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惡の華 5 [Aku no Hana 5] by Shuzo Oshimi

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kreepy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This series gets more tense and uncomfortable with every volume. As the stakes rise with every chapter, it's unsure, and nervewracking to wonder, what the limit (if there even is one) will be. Especially when this volume contains a graphic rape scene perpetrated by the initial victim of the MC's sexual harassment. It is hard to see how much further this can go considering this is only volume 5 of 11. Just as each character is reaching their own point of no return within the story, this certainly is the volume to make the reader question if it is their own to and to drop the series.
The characters are not loveable, but the series can get you invested and hook you if you're willing to commit to this read.

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5.0

4.5 ⭐️

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2.0

saeki makes slightly more sense now but i also had to read a ten page attempted rape scene. i remain unconvinced this manga has anything more to offer than darkness for darkness' sake. z out. 2 stars

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4.0

Se está poniendo muy raro todo

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4.0

I'm really enjoying this series. It's very weird and messed up but I'm enjoying it more than I even thought I would. It's not the BEST thing I've ever read but it's so compelling. Free with Comixology Unlimited.

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3.0

I keep telling myself to give up on this series. All of the characters have become deranged, the plot has gotten weird and unclear, and I feel like the author is pushing shock value for the fun of it. Yet it's fascinating. My annoyance and interest in this series are starting to blur.