Abara: Complete Deluxe Edition

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ABARA (which I literally just sped through a 2nd reading of) is called out as having a confusing story because there are a few competing organizations (cops, scientific, para-military, shadow-society, etc.) that are never completely explained, and the ending doesn’t adhere to the preconceived Western framework of what constitutes a “story.” and you will wonder if you accidentlly skiped some dialogue. When you get to the end you will probably have the story figured out, so all I said here does not really mean anything. I like the climax.

Another White Gauna spawns, but this time it is able to consume humans before the Bureau takes action. At first, they send a squad of humans, but when this fails, they send Nayuta to destroy the big White Gauna. However, a humanoid White Gauna appears and duels with Nayuta. After a battle between the two, Nayuta wins — but falls dead soon after. Because she is telepathically linked with her twin Ayuta, any damage sustained by Nayuta is also manifested in Ayuta. facts about a Japanese gem, manga, would be a big loss for you. There are many reasons why there are SPOILERS AHEAD! TL:DR: It's bad, but you can read if you want, there is some great art and its short.

B-But you have to see the symbolism! And you must interpret your own opinions!" Nah Nah Nah, the greatest writers, movie directors and mangakas showed that you can't make symbolism and interpretation the basis of the history, you can add them as much as you want, but they can't hold the entire thing together alone, there has to be characterization, themes, world building, tone… etc.

There were way too many ideas crammed in the series to make it enjoyable. That, and the weird art ruined the series. There were many times when I just wanted to leave the manga alone, but I kept thinking that it will make sense at the end. Unfortunately I was let down. Nov 27 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' Anime's Ad Unveils shallm's Opening Song, January 8 Debut

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The art for Abara was a bit hit and miss for me some things looked cool while others didn't. The style looks really old school in ways but doesn't do much besides Abara is great for what it is. Obviously it isn't some profound story where you expect to come away with a newfound favorite fiction or expect to find some extremely deep plot. It's a 11 or so chapter story that makes an interesting world wherein human weapons exist to fight terrible creatures. And it's cool as hell. The art is fantastic, some of it even exceeding those found in Blame!, and there is enough information about the world given to feel the visceral, living, and yet dreary atmosphere. Either way I took it for what it was and I enjoyed it. Even though this is a short manga series Nihei still manages to make a fully lived in world, even if it has that depressing alone feeling about it. Again, this could be because I've just finished other works of his and it may or may not be in the same universe as the others? To conclude, I view this work dear. It was actually my introduction to Nihei's repertoire, and I am glad that I still find value in it despite it all. I'm just sad it didn't get more spotlight. I recommend it regardless with how little of an investment it is to read. A very unique experience, for sure. The plot is quite cryptic, but when you understand enough about these human-eating creatures, it becomes clear what's going on. I just missed some depth. This could've been added either by adding more (detail to the) art or through more dialogue. I don't care which one it would've been as long as it had added that little punch.