I've been reading this since freshman year, and I’m going to tell you, it didn’t disappoint me once. I absolutely LOVE Eleceed, one of my favorite manhwa. So, I decided to write a review—it’s for school, though. I read the manhwa online, so I’ll try my best to stay near the beginning of the story to avoid spoiling too much. I think I’ll focus on chapters 1 to 67.
In Eleceed, we follow our cute MC, Jiwoo Seo, a 17-year-old boy with abnormal speed. He doesn’t know what it is or where it comes from, and because of that, both he and his mom keep moving from place to place, scared that someone might discover his unusual ability. Because of this, he hasn’t been able to form any connections with anyone around him, leaving him with no friends. However, amongst all that loneliness, he finds comfort in the cats he sees around and the ones he has at home. One day, while feeding the cat in his neighborhood, he comes across a really FAT orange cat who seems to be badly injured. Being the kind kid he is, Jiwoo decides to take the cat in and care for it until it gets better. Little did he know, this would open a door to a world of opportunities for him (e.g., becoming more confident in himself, making friends, and discovering the truth behind his abnormal abilities).
I’ve been reading the manhwa for 4-5 years already, and I want it to end, but at the same time, I don’t. 😭 (Very mixed feelings about it.) Something that I absolutely LOOOOOVE is the art style and how much it changes throughout the years (not in a bad way). The manhwa is so good to read when you're feeling sad or down because trust me, you will laugh at some point. Of course, there are some chapters that are really full of action and fight scenes, and I love that. The balance of humor, action, and romance is fantastic. The character development is amazing, and the way this manhwa feels so warm makes you want to be part of the group of friends Jiwoo will make. It also shows how a little kindness and love can change someone and help them become more open… Cough 🫢 cough… (Wooin, Jisuk Yoo, Subin, and Kayden)
Chapters 1-67 are some of my favorite parts. I found it funny, and it’s when we are introduced to the characters and get to know a little about the world and our MC. I love the jokes, and that one incident between Jisuk Yoo and Kayden (if you know, you know—but just in case you don’t, it’s in chapter 43 :3), which always makes me cry from laughter. I love the jokes, and the things that poor Kayden had to go through!
I don’t particularly have anything I dislike, except I’m scared I’ll die of old age and still not know who Jiwoo’s father is. I think I’m going to get married, have kids, grow old, and still not know who he is. But regardless of that, I love the manhwa, and I’ve probably reread it 11 times, and will read it again because Why not.👍