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sandrarbookriot's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
TW/CW for Another omnibus:
There are depictions of:
There are depictions of:
- graphic violence
- consumption of alcohol
- death
- blood
The initial setup of Another was boring and most of the characters were bland until that first death happened. After that the plot and two main characters became interesting. There was an attempt at a "haunted/creepy" school vibe but I did not get that. Even with the mysterious deaths taking place the school still seemed "bright/happy". The only time I got the haunted/creepy vibes was when the students went to the abandoned part of the school and got that cassette tape.
There are awkward parts throughout the whole manga. I noticed it when I was around page 206 when the boys were talking about the curse of classroom 3 but never really talked about the curse. This happened a few times until that student became a "not here" as well.
As for the disturbing aspect of the manga, it was... Okay... If I am being honest. The audience does not develop any emotional connection to those deaths to make it more profound and/or disturbing. The concept felt rushed. It was like... "Oh, we need to hurry up and kill off all these side characters".
The last thing I will say is that it is a decent manga and if you read it you should also watch the anime.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury