chichi's manga / #rape(95)

Implied rape in later chapters and graphic depictions of violence. Okay I'm losing my god damn mind I read this in one night and I'm just... what the fuck did I just read. It's so well paced, the art is beautiful, the intrigue is great. The beginning is very funny but do not be misled it takes a huge turn towards the serious side once the story finds its footing. The cast of characters are compelling and each one has a moment where they shine through. The key focus is less on romance and more on the action and plot, which I quite enjoy, so if you are a fan of the shounen genre in general this will be worth the investment.

Rape appears in the first two chapters but then is almost instantly forgotten in subsequent installments. Honestly this is a weird one. I'm fairly ambivalent to it and I've given worse pieces higher scores but I'm honestly so unsure how to feel about this that I'm giving it the middle of the road rating. It's gonna be a real hit for some and a real miss for others. The artist is very talented so you won't be let down visually.

If you are into sick, dark, twisted stories I guess you can find it all here. Major themes of rape, violence, and emotional abuse. If you are hoping for a happy ending you will not get it. This piece is not for the faint of heart and deals with major topics. Do not cling on hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel as you will be sorely mistaken. I read it all but I cannot wait to forget in a few years what the plot was. Do not take this as an insult as the author achieved their goals - they said as much - and for the crowd that enjoys this kind of material they will have their fun. It does what it set out to do. I just do not want to understand what it wants to do.