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A review by notsosecretninja
Perfect World, Volume 1 by Rie Aruga
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Unfortunately, this is not a story for disabled folks. Despite having a disabled co-lead character, this volume centers people’s reaction to Itsuki’s disability, rather than his own thoughts on it.
Also, Tsugumi (the other lead) is genuinely unlikeable in the first chapter. I almost dnf’d it. And in the following chapters, she is not unlikeable, but bland.
The bright spot in this volume was chapter 3. We actually get to see Itsuki’s true feelings about his disability while he talks with a newly paralyzed kid. We also get the kid’s perspective as well as his girlfriend’s. It’s the only bit of solid, distinct characterization we get, and it’s why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.
Overall, the plot felt disjointed and rushed,the art was serviceable but sparse, and most of the characters were bland.
Also, Tsugumi (the other lead) is genuinely unlikeable in the first chapter. I almost dnf’d it. And in the following chapters, she is not unlikeable, but bland.
The bright spot in this volume was chapter 3. We actually get to see Itsuki’s true feelings about his disability while he talks with a newly paralyzed kid. We also get the kid’s perspective as well as his girlfriend’s. It’s the only bit of solid, distinct characterization we get, and it’s why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.
Overall, the plot felt disjointed and rushed,the art was serviceable but sparse, and most of the characters were bland.