With more readers than ever reading comics and Webtoons (aka Vertical Scroll Comics), Beat’s “Singular Adventure” has a weekly chance to recommend some of its favorite books and series from Japan, Korea and elsewhere. This week we have magic girls, The Gospel of the Origin of Neon Lightsand of course, there is sparkling.
Magical girl dandelion
Writer/Artist: Kaeru Mizuho
translate: Mei Amaki
Lettering: Found K.
Publisher: Right now
One of the most interesting developments in the Fantastic Girl genre over the past 15 years has been the integration of open horror elements. Magi Madoka Magic Probably the most obvious starting point, but there are similar series Wonder Egg Priority and Ghost girl (Direct Quote HP Lovecraft). Of course, the Fantastic Girls story of the Past might be dramatic. Remember the actors Sailor Moon Almost died in the first arc? Not to mention monsters. Some artists recognize this and decide to build it further.
This is Magical girl dandelion go through Kaeru Mizuho Come in. The war between giant demons and butterfly magical girl soldiers is fierce. High school student Tanpopo Ohanami discovers that she has the potential to “flower” into a magical girl. Although there is a problem. Her best friend since childhood is a demon named Shade. She tried to protect her, but it wasn’t his advantage to be a magical girl.
Mizuho’s settings present a unique scene. How about a magical girl and a monster she should fight with her accommodation friends? The shadow can be a ruthless struggle against other demons, and his motivation is that his motivation after becoming a dandelion after becoming a Tanpopo remains a mystery. Additionally, the more Tanpopo learns from her cold old mentor Peony, the darker her world becomes. Become a magical girl who looks like a grand adventure of onlookers Magical girl dandelion The bet cannot be higher. However, through all this, Tanpopo insists that good can outweigh the darkness. Everyone can save it.
Visually, this is one of the most confident first series in recent years. Ruisui painted like an old professional. They have a knack for a lively action scene and fun monster design. Shade’s ability to manipulate shadows and move through them can have negative space and playback of dark marble textures. The depiction of magical girl elements, such as the petals that appear when Peony uses her power or Tambobo uses magic, is always delicate and complex. However, the series is also not shy about being shy about violence or creepy images.
There are only nine chapters, but Magical girl dandelion A solid start. It’s visually interesting, and the story offers some interesting possibilities. In essence, though, it’s a comic that thinks that no matter how dark things are, everything is possible. – D. Morris
Gospel of Neon Genesis by Tony Takezaki
Writer/Artist: Tony Takezaki
translate: WASH, HC language solution
Edit/English adaptation: Carl Gustav Horn
Lettering/Touch: John Clark
Publisher: Dark horse
The Gospel of the Origin of Neon Lights No matter what they end up thinking, every anime fan should watch one of these works. There is no doubt that this is an important task in the overall history of animation. However, it’s also fun to get peeing out of the story and characters. There is a lot of work to be done!
Tony Takezaki ((Metacycle) Peeping EvangelicalThroughout the show, their skirts dissect the town, dissecting language, characteristic mannerisms and “hidden meanings.” He also mocked other works, making it its essence. From the fun redesign of EVA units and Angels to top jokes about fan service, even Asuka slips into a German accent even more frustrated, here’s a lot from this short gag manga collection.
Some criticize evangelical pretentiousness, especially in the second half. (The first half itself is fun.) This book helps to eliminate that, because no matter how serious the show is, Anno can always be open to the fun. That’s Gospel of Neon Genesis by Tony Takezaki: The chance to laugh at the classic series, featuring your favorite characters, no matter what genre they like.
Go and check it out!
Jo~ha~kyuu~! ♡ – Derrick Crow
Lost
writer: Qianjian
platform: Online comics
The Manhua follows Eugenie Lin, a 16-year-old girl whose parents’ divorce leads her to live with her father, new wife and son. Eugenie is unpopular, unpopular, and stumbles upon a tattoo shop where she meets Shen Juan, an 18-year-old boy. Eugenie thinks she’s seen his last one, but it turns out they went to the same school and were in the same class. More importantly, Juan is now her new companion. Eugenie wasn’t sure how to do him. He looked and behaved like a criminal, and there were rumors that he had been out of school for a year after defeating his last half of his companions. But he also seems to be very diligent and healthy. When Eugenie reveals Juan’s past, the two gradually get to know each other.
Lost There are some of the best art I’ve ever seen; we’re talking about serious candy here. The best way I can describe it is to “glitter”. The characters’ eyes are indeed beautiful in how the artist blends colors, almost like a gem. The series also incorporates the art of Chibi in humorous moments, when Eugenie and Juan are together.
In terms of story and character, the series did not reinvent the wheel. The bubbled female protagonist and the mysterious male love interest are metaphors we see again and again. But I like it always a little twisted. Juan is not a “bad boy”; as we later saw on Mangata, he consistently ranked the highest. Eugenie isn’t the shy, quiet protagonist we usually see in the stories in this premise. She speaks out (the first thing she pointed out about Juan is his ass) and ignores Juan’s growing feelings for her. I also like the way this story happens in a contemporary setting, which makes the interaction between Eugeni and Juan more natural.
Anyone who wants to try reading high school romance should check it out Love in love. It has also been adapted into a live-action series for 2023. Although I haven’t watched it yet, I’m looking forward to doing this after Manhua is done. – Hillary Liang
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