One can only dare to top a 20+ years old epic saga of characters that, until the end are open to a morally gray interpretation. Demons, sex, love and the most bitter betrayal ever written.
I'm fairly mislead by opinions, but you cannot go wrong with this one, and you know it from the brilliant first chapters until the alchemic rollercoaster in the end. Feelings, philosophy, hearty characters that will make you wish you read it all again and again.
Art: Lacklusting. Story: Melodramatic. Why did it become a shounen-ai reference? Simple. Depth and intricate relationships that border from love to obssession. Literally a desperate love.
Shounen like no other, with loveable characters, a compeling and heartful story of forgiveness of self. Well-balanced to make you smile and cry.
How can someone write a story, scramble all the pages and still do a build up for a perfect ending? Masterfully executed. Just read it. Nothing can be explained without being spoiled.
Nothing is 'ordinary' about this manga. Seems like your typical yakuza story, but it has a lingering sad undertone. Yet you can't help but to hope this tale has a happy ending.
Don't hate because of the taboo. Perfect art for a good story, treated with sensibility and hinting on more colorful days.
Most perfect comedic duo ever. Dee and Ryo made me bust my ass laughing. The story has its moments of seriousness, but what makes it a joy are the enormous mouths and occasional tsundere moments.
Can't count how many times Mizuki, Sano and Nakatsu had me laughing out loud and shaking my monitor for the cliffhangers. Mother of all gender-bender shoujos, just sayin'.
So then you find yourself smiling at a 10 year old trying to be the perfect fiancee to a teenager? It's lovely and heartwarming.
Berserk