Feb 28, 2024
Synopsis:
The manga "Even If the World Is Over It's Fun to Live" follows Yakone a miniature human who is traveling with a large hamster-like creature (Yago) and a round drone (Ney). She is traveling through a world that is being altered by the red fog. The human civilization is extinct, and the triangle heads are allowing the red fog to alter all living things into strange creatures that are not normally found on their planet. There is a lot to discover in this ever-changing world. That's why... living is fun!
Originality: 9
The author (Tottori, Sakyuu) has created a novel world that is
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full of dangerous creatures with several side arcs that are unique to the world that the author has created. There are a few unique and unexpected twists, with some foreshadowing that at the time doesn't make sense until you are further along in the series.
Plot: 8
The plot of the manga is constructed with a clear, concise, and compelling storyline that has a recognizable main arc with a convincing conflict and crisis. Throughout the storyline, there are several obstacles for the protagonist to overcome with their conflicts, crises, and resolutions. The author has creatively developed a storyline that maintains the reader's interest in which all the pieces flow seamlessly together into a single whole.
Theme: 9
While exploring themes of loneliness, loss, survival, and a post-apocalyptic world, "Even If the World Is Over It's Fun to Live" also delves into the complexities of racial acceptance. Through nuanced character development and intricate storytelling, the manga provides a stark yet empathetic glimpse into the life of Yakone.
Character Development: 9
The main character is memorable with a unique and complex personality. As a result of the complex nature of the main character, the reader typically has positive emotions for the MC. Throughout the manga, the dialogue contributes to the rich and vivid world created.
Art, Setting, and Atmosphere: 8
Readers will undoubtedly be engrossed in the detailed and expressive artwork that brings this world to life. The whimsical design of the characters is brought to life through utilizing the Kemono art style where the character's features are drawn anthropomorphically, with round faces, huge round eyes, and no nose. The author creates a world that is pleasing to the reader and easy to identify with. The manga's seamless integration of racism, drama, a post-apocalyptic world, and slice-of-life genres adds depth and nuance to the overall storytelling, creating an engaging and memorable reading experience.
Mechanics: 8
I do not speak Japanese but in the translated version that I read, it was very easy to follow and understand what was happening with no spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors
Passion: 9
The author is very adept at making you care about what ultimately becomes of the protagonist throughout the manga. The author expresses her passion through the development of the plot and the theme of the manga which keeps the reader interested.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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