안나라수마나라 (Korean)
A rumor goes around school about an abandoned amusement park and a magician who lives there that can make someone disappear for good. Yoon Ai, a very smart girl in her class, struggles to feed herself and her sister everyday. She just wants to become an adult faster so that she can escape from the poverty and the reality of her current situation. One day, her life changes as she meets a childish magician.
Review:
Why am I so drawn to stories like this - stories that at first glace (and second glance for that matter) are terribly dismal? It took quite a ways into this manga to understand where the author was trying to steer the reader. It was a great journey nonetheless. I especially like the graphics - everything is so sharp and intense! The artist has the ability in this medium to express emotion like music: soft and loud emotions, tragic and uplifting moments. Although I am not completely content with the ending, I LOVE the theme and overall message: the uniqueness of self and being true to that regardless of the pressures the world might pose upon us. I highly recommend this manga. Art and content are top notch.
Favorite line:
"How must you live to say you're living well?"
Rating: 5/5
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