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Spriggan is an unusual series. I genuinely appreciated the 2022 ONA, and I'd even label it as a good anime. However, I found the manga to be just average—merely "fine." Why? Allow me to elaborate. What made Spriggan appealing to me were the exceptional music, smooth animation, effective use of CGI, and solid voice acting. These elements alone elevated it to a "good" anime. The story, while acceptable, wasn't particularly remarkable.

Story: There's some political intrigue and involvement from other countries, but it ultimately boils down to "the main character fights other powerful individuals and shows off their strength." Essentially, centuries ago, an ancient civilization ruled Earth and left behind artifacts/relics. Generations later, organizations are on a massive treasure hunt to recover these lost relics. However, a corporation, ARCAM, uses advanced machines to prevent these third parties from causing widespread destruction. They employ "Spriggans," highly trained agents with special abilities. And our protagonist, Yu, is one of them. You've likely encountered other series with similar premises. Ring any bells? That's right. This is essentially a manga version of Indiana Jones but less entertaining and with more politics. While not completely awful, the story lacks engagement and leaves much to be desired.

Score: 5/10

Characters: Much of what I mentioned in the "story" section applies here as well. The majority of the cast are uninteresting, unappealing, bland, and overall boring. Our main character, Yu, has about as much personality as cardboard. He fits the mold of a typical action manga protagonist, and the recurring joke is that he's unsure if he can graduate because he skips 80% of school days while saving the world (spoiler: he graduates anyway, of course). Aside from him, the supporting characters are rather weak. Oboro was a character who existed, and Jean had some charm, but I didn't find myself forming attachments to any of them. The best character in the series is probably Yoshino, but she suffers from a lack of focus and spotlight. If she had more relevance, Spriggan could have been elevated and become a better manga overall.

Score: 5/10

Art: By far the most impressive aspect of the manga. Spriggan features good, detailed art. The background art is beautifully drawn, and the fights are fluid and clean. You can feel every exchange of blows, and the characters' facial expressions are well emphasized through this. Although I still prefer the anime's fight sequences, the manga offers good fights as well, and overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the artwork.

Score: 7/10

In conclusion, if you're searching for a decent action manga with some political elements, you might give this one a try. If that doesn't interest you, you can skip it without missing much, as there are numerous better manga available. If you're uncertain whether to watch or read Spriggan, my advice is to watch the 2022 ONA, as it's faster-paced and offers more, in my opinion.

Though I wasn't a huge fan of the Anime version, I genuinely loved this Manga. I can understand why it might not appeal to everyone, though.  

If you're the type who can sit down and enjoy action-packed movies like Indiana Jones, Predator, Rambo, or The 6th Day, this manga will likely resonate with you. It's not meant to be taken overly seriously, and if you're searching for a deeply touching storyline with masterful development, you might want to look elsewhere.  

However, if the idea of a sci-fi Indiana Jones adventure filled with crazy mythological relics (and some intriguing facts along the way) sounds fun and engaging, then this is definitely for you. Just suspend your disbelief and enjoy the ride! There's plenty of good humor sprinkled throughout the books, and the artwork during intense or pivotal moments is truly fantastic. On the art front, the cover and color pages at the beginning of the books are, unfortunately, the *worst* examples of the art style. I'm puzzled as to why they were chosen, as they often appear "off" compared to the actual art within the book.  

There is a loose overarching storyline that does come together in the final volumes, but the series is more episodic in nature, orbiting around the main plot before diving into it at key moments. You do get to learn about each of the major Spriggans, and by the end, you'll have a solid understanding of their backstories.  

I found this to be an excellent choice for mixing things up between my more serious manga or book reads. It offers laughs, explosions, monsters, interesting concepts, and impressive art. Embrace it for what it is, and you'll have a great time. If you take your manga very seriously, though, you might not enjoy it as much.  

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Spriggan is an acquired taste. Initially, I found Spriggan to be rather dull and excessively ridiculous. You might wonder why I have mixed feelings about it. As I progressed through the story, the relics and arcs became increasingly absurd. I genuinely want to express just how absurd Spriggan gets, but then you'd have no incentive to read it unless you're curious about its status as a popular 80s manga. Keep in mind, my review leans heavily toward bias since I generally dislike politics, secret organizations, and history (I only picked it up because volumes 1-3 were available at my local library, and I needed something for long drives). At this point, I may have lost my mind while reading this, so my review could be a bit erratic.  

Absurdity: 10  
Enjoyment: 5? (Negative points for boredom, but positive points for the sheer curiosity of seeing just how absurd it gets)  
Boring: 10 (Part of this stems from the dense text on each page, which makes the manga feel twice as long)  

Characters: 2 (I felt no connection to any of the characters. Ominae Yu was fairly one-dimensional, with his desire to attend school standing out despite being a "super strong super soldier")  
Plot: 7 (Objectively, the plot deserves a 7. The concept isn't groundbreaking, but there's no overarching storyline. Each arc feels like a chaotic patchwork.)  
Art: 6-7? (Art isn't a priority for me; I focus more on storyline, characters, and enjoyment. That said, Spriggan's art is likely above average, though I lack a refined scale for evaluating it.)  

Overall, it's a 5. Read it if you're intrigued by its craziness or if you enjoy politics and secret organizations.

Pretty good story - definitely not short on smut lol (as the author prefaced the story with!). Overall it was a good read, ready to read the second book! :)

The book is too good. Characters are worth rooting for.
I really want to read more of this book.
Marvelous work Author.

There's 2 stories. I love the 2nd story. Nicely written and good life lessons.