The Final Evolution

Alive: The Final Evolution #2

by Tadashi Kawashima, Adachitoka (Illustrator)

LIFE AFTER DEATH

Waking unscathed after his fall from a building, Taisuke is looking for answers. Told that his kidnapped friend is up north, he takes to the road. On his way he encounters a boy who has created a psychic barrier around a truck stop–and his captives won’t be freed unless Taisuke kills him. Will Taisuke take a life to save others?

Genres: Manga, Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Comics

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 16, 2003

About the author

Kawashima made his professional debut with Daughter Maker, which ran in Kōdansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine Zōkan Great. From October 2003 to October 2009, Kawashima collaborated with Adachitoka to create Alive -Saishū Shinkateki Shōnen (Alive- The Final Evolution), which was published in Kōdansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine. Kawashima succumbed to liver cancer on June 15, 2010 and died at the age of 41.

Reviews

[Branden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m thoroughly enjoying this series two volumes in. This time out, we meet a couple of new characters, one of which is a “comrade”, or a person with powers. He’s a funny, bratty third-grade boy and his introduction was well done. I’m guessing the new female truck driver we meet here will play a role as the story progresses. She was another strong character. The last chapter introduces a reporter who wants to talk to our main students, and another “comrade” whose trying to kill our main character. Not quite as powerful a punch as volume one, but some good character building and I’m interested to continue!

4.0 stars

[inas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Makin lama makin bagus aja. Tetep engaging kayak volume 1; dan satu tokoh ngelawan tokoh lain—ini yang bikin semangat ngelanjutin, I guess. 😁

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was well written but there was just one scenario that just dragged on for a long time, it got boring. The book was really fun to read. There is bunch of twists and turns in this volume, I loved it. This was better than the first to be honest. I couldn't put it down, I read it in one shot, it was that good.

[Mehsi · Rating 3 out of 5]

We continue where we left off! Our MC in the hospital and then him getting in all sorts of trouble and people dying and then he decides to just go North to wherever the others are. Hirose is still an asshole (not sure if it is because of the virus or if he just was innately like this). Yuta was a tough like but as we got to know him I started liking him more, poor kid, that young and had to see how his mom killed herself, that traumatizes anyone not to mention some crazy "comrades" telling him bullshit. I am still not entirely sold on the series, but I am also kinda invested in finding out more about things + seeing our MC develop his powers + see Hirose get a kick in his butt.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taisuke goes in search of his kidnapped friend and meets another comrade who can create barriers of air.

This volume contains some deeper questions such as 'would you take a life to save multiple lives'? I like that it's not fluff. I'll continue reading the series.

[Laura Yuwi · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Teman'nya makin nambah aja. Kenapa sih misinya harus membunuh orang ?! Dengan cara kejam pulaaa. Sebenernya komik ini not my cup of tea ya , cuma liat review2 orang pada bilang bagus, jadi ya penasaran. Dan bakal terus lanjut ampe volume terakhir. Hahaha

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taisuke finds another "comrade" on the way North to rescue his friend and an unusual partnership is born.

[Shin Donghae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perkembangan cerita semakin menarik. Karakter yg muncul tidak hanya villain namun juga pendukung tokoh utaam dalam perjalanannya menuju Utara

[Conan Tigard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah . . . now that the story was set up in the first volume, Alive: The Final Evolution: Volume 2 is finally getting into the meat of the story. We finally learn how Suicide Virus is able to blow people away with his high-pressure air bubbles. We learn that Taisuke controls fire but doesn't really know how to use it.

There are still quite a few mysteries that we don't have answers for. Why did the virus come to Earth? Where is it from? Does it want to kill off all of humanity? Why does it make some people have super powers? All of these questions are yet to be answered. Hopefully, one or two of them will be answered in the next book.

Tadashi Kawashima has created a dark story of intrigue and mystery in Alive. I found that I liked the second book a lot more than the first as I understood more about what was going on. The artwork by Adachitoka is great and I loved the way that he drew Ryou. Her eyes are fantastic. I do like that these characters do not have the humungous eyes like a lot of the Japanese manga characters have.

Now that the story is getting really interesting, I cannot wait to find out what happens next in Alive: The Final Evolution: Volume 3. Will Taisuke and Yuta find Hirose and Megumi? Now that Taisuke has attacked Suicide Virus, will he have to face him again? Will he be able to survive? I sure hope so. Boy, oh boy, I cannot wait to read the next book!

I rated this book a 9 out of 10.

[Beck · Rating 3 out of 5]

We get some answers, as well as some more questions, and an expanded character base. The plot's gaining a bit of momentum/focus, although it's still pretty open at this point. This series is very much the kind of thing I'd watch on TV, and it's nice to find myself drawn into manga that's not primarily just romantic shojo for a change.

[chanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Characters come and go, and that helps you realize just how deadly the "comrades" really are. I love manga that has no qualms about doing away with useless side characters; I loved this volume because of that.

The addition of Yuta is great~ Shows us a "comrade" who isn't creepy. Great volume.

[M.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so intriguing. I eagerly await the next volume.

[Nfnt-robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

And the creepfest continues! This one makes me even more curious just what the purpose of this virus is, and who the newly powered people are...

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this series, although it does seem to take off on a slight Parasyte rip.

[Kyrielle Wing · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely more interesting than the first one. Still confusing at times, but much better.

[Rembulan · Rating 3 out of 5]

once i read it, i could NOT put it down. best manga i've ever read! ten thumbs up!

[Pussey · Rating 4 out of 5]

First manga I've ever read and I couldn't literally put it down . It was confusing at some times but over all it was a fun interesting read.

[Doremili · Rating 3 out of 5]

La chica es interesante