C67 Wu You character is supposed to be smart, but she just opened her room door and exposed herself to everybody just like that??? She's supposed to be in hiding right!? What an annoying twist of event. The smart girl became super stupid.
A truly exceptional manga that, within just a few chapters, manages to craft a unique atmosphere and an engaging story that keeps you hooked until the very last chapter. The darker elements of the narrative bear some resemblance to how Kira from "Death Note" attempts to eliminate the "rubbish" of the world. However, this manga takes a slightly different approach compared to "Death Note." Here, the "rubbish" refers to criminals living in Tokyo who are forced to participate in a game named after the manga itself.
The game involves a series of targets that players must eliminate by obtaining their marks (anything goes, including violence), leading to a cascade of intense situations where the violent main characters revel in every drop of blood spilled by their victims.
It's a great manga, but the only downside is that it's too short :( .
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Duds Hunt stands as one of the finest thrillers ever crafted in manga, and among psychological manga, it's the one that gets my heart racing the most. It’s not merely an intriguing survival game but a meticulously woven tapestry of great detail.
Our protagonist, Nakanishi in "Duds Hunt," is unlike the typical main character who starts off as a novice relying on a seasoned veteran of these phone-to-real-life-survival games (a concept somewhat akin to "Darwin's Game"). He quickly grasps the dynamics of the game, thrusting readers into a complex web of strategy and battle fervor. Other characters are intricately woven into the main character's world of murder and money. There's Chihiro, a young girl whose father was attacked and hospitalized, the former boss who made his life a living hell, and the friend who first introduces him to Duds Hunt.
The script is commendable; the translators have done an excellent job capturing the evolution of the main character's thoughts, ramping up the tension when he's a novice and shifting to ruthless pride as his confidence grows. The script clearly elucidates the game's mechanics as they unfold, ensuring you won't be confused about the system or key details like who, what, where, why, and how. You comprehend the motives and actions of the main characters and their workings.
The artwork is crisp and easy to follow if you're accustomed to reading manga. Motion lines, facial expressions, and emotions like shock are all effectively portrayed. There are no cumbersome two-page panels mid-story, so if you dislike zooming in and out for large illustrations, Duds Hunt poses no such inconvenience.
Additionally, it features a one-shot titled "Awakened Dreams," a fascinating blend of diverse art styles, suspense, and mystery. While it may not align with expectations when compared to other manga in similar genres, it shines as a masterpiece in its own right. It delves into perspectives within a concise yet masterfully constructed murder narrative. If you seek something unique in psychological manga, this addition to Duds Hunt is ideal.
My sole advice is to pay close attention to character appearances (faces, hair, etc.) to recognize them, as characters previously encountered by the main character may reappear unexpectedly with crucial roles. This enhances the intrigue and complexity of the manga—everything ties together flawlessly by the end. Duds Hunt exemplifies a well-conceived idea executed with brilliant planning. It's a superb manga that any fan of action/thriller/psychological genres should explore.
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The game involves a series of targets that players must eliminate by obtaining their marks (anything goes, including violence), leading to a cascade of intense situations where the violent main characters revel in every drop of blood spilled by their victims.
It's a great manga, but the only downside is that it's too short :( .
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Our protagonist, Nakanishi in "Duds Hunt," is unlike the typical main character who starts off as a novice relying on a seasoned veteran of these phone-to-real-life-survival games (a concept somewhat akin to "Darwin's Game"). He quickly grasps the dynamics of the game, thrusting readers into a complex web of strategy and battle fervor. Other characters are intricately woven into the main character's world of murder and money. There's Chihiro, a young girl whose father was attacked and hospitalized, the former boss who made his life a living hell, and the friend who first introduces him to Duds Hunt.
The script is commendable; the translators have done an excellent job capturing the evolution of the main character's thoughts, ramping up the tension when he's a novice and shifting to ruthless pride as his confidence grows. The script clearly elucidates the game's mechanics as they unfold, ensuring you won't be confused about the system or key details like who, what, where, why, and how. You comprehend the motives and actions of the main characters and their workings.
The artwork is crisp and easy to follow if you're accustomed to reading manga. Motion lines, facial expressions, and emotions like shock are all effectively portrayed. There are no cumbersome two-page panels mid-story, so if you dislike zooming in and out for large illustrations, Duds Hunt poses no such inconvenience.
Additionally, it features a one-shot titled "Awakened Dreams," a fascinating blend of diverse art styles, suspense, and mystery. While it may not align with expectations when compared to other manga in similar genres, it shines as a masterpiece in its own right. It delves into perspectives within a concise yet masterfully constructed murder narrative. If you seek something unique in psychological manga, this addition to Duds Hunt is ideal.
My sole advice is to pay close attention to character appearances (faces, hair, etc.) to recognize them, as characters previously encountered by the main character may reappear unexpectedly with crucial roles. This enhances the intrigue and complexity of the manga—everything ties together flawlessly by the end. Duds Hunt exemplifies a well-conceived idea executed with brilliant planning. It's a superb manga that any fan of action/thriller/psychological genres should explore.