Where is your top graded manga then?
Good question, here’s one which has great plot & development for each of the leads that is done really well from start to end, no fantasy whatsoever but still set in a somewhat similar historical setting: Yuki to Matsu. While, yes objectively the art isnt AS beautiful as Bride of Ignat, I find the one it has more fitting & unique to the scenario. This is all just a subjective opinion at the end of the day and whether you THINK Bride of Ignat is better than it or not is up to you.
YES!!! I read the 3 volumes (physical version) throughout a whole afternoon and it was a delight. Imo the artstyle is incredible, Takahashi Hidebu’s style is super recognizable too.
I tend to gravitate more towards really distinct artstyles rather than gorgeous ones, doesn’t mean any of them is superior over the other, thats just me.
this isnt even that good, just heavily relies on the art style which IS honestly amazing but it doesn't excuse the underwhelming plot