As someone who fell in love with Witch Hat Atelier recently, I felt really compelled to explore Kamome Shirahama’s other titles for more of her penmanship, and she certainly didn’t disappoint. The plot of Eniale & Dewiela follows our titular characters—an angel from Heaven and a demon from Hell, respectively—through a lackadaisical tale of their shenanigans and hijinks. A strong, if not clichèd concept for a gag manga series, Enidewi has a defined charisma and charm that exudes from every page, presented in that signature Shirahama Sheen™ we’ve come to know and love. Evident even in her earlier works, her strongest skill is in the art and visual presentation. While not nearly as bold in its paneling/layout as Witch Hat Atelier, Enidewi is well-crafted, refined, and wonderfully fitting for a story depicting angels and demons, rife with religious imagery.

Eniale and Dewiela are strong characters for a story of this type, and the structure of each plotline is greatly supported by the unique setting and world. Borrowing from elements of Christianity, Buddhism, and others, Shirahama makes great use of these religious concepts both in aesthetics and writing to establish the dichotomy of Eni and Dewi’s “frenemy” relationship. The conflicts that allow for solid gags, standout spreads, and even a heartfelt moment or two. This extends to a diverse cast of supporting characters and plot points, even in the cases of archetypal stand-ins. It's a bit disappointing however, that the story ends before it finds its footing in what it wants to be; before it figures out who it's for. Despite that, there's a lot to enjoy here.

Short, sweet, and exuding charm and glamor from every page, Enidewi is an easy recommendation. ✧∘*

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This manga's selling point is most definitely the art. It is stunning throughout every page, and fits in so well with the theme. It is very easy to digest because it is so short, and the plot is a strange mix of shallow and deep, which is why I think this manga does not suit everyone. It is worth checking out for its stylistic artwork and its humor. But below I will post a breakdown.

Art - 10/10 super detailed, not overly done, very clean cut. Really breathtaking at times.

Story - 7/10 this manga could have easily fallen into the deeper, super complex side of manga but instead stuck to a more lighthearted note. It has a good balance of seriousness and comedy, with a few chapters hinting and exposing depth, and is unique in its approach of a friendship between angel and devil.

Characters - 9/10 you simply cannot help but laugh at Eni and Dewi's friendship and their interactions. They both come off as strong characters without overpowering each other. The side characters which appear throughout the chapters also have their own charm and appropriately drive the plot forward in a way which makes you remember them but does not override the story.

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