
It glides effortlessly through the pages, engulfing you in a world of horror, action, despair, and hope where hope should only be done while dreaming (if even then). I am enthralled with every single aspect of this manga. In light of that, so what if two boys like each other? It's their relationship that makes the plot all the more worth while, and every decision they make so much more intense because of how they force each other to change. It's a plot driven by characters evolving and it's utterly amazing to behold. In their own lives and in the world around them. This is about two boys, as different as night and day, who form a seemingly impossible bond and change everything. If you chose not to read the manga because of that, I certainly can't stop you, but if you like an amazing dystopian manga with lots of action, and character development that makes you think, then this isn't one you should skip over lightly. Quite frankly, I don't think people should freak out over Nezumi and Shion's relationship. It shows two people who find each other against all odds and dares to take charge of their own lives. I love that it doesn't stereotype gay relationships. It would work just as well if Nezumi or Shion were a female. This manga is not about a gay couple having gay sex (which they don't, by the way). It is this relationship, this friendship, this bond that makes the story great. This manga does feature two 16 year old boys who are romantically attracted to one another. The more you learn, the more you eagerly wonder what will happen next. You end up at the edge of your seat with baited breath watching as these characters are forced to make decisions and how those decisions are going to effect their personalities. They've all been shaped by their experiences, and oftentimes not for the better. The struggles of these characters are real. This is where the manga shines brightest. I can't find a single thing about the art that I'd change. More often than not I found myself taking quite some time per page just to really appreciate the beauty of the characters and the fantastic details. More than that- the art of the characters themselves were flawless. Facial expressions, body language, backgrounds, panels, and bubble placement- it was all perfect and easy to follow. What can you really say? The art was simply mesmerizing. I found.nothing, much to my own amazement. The Bad: I spent quite some time trying to come up with something to complain about when it came to this manga, something-anything- that irritated me. In the end, everything came together in a way that exceeded every hope and every desire I could have had. There was never a dull moment for me and I couldn't stop reading. It wasn't until I read this manga that everything felt complete. You're swept away by the every line, every detail on the page. You're then taken for a crash course on reality in the Western District. From the very first page you're transported into the fake world of No. The Good: the plot is excellent and I thought it was extremely well paced. I'll do my best to refrain from any spoilers or summarizing the plot. 6 manga is the only thing from what I've encountered so far that I've been able to give a 10 to. Now, as wanted criminals, Shion and Nezumi have no choice but to explore and unveil the pretentious facade of No. When he is falsely held responsible for these occurrences, he once again crosses paths with Nezumi, who spares him from permanent captivity.
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The following day, Nezumi leaves without a trace, and the incident renders Shion and his mother void of their elite status.įour years after that fateful stormy night, the most unimaginable events transpire, causing Shion to doubt the authorities sworn to protect his home. The intruder, a fugitive by the name of Nezumi, reveals to Shion that the city is not as immaculate as it seems.
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Despite being in danger, he insists on tending to the stranger's wounds instead of setting him free. Standing in front of his room's open window, an unknown injured boy of his age strangles him. However, on the night of his 12th birthday, his perfect life changed forever. Ever since he was two years old, he has lived peacefully in his district with a bright future ahead of him. 6 cannot get any better, especially for top-ranking student Shion. EditSynopsis Life in the futuristic city No.
