soultwins's manga / #Psychological(5)

Adam no Rokkotsu

Complete | Michinoku atami | 2019 released

i think this is the first time i'm gonna bookmark a manga from this author?? i've read most of their works but idk why i haven't bookmarked something yet, maybe this one really just left a much deeper impact to me than the others...? >< ok, moving on. first of all, i just really wanna commend the translators for doing such a great job in translating this. i can see that they really took the time to not only "literally translate" this but also, made sure that the readers were actually able to understand everything that's going on. i have a bit of knowledge in DID and i really appreciated how the translators also put notes at the end of every chapters to further explain the disorder. the way the alters integrated were actually depicted in a fictional way since it's not very realistic that each one of them disappeared just like that. the story was also very unique since i haven't read something like this in fiction at all, and i am an avid book reader, yk? (i heard there's a kdrama with the same plot but i'm more of a reader than a watcher so ><) but yeah, this story had me CRYING at literally 1am... i deeply feel for his alters and it really broke me when they had to, yk? since i got a bit attached to the one who pretended to be the host :'( however, i'm also happy for the actual host cuz he really went through a lot :( would've just liked it more if things progressed a bit slower to really emphasize everything, and if the explicit scenes weren't that abundant ?? haha >< nonetheless, great story and v v informative !

Stigmata - Aikon

Complete | TAKAHASHI Hidebu | 2019 released

ahh this still has such an interesting plot! it's something new and unique for me which really hooked me up instantly. it's nice to see their backstory and learn more about them this time. the story went on very smoothly and i did think that everything was done really well— the plot, the storytelling, the pacing, and the developments. everything was just right! i was also surprised when he openly discussed his sexual orientation after falling in love with a man for the first time bc usually it goes through the "i'm straight but i am in love with " route so this was really nice! not to mention the consent from both parties, as well as the preparation before the yk. it's like a breath of fresh air like aaaa i really enjoyed this <3 !!

Stigmata - Seikon Sousa

Complete | TAKAHASHI Hidebu | 2014 released

i accidentally read the sequel first but eh, it's alright >< ok, this... this one was a lot more gruesome and serious than the sequel since it revolves around more cases of deaths. it was shocking but also, intriguing. you get it? haha but yeah, i don't know what to say more but this shows how they actually work to solve the cases. moreover, it's actually nice to see how the author didn't make this into a bl but they portrayed that they in fact have some intimacy in between them which was later seen in the sequel!

Kakine to Keidai

Complete | Omaru | 2022 released
2023-01-22 13:27 marked

oddly enough, i actually liked this. it both has the psychological aspects and level of h*ness hahahaha weird, am i right? but yeah, i also felt some pangs or tugs in my heart in certain parts of the story and also really liked the level of craziness of the characters ? if that's what you call it but i just think they just have their own traumas in life. regardless, i managed to read through all of it and is now rating it 5* haha oml ig it’s nice to read something a little crazy once in a while yk Xd also!!! loved the art style sm!

Checkmate(TAN)

Complete | TAN | 2000 released

‪wow, this was so good... i actually hesitated to read this a lot but i'm so glad i gave this a try. it was so much better than i expected and i didn't think i'd get hooked instantly! overall, it was crazy! the plot was really well developed, everything just flowed so well which made the story so much more interesting. the art style is also beautiful and it really gave more depth to the story. even their chibis were so cute! the story was just insane— i was honest to god, seated for it! i honestly can't remember the last time i was so hooked over a manhwa. i loved this story from the beginning till the end. can't wait for the side stories to come!‬