Finally finished with the series, and now I know why it is regarded as one of, if not, the best sports manga of all time.
Takehiko Inoue creates nail-bFinally finished with the series, and now I know why it is regarded as one of, if not, the best sports manga of all time.
Takehiko Inoue creates nail-biting, highly dramatic, edge of the seat moments, where the readers can't help but root for the characters, who are vibrant, lifelike and so engaging.
The ending, although bittersweet, is perfect and reflects our real life in a sense, as well....more
Sports manga might not be the most popular sub-genre, however, if well written, it doesn't lag behind in any aspects of quality, and Slam Dunk is the Sports manga might not be the most popular sub-genre, however, if well written, it doesn't lag behind in any aspects of quality, and Slam Dunk is the pinnacle of it....more
It has been a beautiful journey, reading this series, with moments that ranged from being thought-provoking to moments that were heart-breaking. What It has been a beautiful journey, reading this series, with moments that ranged from being thought-provoking to moments that were heart-breaking. What a fitting end to an extremely captivating series....more
'Shohoku in Trouble', the title claims, and indeed the team is in that position. The volume never loses sight of what it's trying to achieve, with hil'Shohoku in Trouble', the title claims, and indeed the team is in that position. The volume never loses sight of what it's trying to achieve, with hilarious moments that mimic life to tense moments that will leave the readers biting their nails....more
The ongoing match is incredibly fun, and the difference between the two teams is well portrayed. Inoue gives the characters time to shine, and their dThe ongoing match is incredibly fun, and the difference between the two teams is well portrayed. Inoue gives the characters time to shine, and their development from the early chapters is well evident....more
It is time for Shohoku vs Sannoh, the toughest opponent Shohoku has ever faced.
The tension and anxiety of the characters, before the upcoming match, It is time for Shohoku vs Sannoh, the toughest opponent Shohoku has ever faced.
The tension and anxiety of the characters, before the upcoming match, were so beautifully portrayed in this volume.
But amidst all this stressful moments, Takehiko Inoue still draws some humorous moments that bring some relief not only to the characters, but also to the readers....more
I have grown so attached to the characters in the series, that it aches to see them undergo their unfortunate fate. However, the tragedy, the characteI have grown so attached to the characters in the series, that it aches to see them undergo their unfortunate fate. However, the tragedy, the characters and the suspense is what makes this series so spectacular....more
I'm having a hard time processing what I just read. This volume broke my heart. Hands down the best volume in the series, so far.I'm having a hard time processing what I just read. This volume broke my heart. Hands down the best volume in the series, so far....more
I am now immersed in the world of Slam Dunk, and it's all Tekehiko Inoue's fault. He keeps delivering thrilling matches one after the other, and I'm aI am now immersed in the world of Slam Dunk, and it's all Tekehiko Inoue's fault. He keeps delivering thrilling matches one after the other, and I'm all out of breath with how exciting it all was....more
How glad I am to have picked this manga to read, for it continues to intrigue me. Naoki Urasawa has, without any doubt, done justice to the original sHow glad I am to have picked this manga to read, for it continues to intrigue me. Naoki Urasawa has, without any doubt, done justice to the original source material, while also delivering something new....more
The third volume in the series takes a darker tone than it's predecessors, as if it wasn't already dark before. But I guess that's the direction the mThe third volume in the series takes a darker tone than it's predecessors, as if it wasn't already dark before. But I guess that's the direction the manga was always heading towards....more
"Do you know why humans like to put up monuments like this? Because they forget."
This series just keeps on giving. What an amazing volume it was, wit"Do you know why humans like to put up monuments like this? Because they forget."
This series just keeps on giving. What an amazing volume it was, with so much suspense and drama going on. In the end, it really makes one wonder, "what really makes us human?" ....more
Monster was my introduction to Naoki Urasawa, and it is one of my favorite animes to date. But, I had been sleeping on his other works. Thanks to the Monster was my introduction to Naoki Urasawa, and it is one of my favorite animes to date. But, I had been sleeping on his other works. Thanks to the recently released anime, my interest was piqued yet again. This time, however, I decided to grab the manga instead.
Pluto is a retelling of the Astro Boy story, "The Greatest Robot on Earth",of which, I have only a limited knowledge. This doesn't hold back anything from the readers, though, and they can have a wonderful experience regardless of it.
This murder mystery, psychological sci-fi thriller has me captivated. The artwork story-telling, characters and delivery are near perfect, and I just can't wait to read another volume....more
The National Basketball Tournament is finally underway, and the stakes have never been this high before.
Takehiko Inoue continues the intense basketbalThe National Basketball Tournament is finally underway, and the stakes have never been this high before.
Takehiko Inoue continues the intense basketball journey with the perfect balance between exciting sports action and emotional character development....more
Significantly better than its predecessing volume, this one puts focus on the supporting characters, including Chad and Orihime, and gives them their Significantly better than its predecessing volume, this one puts focus on the supporting characters, including Chad and Orihime, and gives them their moment to shine....more
Despite of all the intricate plans devised by the protagonists, we keep getting back to square one, which is kind of frustrating, but it was still an Despite of all the intricate plans devised by the protagonists, we keep getting back to square one, which is kind of frustrating, but it was still an interesting read....more
It is essential to end a series, that has been compelling throughout its run, in a high note. Gamon Sakurai manages to do just that in the final volumIt is essential to end a series, that has been compelling throughout its run, in a high note. Gamon Sakurai manages to do just that in the final volume of Ajin....more