This is the manga you're looking for.
The fact you've stumbled upon Designs in the first place means you'll probably love it. This woefully underrated series is short, yet makes strategic use of its 24 chapters to tell a story with much to say about human nature, anthropocentrism, war, science, and evolution. All of this is paired with Igarashi's signature, ethereal art style (here dialed up to its eeriest extreme) to make for a quick read that will resonate for a lifetime and then some.
P.S. be sure to read Igarashi's one-volume anthology "Umwelt" first. The final story is a direct prequel to Designs.
Jul 8, 2024
Fool Night
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(77/? chp)
PLEASE READ THIS MANGA!! Fool Night is so underrated for how much depth there is to the themes, world building, and especially the characters. While there are some trope-y elements in the beginning, trust the author and you’ll be treated to a story whose layers only continue to blossom.
Without spoiling anything, all of the main characters have relatable flaws (stemming believably from their backstories) and work on them in relatable ways — i.e., they don’t immediately realize their shortcomings and become perfect. Even 77 chapters in (as of this writing) the main characters are still morally grey in many ways but developing gradually alongside the ... |
