I’m not used to reading novels (graphic or otherwise) that aren’t on slices of dead trees

That’s funny, I don’t have such a problem, but I guess I can attribute that to reading an obscene amount of (or just plain obscene) manga on the computer to begin with. (:

So I take that your other two series are Monster and Kare Kano respectively? Can’t find faults with those, no. Too bad they’re only going to release 20th Century Boys after they’re done with Monster or something? That’s what I remember reading in a press release…

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If C.S.I. Was written by a Japanese horror writer

I was sold on the opening line…that would mean I’ll have four series on the go simultaneously though. *shrugs* one per week would make for a nice monthly reading schedule. As for Nijigahara, I’ll give it a re-read or two and let it soak in. As funny as it sounds, I’m not used to reading novels (graphic or otherwise) that aren’t on slices of dead trees so I’m worried about reading the pages in order, etc., which is a particularly prickly problem with NH’s fractured narrative!

I could’ve sworn this was seinen, too. Thanks for the great review–saw a synopsis of this other day, and was curious enough to want to buy it (after I get my hands on some delicious Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, of course). Nothing like having a real copy in your hands every now and then…

Also, hit me up on GTalk/fire off a mail at the usual address if you want ideas for a Nijigahara post.

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@Chris: that’s a good alternative assessment…unless this is a josei title, intended for a seinen-aged female demographic? I’m not too bothered either way of course - it’s a great story and I’m enjoying reading it. The ‘metaphorical’ side of it is what makes it a cut above the rest I think.

I might do some more manga reviews in future, but lately I’ve not read much manga so have had precious little to review. Hopefully I’ll continue with this, then start Monster and Kare Kano again too…plus I have a scanlation of Nijigahara Holograph that is begging to be re-read.

If Translucent had truly been in the seinen category Mamoru would have chosen Chizuka to be his girl, and he would have been surrounded by other females that are basically stereotypes of typical girls found in manga/anime; the little sister, the bitch, the cute but stupid girl, and so forth. But, the supporting female characters are shown to have depth and real individuality

What I really liked about this manga was the use of Chizuka’s translucent syndrome as a metaphor for the uncertainty and emotional ups and downs of a teen aged girl.

Hey, Martin are you going to start doing manga reviews now? I’ve thought about doing manga reviews in the past. But, while I enjoy manga I almost consider it desposable entertainmanet. I’ve bought and read thousands of manga and for the most part I just give them away at my local anime club. The only manga that I keep longterm are manga like Saikano, Nausicaa, Lone Wolf and Cub and so forth.

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1. Seinen doesn’t sell as well
2. It’s not as kosher in the US for adult men to read comics about young girls.