otakulys's manga / #messed up family life(25)

I read this ages ago, and it's still as weird as I remember. It is indeed strange and very disturbing, but I wouldn't say it's the most shocking thing I've ever seen. Maybe I've been reading yaoi too long. Rape is so common in yaoi, but maybe the fact that it's portrayed as awful and traumatizing, instead of the first stages of romance, and because of the bestiality element, people are horrified. Oh well, at least it's pretend.

It's not a dynamic I'd typically be about, but I'd actually read more of this if it existed. Oddly alluring.

Very depressing but in a satisfying way. That's all I can really ask. I'm eager to see the other stories, so I hope they're translated soon. ETA: I was surprised, at first, that chapter four wasn't as fucked up as the rest. After a second read through, I really like it. I think cheerful creepy is some of the best creepy, that moment when things seem okay, but we know they're not. Chapter five was quite morbid and hilarious. It's nice to have a little dark humor in there to even out the soul-crushing stories.

It was sweet and had a nice, coming of age sort of feel. There was nothing creepy between the man and child, and it was more of a little boy's first experience with love and not a predator messing with a kid. It ends too abruptly, though. It's like, "Oh, by the way, this happened. The end." But before that, I liked it, even with the quick pacing. I'd give it 3.5 stars.

I feel kind of embarrassed for liking this as much as I do. There are things about it that put me off a little, but I can't wait to read more. Hopefully it doesn't start throwing in some of the Omegaverse stuff that rubs me the wrong way. It's a cool concept, and I hate when it gets messed up with pro-rape BS and humiliation. EDIT: Wha? That's it? Wtf. It seemed to end too abruptly. Honestly, I was hoping for more darkness and drama between the main two. I'd actually prefer to see a Juda and Dato specific story. I liked their situation, chemistry, and arc way more than the other two. It was such a nice change from typical yaoi standards. Glad they at least got something in the epilogue, but it's all so rushed. What a shame. Hoping for a sequel.

Wow, that was the twist I was hoping for, but I wasn't sure if I'd get it. I feel like the first shot of his face kind of makes you wonder, though, haha. Not sure if this is a oneshot or not, and it's screwed up either way, but it was a good read.

Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!! Loved it! So glad I finally got around to reading this one. I love Harada. So far, I'd only had a chance to read her short stuff, which is more heart-destroying than anything. This one definitely made me ugly-cry a few times, but it's all worth it in the end. Such a sweet couple. I love the little family they created with the three of them. I wish there were more adventures with them! I'm also worried, though, because if there's ever another continuance, it might result in the relationship getting all messed up. D: Anyway, loved it. Harada has quickly become one of my top favorite mangakas.

Haha, this mangaka is a big fan of sociopathic, manipulative characters. I love the subtle build throughout, just little things that suggest something is off with the sister, and early on you start to wonder about that accident. Definitely another dark comedy here. I liked it the most out of what I've read by this author, though. Very twisted little snapshot about how the most dangerous, bloodthirsty people can wear a bland smile and sleep in the room right next to yours.

Eh. Pretty slow, rather confusing. Like, you can guess what's happening based on similar stories, but it mostly failed to hold my attention.

ANIMAL TORTURE WARNING! Not as graphic as the human stuff, but graphic enough. That being said: SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER messed up. I don't believe another yaoi title can top this one. I've read some messed up crap--horse rape, cannibalism, a guy getting cut in half while another dude fucks his loose intestines--but this really takes the cake. It's sad and disturbing, definitely a miserable story. It's fucked up from beginning to end, with no relief, and it's hardcore to boot. I was disappointed in a few elements, mostly along the lines of nothing truly coming to a head with the case, and the ending felt too much like a final jump scare for me, especially when it's just a flash of him still as miserable as ever. Definitely not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. No happy endings here.