Goodnight Punpun

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Final Thoughts​

Absolutely brilliant storytelling by Asano takes the reader through the life of Punpun, who demonstrates how an average person deteriorates into the descent of loneliness and desperation, lending more and more of his psyche to darkness every day. We find out just how destructive this lifestyle of extreme isolation can be for someone who eventually allows themselves to become completely unhinged.

We explore the relatable topics of dreams, living in the past, fear, failure, loneliness, the passage of time, societal pressures, identity and much more. What can be made of a life of people raised by those who haven't even figured that question out for themselves?

There are twists, turns and developments that at times had me on the edge of my seat, burning through multiple chapters to get to the bottom of the situation, only to have left me with another unthinkable scenario to approach.

This can be a very intense read, and it's tough to recommend it outright to everyone. Its pages will offer insight and important life lessons demonstrated through a number of characters, but even still, someone who is in an extremely dark place in life or who has trouble with anxiety should approach this with as grounded of a perspective as they can manage, ready to take heed of any advice deemed worthy found throughout the chapters.

The art needs to be mentioned, and is unbelievable and Asano has improved his technique greatly coming from Solanin. Chock-full of enchanting close-ups and a number of full page spreads that you can't help but just take a moment to soak in. A truly gorgeous work from front to back.

Punpun shows what can easily happen to literally anyone, but can be avoided by everyone as well. Even if you think Punpun might not be for you, I think you owe it to yourself to find out first hand if that's the case. I'm so glad I didnt' pass this one up.

It's basically a masterpiece of storytelling - 100/100​

 

[Mr_hajir]

Well it was a nice ride definately the requirement for this manga is some maturity

 

[Bigusyeetus]

All I can say is holy shit what a ride

 

[Lustrist]

final thoughts
it was good 10/10

 

[yoroshikue]

is this stuff too mature for me? I'm 16. I haven't read this yet but comment from you guys make me wanted to join the ride.

 

[KSHCKLD]

A downward spiral of greatness

 

[moistcoc0]

Amazing story. Very mature theme and times very relatable and I guess that's what makes it so great.

 

[oren]

It really feels deep, and it really feels like Aiko is the incarnation of everyone's fated love.
Man, that was a journey ! Filled with anger, sadness and nostalgia, but I don't regret it.

(However I really hated the cult part of the manga, it really seemed off in this story, I wonder what he wanted to convey through that ?)

 

[THE_MANGA_IS_BETTER]

This manga is wholesome yet disturbing, relatable yet incomprehensible, lovely yet vile. It touches your heartstrings harder than it should. It's a 10/10 manga. Yes!

 

[Amphguy]

The classic.

 

[Pepperment330]

Oyasumi oyasumi oyasumi oyasumi oyasumi oyasumi...

 

[nonexistent696969]

this is damn good, but hurts my feelings so bad, im confused

 

[AndrewYangGolf]

Pain

 

[thatvideogameguy]

This was very well written but holy crap will it throw you for a loop. If you are in a sensitive mind space it's probably best for you to not read it or come back to it when you feel ok. I read it all in one go and I feel terrible. I need something light and happy now...

 

[endless]

I read Solanin first..

 

[lonelypotatoonabench]

Just finished and wow, i feel empty, on the verge of tears, i want to run outside, i wanna go make someone happy, i want someone to make me happy, i want something and well, yeah this was one of the best mangas ive ever read in my 26 years of living.

 

[lolnope]

@lonelypotatoonabench

Damn, couldn't have said it better myself

 

[JJhonny]

Well this is a first to me because throughout reading this i feel like a person who rides roller coaster with tracks going highs and suddenly going lows as fast as they can while going on through many loops and i feel like a empty husk after reading this

 

[TROJANDOG]

If you can embrace the weird art, then you're in for an amazing read