Shion no.6 icon series#

In light of that, so what if two boys like each other? It’s their relationship that makes the plot all the more worth while, and every decision, they make so much more intense because of how they force each other to change. It’s a plot driven by characters evolving and it’s utterly amazing to behold. In their own lives and in the world around them. This is about two boys, as different as night and day, who form a seemingly impossible bond and change everything. If you chose not to read the manga because of that, I certainly can’t stop you, but if you like an amazing dystopian manga with lots of action, and character development that makes you think, then this isn’t one you should skip over lightly. Quite frankly, I don’t think people should freak out over Nezumi and Shion’s relationship. It shows two people who find each other against all odds and dares to take charge of their own lives. I love that it doesn’t stereotype gay relationships.

It would work just as well if Nezumi or Shion were a female. This manga is not about a gay couple having gay sex (which they don’t, by the way). It is this relationship, this friendship, this bond that makes the story great. This manga does feature two 16 year old boys who are romantically attracted to one another. I can’t find a single thing about the art that I’d change. More often than not I found myself taking quite some time per page just to really appreciate the beauty of the characters and the fantastic details. Facial expressions, body language, backgrounds, panels, and bubble placement- it was all perfect and easy to follow. As a fairly new artist, it’s incredible she can deal with many types of panels so well – panels with action and fighting never become confusing (something that fighting and shounen manga often falls victim to) and the lighter, more casual panels are equally pleasing. Kino has a wonderful way with expressions and eyes. Sharp, crisp and flawless, emotional and just wonderful. The art for this manga is possibly my favorite of all time. Every character serves an absolute purpose, and without them the manga would suffer greatly. The more you learn, the more you eagerly wonder what will happen next. You end up at the edge of your seat with baited breath watching as these characters are forced to make decisions and how those decisions are going to effect their personalities. No character was wasted, none are flat or worthless. They’ve all been shaped by their experiences, and often times not for the better. After reading this manga almost in its entirety, I really feel as though I know the characters, like I met them. Shion, Nezumi, Inukashi and others too are fabulously written with depth and meaning and are inseparable from this story.

Shion no.6 icon series#

The biggest drive of this series for me are the characters. In the end, everything came together in a way that exceeded every hope and every desire I could have had. There was never a dull moment for me and I couldn’t stop reading. It wasn’t until I read this manga that everything felt complete. You’re swept away by the every line, every detail on the page. When I first saw the anime, I was jaded. You’re then taken for a crash course on reality in the Western District. From the very first page you’re transported into the fake world of No. The plot is excellent and I thought it was extremely well paced. Things are truly not as they seem, but go much further than many other “ideal but not so ideal city” concepts there are out there. The story was deep and intriguing, as if the premise of No.6 wasn’t interesting enough already, there are many underlying and interweaving layers of the story. This is probably the only thing from what I’ve encountered so far that I’ve been able to give a 10 to.

6 may be overlooked but after getting a glimpse of its world, you can say it’s worth your time. The anime was only a half season and truly lacks much of the depth and story that the manga and novel include. After watching the anime, I was desperate to find more of Shion & Nezumi’s story, and coincidentally I happened to stumbled upon the English translation of the light novel and as well as the manga.