I might rate the anime a 7, but I shouldn't give that to the manga. It has such an incredible storyline and a great climax at the end. Even though it's considered a sad-ending manga, this is the best possible conclusion. I can't imagine Kobayashi-sensei turning this manga into a happy-ending romance; it would be terrible, like the ending of Usagi Drop.
This manga is funny, but at other times, the atmosphere becomes serious. It explicitly addresses World War II in Japan in a profound way during the climax. As someone from a country that was once colonized by Japan, I usually dislike this kind of plot... but objectively, this is truly great!
The art is good, and even though I initially disliked the anime's art style, the manga's visuals are impressive. I don't know why the manga is underrated, but it's definitely a must-read. It's funny, entertaining, emotional, and has a perfect formula for a sad-ending story. You might even enjoy buying the physical copy of this manga.
Thank you, Kobayashi-sensei, for creating such a fantastic manga!
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This manga is funny, but at other times, the atmosphere becomes serious. It explicitly addresses World War II in Japan in a profound way during the climax. As someone from a country that was once colonized by Japan, I usually dislike this kind of plot... but objectively, this is truly great!
The art is good, and even though I initially disliked the anime's art style, the manga's visuals are impressive. I don't know why the manga is underrated, but it's definitely a must-read. It's funny, entertaining, emotional, and has a perfect formula for a sad-ending story. You might even enjoy buying the physical copy of this manga.
Thank you, Kobayashi-sensei, for creating such a fantastic manga!
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