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Gantz /10 by Hiroya Oku
4.0

This is a much more somber volume. We have time to relax and breath. Gantz is usually high end, death everywhere, and boobs flopping around type of Manga. However, what happens when we put that to the side and give some characters introductions and growth? We get Gantz Volume 10 which might be one of the better ones.

Kei finishes the fight from the last volume and let's just say he's using his brains to win instead of just going all out. It's a great ending but what comes next is better. Him settling with his girlfriend and appreciating the small things. Then we're introduced to a new character who wants to die but instead meets a person who gives him the power of Telekinesis. Interesting to say the least. Then we end it with a growth for our main hero.

What I liked: Giving Kei time to grow and become a hero. It's working. The finale of the last boss battle was great. Less fan service bullshit and sex actually felt powerful and not to jerk off to. Also the new character is pretty interesting and can become a hero or villain. The ending also leaves us with some hope.

What I disliked: Holy hell batman does Hiroya Oku have to always have a guy getting his dick sucked by another guy in a rape fashion? Every Manga I read has this. I'm just wondering if this is a fetish of somesort. Bullying is already screwed up, mouth rape isn't needed. Also the new character took a bit to get used to.

Overall I really enjoyed this volume despite my two complaints. It's giving us a lot more to take in, some great fighting moments, and a main character who is finally evolving. Let's hope it keeps this up!