Allure Of The Night

Screw is both written and illustrated by Kaori Yuki, the creator behind the Godchild series. Unlike her usual gothic fiction and mystery works, this manga dives into science fiction and action. In 1992, Neji and his fiancée are kidnapped and brutally murdered. For reasons yet unknown, Neji is cryogenically frozen by a mysterious organization called GERA.

By 2033, Neji has become a Reverent, a scientifically engineered undead with incredible supernatural powers. He emerges as a skilled assassin but struggles with blurred memories of his past. GERA assigns Neji alongside two other undead killers, Luzer and Batsu, to eliminate their enemies.

Neji discovers that GERA plans to conduct medical experiments on his fiancée, prompting him to rebel against them and go rogue. Joining forces with Luzer and Batsu, he sets out to stop the malevolent GERA organization.

The futuristic world's design is intricately detailed, reminiscent of Kaori Yuki's fantasy-oriented works.

The manga is divided into three chapters, each with its own narrative. The absence of padding or filler ensures a fast-paced storyline, giving readers only a brief introduction to the characters and their roles. The plot twists are effective, keeping the story unpredictable. It shares similarities with James O Barr's "The Crow" graphic novel, blending similar motifs and writing styles while retaining themes from Kaori Yuki’s works like Godchild.

The undead characters retain human traits, all having lost loved ones during their lifetimes, carrying painful memories of their deaths. Each page unveils snippets of the characters' past lives, adding depth and evoking sympathy from the reader. Neji and his companions find it challenging to adapt to the new environment, striving to survive in it.

Overall, the story ideas are intriguing and thought-provoking, especially considering the real-life trend of people freezing their bodies with hopes of future revival. The art style is highly detailed, drawing readers into the pages. Character designs are unique with relatable goals. However, the personalities of the characters feel underdeveloped, leaving much of the world's lore unexplained. Some characters serve merely as plot devices, lacking substantial involvement in the story. There is limited character development throughout the narrative.

The villains lack memorability, with GERA being another stereotypical evil corporation aiming to dominate the world through illegal means such as human experimentation and slavery.

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A story set in a futuristic world that blends sci-fi elements (cryogenics, automatons, etc.) with a hint of supernatural powers.  

Story, 7: Despite its brief length of just three chapters, the world is well-developed. Readers gain insight into Earth's condition, the consequences of human experimentation, and the distinctions—or lack thereof—between artificial intelligence and human consciousness.  

Art, 7: The action sequences were impressive, and the character designs felt innovative and distinct.  

Characters, 6: While I found the main characters intriguing and their relationship unique, I was somewhat disappointed by the GERA organization overall (especially Luzer). The female characters largely seemed like tools to advance the protagonists' journey, which bothered me.  

Enjoyment, 7: I finished this much faster than expected. The world-building and potential for expansion truly captivated me, so it's unfortunate that the series is concluded (though it does wrap up satisfactorily).  

Overall, 7: I would recommend this to sci-fi enthusiasts or anyone interested in an action-driven shoujo series. Fans of Yuki Kaori's other works might also appreciate this. A fast-paced and enjoyable read.  

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i really like the novel, I want to see it's illustrations but I can't find it can anyone tell me what to do

lol no problem dude your comments have been fun to read

I don't know, I'm at Ch 1332 and haven't seen F4 or DOOM yet.

This story is really good to read. I like ML's character and humor sense. Its good to read after a action and mystery novel like sword god to calm one's mind. The characters were build beautifully. If anyone like happy happy ending stories this is go to.

Definitely not the best story out there, but it was definitely enjoyable. I would call this a hidden gem.

If you like stories like Lucia or The Return Of The Female Knight (I think that is the name), you will like this.

Agreed. I read those series years ago and did rather enjoy this.