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May 10, 2026
Such a wonderful and hopeful manga. I think it’s got the perfect balance of shounen qualities, and when it needs to get serious it gets fucking serious. Some all timer moments and characters here. The power system is obviously so cool and creative. Antagonists are amazing, every single one embodies their own sin so well. The final arc is nothing short of phenomenal. Kinda struggling between a 9 or a 10 here but I think I’ll reserve my 10s for like the top top top top shit idk. King Bradley and Hohenheim genuinely having an aura-off.
Seriously this is fantastic all the way through and
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gets profound in very interesting ways. The way it looks at genocide is stuff you don’t really get in many mangas. Everything gets a bow tied on it aswell in a great way.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 21, 2026
As a whole, Fire Force is honestly heavily underrated. It gets a lot of flack for fan service but honestly it's nowhere near as uninteresting as I was expecting. Instead, I got a soulful tale full of heart, great action and fun characters for the most part. It really picks up towards the end especially, developing from a pretty trope-heavy battle shounen into something else entirely. There's some truly innovative and awesome ideas here that I did not expect at all when I started reading. It gets really meta at times in ways that i seriously didn't seee coming. The tie in to soul eater
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is done so seamlessly and even though I haven't read that series in a decent while I still felt the same level of catharsis when it all came together.
The characters are pretty solid if a little underdeveloped, there is a ton of them though so I can kind of forgive this slightly. It just frustrates me that people like Maki and many other members of company 8 and beyond rarely get a proper chance to shine. They make up for it with Shinra, Arthur and Benimaru through who are all really entertaining. The fights are also really solid and creative, Arthur's fight against Dragon and Shinra's final showdown are the obvious highlights.
So yeah, whilst some characters and chunks of the story feel a little underdeveloped and forgotten at times, I still think this is a wildly engaging read. The tamaki jokes ARE annoying but honestly by the end especially with that crazy 4th wall break stuff they had going on I had adjusted to it. Very fun and recommended to anyone looking for an entertaining manga with plenty of action.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Apr 13, 2026
Undeniably a formidable achievement in writing, narrative and character creation. The artwork is insane. Guts and Griffiths dynamic has been talked about to death but I cannot stress just how brilliant it’s constructed. Honestly doesn’t really have a weak patch, I like each section of the manga for its own reasons. If I had to pick one, Golden Age stands above the rest. The blend of fantasy with horror and character drama is just done so perfectly, so many rich themes about redemption and vengeance throughout. This is an absolute must read and it’s such a tragedy that I might have to wait decades to
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see it come to any form of a conclusion.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 5, 2026
Another contender for my favourite manga of all time. The setting is perfect. Generational story and artwork on display here, (probably contains my favourite panel ever within the last 5 chapters). The main characters are all absolutely top-notch. Both Johan and Tenma are so compelling, every interaction they have is a literal goldmine. I'm locking in Johan as my favourite manga antagonist, he's just a constantly compelling and intimidating presence throughout the narrative and elevates Monster so much. All the smaller characters are also really well written with genuinely touching backstories (Martin is the goat man). Straight peak the whole way through.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Dec 3, 2025
Honestly liked this a lot more on a binge read (rather than reading that final arc weekly), everything fits together a little nicer and I actually don't have as many problems with the back end of the manga as I used to. I found myself enjoyed post-shibuya more, with the culling games offering some genuinely memorable moments and fights along with solid additional characters. Shibuya is still the highlight here, and remains one of the best manga arcs I've read to date. However, I found the final arc very fun and came out of it not nearly as disappointed as the rest of the JJK
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fanbase it seems, that climactic battle was consistently engaging and found new ways to keep it interesting. I find the back end narratively rushed admittedly, with a lot thrown at the reader very quickly in large chunks of text in comparison to the slower and easier start to the manga. Still, its pretty great and a very solid shounen, recommended.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Nov 5, 2025
This is a review of part 1 (first 97 chapters)
Since Part 2 is incomplete, and chainsawman chapters are best read in bulk rather than weekly, i'm putting this re-read on hold until part 2 finishes probably (despite binging part 1 in like 2 days).
The amount of horniness here might put people off, but chainsawman has genuinely some of the best action and emotional moments that you'll find in manga. Each arc sticks out as entirely unique and packed with really interesting and wacky concepts that mesh with the constant misery that is provided at every turn. It's an extremely easy read, the chapters absolutely
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fly by and part 1 ends on a conclusive enough note. It's insane that so much good stuff is packed into under 100 chapters honestly.
The main cast of characters here are also top tier. Denji's development throughout part 1 (particularly in that last arc) is phenomenal and he doesn't ever feel one-dimensional despite his seemingly simple life goals. Aki is a personal favorite of mine and the way he goes out is genuinely tragic. There's so many others to mention but even the side-cast all feel very unique and fleshed out eg: violence and Kobeni. Makima is a top tier antagonist, she's constantly unsettling from the moment she's introduced and Denji finally managing to "kill" her was so utterly satisfying for me, which is the mark of a great villain.
Overall, it’s an insanely fun read even if sometimes it’s overpowering with how horny it is.
EDIT - I have finally read Part 2 and will review that and the series as a whole below
I think chainsawman is 100 percent best read in bulk. The only time a break is needed is between part 1 and 2. I can see how reading this 2nd part weekly after catching up on part 1 would be a bit of a chore. Sometimes the paneling and narrative is muddled and confusing on a week to week basis. Chainsawman doesn’t appear as often early on. Plenty of things like that which I entirely disregarded because I read it how it was intended to be read.
Whilst I think Part 2 is definitely weaker, it’s still really solid and fun for the most part. Asa/Yoru is such a great addition and obviously Denji is top tier still. Nayuta is cool but the other side characters range from mid to forgettable. I wasn’t nearly attached to most of the cast despite being around 35 chapters longer than the last part. The story goes in an interesting direction and culminates in something pretty awesome, although the concept is a little rushed. The ending in particular felt very abrupt, I reckon even one more chapter to sort of pad out what was going on would’ve helped a bunch. I didn’t need a shounen typical massive showdown thing and I actually think the ending itself was kind of a bold direction to take the story but I wish a little more time was put into making it feel authentic and natural rather than coming off as author burnout.
Part 2 is still a solid 8/10 in my books, and really only teeters in the last chapters where it gets a little messier. I still firmly believe this is an awesome manga although I can see how the ending can feel frustrating. Keeping the overall score at a 9/10 because it’s just such a fun read!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 25, 2025
Undoubtedly one of the most mature manga I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Finished this about a week ago and I'm still starstruck by just how good it is. The dynamic between Thorfinn and Askeladd, even past the prologue, is one of my favorite in fiction. Thorfinn's struggle for a sense of inner peace is beautiful to watch unfold as you see characters like Hild, who parallels the vengeful brooding Thorfinn of the first 50 chapters, finally come around to the pacifism that Thorfinn strives for. All 4 'arcs' are great and stick out in their own distinct ways. I think the farm
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arc probably has my favorite moment in the series as a whole, with Thorfinn's 'negotiation' with Canute, even if I slightly prefer the prologue (both top 2 for me). The last 2 arcs are both insanely good, especially the inevitable bloodbath that brews on the horizon of the final arc. Overall, the series is easily in my Top 5 manga of all time thanks to its consistently brilliant writing and basically perfect main character. A must read.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jul 11, 2025
A really easy read, with a great blend of genuine tension and dark comedy. The main character 'Sato' is the obvious highlight, and his simplicity works extremely well for what the narrative is attempting to accomplish. The Fable offers up an examination of the changing nature of society through the perspective of organised crime and it works to great effect. Sato's development as he learns to understand what a 'normal life' is was great to see. On top of this, the side characters are all solid and equally hilarious at times. I do think sometimes it feels a little repetitive and some of the fights
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often feel very low stakes due to how overpowered Sato is, but overall its just a really entertaining read that I was able to binge in a matter of days.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jul 11, 2025
I have caught up to chapter 1153 as of the time of this review.
Despite its daunting 1000+ chapters, One Piece is an incredibly easy read and this particular re-read of the manga had me pretty much constantly engaged from the first chapter. I loved looking back at its simpler origins in the East Blue Saga, which upon reflection has some of my favorite moments from the entire series in. This is going to be pretty much impossible to cover everything I love about this series (and what I dislike) but i'll try to cover the basics.
The world itself is fantastic, with each island
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feeling entirely unique and rich with culture and backstory. Its probably One Piece's strongest element, as it allows for a great level of diversity which is very needed in a narrative as long as this one. The absurdity of One Piece's islands and world is matched only by its genuinely phenomenal power system. Devil fruits are probably the most creative way to frame fights that i've read in manga and Luffy's rubber powers are so unique for a shounen protagonist, which is probably why I've soured a little on some fights post-timeskip, which become a lot more focused on haki (a much more generic and straightforward system). The creativity on display throughout the manga is a definite highlight for me, and if theres one thing One Piece never really does is leave you bored, even in weaker arcs there is a lot of wackiness to enjoy.
The central cast of characters is all very strong, particularly in the pre-timeksip era where the strawhats are each given a lot more big character moments. On top of this, the side characters from each arc are usually pretty memorable (half of the time due to their batshit crazy designs) and usually all interact with the strawhats very well. One Piece also shines in the antagonist department, with villains such as Crocodile, Doflamingo and Blackbeard all being top tier shounen antagonists in my opinion. Blackbeard is seriously one of my favorite characters in the entire manga, and he's barely even in it, his presence alone within a chapter just gets me hyped for whats to come. Admittedly, One Piece does have its fair share of weaker antagonists like Wapol, Don Krieg and Hody Jones but i'll speak more on that later. What I am trying to get at is that One Piece has such a rich diversity of characters that never really feel neglected, with small callbacks to irrelevant characters found dotted throughout the series or in the form of cover stories eg: Gedatsu. It's seriously impressive how much Oda manages to make me care for so many interesting and unique characters.
There are plenty of top tier manga arcs within One Piece, even if the quality can vary at times. Marineford, Enies Lobby, Sabaody, WCI to name a few and the list goes on. Each arc feels so unique (again down to the great variety within the series) and even weaker arcs provide great moments eg: Syrup Village with Usopps development. Don't get me wrong, there are a few arcs here that I think miss the mark a little, but I don't think there's a single one that I actually consider downright bad, with the worst of the bunch in my opinion probably being something like Whisky Peak. The recurring narrative that unfolds around the strawhats outside of their adventures is about as captivating as the central plotline honestly with stuff like the Reverie providing a great source of genuine intrigue. Overall, One Piece's plot and arcs are pretty damn great.
I could probably type for hours about small things i love in One Piece, but I feel i've got to cover what i dislike about the series in order to justify why this isn't a 10/10 for me personally. I'll try to keep it brief, but the main irks I have are usually found within the post-timeskip era of the manga. The second half of the manga is a lot more 'lore' heavy, which i'm completely captivated by and have little issue with but sometimes it feels like this big overarching plot often neglects certain characters and bloats the narrative with too much exposition. I would like to preface that I still really enjoy post-timeskip One Piece, but that I definitely believe the pre-timeksip era to be stronger.
A big problem with post-timeskip One Piece lies in the sheer abundance of characters. I previously praised how good One Piece's characters are and that still applies to certain ones who are given the spotlight in the post-timeksip eg: Law, Doflamingo, Katakuri, Fisher Tiger, Oden to name a few. However, I think sometimes the post-timeskip arcs feel a little overstuffed. A prime example of this is Wano, where the entirety of the raid feels very clustered and despite the insane amount of key characters present, I found myself caring very little about any of them. I never truly felt connected to most of the scabbards, meaning that the majority of their moments fell flat for me. On top of this there is so many antagonists that just don't get enough time to appear memorable eg: the entirety of the Tobi-Roppo, whilst I also found myself genuinely a little more engaged with Law and Kidd's fight with Big Mom than Luffy vs Kaido. I'm not sure how hot a take this is, but I find Kaido pretty average as the final boss of like 500 chapters of build-up and honestly i cared more about Orochi's defeat than his. Again i could talk for ages about little flaws i had with Wano, like how Yamato feels almost entirely redundant but I feel as though this review is far too long already and is becoming a rant. In short, post-timeskip arcs feel overstuffed with people that aren't given enough time to allow for me to care for them.
Again, i'm trying very hard to not start ranting because I still hold a lot of love for the series, but I feel as though its heading on a slight decline as of late. Whilst many see arcs like Egghead and Wano as the pinacle of the series, I find them to be overstuffed with a combination of characters, lore dumps and underwhelming antagonists.
I'll cut myself off here. One Piece is really great, but I don't think its close to the 'perfect' manga that many fans claim it to be. I won't comment on Elbaf since it's not complete, but i'm hoping the series offers keeps on track and sticks the landing. I know iv'e just shit on post-timeskip the entire review, but I still think that bad One Piece is pretty great in comparison to other shounen's. Highly Recommended. Its worth the read.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jun 11, 2025
Better than the original series.
Bit of a bold statement but I actually prefer the optimism and growth within this manga to the cold and bleak harshness of its predecessor. Don’t get me wrong, the story is pretty miserable at times, but the fact that Ishida gives the reader a light at the end of the tunnel, rather than offering an entirely nihilistic perspective of the conflict between Ghouls and humans feels really emotionally resonant to be honest.
Kaneki’s conflict within himself is particularly interesting as he struggles with his own identity within society. Human or Ghoul is constantly referred to as a divided between the
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two species, with the conclusion ultimately blurring these boundaries and allowing for collaboration rather than conflict. Just as Kaneki learns to live with his own identity as both a human and a ghoul, society progresses beyond their hatred of one another.
There is so much I can say here, the artwork is phenomenal as usual and the story is perfectly paced. Whilst I can appreciate that sometimes the characters the story introduces (such as the 2nd wave of the Q squad) aren’t really given individual moments to shine and kind of feel a little flat, for the most part, the central cast is very strong and compelling.
Overall, both this and the original manga brilliantly blend mystery and action with psychological terror and horror. Highly Recommended.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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