kreepy's review
dark
mysterious
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
4.25
An extremely good continuation of the story. The unexpected plot progression was extremely compelling, amping up the story obce again. There was so much character development this volume to! (...Just not in any ethical or moral sense haha) I'm very eager to get to Vol.5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
stopthatsoup's review
5.0
After finishing the series I can concur with the popular consensus. I find that The Flowers of Evil does improve as it goes along.
The story of these manga captures a unique question I do not typically see. When one has made a grave mistake in their life, how do they move on? Distance can only solve your external issues, internally you're always you. How do you forgive yourself? How do you convince yourself you deserve happiness?
From the pits of perversion and filth, how does one pull themselves out and do they deserve to see that light?
The story of these manga captures a unique question I do not typically see. When one has made a grave mistake in their life, how do they move on? Distance can only solve your external issues, internally you're always you. How do you forgive yourself? How do you convince yourself you deserve happiness?
From the pits of perversion and filth, how does one pull themselves out and do they deserve to see that light?
misssusan's review
2.0
??? i know teenagers can be ridiculous and pretentious but there's usually some logic to the pretension. i have no idea where kasuga thinks he's going with this whole 'other side' business. 2 stars
ropalimpia's review
dark
medium-paced
2.0
I watched the anime of this originally around ten years ago and remember really liking it. The manga doesn't resonate with me at all. It feels hollow, like it's ambitious in premise but the medium doesn't lend itself well to telling this story. The characters are interesting, but never explored enough that I care about them. What drove them to the point that they felt they the need to isolate themselves from society and take refuge in each other aside from this idea of "perversion"? The art style, I can't stand. Shuzo Oshimi's art is usually beautiful, but at this point in his career, it was basic and awkward. I don't know if I'll ever finish this manga. I had to force myself through the first four books.
mermeladademora's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Estoy un poco desilusionada de este tomo, el autor dejo el último tomo en un punto del climax muy alto, creí que este iba a ser fantástico, pero me llevé la sorpresa de que el autor mato un poco el drama de manera absurda. El giro de los acontecimientos me tiene un tanto confundida, no me convence del todo, ojala esto mejore en el siguiente tomo.
Estoy un poco desilusionada de este tomo, el autor dejo el último tomo en un punto del climax muy alto, creí que este iba a ser fantástico, pero me llevé la sorpresa de que el autor mato un poco el drama de manera absurda. El giro de los acontecimientos me tiene un tanto confundida, no me convence del todo, ojala esto mejore en el siguiente tomo.
magpie_666's review
3.0
Hmm, well Kasuga chose the option I never expected him too. But, that's all good, keeps the story more interesting when it's not too predictable.
Nakamura is such an interesting character. I hope we find out more about what she's like and why she is the way she is.
The art style is basic, yet detailed. It definitely makes the story, especially the expressions on the characters faces.
On to the next volume!!
Nakamura is such an interesting character. I hope we find out more about what she's like and why she is the way she is.
The art style is basic, yet detailed. It definitely makes the story, especially the expressions on the characters faces.
On to the next volume!!
catra121's review against another edition
4.0
Oh man...there is so much wrong with this...but I'm enjoying it. Also wondering what that says about me? But whatever...in here for it.
elturko64's review
3.0
Flowers of Evil is more interesting in this volume. The main characters sort of did a switch-a-roo and it left me wanting more.
ainiali's review
3.0
The progress was expected. This series is good for marathons. You cant get enough of the "WHY" and "What's next?".