Manga Monday: Gachiakuta Vol. 1

Writer/Artist: Kei Urana
Designer: Hideyoshi Andou
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Released: January 16, 2024
Received: NetGalley

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Summary:

Most people only see garbage when looking at a trash heap. But Rudo sees the potential. He understands (better than most people) that there’s no need for so much waste in our society. So he does what he can to reclaim and reuse.

It’s gotten him a bit of a bad reputation. Then again, as the son of a serial killer, he already had a bad reputation. Unfortunately, that’s why everyone, even those he called friends, is willing to think the worst of him.

Review:

Oh! What an interesting start to a new series! Gachiakuta Vol. 1 kicks off a new series by Kei Urana, who happened to apprentice under Atsushi Okubo. Obviously, I had to give his work a try! Thus far, I’m not disappointed.

I will say that much of Gachiakuta Vol. 1 had to focus on worldbuilding and setting up. So it’s probably a little slower than the rest of the series (I assume). That said, it did cover a lot of ground. We have our main character, the world, a fair amount of politics, at least two mysteries, and more.

This is an interesting start to a series. I’m curious to see where it will go, and I wish I had more to binge-read on the spot. I feel this is one of those series that will only get better with time.

Highlights:

• Action Manga
• Shojo
• Apprentice of Atsushi Okubo (Soul Eater)

Will I continue the series? Yes

Thanks to Kodansha Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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