A review by feedingbrett
Asadora!, Vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa

hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A story that centres on the humans who act amid tragedy, rather than priority on the tragedy itself. Its titular character and a stumbled-upon burglar find themselves morally confronted and putting themselves into action. Naoki Urasawa demonstrates the capability of trauma to freeze individuals as they face the truth of the matter, but eventually driven to act once a need is recognised as priority starts to expand away from just their own. This is a story that rests on the appeal of its characters to anchor one’s interest, and I can say that through the combination of his storytelling and art style, I found myself invested.