[Manga][First Impression] Machigatta Ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni Shiteshimatta

So after finishing up the first issue, I'd figure I would give my two cents in on what I think, is a pretty nice twist on the mahou shoujo genre. "Machigatta Ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni Shiteshimatta" or "Machimaho: I Messed Up and Turned the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl!" (I swear these long titles are really starting to wear on me) is something that is trying to break the mold of the traditional magical girl tropes...kinda.

While it does contain a lot of the things we are used to seeing when it comes to contemporary magical girl motifs Machimaho tries to take these elements and have fun with them. One of the major changes in this series is the fact that the MC who we are used to seeing as the perfect, well-rounded Mary Sue is now a foul-mouthed, cigarette smokin, delinquent. Majiba is the type of shoot first don't ask questions later anti-hero type who doesn't care who she has to hurt to get what she wants. Even with all that she still makes good grades in school and even protects her friends showing that she does have somewhat of a good heart and not just your typical stone-cold sociopath. I'm hoping that the author continues to flesh out her personality as the series continues.

The plot itself is really simple to follow. If you've read or seen any type of mahou shoujo series ever Machimaho's story pretty much follows the same formula for the most part which is fine for me because most of the focus seems to be more on the humor then any actual plot and man does it show. A lot of the jokes in just the first issue had my gut bustin. There was never really a dull moment and I'm hoping this streak continues for the rest of the series.

Overall from what I see right now, Machimaho is a type of WYSIWYG series. With a name like "I Messed Up and Turned the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl!" you pretty much know what you're getting into. It knows what it's trying to do and I respect it for that. If you're looking for a satirical take on the magical girl formula then this is the manga for you. Even if you're not into the whole mahou shoujo thing I still recommend it just for the humor alone. 

                             

[Manga] Demon Slayer mini review

As I patiently wait for the next release of Koyoharu Gotouge's, Demon Slayer, I guess I should do a mini review of sorts. While I'm not a huge manga reader this one really got my attention.

Set in the Taisho period of Japan, Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who supports his family through selling charcoal, returns home one day to find that his entire family has been slaughtered by a demon. The only surviving member of the attack is his sister Nezuko who has been turned into a demon herself. Now it is up to Tanjiro to find a way to restore his sister's humanity and avenge his family's death.

After finishing up the latest installment in the series I can only tell you is that I cannot be anymore excited for the next volume to come out. The art, pacing, story, and characters are all a satisfying treat to the senses that keep me hyped with each turn of the page. The tale of the powerless becoming the powerful are the type of stories that never get old to me. They're the type of stories that we can relate to and feel more connected with.

Along his way Tanjiro meets other characters that help him progress along his journey such as Sakonji Urokodaki, a master swordsmen, who takes in Jiro as his pupil to train him to be a demon slayer; Tamayo and Yushiro, two powerful demons that try to help him find a cure for Nezuko; and Zenitsu Agatsuma, another demon slayer and dimwit that accompanies Tenjiro along his quest.

Will Tenjiro find a way to cure Nezuko? Will his training be enough to stand against the even more powerful demons to come? These questions and more have been rattling in my brain as my mouth salivates over the next issue.

If you're into the swordsmen revenge story types then this is a manga that I wholeheartedly recommend. With only three volumes out in America, and an anime adaptation coming in April of next year, there should be no reason to pass up on a gem like this.

Well that's gonna do it for now. If there's anything that I could have elaborated more on or if you have a different opinion on the subject please let me know in the comment section. Your criticisms help me grow as a writer, so don't be afraid to let me know where I need improvement.

Peace to all✌