those who say that this one is similar to rmji are cruel to other readers as the mc's personality here is different from the rmji mc's atleast at the first half,the second half went down hill that's another story,but yep in rmji the mc was a solo guy but here he is a sect guy so there are obvious differences and lot of plot holes could be seen.
the pacing is also different,rmji mc is more patient than this guy.
han li is more like a know it all guy whereas this is not like that
Loosely inspired by the Grimm's brothers' tale, Hansel and Gretel marks Junko Mizuno's second adaptation of a fairy tale following Cinderella, and it's the only one I've had the chance to read so far.
If you're thinking about purchasing this, it's best not to approach it with high expectations regarding the storyline. First off, don't anticipate a reimagining of Hansel and Gretel, as the sole connection to the original is the pervasive food obsession among the characters. Additionally, the plot is exceedingly brief and straightforward—residents of Hibari are abducted by Queen Marylin and placed under her enchantment, leaving Gretel to rescue them. There isn't much more to it than that.
The primary allure of this book lies in its stunning visuals. Rendered entirely in full color, it's dazzling and vibrant, with every page element vividly popping out. This style perfectly captures the bizarre, psychedelic culinary world filled with candy houses and self-sacrificing pigs feeding the populace. I wished for some real combat scenes since Gretel is a total badass sukeban, but all her confrontations are resolved swiftly and repetitively. The villain's backstory also feels abrupt and uninspired.
Hansel & Gretel offers a fun reading experience despite its untapped potential and predictable formula. I sincerely hope her other works inspired by fairy tales prove to be more engaging.
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the pacing is also different,rmji mc is more patient than this guy.
han li is more like a know it all guy whereas this is not like that
If you're thinking about purchasing this, it's best not to approach it with high expectations regarding the storyline. First off, don't anticipate a reimagining of Hansel and Gretel, as the sole connection to the original is the pervasive food obsession among the characters. Additionally, the plot is exceedingly brief and straightforward—residents of Hibari are abducted by Queen Marylin and placed under her enchantment, leaving Gretel to rescue them. There isn't much more to it than that.
The primary allure of this book lies in its stunning visuals. Rendered entirely in full color, it's dazzling and vibrant, with every page element vividly popping out. This style perfectly captures the bizarre, psychedelic culinary world filled with candy houses and self-sacrificing pigs feeding the populace. I wished for some real combat scenes since Gretel is a total badass sukeban, but all her confrontations are resolved swiftly and repetitively. The villain's backstory also feels abrupt and uninspired.
Hansel & Gretel offers a fun reading experience despite its untapped potential and predictable formula. I sincerely hope her other works inspired by fairy tales prove to be more engaging.