Blue Dragon: RalΩGrado

Ral Grad, whose full name is Blue Dragon Ral Grad, is a manga inspired by the Blue Dragon video game series.

While the artwork is impressive, as one would expect from Takeshi Obata's hand, the storyline leaves much to be desired. The plot feels overly familiar and lacks originality, with characters that can sometimes come across as irritating. Surprisingly, despite its origins in a children's video game, the manga includes some ecchi elements. Although it wasn't as enjoyable as I had hoped, it was still visually captivating thanks to the art.

I'm not great at writing reviews, and it's been some time since I finished Ral Grad, but I am a huge fan. When I first read RG (Ral Grad), I was new to the manga scene, which might explain why I thought it was one of the best. Later, I discovered Death Note, watched it, loved it, and realized they had the same author.

This made me even more excited about RG, and I was quite disappointed when it ended, though I still enjoyed the conclusion. The main character was fantastic, albeit a significant pervert, but given his backstory, perhaps that was understandable. I found the shadow concept really cool and wished there were more volumes. I don't understand why other reviews are so negative; maybe the plot wasn’t perfect, but I didn't notice any glaring issues.

The ecchi elements were excellent, keeping me hooked on the series. Overall, RG is genuinely good. Anyone who enjoyed Death Note will likely appreciate it too. It has amazing art, thrilling fights, and satisfying fanservice. What more could you want?

Other reviews seem way off. Some rated it as low as 3 or 6, which are below the average rating of 7.2, indicating they're too biased.

Story plot: Excellent.
Artwork: Superb.
Humor: Absolutely.

We have a manga crafted by Obata, Takeshi, and Takano, Tsuneo. One handled the art while the other penned the story. Obata, Takeshi of Death Note fame collaborates with Takano, Tsuneo to produce a manga for enthusiasts who want to savor it as a true "MANGA," not merely a children's TV show adaptation.

There’s an accompanying game and anime, but nothing compares to this narrative that could rival the viral popularity of the "Double Rainbow song." With its action-packed sequences condensed into just four volumes, I find myself rereading it repeatedly.

If you're on the lookout for a robust, mature manga—something far removed from Dragonball Z and definitely not tailored for seven-year-olds—this is your go-to. Featuring shadowy figures, intense battles, alluring women, and men so charming they'd make any woman swoon. Should this manga ever get adapted into an anime, there would undoubtedly be an age restriction. It would carry a warning: Must be "epic" to watch.