Author/Artist: Yoshinori Matsuoka
Publisher: Kodansha
Released: December 17, 2024
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Summary:
The world above has fallen apart, making it unsafe for humans. Or rather, unsafe for humans who don’t have a body double. People can use artificial bodies to travel around the surface.
However, these people still need policing and protection. That’s where the Enforcement Bureau comes into place. People like Kara Kamikigi and Shinano Nagano have to deal with all sorts of menaces to keep people safe.
Review:
Re:Anima Vol. 1 is an interesting start to a new series. It has unique hazards, a decimated planet, and determined characters. While it isn’t my favorite story out there, I’ll be the first to say that it has a lot of potential.
First, I want to say that I wanted to like Re:Anima Vol. 1. The description made it sound right up my alley. However, it simply felt too raw or rough, if that makes sense. It was like the world (and characters) needed to be fleshed out more. Maybe this will be resolved in future volumes.
Part of the problem is the story kicks off before readers have a solid feeling for the world. I have so many questions about what is happening in the world, and I feel like I’ve only got a very basic understanding of it all. While I like finishing an intro volume with questions, what I got here wasn’t compelling enough to make me seek out more.
I see potential in the characters. However, I’d like to take a deeper dive into that. Again, I don’t think I’ll be following up with the second volume to see that happen, but it is really tempting.
Highlights:
- Shonen
- Artificial Bodies
- Police Drama with a Twist
Will I continue the series? Nah
Thanks to Kodansha and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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