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A review by ellejcole
No Longer Human by Junji Ito
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Junji Ito is a genius. On its own, No Longer Human seemed like a daunting piece of literature I wasn’t too inclined to read. Ito’s adaption makes the story a lot more approachable and digestible. Only a master of horror could aptly embody Dazai’s tortured psyche in a manga adaption. It was fucked up and eerie— and I loved it.
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Rape, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment