zakcebulski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Spoiler
So, fucking what the shit?
This story was crazy crazy.
Germs infect fish and then the fish come on to shore and start to infect other animals and then people?
Jesus Christ Ito did an amazing job with this story and the art therein, but it is absolutely fucking insane.
I get the feeling that the theme of this book is the raping of nature via humans and the gradual approach toward humans becoming the commodity for sale of other humans.
As well, I wonder if there is a sexual angle to read this book through as the way in which people are attached to the machines is in an overtly and very intrusive way comparable to rape or sexual assault?
I did think that Kaori was a very one note character that ultimately became a stand in for a object to drive the story forward.
Overall, this story was easily the most stomach churning of all of Ito's works that I have read to this point. His illustrations were horrifically on point, as they always are.
I felt that there were a few loose ends that were not tied up or resolved in this story which is why I am dropping the rating down a little bit.
We are lucky to live in a time where Junji Ito makes manga.
Graphic: Death, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Blood, Medical trauma, and Body horror
urezia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Terminal illness, Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Dysphoria, Animal death, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
nightstitch96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Suicide, Death, and Animal death
thegayestghost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Medical trauma, Blood, Suicide, Death, Violence, Body horror, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Gore, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Pandemic/Epidemic
readingsofaslinky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
CW: for suicide/suicide attempt.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicide
crowcrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The horror wasn't even that surprising, it was just fascinating to look at. And the circus scene felt forced? It just kinda came outta nowhere and served no purpose except for Tadashi to find Kaori. Which, speaking of, oh my god was I glad when she fucking died. I really didn't wanna hate her but holy shit Mozzart she's like a crybaby on Skittles.
Stinky fish was great though, amazing character.
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Animal death, Blood, Gore, Medical content, Animal cruelty, Medical trauma, Body horror, and Suicide
bellwetherbird's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Suicide, Animal death, and Body horror
doctorw0rm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Body horror and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal death
ellislilylovestoread's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Suicide, Body horror, Toxic relationship, Gore, Suicide attempt, and Animal death
Minor: Car accident
proza's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Gore, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Body horror, Suicide, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Minor: Cursing
Contains slight nudity