Story 8/10
Engaging and unpredictable. In Freesia, the story doesn't drive the characters. It's the characters that drive the story. And because the MC suffers from a multitude of mental disorders, there really is no way to predict what he will do next or consequently where the story will go. As a result, the story will naturally deviate from plot structures that most people are used to. If you don't mind stories that will take you for a rollercoaster ride that may explode at the end, then you'll like this. If you enjoy stories that are familiar, follow a format, and comes together nicely at the end, then you'll hate this.
Characters 8/10
The mental conditions affecting the characters are portrayed realistically and the author isn't afraid to show readers scenes that may be disturbing or politically inappropriate. Both the good and ugly of human nature is shown throughout this manga. Even someone as initially detestable as Keiko is given some redemption as the story progress albeit to a tragic end. Other characters I particularly liked were the Phantom due to the interesting skills given to him, as well as his duel with the MC in a clash that almost feels as epic as an action manga, although never really conforming to the structure of the latter.
Art 7.5/10
It ain't afraid to show gore yet only shows when necessary in the telling of the story rather than shoving it in the readers' face.
