Reviews

There have been great wonders built during the long and extensive lifetime of the world: The Pyramids of Giza, The Temple of Artemis, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and more, lovingly referred to as the "Seven Wonders of the World." While historians may ignore or discredit it as simply another Japanese cartoon, despite its lack of global influence, "Ore Monogatari!!" is a masterfully crafted work of art that should be supplemented to the Wonders of the World. This bitterly short yet absolutely breathtaking show emphasizes a line of old knowledge uttered by wise individuals throughout time: "Never judge a book by its cover." At surface glance, the main character is an obese and overly large buffoon characterized solely by his size; however, as the viewer continues their journey into the most amazing experience he or she will ever have, they quickly begin to notice that the main character is the perfect culmination of humanity's struggles and accomplishments, serving as the peak of any literary character development. "Ore Monogatari!!" may be a tool of entertainment intended by its producers to turn a profit, but whether intentional or not, the writers and the cartoonists at Madhouse have created a cultural masterpiece that may one day usher in an era of global peace.