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vintovka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I found the most interesting themes the existential ones.
It works so well because of CSM's cast of characters. They're all very likeable, mostly because CSM treats all of them as people deserving of sympathy. They also feel overwhelmingly real and close and relatable, which for me is rare in shounen genre. I can easily see myself being any one of them, and I understand why they are the way they are.
I also want to note CSM's pacing and drawing style. The author takes full advantage of the manga medium in original but also very intuitive ways.
Worth mentioning is deconstruction of a lot shounen tropes in general. The lack of typical "anime bullshit", overload of fanservice and useless filler is also a huge plus. CSM is the manga I would recommend to people who don't like/are not into anime.
CSM p.1 is only the beginning of the whole story, but it stands perfectly on its own too. I am very excited for p.2 and hope it will hold to the high standard set by its predecessor.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Cannibalism, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction and Alcohol
rorikae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, and Murder
hannahwriightt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gun violence
joejames's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcoholism and Mass/school shootings