Hi, I am a mangalover from Indonesia. On this occasion, I would like to give a review related to the comic I read and wow it was very special.
Book information:
Comic Title: The Promised Neverland Volume 1
Story: Kaiu Shirai
Art: Posuka Demizu
Publisher: PT Elex Media Komputindo, Origin (Japan): SHUEISHA INC.
Year of publication: 2019, Origin (Japan): 2016
Genre: Boys Comics
Java Price: IDR 25,000
I have no words how brilliant this comic is. From the first chapter alone, I have been very impressed with this comic. Be Careful! It can stir your heart as you read it, because it's so cool!
This comic tells the story of the children at the Grace Field House orphanage. Emma, the main character who has this brave character, along with Ray, Norman, and other children live a happy life at Grace Field (GF) House. Until one day Emma and Norman learned something from GF House that made them disappointed and worried. They find out the heinous truth behind the existence of GF House. This orphanage turned out to be under the guise of something terrible. What is that terrible thing? Please read for yourself.
This initial volume contains 7 chapters, namely:
"Grace Field House" (GFハウス, Gurēsu Fīrudo Hausu)
"The Way Out" (出口, Deguchi), "Jalan Keluar" in Indonesia
"The Iron Woman" (鉄の女, Tetsu no on'na), "Sang Wanita Besi" in Indonesia
"The Best Option" (“最善”, Saizen), "Pilihan Terbaik" in Indonesia
"She Got Us!" (やられた！, Yarareta!), "Kami Diperdayai" in Indonesia
"Carol and Krone" (キャロルとクローネ, Kyaroru to Kurōne), "Carol dan Krone" in Indonesia"
"We're Counting on You" (頼んだぞ, Tanonda zo), "Tolong Urus, Ya" in Indonesia
My assessment of this visual / comic art:
Very impressive. Posuka Demizu Sensei is a great artist. Very comfortable to see and read. The combination of pictures and conversation balloons is very on point. It is presented clearly, it is not complicated to read, because there is another comic in one comic box that it is difficult to read.
Like the comics published by Shueisha in general, this comic was successful. How come? This comic is successful not without reason. This very neat story makes you feel mixed up. The characters also amaze and inspire you.
For your information, Shueisha is 1 of the 3 biggest manga publishers in Japan (Shueisha, Kodansha, and Shogakukan). Shueisha has published manga in the list of best-selling manga in the world such as One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Bleach. The current popular Kimetsu No Yaiba (Demon Slayer) is from Shueisha as well.
This manga (The Promised Neverland) is a masterpiece that caught the attention of many people. When you're done reading this volume 1, you'll want to continue reading the next volume. The story is also not hard to read. Exciting, moving, and makes you wonder what happened next.
I think that's all my review of this great comic, hopefully it will catch your eye. I end with thanks. See you in my next post.