I saw a lot of people complaining about the drama in this manga, but I actually don't think it was that overdramatic at all. I mean, if you are writing about a disabled person, if this person's life is a lot more difficult than yours of course is gonna be a lot more dramatic as well. The mangaka doesn't lie. Actually, the problem wasn't the facts, just the way the author talked about them, so emotionally. I think the autor did it wrong because she was trying to make you feel pity of Ayukawa much more than criticising the way he was treated, wich I think it was the objective at first. No, more than trying to make you feel pity, I think Rie (the author) itself though this people were pitiable (but she didn't notice) and was trying to rub right in your face how much strong disabled people are and trying to make our consciousness oblige us to treat then better and with care. I think she's the one that's too emotional. But personally I would feel a lot worse about my condition if I knew the people around me were so conscious about it. The word "disabled" doesn't stop being said even for a second, like she doesn't want you to forget about that. There's a lot of emotional talks wich I think it was unnecessary, because people usually don't feel that comfortable to talk about they're deepest feelings so easily. I'm a really emotional person and I can't talk about myself that much even with my mother.
Another think I didn't like about Perfect World it was just how fast the events passed by. But I can't complain about that because it's a slice of life and the reason I usually don't like slice of life is exactly because of that. I can't complain about the existence of romance in a manga of romance, right? But it was a problem because of the drama. You can't just do it like every day in a disabled person's life is sad and life threatening. I already talked about it with a guy that lives in a wheelchair and he said that is not usual for him to go to the hospital for such dangerous problems in such a tiny period of time like Ayukawa did. But, again, I understand that the author did that because she wanted to show us everything a disabled person can pass by in just a few chapters. The manga is more didactic and critical than anything.
But, beside that, I don't think it's a terrible manga. The plot is interesting and I learned a lot. I said it was didactic because I didn't know people in wheelchairs had that much health problems at all. I though they just could't walk. Besides, I really liked the romance and, in this point, I liked how fast it was. It's cute and I like of the actually normal chapters were they just overcome usual disabled person's problems. But I would no recommend this manga if you are a depressed person or is in a bad day. You're just going to get worse. But, if you like overemotional plots or just enjoy different kinds of couples I think it's worth giving it a shot.
SPOILER!
Besides, I don't like when the protagonists go so far with the "rivals in love" as Kawana did. I actually don't even like when there is rivals, but I'm used, since every manga that deals with romance has them. I understand the argument that Perfect World looks a lot with shoujos even though it is a josei. I just looked at the raws, but if it is what I'm thinking the autor also found a
really lazy way to solve the couple problems. I'm mean, it has a chance that Kawana lost her ability to walk as well. Maybe she didn't, since I didn't understand a word, but she was in a wheelchair.
Art (8):
Really enjoyed the art. Is cute, though is not the most beautiful and detailed art I've ever seen, but I doubt you will find something to complain about here.
Characters (6):
Well... Nothing special. Too emotional characters, too insecure and predictable. Ayukawa was more interesting when he was a teen. The rivals aren't that interesting as well, they're just annoying. It's not like they are terrible or anything, they're just nothing special. I didn't love them. But I did liked Maika, I think she should be the MC, hahaha. She's so energetic when dealing with the "disabled" thing.
Enjoyment (7):
Yes, I enjoyed. Even with all the bad things it is worth your time. I complained about it being too emotional, but I don't care that much. Usually I like well worked out drama, like Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (wrong couple, but the story itself is amazing). I just dropped it for a while cause I was really scared about Kawana being with the rival at the end instead that being with Ayukawa, that's why I read the raw and saw the both together before starting to read it again. And, even though I didn't gave it an amazing remark I actually think you should give it a try before putting it aside. At least 4 chapters. Who knows, you can love it, specially if you like mangas that talk about different kinds of persons and criticise society with lots of moral lessons and with romance to make it all better. It's not as good as Koe no Katachi, but the style is similar (not as heavy and abrupt with the critics), so if you liked it you may like Perfect World as well. If you don't, you will learn a lot. Actually, I had to put my feelings aside so I could make a good review, because I wanted to give it a nicer remark, since it looks like the mangaka gave her best to accomplish her objectives with this manga. Well, I did say I'm really emotional.
PS: I did not read it until the end and I don't know if it can get a lot better, so maybe I will give it a higher (or lower) rate next time. Man, that's why I don't like rating mangas that I did not read til the end...
