If I was new to manga, I'd consider this one to be a great read. But it so happens that I've read dozens of long series, and this just doesn't get me excited. There is no real story. The plot background is promising enough, but as you read you notice that the story doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

I don't mind slow MC character development, as long as it is done well, but here it was both slow and poor. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear Tamaki is the MC of this manga. Also, the stereotypes just seem to nibble at my brain, it's that irritatingly noticeable.

The characters are bit bland and uninteresting. Sure, there are some that I got attached to, but when the story and the rest of the characters just don't compare to those few characters, the manga itself becomes boring.

I don't know why, but there is something in these manga that takes me in, and capture me in a prison.
The only explanation that I have, is that the mangaka has talent.
I really recommand this one for people that likes stories with a lot of action, where there is danger behind every corner.
Warning: There is also much blood and violence in this one.

Can I say first of all, that I am not crazy about this series. I'm not eager for another chapter but I want moreee. I can't explain what draws me in about this series - that it's poignant but light at the same time(?). I actually love this series and I really recommend people to read this series and expect something subtly amazing.

This is a tight manga. Such a dark and twisted story with awesome art and a fresh form of "abilities."
Like action, blood, gore, tragedy? Then this is a manga that you must check out first hand.
This manga is done by the same author and artist from eureka seven also (14 year old main char with mysterious cute chick again )

... Last updated on April 3rd, 2009, 11:55pm

Every time I finish a chapter, I feel like I don't want to read anymore but I find myself reading the next. BUT these characters are seriously messed up...

well this manga is really showing signs of great anticipation.The art is great.The way the eyes are drawn reminds me of Claymore.The gore and blood is really nice and set in a entertainment park-prison where people death is as common as taking a ****.Its got me hyped for more so keep it comming !
I vote 8+ for now.

Sure, this game has a few plotholes, but if you havn't read it all you can't really complain about the "randomness" of it. I was slightly annoyed by the sudden appearance (and disappearance) of the girl at the beginning, but it adds up later on.

All I can say is that the awesome setting, the likable and strange characters and the eerie grotesqueness was JUST what I needed for the moment. Thus, I will rate it 10/10 but have full understanding for people who doesn't rate it high at all. When it comes to series like this, it's all about taste.

... Last updated on April 13th, 2008, 11:21am

There are some Spoilers in this Review. About 4 volumes or so.

Hey Hey People, Shell Here.

Deadman Wonderland starts with a massacre of our Protagonist's class and with him being the main culprit's and Japan's incredibly questionable police force he gets the death Penalty. However in 2013 there was a big earthquake which caused 70% of Tokyo to be submerged in Water. Now to restore Japan's to its former Glory a Prison Named Deadman Wonderland which is a for profit prison. And now 10 years since the earth quake, Ganta (MC) is sent here to suffer the wrath of his consequences. He soon realizes that this prison is more than what it seems and Just how much of a circus a for Profit Prison can be.

Deadman Wonderland is pretty by the book series. MC is a nice guy. Follows girls around/vice versa. Realizes what he knows wasn't the truth. Deals with the situation where everyone wins. Rinse and repeat for some subplots and bam you got a 13 volumes series. Now don't get me wrong, Despite me stating this I didn't actually think the series was repeating itself. It always felt like the story was moving forward. Stopping to give proper breathing room. The problem are a few things but First I'd like to talk about what I liked the series.

The Art and setting of this series is fantastic. It felt like I was being sucked in another world. A lot of this can be attested to the fantastic art the series has. It really does a fantastic job. I honestly have nothing but praise for the art. Never did it feel like the author was cutting corners.

This is also one of the battle shounen series where the ecchi actually is separate from the action and the author isn't trying to shove panties and breasts into my face every 5 seconds. Characters do get occasionally sexual but more during exposition to keep me interested. And you know what? It works because I'm a red hot blooded male damn it!

The main issue I have with this series basically boils to character Depth or more importantly, the lack of it. Sure the action and art is great to look at but after a while what's the point of If I don't care about the characters. That is the main problem with Deadman wonderland. Both Shiro (FMC) and Ganta were fine as the main characters but neither of them can really carry the series. Them together was basically made in interesting enough since you partially knew where the story was going. Them alone... It just doesn't work.

This becomes a much bigger problem when you get into the last arc where the last fight is meant to be emotional rather than something bloody, violent or action heavy. Honestly the final fight scene was probably the more boring fight scene in the entire series.

Should You read this manga? Well depends. The side characters, action and story is interesting enough. But at the same time its predictable and lacks the character depth a series like Kingdom or One piece would produce.

Overall the series is enjoyable enough. I don't really have anything super bad to say about this series. But if you skip it you aren't missing much either. It just basically falls into enjoyable but forgettable zone of entertainment. 6/10.

... Last updated on February 20th, 2022, 11:46am

Ok so it was compelling at start, but later on the first chapters, it was nothing but your typical grotesque shounen. Impossibly naive MC who lacks character development despite everything he's been through, the stereotypes, and its unrealistic.

So to avoid spoilers I won't say anything about it other than it was EPIC! It was perfect with hints making it not out of the blue, was reasonable when explained fully, and led to an AWESOME climax! OMG I love this manga.