to it than just assassination, but being a class, united. With the characters in place, the manga tackles issues such as teacher-student relationships, student-peer relationships, and to a lesser extent family relationships. As the class is a big one, it would naturally be true if not all the characters get enough showtime, and that is perfectly fine. By focusing on two of the class members and having the rest as actively supporting them, you can feel that it is exactly like a classroom setting.
Enjoyment: 10/10
I have thoroughly enjoyed this manga, being a student myself. Each chapter covers something new that adds an interesting twist, keeping you engaged with it all the way. With the values taught in this show, as well as the continuously funny scenes which never bore me out, this has got to be the best manga ever created.
Overall: 10/10
As I have said, this is truly a masterpiece, and to all of you students out there, this is something that you have to read. Stunning, just stunning. You have got to read it for yourselves to find out. For those who have read this far, here's a piece of advice: take it slow, you don't want this series to end that quickly.
