Akaneshinchi Hanaya Sange

To start off the writing in the story is bad & horribly cheesy.I felt as if the mangaka was near the age of 10 & lacked any real vocabukary or writing skill.For example In one scene it says something like "We Had sex everywhere, I've probably touched him everywhere except for his heart",probably the most cheesy bad written line I have ever read.The art is also sub par,but it was decent & portrayed what it needed to.Another thing to mention is the mangaka failed to use the panels correctly,she could have done a better job at expressing the emotions that she/he was trying to portray.The good thing I have to say is that the story was a nice idea,but it was sad that it got portrayed so badly.

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Made an impact

by Akako
11 years ago

Rating: N/A

I expected some dark themed story but not this. The art is rough and the "romance" starts rather slowly, so I didn't quite like it in the beginning; the only reason I continued to read was because some people rated it highly and I was curios. I still don't know if I like it, I mean, I'm not even sure I understood the big picture - the details are too intricate for me to grasp right now (being kinda late, I read the big blocks of text rather superficially). However, I did get very sad from a certain point:

when Fukazawa is getting dumped by Juuza - mainly because I could really understand his desolation.

While I didn't hate any of the characters, I found it hard to truly relate to any of them. Their behaviors are just too extreme and I couldn't stop myself from wondering what the %^&* were they thinking. Of course, I could understand some of their feelings, especially Fukazawa's, but to a limit. I think the title, Songs of Self-Abuse, is perfectly fitted for the story, as all there characters are abusing themselves by taking some weird, irrational steps that will undoubtedly impact their whole lives. But in the end, I couldn't help feeling sorry for them and their despairs. I wish they find happiness, though in their cases I doubt it can ever be your usual happiness.

I feel I missed important things by not being in the mood to read it carefully so in case you're picking this volume, be sure to be prepared for some long (philosophical) tirades.

... Last updated 11 years ago

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Unforgettable. For scanlation group - great job!

by kidoraku
11 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Dark, disturbing, twisted, lecherous, lustful, dirty and just... brilliant.

It's psychological. There's smell of sweat, death and semen. There's no sweetness. Or maybe a bit? Even art, how should I put this? is related to the mood of the characters, it's rougher when they're confused, prettier when they're calm. It's imprecision perfectly fits the story. Mangaka's trying to look into the darkest abyss of human soul, to unveil delusions, imperfections, doubts and eternal questions of human beings, to portray hardships of complicated relationships, to show difficulties of living in this hostile twisted world, ways to deal with painful past and in the end to show imperishable human longing to stay alive, to love ad be loved back. There's bitter-sweet taste of love. Will they find the substance? You should find out by yourself ?

I had a great time while reading. I'll do it again and then again to make sure that I understood everything (the more you know Japanese culture the more meanings you'll find). But not everyone will do so, oh no. There will be some disgusted people, maybe a lot. But who cares. At least give it a try ?

Unforgettable. One of the wildest stories I put my hands on. 10 points

... Last updated 7 years ago

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Mixed emotions

by RocketDive
13 years ago

Rating: N/A

After reading the reviews I figured this manga would be right up my alley. But I was disappointed, and not for the reason you think. Being very visual, this manga was sort of overwhelming, being there is a lot of intricate reading to be done.

It is clear the work the author went through though, it's very well thought out and features very indepth observations and philosophies. While the art is not a masterpiece, it reflects the story line and mood very well. Just wish it was a bit more clean at times, since some scenes feel like an optical illusion, but that's just me.

This is quite a jump from other manga I have read of the same genre. It's much more detailed and well thought out. It's rather sad that of all the work that was put it into it it didn't receive the same amount of popularity. But personally, I think this would of made a better film that manga.

For future readers be aware that this book may cause you to feel emotions you were not even capable of feeling. Just keep an open mind and take it for what it is: an artistic expression.

... Last updated 13 years ago

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Will try to re-read it again

by sallyen
13 years ago

Rating: N/A

I can't seem to get into it because the art is really odd-looking in my opinion.
Usually I'm story > art, but I could only go through like ten-twenty pages because I keep thinking how dark and sketchy it looked. I will try to read it again, but the art is really freaking me out because I can't really concentrate and I can seem to figure out what the mangaka is drawing at times. The first couple of colored pages are good, but when it's all black and white: it's really difficult for me to see what's what because everything is so dark (like literally).

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Though I'm not inclined to reread this again anytime sooner. . .

by egoamote
14 years ago

Rating: N/A

I agree with the comments made prior to this. The book throws you out of your comfort zone in a slow manner and once you realized it, your half way into the book. And the book is quite depressing. After reading this, I just felt sad. Yet, despite that, after much contemplation, I thought it was an okay read. Under all it's disturbing facets of/on life, there are some tautologies in there. . .somewhere.

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i'm not sure

by tekiteki
13 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

I can clearly see, that mangaka put a lot of effort into it. But i was disturbed by:

characters with an unstable mind, I really don't understand irrational people, who is brooding all the time over some depressive ideas, deliberately pushing themselves into misery and unpleasant situations without any rational reason;
anorexic characters (please, someone, feed them!);
long, intricate texts, full of terms, too intellectual for a common reader (I really appreciate when one can explain oneself in simple terms).
If you are into these things (and like yaoi, of course), then go ahead and try it~!)

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Not good

by piranha
12 years ago

Rating: N/A

It's just not my thing I guess...the artwork is crude and some of the scenes are gross (lots of sex). The main character is uncomfortable to watch. I didn't care about any of the characters at all, they're all sad, lonely, people and it's depressing to read about why they're like that.

The manga does make a lot of interesting points about life, but it was too much text in a manga for me. This should have been a novel. I don't know why the author decided to use his crappy scribble drawings instead.

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