Science Fiction in manga never disappoints. These 3 short stories masterfully build in a few 50 pages each, a slightly different world, complex characters, and a narrative scheme that includes a dramatic change in perspective. The author, most know for Houseki no Kuni, develop short stories with their absolutely personal way to combine storyline, character development, mystery and powerful visuals. No one else could have created it. This is what fascinates me about art: something absolutely personnal. But I digress.
The thing I will admire more than anything, is the way that the author leads the story. First, the characters are established. Nothing is simple about
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: 25-ji no Vacation, Ichikawa Haruko Sakuhinshuu, Pandora nite, Tsuki no Soushiki Japanese: 25時のバカンス 市川春子作品集ＩＩ InformationType: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 4
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 25, 2009 to Aug 25, 2011
Demographic:
Seinen
Serialization:
Afternoon Authors:
Ichikawa, Haruko (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #62332 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #6111
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Jul 22, 2022
I really think this author has mastered the short story format. This collection has similar themes to Mushi to Uta with a more explicitly optimistic tone. The stories hold together well without sacrificing their individual charms, making for an engaging, thought-provoking collection. I feel that the order also suits this well, with the first story’s scientific fascination with the Other setting the stage for the later stories as well as the back half of its own.
The plots focus largely around the relationships between characters and their finding roles within a larger world. The author regards the characters with an almost scientific distance, allowing them ... |
