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Shirou's mundane life as a struggling construction worker takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Lucy, a naked girl who mysteriously falls from the sky. Her peculiar and captivating personality draws him in, and he introduces her to his apartment mates.
However, upon returning from a brief errand, Shirou is horrified to find Lucy missing, his friends brutally murdered, and a monstrous ogre-like figure standing amidst the wreckage.
Just before the building explodes, the large man pulls Shirou to safety. He is then thrust into the city's sewer system, where he is rescued by an enigmatic stranger.
(Source: Tokyopop)
The End was published in English as Dead End by Tokyopop from March 8, 2005, to May 9, 2006.
An exceptional rarity that blends surrealism with rapid action, centered around a man on a quest to discover his identity and the meaning of his existence. This cerebral and introspective journey is likely to compel you to revisit it multiple times due to its complex narrative and fluctuating storyline.
The artwork perfectly complements this surrealistic vision, though it's far from conventionally beautiful. Instead, it aptly captures the somber and melancholic atmosphere, while still managing to infuse the characters with a sense of vivacity in their own unique way.
A wonderful and ostentatious read, it can be challenging, perplexing, and enigmatic at times. However, the experience offers a rewarding sense of exuberance and satisfaction once completed.