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A review by dario_alv
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1: Dog and Chainsaw by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Did not finish book.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
While re-reading, it's very clear how much effort was made by Fujimoto in establish the world, it's logic and making sure that the story continuity is air tight. Page after page there are drops of **very** subtle hints of what's to come.
However, for first time readers, this is nothing more than your run of the mill, horny shonen manga, with an interesting setting.
The world of devils and their public safety hunters is very well designed, even though it will be expanded on much better in later entries of the series.
The pages with Makima and Power are standouts, as they are both stylistic and faithful to their overall characterization. There is also a beautiful page of a train with some amazing composition.
I cannot, however, give it more than a 3 starts, as for now it is still a very generic shonen.
However, for first time readers, this is nothing more than your run of the mill, horny shonen manga, with an interesting setting.
The world of devils and their public safety hunters is very well designed, even though it will be expanded on much better in later entries of the series.
The pages with Makima and Power are standouts, as they are both stylistic and faithful to their overall characterization. There is also a beautiful page of a train with some amazing composition.
I cannot, however, give it more than a 3 starts, as for now it is still a very generic shonen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Minor: Suicide