She Becomes Glamorous After The Engagement Annulment

Let's address the fundamentals first: Battle Royale II is as much a sequel to Battle Royale as Predator 2 is to Predator. This means it exists within the same universe and shares a similar theme, but that's essentially where the similarities end. You won't encounter any characters from the first installment, and the narrative doesn't revolve around the program this time. Instead, it introduces a different kind of survival game, focusing on teams.

Battle Royale II: Blitz Royale isn't as terrible as some may claim.
In reality, it tells a fairly compelling story and serves as a worthy spiritual successor to the original BR manga. Both were penned by Koushun Takami, though BRII features a different artist. The art style in BRII markedly differs from the first manga, which can be off-putting for some readers.
Many who dislike the art are typically part of the "Naruto generation," preferring their manga to have a polished look and finding it hard to appreciate anything that deviates from this norm. Others disapprove because it diverges significantly from the original manga's style. Therefore, you shouldn't approach this expecting a direct sequel, or you might be disappointed by the stark artistic differences. For those open to alternative manga aesthetics, this is worth exploring.

Story:

At first glance, the story of BRII might seem shallow due to the manga's brevity, but it delivers. It's quite akin to BR yet distinct at the same time. The psychological elements and themes are intact, and fans of the original will likely recognize the parallels and appreciate how they're executed.

Art:

The art is what could either enhance or detract from this manga for many. It's somewhat cartoonish, which might not appeal to everyone, particularly the previously mentioned group. Initially, the art might seem subpar, but it effectively contrasts the violence and mature themes within the story.
If you've read any of Mohiro Kitoh's works, you'll likely find this less jarring (except for the recurring issue with character designs found in Kitoh's titles).

Characters:

Personally, I believe the characters are better portrayed here than in BR. The focus is on a select few rather than an entire class, for obvious reasons. While you won't delve into their backgrounds as deeply as in BR, the characters feel more realistic and believable compared to some of the exaggerated portrayals in the original. Not delving into the backstories and mental disorders of all the characters in BRII can be seen as a positive twist, enhancing the story's realism. To critique the character designs, as noted earlier, they are somewhat generic, and distinguishing characters mostly comes down to their hairstyles.

Enjoyment:

In terms of enjoyment, this manga certainly satisfies.
Given its few chapters, it's best read in one sitting. Its brevity ensures it maintains momentum, leaving you curious about what happens next as the story unfolds. It's short but well-executed.

Overall:

A solid read, albeit a tad too short.
I wouldn't mind if it had been longer, allowing for deeper exploration of the main characters. Still, it's a commendable short read that might not appeal to everyone but is definitely worth checking out.

I have to say this upfront to clear the air. I DO NOT care about the art of a manga; I care about the story. But I absolutely loathed this art with every ounce of my soul.

I genuinely loved the first Battle Royale—it's in my top 3. When I heard there was a second Battle Royale, you can imagine how thrilled I was. But I ended up feeling so let down.

The storyline strayed too far from the original, and the art and characters lacked any real development. This is the only manga I've ever abandoned—and likely ever will.

To keep this review brief, I'll just say:  
Son... I am deeply disappointed.  

Overall rating:  
1/10

So we have a Sequel based on a follow-up movie (which I haven't seen), rather than a continuation of the first manga... This is not the same as Battle Royale, but going from a 100 chapter manga to 19 should have been a clue.  

Battle Royale 2 is pretty much detached from the original Battle Royale. It feels like a fan-created doujinshi at times, and yet it also doesn't, as there's clearly a connection to the original works, even if it's not a direct sequel.  

But everything here has changed, and the biggest change is the art. I personally don't think the art in Blitz Royale is that bad, but it's a style that relies more on cues, as almost every character's face is drawn similarly. The problem is that the cues of hair or outfits get lost in the manga because eventually everyone wears battle fatigues and helmets. The art is a stylistic choice, but it's not one that works well in the manga's favor.  

However, the bigger change is the story, and it's a change that feels necessary. As I said, this isn't Battle Royale 2. It doesn't continue with the same characters, but it also isn't just a second Battle Royale/Program. Instead, we have a new "different" Program, run by the Navy. However, it's not entirely clear what's different, or how this isn't the same as the original manga's "Program."  

The reason I still recommend Battle Royale is the story. Unlike the original manga, where almost every main character seems ready to fight in the Battle Royale, Blitz Royale spends much of its time outside of the actual fighting and focuses more on the aftermath of battle, preparation, and how the students would realistically deal with the situation they find themselves in, knowing almost no one will survive. In fact, I feel that's something that was lacking in the original manga, as if the entire class just accepted they'd fight, or try to run without having to deal with the fact that it's happening.  

The ending of Blitz Royale is weaker though, and while some of it feels like it may have been cut short, overall the manga has interesting changes from the original to the point that if someone wanted a more realistic look at the world of Battle Royale, Blitz Royale might be it. If readers want "another Battle Royale," Blitz Royale fails, and if readers are hoping for excellent art, this is probably something to skip.

This is a sequel to a great manga, but it is not a great manga itself. To be honest, I consider Battle Royale 2 one of the worst manga I've ever read. I had heard negative reviews before, but I thought they might have been exaggerated or overly critical. My expectations were utterly shattered. This is everything a sequel shouldn't be. Everything that the first Battle Royale did well, this manga gets completely wrong. It takes all the strengths of the original and flips them on their head.

Battle Royale featured a cast of deeply flawed teenagers and managed to make us empathize with them. In contrast, this sequel presents a group of idealized and unrealistically innocent teenagers, likely because it lacks the skill to evoke sympathy for flawed characters. It attempts to make the characters more likable through their exaggerated innocence, but instead achieves the opposite effect due to their unrealistic portrayals. The characters could be described in one word—if only they showed any consistency. The character lineup has been reduced both in number and quality, with the scope and ambition of the work shrinking accordingly.

The artwork suffers from the same critical flaw as the character development. The gritty, detailed art style of the original Battle Royale is replaced by poorly executed, cartoonish drawings; comically oversized ears and noses are common. The characters' faces aren't even consistently bad, with proportions shifting unpredictably. This isn't "different" or "creative"—it's simply terrible and makes no aesthetic or symbolic sense. It was done because it was easier to draw. After attempting and failing to create a sweet, innocent atmosphere to contrast with the plot, it only detracts from the manga's overall quality.

Despite its abysmal art style, Battle Royale 2 takes itself far more seriously than its predecessor, lacking the comic relief and satire present in the first. The quality action and tactics from the original are also absent, though this becomes a minor concern compared to the manga's other glaring and unforgivable flaws.

The plot begins somewhat similarly to the original but quickly descends into sheer nonsense, abandoning all logic. Characters' actions make no sense, explanations are missing, and some plot events defy physical possibility. It lacks continuity and seems unrelated to the universe of the first manga. The battle royale unfolds in a completely different manner. Additionally, rather than portraying a gradual descent into madness, key plot points and character developments are skipped entirely. The ending cannot be called an ending by any stretch—it just trails off without a proper climax, leaving readers bewildered about what they just read.

I have no idea who thought this sequel was a good idea, but they must lack intelligence or good taste. Or they're just lazy. Or this manga was merely a cash grab capitalizing on the popularity of Battle Royale. Or, my personal favorite, all of the above. I can think of no reason other than greed for labeling this as a sequel to Battle Royale. Any similarities between the two are fleeting and conceptually superficial at best.

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Battle Royale 1 is one of my all-time favorite movies and manga. I learned that many fans were disappointed with Battle Royale 2: Blitz Royale due to its artwork, so I gave it a shot, prepared to overlook the visuals and focus on the narrative.

Unfortunately, that wasn't enough.

This story lacks depth and maturity. In fact, there's barely any story at all. The characters are extremely underdeveloped, and their relationships feel nonexistent. The setting is poorly crafted with minimal description. And as expected, the artwork is subpar.

All the great elements from Battle Royale 1 are absent in Battle Royale 2: Blitz Royale. Honestly, don't bother with it.

It takes a lot to earn a score below 6.5 on MAL, but Battle Royale II truly deserves it. While the original Battle Royale is intense and serious, Battle Royale II... isn't. It's set in the same universe as the movies, but that's where the similarities end.  

First off, the art is atrocious. I don't say this casually. The character designs are bizarre—massive ears, noses that seem about to fall off, and faces with large empty spaces in the middle. The artwork is so distracting and poorly executed that it undermines the extreme violence, making it feel more absurd than impactful, like tuning into Barney only to see him committing murders. The artist clearly struggles with depicting motion and impact, and the characters look ridiculous. At times, you even get comical stars swirling around heads during otherwise serious scenes.  

The story is lackluster, and the writing fares no better. It's inconsistent with its own universe—people supposedly aren't aware of the program, despite it being mandatory TV viewing? The plot is pure nonsense and makes zero sense. They're kidnapping children, strapping explosive collars on them, and sending them to fight terrorists... why? What could a child possibly accomplish that a trained soldier couldn't? It's a wasteful and illogical concept.  

There's an entire subplot involving people betting on the events, but even this fails to make sense. Things take a turn for the worse in the second volume when the manga introduces a convoluted plotline where the kids turn on each other for utterly foolish reasons. From start to finish, the series is a disaster, lacking any redeeming qualities whatsoever.  

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Highly recommend! Kudos, author!!

Abusive as fuck, what the fuck is actually the ML want? He wanted to divorce but keeps bullshitting his way to delay it.. wouldn't it be done if they just go to the relevant department and register their divorce? I hate this kind of wishy washy ML