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Ajin: Demi-Human, Vol. 1 by Gamon Sakurai
3.0

3.5

This is a interesting start to it all. So basically there's these Demi-God type people named Ajin. Ajins are immortal and can not die, or least that's what they say so far. Kei is on the run from the popular when outted by getting hit by a truck in the first few pages of the book. So this whole volume is really a high paced chase to catch the kid for a bounty, or legend says they would have to work for you. Interesting concept.

My only issues come with the major shifting of narrative. It happens a few times, and I believe it breaks pace. Also, shit isn't fully explained so major set pieces seem forced, and look cool, but have no weight. Now this could be part of the love for the series. To learn the mystery of what's happening, but honestly, it was a bit confusing and when something happen to someone it had no weight sadly.

Still, it's face paced, action packed, great art, and fun dialog. Worth checking out and I'm sure the further I get in to it, the more I'll love it.