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Beautiful People
From Mitsukazu Mihara comes a unique collection of poignant stories that examines our innermost fears and desires, and ruminates on the power that love and loss has on our collective consciousness.
In this anthology, a young boy tries to grant the ultimate wish to a magical snow princess; two strangers struggle to survive an apocalyptic world--and each other; the lonely victim of a bully takes solace in the world of the Internet; and a woman who has had extensive cosmetic surgery learns the frightening truth about what real beauty is. With an extraordinary blend of magic and realism, the raw emotions and tragic irony filled in Beautiful People will lure you with their charm, and leave you haunted long after the last page is turned.
In this anthology, a young boy tries to grant the ultimate wish to a magical snow princess; two strangers struggle to survive an apocalyptic world--and each other; the lonely victim of a bully takes solace in the world of the Internet; and a woman who has had extensive cosmetic surgery learns the frightening truth about what real beauty is. With an extraordinary blend of magic and realism, the raw emotions and tragic irony filled in Beautiful People will lure you with their charm, and leave you haunted long after the last page is turned.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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Mitsukazu Mihara
53 books74 followers三原 ミツカズ (MIHARA Mitsukazu) is credited with helping shape the GothLoli look through her work in the "Gothic & Lolita Bible"
In 1994, she won the first "Feel Young New Face Manga Awards" Judges’ Special Prize with her short work, "The Children Who Don’t Need Rubbers."
She resides in Osaka, Japan.
Sometimes credited as MIHARA Tsukazu.
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In 1994, she won the first "Feel Young New Face Manga Awards" Judges’ Special Prize with her short work, "The Children Who Don’t Need Rubbers."
She resides in Osaka, Japan.
Sometimes credited as MIHARA Tsukazu.
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July 26, 2013
The last story really makes this anthology for me.
January 22, 2011
A wonderful collection of short stories. The art is far from beautiful, but the clean lines and unique style is what makes it captivating. Out of all the stories, I loved the last one. It made me feel all warm inside. I just might read more of the mangaka's works.
March 7, 2023
pierwsza manga moja i trochę lipa
w sensie no nie siadło fabularnie, ani też pisarsko w ogóle
w sensie no nie siadło fabularnie, ani też pisarsko w ogóle
May 10, 2008
This is a collection of short stories. Beautiful art accompanies these intelligent and deep tellings of a variety of people, all struggling with the cards they've been dealt. I think I was most impressed by the post-apocolyptic story of the 'last man' and 'last woman' both of whom are gay. There's a certain melancholy attached to these various sentiments, and the art lends itself well to the unfortunate surroundings of the protagonists (perhaps it would be more accurate to call them antagonists, since they rarely change throughout the story). Most of the stories are simply a snapshot or a portal view into the lives of the men and women involved. A gorgeous portrayal of the range of human emotions.
February 11, 2025
szału bez, ale całkiem przyjemny dobór historii obrazkowych
Historii o stalkingu można postawić zarzut, że trudno się połapać kto, co i jak. Ostatnie dwa komiksy zdecydowanie podnoszą poziom całości. Niestety zwykle zbiór ten próbuje być głęboki, ale mu to nie wychodzi. Bardziej rozrywka niż paliwo do rozmyśleń.
Historii o stalkingu można postawić zarzut, że trudno się połapać kto, co i jak. Ostatnie dwa komiksy zdecydowanie podnoszą poziom całości. Niestety zwykle zbiór ten próbuje być głęboki, ale mu to nie wychodzi. Bardziej rozrywka niż paliwo do rozmyśleń.
June 14, 2011
it's been a while since i enjoyed shorts as much as these. clear, nice-looking art and stories with a good mix of sweet/strange.
March 17, 2010
a bunch of short stories about true beauty. the best one has to be the last story blue sky
August 8, 2021
Like many anthologies, this had a mixture of so-so, not so great, and good stories. Overall, I'd say the collection was so-so. "Blue Sky" was very good, "Princess White Snow" was decent but a bit off-putting, and "The Lady Stalker" was creepy. The rest of the stories weren't necessarily terrible but didn't really work for me.
Something about Mihara's artwork occasionally reminded me of Paradise Kiss - probably the elaborate clothes. I wasn't really a fan, but again, it wasn't necessarily terrible.
Like I do for most short anthologies, I'll go over the stories one by one.
"Princess White Snow"
Yasu moved to the city in the hope of making it big as a musician, but things haven't gone all that well and he's now behind on his bills. After another failed attempt at finding a job, he stumbles across a girl passed out among some garbage. He initially thinks she's just overheated, but she tells him some weird story about being a Snow Girl whose mother melted after being in the heat too much.
This was strange and tragic. The best moments were probably the scene in the bathtub, which was visually a little more horrific than I expected, and Yasu's actions at the very end.
"World's End"
The story of what appears to be the last two people still alive in the world after some kind of bio-weapon was unleashed. Tabasa's a spoiled rich lesbian, and Tokage is a gay guy who can barely stand to be around her.
I feel like this story was mostly an excuse for Tabasa to strut around in various uselessly fabulous outfits while whining like a toddler. I really don't understand what the point was supposed to be, or why it almost devolved to the point of I get that being completely alone would be terrible, but these two were the most awful post-apocalyptic companions ever, and not because they weren't sexually attracted to each other.
"Electric Angel"
Tenshi has to deal with an alcoholic father at home and bullies at school. His only comfort is a girl he met online who goes by the name "Angel Cat." Angel Cat is a character from Tenshi's favorite picture book, The Angel Cat and the Electric Cat, which his mother used to read to him before she passed away. As things at home and at school get worse, Tenshi finds himself wanting to run away with Angel Cat, but that may not be the escape he's hoping for.
This was really contrived, and I wish the author had devoted just a page or two more to showing how things turned out for Tenshi. As it was, wasn't really believable.
"The Lady Stalker"
Hiromi knows that she's viewed as a workplace spinster by her colleagues, and it irks her when young and cute Michiru keeps asking for advice about how to deal with a stalker. As Michiru describes the things the stalker's been doing, Hiromi starts to suspect that she, too, has a stalker.
This was a dark psychological thriller. I wish it had played out a bit differently - I disliked the way Hiromi was depicted. The final revelation was nicely creepy, though.
"beautiful people"
Mimi goes back to her home town after spending a while living in Tokyo. After a few plastic surgeries, she looks nothing like her old self. She'd hoped that becoming beautiful would make life easier, but it seems like things have just gotten hard in different ways. Then she meets a girl who seems to have a bunch of scars and injuries and starts reconsidering her way of looking at life.
This one was a bit much. It was visually intriguing but didn't really work for me. Especially the bit at the end - I sort of understood the point it was trying to make, but didn't seem like the best solution.
"Blue Sky"
A vampire comes across a young girl who, I guess, was abandoned because she was a mixed-blood Japanese girl with red hair and blue eyes. As the years pass, he comes to care for her.
Of all of the stories, this one was my favorite. The artwork fit the story well, and the last few scenes were lovely.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
Something about Mihara's artwork occasionally reminded me of Paradise Kiss - probably the elaborate clothes. I wasn't really a fan, but again, it wasn't necessarily terrible.
Like I do for most short anthologies, I'll go over the stories one by one.
"Princess White Snow"
Yasu moved to the city in the hope of making it big as a musician, but things haven't gone all that well and he's now behind on his bills. After another failed attempt at finding a job, he stumbles across a girl passed out among some garbage. He initially thinks she's just overheated, but she tells him some weird story about being a Snow Girl whose mother melted after being in the heat too much.
This was strange and tragic. The best moments were probably the scene in the bathtub, which was visually a little more horrific than I expected, and Yasu's actions at the very end.
"World's End"
The story of what appears to be the last two people still alive in the world after some kind of bio-weapon was unleashed. Tabasa's a spoiled rich lesbian, and Tokage is a gay guy who can barely stand to be around her.
I feel like this story was mostly an excuse for Tabasa to strut around in various uselessly fabulous outfits while whining like a toddler. I really don't understand what the point was supposed to be, or why it almost devolved to the point of I get that being completely alone would be terrible, but these two were the most awful post-apocalyptic companions ever, and not because they weren't sexually attracted to each other.
"Electric Angel"
Tenshi has to deal with an alcoholic father at home and bullies at school. His only comfort is a girl he met online who goes by the name "Angel Cat." Angel Cat is a character from Tenshi's favorite picture book, The Angel Cat and the Electric Cat, which his mother used to read to him before she passed away. As things at home and at school get worse, Tenshi finds himself wanting to run away with Angel Cat, but that may not be the escape he's hoping for.
This was really contrived, and I wish the author had devoted just a page or two more to showing how things turned out for Tenshi. As it was, wasn't really believable.
"The Lady Stalker"
Hiromi knows that she's viewed as a workplace spinster by her colleagues, and it irks her when young and cute Michiru keeps asking for advice about how to deal with a stalker. As Michiru describes the things the stalker's been doing, Hiromi starts to suspect that she, too, has a stalker.
This was a dark psychological thriller. I wish it had played out a bit differently - I disliked the way Hiromi was depicted. The final revelation was nicely creepy, though.
"beautiful people"
Mimi goes back to her home town after spending a while living in Tokyo. After a few plastic surgeries, she looks nothing like her old self. She'd hoped that becoming beautiful would make life easier, but it seems like things have just gotten hard in different ways. Then she meets a girl who seems to have a bunch of scars and injuries and starts reconsidering her way of looking at life.
This one was a bit much. It was visually intriguing but didn't really work for me. Especially the bit at the end - I sort of understood the point it was trying to make, but didn't seem like the best solution.
"Blue Sky"
A vampire comes across a young girl who, I guess, was abandoned because she was a mixed-blood Japanese girl with red hair and blue eyes. As the years pass, he comes to care for her.
Of all of the stories, this one was my favorite. The artwork fit the story well, and the last few scenes were lovely.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
September 21, 2021
Beautiful People is a collection of six short-stories written by Mitsukazu Mihara, and although the art-style is rather remedial, the stories themselves are rather enjoyable.
Each tale may centralise around themes of love and companionship, but at no point does this anothology become too 'samey'. Every story is unique in its own right, and the topics range from stalkers and internet dating, all the way to vampires and the apocalypse.
These stories only run for roughly twenty pages, but its quite remarkable how much weight they carry. The subject matter is often dark and the author isn't afraid of including scenes of death, sexual violence and self-harm. What's more, like all great horror anthologies, these stories are never over until the very last page, with twists and turns lurking around every corner.
My girlfriend may have only discovered this book through a chance visit to a second-hand bookstore, but I have to say, this really was a fantastic purchase. I enjoyed every page of this manga and would happily read more from this author in the future. 4/5
If I had to rate the stories in order of quality, I would probably go for....
1. Electric Angel
2. The Lady Stalker
3. Princess White Snow
4. World's End
5. Beautiful People
6.Blue Sky
Each tale may centralise around themes of love and companionship, but at no point does this anothology become too 'samey'. Every story is unique in its own right, and the topics range from stalkers and internet dating, all the way to vampires and the apocalypse.
These stories only run for roughly twenty pages, but its quite remarkable how much weight they carry. The subject matter is often dark and the author isn't afraid of including scenes of death, sexual violence and self-harm. What's more, like all great horror anthologies, these stories are never over until the very last page, with twists and turns lurking around every corner.
My girlfriend may have only discovered this book through a chance visit to a second-hand bookstore, but I have to say, this really was a fantastic purchase. I enjoyed every page of this manga and would happily read more from this author in the future. 4/5
If I had to rate the stories in order of quality, I would probably go for....
1. Electric Angel
2. The Lady Stalker
3. Princess White Snow
4. World's End
5. Beautiful People
6.Blue Sky
September 9, 2012
This was a surprise find at an anime convention last weekend. I hadn't heard of it before, but I have a penchant for Mitsukazu Mihara's books so I had to have it: I love the art style, and find the rather macabre optimism appealing. The book blurb used the word "magical" but I find that misleading, thus the stress on "macabre". Think more "Twilight Zone" with sex as opposed to magical girl.
It's hard to decide between a 4 and a 5 rating. While it isn't the most poignant of Mihara's books, I was compelled to read through in one sitting which, sadly, doesn't happen too often these days (I more often find myself pushing onward with the hopes that a manga will eventually garner my interest enough to continue).
So to sum up, I liked it and will no doubt read through it again soon.
It's hard to decide between a 4 and a 5 rating. While it isn't the most poignant of Mihara's books, I was compelled to read through in one sitting which, sadly, doesn't happen too often these days (I more often find myself pushing onward with the hopes that a manga will eventually garner my interest enough to continue).
So to sum up, I liked it and will no doubt read through it again soon.
January 19, 2021
A lovely mix of sad stories with very humanistic twists. A girl made of snow that wanted to grow flowers but could only freeze them, two people that hated each other finding a sense of belonging after the apocalypse, a girl that learns the true meaning of beauty from a reanimated corpse, a vampire that learns to love the daylight by falling for a girl with sky blue eyes, they’re strange and beautiful stories with emotional resolutions.
August 14, 2023
Idk how to rate this one tbh. It’s an anthology so all together I think the comic is alright but not for everyone. It has some CWs and is a bit gritty and unsavory at times so proceed with caution. Most of the stories are good. With two being just alright and one being absolutely awful. So I’d say just pick out which ones sound good if you don’t wanna read the whole thing. It’s short though, I was able to knock it out in one go with breaks.
The arts pretty good. It’s got that 2000’s manga style I can’t remember the name of. Nothing too mind blowing but didn’t feel too cheap or lazy.
Princess White Snow- 5/5 Nice little short story that uses its length well to make a pretty emotional story, it’s probably cliche but dang it that was a nice starter.
Worlds End- 2.5/5
I liked the apocalyptic setting with two flawed characters that dislike each other. Idk I did not like the male lead. He was very unlikable even though they were supposed to be flawed I just couldn’t with him. Especially after he tried to assault the girl lead. That brought the chapter down, I just don’t think it needed to be in there. Up until then I really enjoyed it, shame it fell apart towards the end. The conclusion was luck luster. Apparently the leads were queer (representation is nice) but I don’t like where they went with it ig.
Electric Angel- 2.5/5 Not offensive but it just didn’t really affect me. Ending felt kinda unearned and somehow not satisfying. Wasn’t really interested in the story. Skippable.
Lady Stalker- 0/5 Skip this one. Title explains it all. Very gross, that was the point ig not saying you can’t tell stories like this but this wasn’t it. And the ending??? Huh?
Beautiful people- 4/5 Setting always gets me. I liked the atmosphere of a girl returning to her hometown. I liked the theme and supernatural elements as well. Got a little gross in one panel but thankfully it was just one panel and only talked about not shown.
Blue Sky- 3.5/5 Another supernatural one that felt very short (it might have been shorter than the others idk). It’s pretty simple but affective in being an emotional short story. Not like too crazy I’ve probably seen something like this before but still a good story to close.
The arts pretty good. It’s got that 2000’s manga style I can’t remember the name of. Nothing too mind blowing but didn’t feel too cheap or lazy.
Princess White Snow- 5/5 Nice little short story that uses its length well to make a pretty emotional story, it’s probably cliche but dang it that was a nice starter.
Worlds End- 2.5/5
I liked the apocalyptic setting with two flawed characters that dislike each other. Idk I did not like the male lead. He was very unlikable even though they were supposed to be flawed I just couldn’t with him. Especially after he tried to assault the girl lead. That brought the chapter down, I just don’t think it needed to be in there. Up until then I really enjoyed it, shame it fell apart towards the end. The conclusion was luck luster. Apparently the leads were queer (representation is nice) but I don’t like where they went with it ig.
Electric Angel- 2.5/5 Not offensive but it just didn’t really affect me. Ending felt kinda unearned and somehow not satisfying. Wasn’t really interested in the story. Skippable.
Lady Stalker- 0/5 Skip this one. Title explains it all. Very gross, that was the point ig not saying you can’t tell stories like this but this wasn’t it. And the ending??? Huh?
Beautiful people- 4/5 Setting always gets me. I liked the atmosphere of a girl returning to her hometown. I liked the theme and supernatural elements as well. Got a little gross in one panel but thankfully it was just one panel and only talked about not shown.
Blue Sky- 3.5/5 Another supernatural one that felt very short (it might have been shorter than the others idk). It’s pretty simple but affective in being an emotional short story. Not like too crazy I’ve probably seen something like this before but still a good story to close.
March 7, 2025
I almost stopped reading this because the first few stories let it down. It's the second half that's really worth your time. They're deep and sad and sweet and beautifully drawn.
Princess White Snow: A down-on-his-luck guy finds a lovely lady in the trash, but she's made of snow and she melts. Boring. Skip it. 1/5
World's End: A lesbian and a gay guy accidentally survive the apocalypse and are the last two humans left alive. All they have is each other. Pretty funny premise, but both characters are annoying. 2/5
Electric Angel: Was Tenshi accidentally flirting with his mother the whole time? It didn't resonate with me, even if it seems they were able to repair their relationship in the end. 2/5
Lady Stalker: This would make an excellent thriller movie! Those final few pages make me wonder if Hiromi had really imagined being stalked or if she'd been set up and cracked under the pressure. 5/5
Beautiful People: The juxtaposition between someone who made herself beautiful with plastic surgery and someone who was built to be perfect out of corpses Frankenstein-style was surprisingly heartwarming. 4/5
Blue Sky: This one was my favorite. A vampire rescues a child and loves her all through the years as she ages and he does not. Such a bittersweet ending. 5/5
Maybe read this one backwards, starting with the final chapter! 4/5 overall.
Princess White Snow: A down-on-his-luck guy finds a lovely lady in the trash, but she's made of snow and she melts. Boring. Skip it. 1/5
World's End: A lesbian and a gay guy accidentally survive the apocalypse and are the last two humans left alive. All they have is each other. Pretty funny premise, but both characters are annoying. 2/5
Electric Angel: Was Tenshi accidentally flirting with his mother the whole time? It didn't resonate with me, even if it seems they were able to repair their relationship in the end. 2/5
Lady Stalker: This would make an excellent thriller movie! Those final few pages make me wonder if Hiromi had really imagined being stalked or if she'd been set up and cracked under the pressure. 5/5
Beautiful People: The juxtaposition between someone who made herself beautiful with plastic surgery and someone who was built to be perfect out of corpses Frankenstein-style was surprisingly heartwarming. 4/5
Blue Sky: This one was my favorite. A vampire rescues a child and loves her all through the years as she ages and he does not. Such a bittersweet ending. 5/5
Maybe read this one backwards, starting with the final chapter! 4/5 overall.
November 29, 2021
A weird, atmospheric little collection of short stories - if you can call them that. More like brief peeks into different worlds, starting in the middle of the weirdness and giving the reader a taste before shuffling you on to the next.
I really liked it. It wasn't spooky but definitely unsettling. The reason for my middling score is that there was no real overarching theme tying them together. The stories have no connection nor do they seem to take place in the same world/timeline. I would also go as far to say that the quality of art varied from piece to piece.
I can't really say it's a must-read, but if you like abstract horror it's definitely in that wheelhouse.
My favourite was probably Blue Sky (vampires- yay) it was the most haunting and melancholy for me.
Least favourite, Electric Angel.
I really liked it. It wasn't spooky but definitely unsettling. The reason for my middling score is that there was no real overarching theme tying them together. The stories have no connection nor do they seem to take place in the same world/timeline. I would also go as far to say that the quality of art varied from piece to piece.
I can't really say it's a must-read, but if you like abstract horror it's definitely in that wheelhouse.
My favourite was probably Blue Sky (vampires- yay) it was the most haunting and melancholy for me.
Least favourite, Electric Angel.
July 8, 2019
3.75 stars
Short story collections are always a mixed bag, but this one was actually pretty good. There were a couple stories that were just okay, as to be expected with projects like this, though the majority of them were solid. I'm glad that there were a greater amount of thought provoking stories. Some were almost haunting in their story telling. I'd say that this one is worth a read if you enjoy short story collections.
(Picked up at AX 2019 Manga Lounge)
Short story collections are always a mixed bag, but this one was actually pretty good. There were a couple stories that were just okay, as to be expected with projects like this, though the majority of them were solid. I'm glad that there were a greater amount of thought provoking stories. Some were almost haunting in their story telling. I'd say that this one is worth a read if you enjoy short story collections.
(Picked up at AX 2019 Manga Lounge)
June 20, 2019
First manga ever. An anthology of six short stories.
'Princess White Snow' ends with hope buried in it waiting to sprout.
'World's End' has a twist of the Adam and Eve tale - a gay man and woman in a post-apocalyptic world.
My favourite is the 'Blue Sky'. Dark, enigmatic, sweet, heart-wrenching. Just like life.
'Princess White Snow' ends with hope buried in it waiting to sprout.
'World's End' has a twist of the Adam and Eve tale - a gay man and woman in a post-apocalyptic world.
My favourite is the 'Blue Sky'. Dark, enigmatic, sweet, heart-wrenching. Just like life.
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September 23, 2020Re-reading.
I don't find it too charming, reading it again. The last story is the best, the others... hm.
While I don't consider it to be a waste of time, I still wouldn't really recommend it.
Although, again, the last story was super charming. That story alone deserves 5 stars, if I'm being honest.
I have troubles giving it any ammount of stars.
I don't find it too charming, reading it again. The last story is the best, the others... hm.
While I don't consider it to be a waste of time, I still wouldn't really recommend it.
Although, again, the last story was super charming. That story alone deserves 5 stars, if I'm being honest.
I have troubles giving it any ammount of stars.
March 8, 2018
If you are a fan of cautionary, Twilight Zone-esque tales, this book is up your alley. The lolita styling and blunt characterizations encompass short, entertaining "what-if" stories in a stylish fashion.
August 29, 2021
Zrobiłam reread tej mangi bo jakichś +-10latach i... Wow. Dalej mi się podoba, dalej ma w sobie to coś.
January 2, 2023
ostatnie>>
April 15, 2023
An interesting collection of dark stories, some sweet and some sad, all a little twisted. I think this is my favourite of this manga-ka's work that I've read so far.
May 2, 2023
Przepiękne historie! Często nie zrozumiałe od razu, trzeba nad nimi posiedzieć i przemyśleć, ale naprawdę warto.
Polecam całym sercem, bo to jedna z lepszych mang
Polecam całym sercem, bo to jedna z lepszych mang
October 27, 2023
I like anthology and I really care for the art style. It's really pretty.
I liked some stories more than others, it was overall okay.
Thank you for the hard work.
I liked some stories more than others, it was overall okay.
Thank you for the hard work.
February 18, 2009
This says vol. 1, but it's the only volume. It's a collection of unrelated short stories. The first two stories are actually pretty crappy, but the last four were all really good. The first two were just way too short to tell their stories decently, and you end up with no attachment to anything. I rented this off Manga Takeout, but I think the final four stories would be worth the price of the book. All the stories are essentially tragic, but not in an "everyone dies" sort of way. More of a "valuable lesson learned" way. I liked it.
September 21, 2014
Style: The artwork was interesting but not too pretty. That's the nicest way to put it. Compared to the art styles I'm used to, these lines seemed very thick and the shadowing was pretty much non-existent.
The short stories were focused on humanity and how emotions and self-worth can be affected by those around us. A lot of the stories dealt with self-acceptance and love. I thought that it was a surprisingly sensitive piece for such a short manga.
Because of the age, it's extremely hard to come by but if you find a copy, pick it up! It's worth the read.
The short stories were focused on humanity and how emotions and self-worth can be affected by those around us. A lot of the stories dealt with self-acceptance and love. I thought that it was a surprisingly sensitive piece for such a short manga.
Because of the age, it's extremely hard to come by but if you find a copy, pick it up! It's worth the read.
September 30, 2016
So lovely and endearing. I haven't actually read any mihara before despite being such a staple, so I am glad to add some of their works to my collection. This feels like a fitting beginning, given that it is a collection of one off shorts. I particularly loved the stories "worlds end" and "空気の中を抜ける空".
October 23, 2018
Beautiful and simply captivating. The short stories tell us what a true "beautiful person" is and how different the people of today imagines it to be. It takes a deep understanding of the reader to see and realize the true message of the stories and how it reflects our society.
The stories has so much emotions in it but it was the 6th story that truly moved me. :D
Definitely a must-read!
The stories has so much emotions in it but it was the 6th story that truly moved me. :D
Definitely a must-read!
October 10, 2009
Not as good as Mitsukazu's other books (the "Doll" series especially.)
Art is still beautiful, but the storytelling is weak and forgettable.
"IC in a Sunflower" is much better as stand alone short stories.
Art is still beautiful, but the storytelling is weak and forgettable.
"IC in a Sunflower" is much better as stand alone short stories.
July 17, 2012
this was really good: a series of excellent manga stories, all really different, around a central theme. made me think i should go give her series Doll a second look, see what i missed in it the first time.
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