How will I be able to read any other manga after this masterpiece?
You ever eat something so good that any food you put in your mouth starts being tasteless? This is Battle Royale for you.
This is a classic. It should go down in history books.
You think I'm exaggerating? You think I'm biased?
Read it, dive in it, explore it for yourself.
I'm still in awe of how complex this work of art is, how well made it is, how ruthless and fearless.
This is a story about a Program, where 42 students are kidnapped in an island and it doesn't end until only one of them survives, the old "Kill or get killed". Now, you think between 42 different characters, you will only manage to remember three or maybe even a group of the elite five. Well, that's where you go wrong, very wrong. This is also why I appreciate this manga too much. I cared for everyone, every single one of them. This care isn't just in a good way, caring for someone in this manga's case can also mean you never want to see their face again. Everyone had different motives, different background stories that are complex and well made, different views of the world, different hardships. I empathized with the most villain character...
I still can't write a coherent review, I know, but am I to blame?
Just do yourself a favor and read this.
But beware if it's your first manga because you will have a hard time finding one that's going to live up to your standards after this. I'm still on the search.