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james_desantis 's review for:
Goodnight Punpun, Vol. 1
by Inio Asano
2024 Review: Pretty much feel the same way. This time though I'll be going to volume 2!
2018 Review: This was...well it was weird as shit yet I read all 300+ pages in one sitting.
So Punpun is this ghost looking creature. His whole family actually looks like these things. However, everyone in the world is normal looking humans. It's not said if everyone else sees Punpun and his family different but I doubt it since they all act normal around them. So this is mostly in Punpun's head, and let me tell you...This is not a kids story despite 90% of it being about kids. Kids go through some crazy shit. After the first chapter ends with someone ending up in the hospital we get to see Punpun's life change by meeting a girl, exploring sex stuff with his buddies, and learning about life problems getting older.
Good: This is a coming in age story wrapped up in some comedy and drama and weirdness and it works for the most part. The characters all feel real and different, the pacing is well done and never boring, and the subject matter is important. I also thought the designs and art are top notch.
Bad: I think some of the weirdness is TOO much and TOO over the top at times to ruin the atmosphere sadly. I also think some of the dialog bubbles sometimes hard to read.
Overall a interesting look into the life of a young boy and his buddies. I can't say this is a classic yet but I'm having a feeling if this series keeps up this will be. A 4 out of 5.
2018 Review: This was...well it was weird as shit yet I read all 300+ pages in one sitting.
So Punpun is this ghost looking creature. His whole family actually looks like these things. However, everyone in the world is normal looking humans. It's not said if everyone else sees Punpun and his family different but I doubt it since they all act normal around them. So this is mostly in Punpun's head, and let me tell you...This is not a kids story despite 90% of it being about kids. Kids go through some crazy shit. After the first chapter ends with someone ending up in the hospital we get to see Punpun's life change by meeting a girl, exploring sex stuff with his buddies, and learning about life problems getting older.
Good: This is a coming in age story wrapped up in some comedy and drama and weirdness and it works for the most part. The characters all feel real and different, the pacing is well done and never boring, and the subject matter is important. I also thought the designs and art are top notch.
Bad: I think some of the weirdness is TOO much and TOO over the top at times to ruin the atmosphere sadly. I also think some of the dialog bubbles sometimes hard to read.
Overall a interesting look into the life of a young boy and his buddies. I can't say this is a classic yet but I'm having a feeling if this series keeps up this will be. A 4 out of 5.