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vosteguin09's review against another edition
3.5
Started the series because the show was simply too good. The manga lives up to it. speed read through the next 8 volumes.
alexbthelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
This was a decent and intriguing start to a manga series. It mixes horror elements with comedy which creates a Blue Exorcist vibe. Kafka is an interesting character since he is older than most of those in the story. I like how he's older and it touches on how after 30 your body starts betraying you. Adding to this, Kafka accidentally swallows some sort of kaiju that gives him the ability to become a kaiju himself. When he is in kaiju form, he has full control of himself, but also runs the chance of being killed by the Japan Defense Force.
I think the idea is cool and well executed. All the characters have motivations and backstories that create interest in learning more about them and this world. I recommend this if you like Shonen manga like Blue Exorcist or My Hero Academia.
This was a decent and intriguing start to a manga series. It mixes horror elements with comedy which creates a Blue Exorcist vibe. Kafka is an interesting character since he is older than most of those in the story. I like how he's older and it touches on how after 30 your body starts betraying you. Adding to this, Kafka accidentally swallows some sort of kaiju that gives him the ability to become a kaiju himself. When he is in kaiju form, he has full control of himself, but also runs the chance of being killed by the Japan Defense Force.
I think the idea is cool and well executed. All the characters have motivations and backstories that create interest in learning more about them and this world. I recommend this if you like Shonen manga like Blue Exorcist or My Hero Academia.
irix88's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
lenelchlein's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andyhel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
arian_dragonelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
thelilbookwitch's review against another edition
4.0
Not the typical protagonist, this manga has wide appeal for readers who love an underdog and sci-fi settings. Similar vibes to Attack on Titan and My Hero Academia, even in terms of art style.
puterica's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mary_jane99's review against another edition
3.0
This was silly and it was cool to see an adult protagonist. While it was kinda of interesting, I wasn't blown away or hooked. It was also pretty gross. I do like some of the side characters, but not enough to keep reading right now. Maybe in the future I will try it again.