Reviews

I'm straight off of an Eyeshield 21 high as I just finished it not too long ago (its been a few minutes). Eyeshield 21 is the story of a bullied nobody coming into his own through friendship, drive, and an amazingly non-defeatist attitude. Sena isn't a pathetic loser nor is he a gifted genius. He has determination and will. Therein lies his strength. Whether you like America football or not, ES21 is a great story. The characters, both Sena's teammates and adversaries, are memorable and the manga is very funny. Slapstick humor, rousing speeches, and an improvement strategy that never gets old - it's a very easy manga to get into and stay engaged with. Self-consciousness, inferiority complexes, superiority complexes, the struggle between innate talent versus hard work, discrimination, and the power of friendship are all explored with much more. The artwork is pretty fantastic and each page is filled with some sort of action or point of interest. Being unfamiliar with American football won't hold you back from enjoying it as there are seamlessly flowing basic explanations of the game. The cleverness of the plays, the charm of the characters, and the seriously hilarious parts of the manga are complemented by areas of turmoil and character maturity. And you're always left wondering how the characters will face adversity next. What will be there next route of growth?