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All You Need Is Kill
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THE ENDING!!! AHGGHHFFFGG... NEED MOREEEE!!!!!!
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The light novel is being adapted into an anime movie:
https://myanimelist.net/news/72471640
It does not look very good so far.
https://myanimelist.net/news/72471640
It does not look very good so far.
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That can't be it.. Where's the rest of it?
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The romance part of it fell pretty flat, there's like no emotion, they never hold hands (though it's teased at the end of ch13, but that's like basic romcom progress), kiss, hug, they sleep together(?) but it's not shown how, the only emotional parts are her crying and her dying
It's a good idea to have to isolated people find solace with each other, there's potential, but like no delivery
In the movie I liked when he stares at her as she goes over the plan, to then cut to her dead, Kuleshov effect, went to show how troubling it is for him to spend so much time with her to then have to witness her death every time, as he's used to death, but not seeing her die
It's similar to Ajin, mysterious power explained throughout story, with pretty much no romance but good tension
Him talking about being bored of life, then rejecting sex, then talks about how he forgot how nice it is to have fun, as he's eating the plums? Seems like he's just an idiot, he could've reasoned that he held ideals, or wouldn't take advantage given he has more freewill, but instead he puts himself into misery then complains about it, he lacks basic awareness
The only emotional part for me was when she first cried, I didn't care too much for her, it's a bit too typical, with her having a sad backstory, her dad sacrifices himself, to then one of allies being a dad and dying (and looked to be the only one too?), she hid the fact that one of them has to die to stop the looping, which, eh, felt like contrived conflict, for them to fight for some tension, I feel her doing a selfless sacrifice*1 for him out of purely understanding what he's gone through would've been better, a "Your turn" thing, as she's already been freed, potentially also has ptsd from seeing her allies die, and I guess, thinking like that it's kind of selfish/heartless for her to even fight him, I guess another point into lacking awareness (Him and her huh)
Could've also been a bit tragic in him realising that even though he's gone through many battles there are still limits, he's still human (same as her*3), he can't save everyone, not when they choose to not be saved
Her last moments were pretty bland, "I hate red skies", I understand she's used to death, but that was knowing she would come back, her treating it like no other death made it feel shallow, there's no reveal*2, sure he says I love you, but it feels so thrown in there
Following the original ending I feel her asking him to turn off his camera or something for her to then silently cry would've been a good way to end it*3, or going selfless, she'd cut off her mic and communicate to him with hand signals, telling him to stop, when he opens her suit later he'd see dried tear lines*3 (Could also do her trying to hide her face, to not show him her crying, this would be a mix of things, trying to not hurt his empathy, embarrassed, not wanting his last memory of her be sad, fear of real death, trying to be like her dad, etc)
*1Mass Effect 1, Saren, "Goodbye, Shepard. Thank you."
*2You know, the joker, "In their final moments they show you who they really are"
*3Callback to when she cried, ch12, how despite everything, still human, another great idea in this story, showcasing humanity treading through suffering resulting in uncontrollable emotions. Really though, she cries like twice (I guess "once"), and that's the emotional extent of the story, it feels odd for her to (only) cry at an (the first) extreme moment, then not the next, maybe there could've been more tissues on the floor in the morning to show she cried as he slept, I don't know, something
The headache thing was alright, if it didn't appear at random then it would've felt less contrived, like maybe when he first saw her, or when he looped when they finally killed the backup the first time, needed more clues or something
I understand the "3 days for moldy coffee", "how do you know it tastes bad", "don't let anyone in", he's released after 3 days, and the coffee is moldy, that's cool and all, but like... so what? To show her great coffee and her red suit, and his horrible coffee and blue suit? They're opposites or something? No idea, but he drank moldy coffee (Maybe he really is an idiot)
It's good as a premise, and has good ideas, kind of it
Good art though, overall >5/10, <10/10
It's a good idea to have to isolated people find solace with each other, there's potential, but like no delivery
In the movie I liked when he stares at her as she goes over the plan, to then cut to her dead, Kuleshov effect, went to show how troubling it is for him to spend so much time with her to then have to witness her death every time, as he's used to death, but not seeing her die
It's similar to Ajin, mysterious power explained throughout story, with pretty much no romance but good tension
Him talking about being bored of life, then rejecting sex, then talks about how he forgot how nice it is to have fun, as he's eating the plums? Seems like he's just an idiot, he could've reasoned that he held ideals, or wouldn't take advantage given he has more freewill, but instead he puts himself into misery then complains about it, he lacks basic awareness
The only emotional part for me was when she first cried, I didn't care too much for her, it's a bit too typical, with her having a sad backstory, her dad sacrifices himself, to then one of allies being a dad and dying (and looked to be the only one too?), she hid the fact that one of them has to die to stop the looping, which, eh, felt like contrived conflict, for them to fight for some tension, I feel her doing a selfless sacrifice*1 for him out of purely understanding what he's gone through would've been better, a "Your turn" thing, as she's already been freed, potentially also has ptsd from seeing her allies die, and I guess, thinking like that it's kind of selfish/heartless for her to even fight him, I guess another point into lacking awareness (Him and her huh)
Could've also been a bit tragic in him realising that even though he's gone through many battles there are still limits, he's still human (same as her*3), he can't save everyone, not when they choose to not be saved
Her last moments were pretty bland, "I hate red skies", I understand she's used to death, but that was knowing she would come back, her treating it like no other death made it feel shallow, there's no reveal*2, sure he says I love you, but it feels so thrown in there
Following the original ending I feel her asking him to turn off his camera or something for her to then silently cry would've been a good way to end it*3, or going selfless, she'd cut off her mic and communicate to him with hand signals, telling him to stop, when he opens her suit later he'd see dried tear lines*3 (Could also do her trying to hide her face, to not show him her crying, this would be a mix of things, trying to not hurt his empathy, embarrassed, not wanting his last memory of her be sad, fear of real death, trying to be like her dad, etc)
*1Mass Effect 1, Saren, "Goodbye, Shepard. Thank you."
*2You know, the joker, "In their final moments they show you who they really are"
*3Callback to when she cried, ch12, how despite everything, still human, another great idea in this story, showcasing humanity treading through suffering resulting in uncontrollable emotions. Really though, she cries like twice (I guess "once"), and that's the emotional extent of the story, it feels odd for her to (only) cry at an (the first) extreme moment, then not the next, maybe there could've been more tissues on the floor in the morning to show she cried as he slept, I don't know, something
The headache thing was alright, if it didn't appear at random then it would've felt less contrived, like maybe when he first saw her, or when he looped when they finally killed the backup the first time, needed more clues or something
I understand the "3 days for moldy coffee", "how do you know it tastes bad", "don't let anyone in", he's released after 3 days, and the coffee is moldy, that's cool and all, but like... so what? To show her great coffee and her red suit, and his horrible coffee and blue suit? They're opposites or something? No idea, but he drank moldy coffee (Maybe he really is an idiot)
It's good as a premise, and has good ideas, kind of it
Good art though, overall >5/10, <10/10
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Can a good story be told in only two volumes? My experience with manga made me skeptical about this question. However, I decided to give the short series a try, especially since it looked really nice!
Plot Summary:
Many years ago, humanity was attacked by some kind of alien "Mimics". Keiji, a new recruit in the Japanese army, is a green rookie. This is the first time his unit has to face the aliens, but the catch is that the human mortality rate on such missions is way too high. Fortunately, the rookies are not thrown to the wolves. The mission will take place in the rear, and the main work will go to the American unit, led by an experienced fighter, Sergeant Rita Vrataski.
The landing begins, and as it happens, the battle does not go as planned, as the Mimics attack from another direction. In a matter of seconds, Keiji and his entire squad are destroyed. A moment later, however, he wakes up in his bed in the barracks the day before the landing and realizes that this is not the first time he has died.
Plots based on time loops have long ceased to be something new, every year something with similar themes is released. However, All You Need Is Kill plays in this field more than worthy and will find something to surprise you.
The story is characterized by violence and uncompromising attitude towards the main character, due to which it is quite easy to empathize with him. Finding himself in a circle of deaths and rebirths, he realizes that no one is able to help him, and decides to act. The way he tries to understand and change something is quite interesting to watch.
The events are very fast-paced, but it doesn't feel stilted at all. No doubt my inner asshole would have wanted to know more about Mimics, the world outside the Mil Ops, and other details, but within the confines of a narrative similar in spirit to a short story, there is no need for additional information. The pacing is almost perfect.
Despite its brevity, the story does not lose its emotionality. The focus on the two protagonists, without atomizing the supporting characters, suits the format of the work perfectly, because it allows us to get enough insight into their personal drama. Undoubtedly, the characters themselves are rather clichéd, but I see it more as a technique. In this situation, clichés allow you to complete the picture in your mind without overloading the narrative with unnecessary elements. All of this may seem rather watery, but to say more is to risk spoiling something, and in a story that is mostly built on intrigue, that is simply inexcusable.
I'll just say that I really liked the ending and the revelation of the reasons for the time loop. I thought it was quite elegant and logical, even if some people might not like it.
The visuals perfectly reflect the mood of the story. Brutal battle suits, lots of blood and dismemberment in the fights, tough characters and a very green protagonist. The detail and dynamics of the battles are on the highest level. I can easily recognize the style of the illustrator of Bakuman and Death Note. I'll say more, the main character reminded me a lot of Moritaka, and the idea that we're watching his alternate future is even a bit funny. Many people will probably be confused by the image of the warrior Rita. Well, what is a manga without fragile girls? And the story takes care to justify the physicality of the character by introducing exoskeletons that increase physical strength by a lot, so there's no problem with that.
The edition is great. Solid one-volume paperbacks in Attack on Titans format. The opening is excellent, each page can be enjoyed in all its glory. I would love to see more manga in this format.
Many may wonder why the book was not published as an omnibus all at once. Sounds fair, but in the context of the story, all 4 covers are important and seem quite symbolic after reading.
The result is a great mix of action and drama, spiced with science fiction. It reads in one breath. What more could you ask for in a story?
Plot Summary:
Many years ago, humanity was attacked by some kind of alien "Mimics". Keiji, a new recruit in the Japanese army, is a green rookie. This is the first time his unit has to face the aliens, but the catch is that the human mortality rate on such missions is way too high. Fortunately, the rookies are not thrown to the wolves. The mission will take place in the rear, and the main work will go to the American unit, led by an experienced fighter, Sergeant Rita Vrataski.
The landing begins, and as it happens, the battle does not go as planned, as the Mimics attack from another direction. In a matter of seconds, Keiji and his entire squad are destroyed. A moment later, however, he wakes up in his bed in the barracks the day before the landing and realizes that this is not the first time he has died.
Plots based on time loops have long ceased to be something new, every year something with similar themes is released. However, All You Need Is Kill plays in this field more than worthy and will find something to surprise you.
The story is characterized by violence and uncompromising attitude towards the main character, due to which it is quite easy to empathize with him. Finding himself in a circle of deaths and rebirths, he realizes that no one is able to help him, and decides to act. The way he tries to understand and change something is quite interesting to watch.
The events are very fast-paced, but it doesn't feel stilted at all. No doubt my inner asshole would have wanted to know more about Mimics, the world outside the Mil Ops, and other details, but within the confines of a narrative similar in spirit to a short story, there is no need for additional information. The pacing is almost perfect.
Despite its brevity, the story does not lose its emotionality. The focus on the two protagonists, without atomizing the supporting characters, suits the format of the work perfectly, because it allows us to get enough insight into their personal drama. Undoubtedly, the characters themselves are rather clichéd, but I see it more as a technique. In this situation, clichés allow you to complete the picture in your mind without overloading the narrative with unnecessary elements. All of this may seem rather watery, but to say more is to risk spoiling something, and in a story that is mostly built on intrigue, that is simply inexcusable.
I'll just say that I really liked the ending and the revelation of the reasons for the time loop. I thought it was quite elegant and logical, even if some people might not like it.
The visuals perfectly reflect the mood of the story. Brutal battle suits, lots of blood and dismemberment in the fights, tough characters and a very green protagonist. The detail and dynamics of the battles are on the highest level. I can easily recognize the style of the illustrator of Bakuman and Death Note. I'll say more, the main character reminded me a lot of Moritaka, and the idea that we're watching his alternate future is even a bit funny. Many people will probably be confused by the image of the warrior Rita. Well, what is a manga without fragile girls? And the story takes care to justify the physicality of the character by introducing exoskeletons that increase physical strength by a lot, so there's no problem with that.
The edition is great. Solid one-volume paperbacks in Attack on Titans format. The opening is excellent, each page can be enjoyed in all its glory. I would love to see more manga in this format.
Many may wonder why the book was not published as an omnibus all at once. Sounds fair, but in the context of the story, all 4 covers are important and seem quite symbolic after reading.
The result is a great mix of action and drama, spiced with science fiction. It reads in one breath. What more could you ask for in a story?
