I read the manga after watching the movie! I honestly liked the movie better but the manga isn’t horrible. I like the art style as it’s a lot more unique and for some reason it just fits the vibe. Overall it’s a decent read and I do recommend reading it. Whether you chose to read it or not, I highly recommend watching the movie.
vignettes of violent adolescent ennui at a high school chock-full of disaffected gangstas. for hardcore seinen fans who seek a different experience than your run-of-the-mill shounen manga concocted for mass appeal - hyperpolished, big-eyes-small-nose, etc etc - I for one welcome the divergence
I personally really enjoyed the collection of stories. There isn't any character development or plot but the stories focus on having a grunge tone as it showcases the fleeting lives of bored violent boys. This about the dissatisfied terror of teenage youth in Japan and their inability to live outside of their troubles. Art isn't impressive but I've seen worst and it adds to the atmosphere, it's surreal and takes time to interpret. Had pop culture references I didn't understand but who cares.
Deserves a better rating than its current shit one, especially considering there being worst stories with higher ratings on this website, but I get why it has it. Stories can be a hit or miss but overall it's an interesting manga.
