He Cried Wolf

how is the novel so far?

I really enjoy this novel, rather slow upload for sure, and other places are way ahead but are extremely differently written. While I wait for this and Primal hunter to progress are there other ones just like this out there? And if so what? Thanks!

does his daughter die or not just tell me please

This manga version of the events occurring between the anime and the OAV is likely the finest.

STORY - Blind Target is one of three renditions of the happenings between Gundam Wing and Endless Waltz, penned by Akemi Omode, one of the series' scriptwriters. Like the others, it delves into the rationale behind the pilots' choice to send their Gundams into the sun, along with the responses from various parties and factions to the anime's conclusion — namely, the call for peace. The storytelling proceeds smoothly, feeling much more cohesive than a mere patchwork of exposition and half-baked philosophy. One standout aspect is the absence of any mecha combat throughout this entire manga; it's all about character and moral exploration. It's not entirely idealistic either! Sure, there are some explosions and confrontations, as well as a scheme to dominate space/the world, but the plot's foundation isn't reliant on these elements, which is a significant advantage. Blind Target also introduces the very beginning of Endless Waltz, enhancing the story's connectivity.

CHARACTERS - Once again, the characters mirror their anime counterparts accurately, but since the story emphasizes thoughts over action and battles, the cast receives depth and exploration. The characters exclusive to Blind Target are fairly straightforward, yet most still feel complete: they possess clear beliefs, morals, and their actions make logical sense—at least the protagonists do. The antagonists, unfortunately, succumb to clichéd ambition, but we can't have everything. The familiar members of the cast each have their moments, and it's easy to envision the animated version of the story they're enacting. I was pleased to see that the five pilots and Relena all receive roughly equal attention, something that didn't occur in both Ground Zero and Battlefield of Pacifists.

ART - Blind Target's art closely resembles the anime. The style is nearly an exact match, but with all the additional details and sharpness inherent to manga. Despite a fair amount of talking heads, there are also plenty of intriguing angles and dynamic action, along with varied page and panel layouts. The good art genuinely enhances the reading experience.

OTHER - Viz translated and published Blind Target in 2001. The most noticeable signs of its age are the left-to-right format and the translated sound effects, which I always find awkward on the page. Viz also added newspaper clipping-like dividers between the four chapters of the story. These inserts provide information on the various characters, their backgrounds, and personalities, though while they're fairly informative, their wording is incredibly cheesy. The text abounds with rhetorical questions, and there's also a lot of information from Endless Waltz, which really shouldn't be included in a book set before it. The typography looks good overall, and the translation feels natural and fitting with the anime, but there are a few pages where poor layout causes the spine of the book to consume some of the pictures and dialogue.

OVERALL - If you're going to choose one filler story to consider canon, I would recommend Blind Target. It makes the most sense, connects the best, features character exploration, and boasts some excellent art.