Akuma no Ororon

I figured it was high time I penned a review of this manga, based purely on my personal take.

Story: I enjoy the storyline, though it's somewhat predictable in certain areas. The 'devil and angel relationship', forbidden love – these themes have been done to death. However, the combination with some well-developed characters elevates it above average within its genre. It's not as predictable as I initially assumed; it’s more than just your typical happy love story. I'll leave it at that.

Art: Personally, I adore the artwork, but many might find it a bit 'ugly' as they often label it in my country. Just glance at the cover. While I appreciate it, the female characters do have somewhat boyish faces, and if you're not paying close attention, some characters may appear similar. It ultimately comes down to personal taste, but I've rated it according to my own preferences.

Characters: All the characters possess some depth, although some are flatter than others. This doesn't matter much since the main characters are so vividly portrayed through extensive dialogue and Chiaki's (the protagonist) inner thoughts.

Enjoyment: I thoroughly enjoyed it. Even though this manga isn't particularly renowned or widely loved, I still hold it in high regard and would recommend it as a worthwhile read.

(Apologies for my poor English – I'm Danish :3)

This is my first review I've ever written and published online.
My initial impression from the front cover and story summary piqued my curiosity about how it would unfold as a fantasy/drama.

A tale about an angel falling in love with a devil isn't exactly groundbreaking, but rarely has it been executed this poorly. To be frank, if it weren't for my purchase of these books and my aversion to wasting paper, I would have incinerated them shortly after reading.

Here are two primary reasons:
1. The fictional universe is riddled with flaws and limitations, failing to clarify the abilities of its inhabitants. For instance, there's at least one character capable of resurrecting the dead, yet unable to heal their own injuries. While angels and devils exist, their only distinction lies in names; otherwise, both are equally malevolent.
2. The artwork is grim at best, appearing rushed with the sole aim of mass production. All characters look nearly identical, with minor variations like hairstyles and superficial attributes such as length and attire/accessories. Beyond character issues, almost nothing else appears satisfactory—the buildings seem hastily drawn, smaller objects like weapons are grossly disproportionate, and so forth.

In conclusion, while hints of romance exist, they're overshadowed by the abundance of blood, gore, and violence. The recommended age for this manga is 16, though I'd suggest raising it to 18 due to the extreme violence and graphic nature of the killings, which surpasses most action mangas.

This is merely my opinion, not intended to diminish the manga's popularity. Hopefully, I haven't offended anyone too much, but if I did, I sincerely apologize.

I've read the manga countless times and have never grown tired of it. To some, it may seem dark and depressing, but it's far from your typical tear-jerking story. The art style is unique and distinct. Moreover, it doesn't follow the usual 'happily ever after' narrative. When I finish the manga, I always feel there should be more to it—as if the author left us yearning for additional content. Yes, I was somewhat surprised by its ending because it didn’t conclude as I had anticipated. What truly captivated me was how their relationship impacted each other's lives and the exceptional artwork. Frankly, there isn't much information provided about Chiaka's parents. Ororon is the king of hell, yet he faces a rebellion from a faction of his own people who wish to dethrone him. His relationships with family members and those who serve under him are intriguing and keep me thoroughly entertained, which is definitely a positive aspect. To me, this manga has deeper layers, offering more than what initially meets the eye. Give it a try, and I'm confident you won't be disappointed.

I truly love this manga; it's incredibly depressing yet oddly uplifting. It's a real shame that not many people are familiar with Mizuki's work. Of course, it's all subjective, and many won't appreciate the hyper-violent themes or the very distinct art style. Personally, I adore copying the art—the lines flow so beautifully. She conveys so much with just a few strokes, which can sometimes make it a bit hard to understand, but we can forgive her for that. It is a tragedy, and though inevitable and easy to predict, I found it very moving.

I introduced this manga at school, and every single person who read it went out and bought their own copy afterward. If you like it, it becomes very obsessive. Give it a try—you might love it as I did, or you might not. Either way, I think it's one of the most beautiful mangas, no, books in general, I've ever read. I hope you like it too. Oh, and I love Othello :p

This manga started off at the peak of a hill and tumbled down by the end of volume 1. I appreciated its beginning, when Chiaki was still charming. However, after her relationship with Ororon fell apart, the manga took a drastic turn for the worse. The mangaka seemed to believe that eliminating every character the cast encounters would create an engaging plot. While this approach works in some stories, it utterly failed here.

Overall, I was repulsed by how the manga concluded. It felt as if the mangaka discarded the original storyline, tossing out the last 75% and deciding, "Hey, let's screw everyone over! Let's kill them all!" My advice to readers considering this manga is to anticipate a series of mind-numbing disappointments from the latter part of volume 1 until the series' end.