
Alpha's Greatest Desire
- Genre: Fantasy
- Author: Yule_Teller
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- Status: Ongoing
- Rating(3.8 / 5.0) ★
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The core themes this manga explores are highly controversial, with the concept of freedom being a significant one. In comparison to series like One Piece and Attack on Titan, both had more time to develop these themes and integrate them into their narratives. However, I believe Netsutai no Citron handles the theme better than One Piece, despite its numerous contradictions. The manga effectively portrays a dystopian-like setting and successfully highlights the downsides of such a society.
One issue I encountered while reading this manga is its frequent depiction of intercourse. Although I anticipated a lot of it, many of the sex scenes felt unnecessary, even if some were somewhat relevant to the storyline. I’m not claiming all the scenes were meaningless, as some did illustrate the character's struggle with addiction to sex. Nonetheless, the excessive focus undermines the significance of intercourse, and there were moments where I cringed. While the art style didn't bother me personally, art enthusiasts might find it unappealing.
In conclusion, it's not a terrible read, but you'll likely leave with more questions than answers. Sometimes that can be a good thing, but in this case, it falls short of being great.
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This manga is filled with many such remarkable transitions. The composition is masterful, with Matsumoto's signature black humor weaving through each panel. The comedic elements are perfectly juxtaposed, enhancing the narrative's flow.
The story ventures into surreal territory, so much so that the appearance of a suited man with a horse's head—a recurring character from another Matsumoto work—feels entirely natural. Soma, our intrepid photographer protagonist, is determined to reach Vietnam, the epicenter of action, but instead finds himself tumbling down the rabbit hole, partly due to a literary nod and largely because of an overindulgence in Rabbit Juice.
This highly addictive soda, described by one random character as "popular among lunatics and the young," transforms people into frothing-at-the-mouth addicts or slack-jawed zombies. It also distorts reality, leading characters on wild adventures pursued by psychopaths wielding sharp objects.
Despite its chaotic nature, Tropical Citron eventually recovers a semblance of plot, driving it toward a satisfying climax and an emotionally resonant resolution. While the premise involving witchcraft and aliens might seem laughable, it serves merely as a device to keep the story moving. What truly matters in this manga is the journey—the distinctive art style, the world and culture it portrays, the quirky humor, and the bold 'wtf' factor. It’s a slapstick adventure featuring a cast of humorous misfits and numerous hilarious scenes, panels, and payoffs.
Mako. The professor. Sorceresses. Rabbit Juice. Dimensional pockets. Jabberwocky. The old man. Soldiers. The Rabbit. Trash. Tempura. The Leica. Slaves. The Horse. A perfect world. Silver bullets. Revolution. Witches. The Hunter. Vietnam. Kittens. Dive into Tropical Citron to uncover these elements and more.
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